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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 18 Dec, 2007

New Members
At the recent AGM the Management Committee proposed an incentive to encourage new members: that the entry fee be reduced to 500 euro for a full member and 800 euro for family membership for the months of December, January and February only. All going well, the new course should be playable by early Summer when the three new fairways and seven new greens will have matured. Members are very excited about this new development and are eagerly looking forward to added challenges. New members will certainly be very welcome.
Christmas vouchers
Looking for ideas for a Christmas gift? Why not consider a Birr Golf Club Subscription Voucher for your family or friends? Please call Joan Grimes at (057) 912 0082.
Seniors
The Thursday Seniors had a most enjoyable Christmas outing plus dinner last week. This club-based society has been one of the success stories of the past few years. The organisers John Gilmartin and Michael Ashe have seen it grow from strength to strength with almost forty golfers attacking the course each week. Over fifty members sat down to dinner splendidly presented and served by Cathal McIntyre and his excellent staff. John Gilmartin welcomed all, especially guests Tom Hayes, Jim Phelan and John Gowing. Apologies were read from Brian Graham and Denis Doorley who were unable to attend. After the presentation of prizes Captain Paddy O’Brien and President Michael Liffey thanked John and Michael for their hard work and their organisational skills. President Michael acted as MC for the evening and with the assistance of Richie Burke on keyboard teased party pieces out of all.
For your diary
Mon.17 to Sun.23. 14h Hamper sponsored by Michael Lyons of Square News. Also 14h Turkey.
Thurs.20 Dec.10.30. Seniors.
Sun. 23 Dec. 5pm. Presentation of Christmas Hampers and Turkeys.
Wed. 26 Dec. (St. Stephen’s Day). Mixed Scramble.Draw for partners.
Ladies’ Golf. The 2007 season came to an end with the traditional Party Sunday on Dec.16th. 46 Ladies played a 9-hole Stableford Competition which was won by Evelyn Scott with 23 points. Frances Ashe pipped Lady President Bernadette McTague for 2nd place with 20 points & 15 on the back 6, & Liz Pardy also had 20 points. A most enjoyable fine day was rounded off with delicious festive fare provided by Cathal McIntyre and his team. Prizes for the final Turkey Competition won by Kay Kelly & Roma Gilmartin in 2nd place were presented with all the previous Turkeys which were very generously sponsored by Flynns Supermarket in Banagher. Hampers, (played in October & early November) sponsored by Jim Cashen, Allied Irish Bank and JJ Hogan were also presented. The ladies are most grateful to all these kind sponsors. Lady Captain Colette O’Brien reminded those present to ensure they have entered the Winter/Spring League before the draw for teams on Sat.Jan. 5th.
Results
14h Hamper sponsored by John and Gail Kelly (Publicans, Green St.) 1st Tom Duffy (18) 33 pts. 2nd Michael McGrath (18) 31 pts. Gross: Brian Guinan (7) 24 pts. 3rd Pady Egan (13) 30 pts. 14h Turkey. Fergus Garland, Fintan Dolan 32 pts. Michael Lyons 31 pts.
Seniors. 1st Tom Duffy 33 pts. 2nd Seamas Coakley 33 pts. Cat. 1 Michael Davis 30 pts. Brian Guinan 28 pts. Tim Kenny 28 pts. James Maher 27 pts. Cat 2. Michael Langtry 29 pts. Michael Stephens 28 pts. Joe Hynes 28 pts. Tom Wright 27 pts. Cat.3 Eddie Doorley 29 pts. Tony Rosney 28 pts. Martin Hynes 27 pts. Paul Walsh 26 pts. Cat 4. Colman Loughnane 32 pts. Tom Nestor 27 pts. Jim Madden 22 pts. Tom King 21 pts.
Restaurant
A special Christmas lunch will be served each day until Sun. 23rd from 12.30 to 3 pm. Members and their friends are guaranteed excellent fare. The restaurant will be closed on Dec. 25th, 26th and 27th.
Nollaig Shonasach agus athbhliain shuaimhneach do chách.