Easter greetings
Doneraile Golf Club would like to wish all our members, visitors and friends a very happy Easter. We hope you and your families have an eggcellent time!
CLUB FIXTURES OPEN COMPETITIONS
Friday 29th to Sunday, 31st March gents 18 hole singles and ladies 9 hole singles. For bookings please contact 022-24137 or admin@donerailegolfclub.com.
MEMBERSHIP OFFER
Doneraile Golf Club is open for membership. All of us who play know that golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. Membership of a golf club is a great way to be part of the local community and network with other people from the area. A chance to meet like-minded people, forming lifelong friendships. We offer a wide variety of competitions, both at weekends and midweek. Being a member gives you the opportunity to play when you like and generally as often as you like. For further information please contact 02224137. We would be delighted to discuss our membership options with you.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
It is that time of year to renew your membership for 2024. Membership can be paid by cash, cheque or bank transfer. If any member would like further information please contact our treasurer, Michael Forde, 087-2205803 / forde.mike50@gmail. com. Many thanks to all those who have paid their subscriptions to date.
GREEN FEES
Doneraile Golf Club is open for green fees with a time sheet in operation. We would be delighted to welcome visitors to our beautiful 9 hole course. Our new tee boxes and bunker layout are open. This has given Doneraile Golf Course a new dimension and challenge for all golfers in this idyllic 9 hole parkland course. Doneraile Golf Club is adjacent to Doneraile Wildlife Park and Annesgrove Gardens are located 10 kms away.
Our facilities are excellent with a buggy to hire at a very competitive price. Pull trolleys are also available to hire. Our green fees include the use of our practice, chipping and putting facilities. Our golf club has a wonderful catering service to enhance your overall visit to our club. You can be assured of a warm welcome to Doneraile. Tee times may be booked online www. donerailegolfclub.com or alternatively to reserve a tee time please call 022-24137.
PLAY IN PINK WEDNESDAY, 24TH APRIL
Doneraile Golf Club are delighted to host our annual Play In Pink day for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute on Wednesday, 24th April. 18 hole, 3 ball straight scramble . We will have various team prizes on the day including gross. We will also hold a raffle with all money raised going towards breast cancer research. For bookings please contact our competition secretary, Marie Kelleher, 086-3201421 or 087-2129504 or 022-24137. Entry fee members €10 and visitors €15 per person.
In conjunction with our Ladies Play In Pink day we will host an open 9 hole singles competition for gents on Monday 22nd and Tuesday, 23rd April from 2pm each day. For bookings please contact 022-24137 or admin@donerailegolfclub.com
BEALTAINE GOLF CLASSIC, KINDLY SPONSORED BY JOHN CURRAN & SONS CONSTRUCTION LTD
Doneraile Golf Club are holding a fundraising Golf Classic to support the ongoing development and improvement of our golf course. This will be held over the May bank holiday weekend from Friday, 3rd May to Monday, 6th May. This project will benefit all members and visitors. To ensure that this fundraiser is as successful as possible we would be grateful if you could support us by either sponsoring a team of 3 at a cost of €120 (includes a meal), sponsor a tee for €50 or sponsor a green for €50. A special thank you to our main sponsor, John Curran & Sons, Construction Ltd.
Golf classics provide a great opportunity for many casual golfers to play while supporting a worthy cause. We look forward to seeing you all on the fairways of Doneraile Golf Club over the May weekend. If you wish to enter a team, sponsor a tee box or green please contact 022/24137 or email admin@donerailegolfclub.com.
LADIES SPRING LEAGUE FINAL, KINDLY SPONSORED BY DONERAILE BRIDGE CLUB
The final of our Ladies Spring League was played last Sunday in atrocious weather conditions.
The two teams competing in the final were team Rachel Kelleher, Daire Power, Eileen O'Donovan, Helen Stafford and Betty O'Connell versus team Karena Hunter, Susan Coakley, Margaret Coakley, Marie Kelleher and Eileen Good. Despite the weather it was a well fought match played in great spirit by both teams, with the honours going to Rachel Kelleher's team. The Spring Cup and prizes were presented by Sinead Coleman and Mary O'Keeffe from Doneraile Bridge Club. Sincere thanks to Doneraile Bridge Club for their generous sponsorship and continued support of our Club.
EASTER LAMB, KINDLY SPONSORED BY KARENA HUNTER
Our Easter Lamb 12 hole stableford competition continues until Thursday, 28th March. Sincere thanks to Karena for her generous sponsorship and support of our club.
LADIES FIXTURES
Bank holiday Monday, April 1st Fools Day Ladies 9 Hole Singles (no flags).
GENTS SPRING LEAGUE FINAL, KINDLY SPONSORED BY DONERAILE BRIDGE CLUB
The final of our Gents Spring League was played in terrible weather conditions last weekend.
The two teams competing in the final were team John Hickey, James O'Mahony, Joseph O'Keeffe, Jim Doody and Pat McCarthy versus team Patrick Enright, Pat O'Donovan, Sean Cole, TJ Crowley and Willie Sweeney. After a hard fought battle with great golf and banter, team John Hickey were the winners of the Spring League for 2024. The Spring Cup and prizes were presented by Sinead Coleman and Mary O'Keeffe representing Doneraile Bridge Club. Sincere thanks to Doneraile Bridge Club for their generous sponsorship and continued support.
GENTS’ RESULTS EASTER HAMPERS, KINDLY SPONSORED BY CAPTAIN WALTER COLE AND VICE CAPTAIN MICHAEL SHEEHAN
1st Gavin O'Keeffe (21) 43pts. 2nd captain Walter Cole (15) 39pts. Gross Tim O'Mahony (+3) 38pts. 3rd Tom Cole (9) 39pts. Congratulations to all the prize winners and thanks to everyone who played and supported the competition. Sincere thanks to Betty O’Connell for making up the hampers and to captain Walter and vice-captain Michael for their generous sponsorship and support of our club.
GENTS FIXTURES
Bank holiday Monday, April 1st Fools Day Gents 9 Hole Singles (no flags).
JUNIORS RESULTS TUESDAY, 12TH MARCH
1st Colman Murphy, Colman Deady, Moss Barrett and Mary O'Keeffe 35 2/7. 2nd Charlie Hanley, Joe Nagle, John Reidy and Eileen Good 36 1/7. Gross Helen O'Keeffe, Michael Forde, Russell O'Brien, Jim Doody -6. 3rd Dave Relihan, Kieran Carey, John Shanahan, Kay O'Keeffe 36 3/7.
SENIORS RESULTS THURSDAY, 21ST MARCH
1st Anne Heffernan, Betty O’Connell, Colman Deady, Jim Doody 31 5/7. 2nd Frank Leahy, John Reidy, Patricia Vaughan O'Mahony, Margaret Coakley 35 4/7. Gross Dave Relihan, Dermot O'Driscoll, Anna Cotter, Charlie Hanley -2. 3rd Eileen Good, June O’Connor, John Carroll, Sean Collins 36 5/7. Congratulations to all the prize winners and hope everyone enjoyed their game.
PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING PRIZES
Outstanding prizes to date were presented last weekend by lady captain Kathleen Cronin and captain Walter Cole. Many thanks to everyone for supporting our club competitions. Your support is very much appreciated.