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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 12 Feb, 2008

Captains’ Vintage Drive-In
A touch of novelty was added to last Sunday’s Captains’ Drive-In when the new Captains arrived in vintage costume chauffeured by gorgeously attired Tony Conroy driving ‘Nelly’ his famous vintage car. Captain Paddy O’Brien stepped out in plus-fours and his wife Captain Colette amazed the onlookers when she alighted in a fitted bodice over a ruffled blouse, long skirt with swirling ruches, her ensemble topped off with a Harrovian boater hat. A large gathering of members welcomed the Captains and all took part in a very enjoyable scramble to set the scene for the now traditional start to the golfing season. The Captains and Presidents Michael Liffey and Bernadette McTague drove off at 1.30 pm with members following later with a shot gun start. David McDowell won the Captain’s drive, Liam Smyth the Lady Captain’s drive, Mary O’Gorman won the President’s drive, Tom Duffy the Lady President’s drive and an excellent meal in the restaurant rounded off the day. Hopefully the excellent weather is a harbinger of better days to come. After such a long wet spell all look forward to an improvement.
For your diary
The Birr Credit Union Sponsored Leagues continue. The men have three weeks in which to play the first three rounds. The ladies have started the final rounds with the old second and fifth tees back in use.
Thurs. 14 Feb. 10.30. Seniors. New members always welcome.
Tues. 19 Feb. 10.30. Bridge in Clubhouse. Members and their friends always welcome.
Sun. 2 March. Bennett and Dooley Cups.
Sat. 8 March. Ladies’ League Final sponsored by Birr Credit Union.
Sun. 30 March. Members’ Prize.
Mon. 31 March. Austin Gleeson’ Mixed Matchplay. Details later.
Results
Captains’ Drive-In Scramble. 1st Ann McIntyre, Mary Lonergan, Alan Naylor, Tony McTague. 2nd Mary D’Arcy, Ena Guilfoyle, PJ Lowry, Seamas Breen.
Bridge. 1st `Mary O’Gorman, Eileen Grogan. 2nd Maura and Phonsie Kerrigan.
Subscriptions
Members are reminded that subscriptions are due on or before 31 March. After that date vouchers will not be issued with subs. So please contact Joan Grimes in the office with your subscriptions.
Locker shed
This electricity points are being installed in the locker shed during this week. It is hoped to have spaces for up to sixty caddy cars. Also members who have caddy cars in the old professional’s shop will be accommodated in the newly refurbished locker shed.
Young Masters’ Golf
Kevin McGrath, golf professional, invites applications for his Young Masters’ Golf lessons. These will start at the end of February and all interested in taking part should apply without delay.

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