OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW TEE BOXES
Another great club day was held last Sunday when we had the official opening of the new tee boxes. This was a momentous day for Doneraile Golf Club as this was a major development for our club.
Sincere thanks to everyone who worked so hard and contributed to bring this project to fruition. We would like to extend our gratitude to members for their support and patience during the development works. Great credit to our greenkeeping team Seamus Moriarty, John Glassett, course manager Pius O'Callaghan who put in long hours in all kinds of weather.
The official opening of our new tee boxes was marked by our officers driving off. The officers shot long drives down the first fairway to the cheers of fellow golfers, family and friends. A 9-hole fun scramble followed with all funds raised donated to the medical fund for Damien Horgan. A social evening was held in the clubhouse and beautiful tasty finger food was served. A presentation was made to the victorious Home Nations team, team managers, Anna Cotter and Liam Carleton, Junior Convenor, Michael Quirke.
Thanks to everyone who came along and to the Roche family for the lovely finger food and their hospitality.
The winners of the scramble were lady captain Karena Hunter, captain Jimmy Power, Junior Girls’ captain Caoimhe O'Shaughnessy and Junior Boys’ captain Jack Roche.
PLAY IN PINK
Doneraile Golf Club hosted a Play in Pink day last Wednesday in aid of breast cancer research.
Blessed with a beautiful sunny day, nothing could dampen the positive atmosphere, enthusiasm and good will shared by all the golfers. There was a huge turnout of support from members and visitors and a sea of pink descended upon the course for the day. While participants didn't have to dress in pink most got behind the spirit of the event by donning some pink attire. Special thanks to our Lady Captain Karena Hunter and the Ladies’ Committee for the huge amount of work they put into organising the event. Thanks to all our generous members and visitors who supported the competition and purchased raffle tickets. The winning team on the day were Ellen Walsh, Noreen Roche and Mags O'Donovan with 58 points.
Sincere thanks to the gents for supporting the 9 hole competition in aid of breast cancer research.
RESULTS PLAY IN PINK
1st Noreen Roche, Ellen Walsh and Margaret O’Donovan 58pts. 2nd Frances Cremin Power, Eilish O’Flynn and Helen Mackessy 56pts. Gross Paula Walsh, Karena Hunter and Michelle Tobin. 3rd Anne Van Der Molen, Claire Collins and Paula Russell 56pts. 4th Mary Cronin, Geraldine Ryan and Catherine O’Flynn 56pts. Nearest the pin was Ellen Walsh. Longest drive was Paula Walsh. Best dressed lady went to Frances Cremin-Power. Best dressed Gent went to Tadhg Hunter.
GENTS’ RESULTS PLAY IN PINK
1st Ryan Carleton 22 points. 2nd Eddie Roche 20 points. Gross Tadgh Heenan 14 points.
PLAY IN PINK RAFFLE WINNERS
1st Liz Walsh. 2nd Pius O'Callaghan. 3rd Anne Hallihan. 4th Michael Forde. 5th Anne Gaffney. 6th June O'Connor. 7th Mary Duane. 8th Seamus Moriarty. 9th The Smurfs (Anna Cotter's Grandchildren).
CLUB FUNDRAISING RAFFLE
A club fundraising raffle has been organised. Amazing prizes up for grabs including a Taylormade Stealth 2 driver, €200 voucher for Select Hotels group, Dairygold Vouchers, hampers, etc. Tickets are €5 each or 3 tickets for €10. Tickets are available to purchase in the clubhouse or from Michael Forde, Treasurer, 087-2205803 or Captain Jimmy Power 087-2401481. The raffle is a crucial part of our fundraising activities. Raffle ticket sales will allow everyone with an interest in our club to make a donation to its finances and in the draw for some valuable prizes. Raffle will be held on the night of Captain Jimmy Power's Captain’s Prize on Sunday, 6th August. Your support of our great club would be very much appreciated.
FRED PERRY
Our Fred Perry team under the stewardship of Tom Cole played their first match against Maine Valley last weekend. After a tough battle with great golf and banter exchanged between the teams it came down to the last pairing. No pressure as Doneraile finished the match sinking a 20 foot putt. Thanks to Maine Valley for an enjoyable sporting match. Thanks to all the panel and team manager Tom Cole for all their efforts. We now face Tralee in Tralee Golf Club in the next round of the competition.
Doneraile Golf Club are very grateful to all managers, players, caddies, for their commitment to interclub teams. Thanks to Mary, Mike and the Roche family for the beautiful food and their hospitality. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the gents. Your support and presence was very much appreciated.
INTER CLUB FIXTURES
Our Gents Junior Cup panel under the Management of Kieran Carey play Woodstock Golf Club in the first round on Monday, 5th June in Woodstock Golf Club (Ennis) at 2pm. Best wishes to Kieran and all the panel.
SENIORS RESULTS TUESDAY, 23RD MAY
1st Joan Harrington, Colman Deady, Ger O'Donovan, Tom O'Connell 33 6/7. 2nd Jim Doody, Moss Barrett, Eileen Deady, Kay O'Keeffe 34 5/7. Gross Barry Ryan, Dermot O'Driscoll, PJ Hammond, Geraldine Ryan -5. 3rd Dave Relihan, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Patricia Vaughan O'Mahony, Margaret Coakley 35 3/7. Well done to all the prize winners. Hope everyone enjoyed the lovely sunshine and their round of golf.
LADIES RESULTS
Saturday and Sunday 27th and 28th May - winner Frances Cremin-Power, 21 points.
LADIES FIXTURES
Saturday 3rd to Monday, 5th June inclusive 3 person team event. Wednesday, 7th June 9-hole and 18-hole qualifying singles
Weather permitting the ladies committee will continue with the Wednesday draws. Draw at 10am on Wednesday, 7th June. Anyone wishing to play in the draw needs to have their name in the clubhouse by 9.45am. A member of the committee will be available to oversee the draw. Members support of our weekly competitions would be very much appreciated.
GENTS RESULTS
Saturday and Sunday 27th and 28th May 1st Keith Naughton 22 points. 2nd Seamus Buckley 22 points. Gross Tadgh Heenan 16 points. Thanks to everyone who played and supported the fundraiser for Damien Horgan.
GENTS FIXTURES
Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th inclusive, 3 person team event.
FUNDRAISER FOR DAMIEN HORGAN
Damien Horgan was involved in a very serious accident in Vietnam recently. A major fundraising campaign has been launched to help cover the substantial costs of Damien’s medical treatment. Thanks to everyone who played and supported the competitions over the weekend. Thanks also to members who donated to the fund. The Horgan family have a long association with Doneraile Golf Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with Damien and the Horgan family.
SYMPATHY
Doneraile Golf Club were saddened to receive the news of the passing of two past members recently. Denis Kelly, Cork and John Thornhill, Kildorrery. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Kelly and Thornhill families. May their gentle souls rest in eternal peace.