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Page 1 of 2 Results 13 Holes Spring Voucher Competition February 19th /20th
1st Cathal Copas (19) 33pts
2nd Sean Murphy (14) 32pts
3rd Brian Clarke (20) 31pts
Quote of the Week: “The golf swing is like a suitcase into which we are trying to pack one too many things.” ~ John Updike
Note: See "Latest Club News" for this weeks golf report
Men's Section
12th February 2012
Mannan Castle Club News
Questions are being asked about this Criss-Cross repeater competition been played at Mannan, this fun weekly competition is open to both men and ladies, combine your scores with your playing partners, so you have many chances to win, for further information call our Resident Professional Kevin Mc Givern at 042 966 3308.……I heard it from a fairly reliable source that it may be even cheaper to play this competition this week.
The big news at Mannan Castle is that our Thursday Open will now become a 2 day event and will be played both Wednesday and Thursday, so watch this space for more updates. We are now also updating our BRS system so visitors looking to play at Mannan will be able to book online using our BRS system http://www.mannancastlegolfclub.ie Ladies don’t worry thanks to the BRS system this will not affect your competition times.
A great night was had by those who attended the Love Quiz held last Friday; although it would have been nice to see a few more members support nights like this. Congratulations to the winning team an all-male youthful team of Jack Corr, Andrew Boylan and Ronan O’Callaghan led by no other than Captain Shane Corr.
Our Captain’s Drive-in February 26th is only two weeks away, the format for this competition is a 4 person scramble over Saturday February 25th & Sunday 26th you will be able to book your tee time for this event online, then there will be a draw made for teams. Now if anyone has heard how our Captain Shane and Lady Captain Ann are going to arrive, let me know? I’ll not say a word!
There are “WANTED” Posters all around the clubhouse, if you have not yet collected a “Bounty”, you may want to do so soon. If you know of someone who is thinking of joining an excellent golf club with wonderful facilities, your chance to collect your bounty on them is running out!
Mens News
Finally a weekend without wind, rain, or a frost delay, okay so the sun didn’t shine but at least one didn’t have to put on the wet gear and thermals before hitting the fairways this weekend. It was great to see a full timesheet this weekend and great to see a few returning members back playing again. Although the Weekly Spring competition is only over 13 holes, 18 holes are open and the greens are in magnificent condition. John Clarke was walking around the clubhouse smiling from ear to ear after his round on Saturday, I just presumed he was a Man U fan, but it turns out he had every reason to smile after scoring 33pts, alas it was not enough to secure 1st place as David McSharry managed to take the lead with 34pts. Well done guys, great scoring.
Spring Voucher Competition (13 Holes) Week Results February 11th/12th
1st David McSharry (11) 34pts
2nd John Clarke (10) 33pts
3rd Liam Leatham (18) 31pts
Quote of the Week: “Many shots are spoiled at the last instant by efforts to add a few more yards.”
- Bobby Jones
5th February 2012
Men’s News
Two of the steadiest players of the Spring Voucher competition this year have to be our Club President Sean Harvey and past President Eddie Rouiller who both brought in 31pts this week, alas after the 2pt deductions for previously featuring in the winning circle meant that neither placed, but well done guys on such good scores. Congratulations to Patrick Maguire who had a excellent 32pts this weekend.
Spring Voucher Competition (13 holes) February 4th & 5th
1st Patrick Macguire (23) 32pts
2nd Francis Hoey (18) 31pts
3rd Liam Murphy (19) 30pts
Mannan Club News
Hopefully the weather permits the Criss-Cross Repeater to kick off this week, this repeater competition is an
Open Repeater to men and women as we are a progressive club we do not discriminate,
I hope to see a few ladies participate in this fun competition which starts at €3 for members,
for more information call Kevin McGivern our Professional at 042 9663308.
I bet you didn’t know that our bar manager Finbar is a romantic at heart!
Well he’s the driving force behind the Valentines Weekend Table Quiz, a table of 4 for €20,
Friday February 10th at 9pm, now we’ve been promised a few love related questions.
Everyone welcome to this fun night.
When it comes to area Golf Clubs, Mannan Castle is still the best deal in town. We reward our loyal members, so if you’ve been a member for 3 years or more, your yearly membership is €660, even if you left for a few years and decide to come back, check out the deals on our web-site http://www.mannancastlegolfclub.ie. If you have any questions call Kevin or Finbar at 042 966 3308. This year our competition fees have been reduced across the board.
One thing I’ve noticed over the last year is that our young guns with the single digit handicaps
seem to spend quite a bit of time in the practice area, perhaps the rest of us should learn from them.
Especially since our practice facilities are second to none, a 6 hole pitch & putt practice area,
two putting greens and a driving range, so there’s no excuse for us not to hone our golf skills,
we now have our own on-site professional Kevin who is always ready to help with very reasonable rates for lessons.
It’s only a few of weeks to our Captain’s Drive-In,
Captain Shane Corr and Lady Captain Ann Connolly are a planning a grand entrance on February 26th.
Quote of the Week: I'm hitting the woods just great, but I'm having a terrible time getting out of them. ~Harry Toscan
29th January 2012
No golf for the Mannan Men this weekend due to a frost delay Saturday
and it was decided to cancel Sunday’s play due to torrential rain, roll on summer.
On an optimistic note, for all you men itching to get out playing competitive golf,
there is a weekly repeater from Monday through Friday and the format is Criss-cross
for an explanation, speak to Kevin at (042) 966 3308.
Don’t forget to check out the great deals that Kevin has in the Proshop at the moment!
A reminder to everyone that there will be a Table Quiz in the clubhouse Friday February 10th;
the theme for this quiz is “Romance & Love” since it’s the weekend before Valentines Day,
everyone is welcome to this fun event!
Quote of the week: “It's easier to get up at 6:00am to play golf than at 10:00am to mow the yard” Unknown
22nd January 2012
The course was in such good condition that most players played 18 holes,
which caused some confusion with results posted on Howdidido last weekend
as the competition was only over 13 holes.
This weekend was more suited to kite flying than playing golf,
but fair play to all who braved the weather and hit the fairways of Mannan Castle.
Spring Voucher Week 4 Results: January 21st /22nd
1st John Clarke (10) 30pts
2nd Jim Carolan (18) 30pts
3rd Cathal Copas (19) 30pts
4th Patrick Farrell (26) 29pts
5th Sean Harvey (19) 28pts
This week starts a new weekly repeater competition called Cris-Cross which will start
Monday January 23rd through Friday and will continue for a few weeks,
you play your own game and get to cris-cross your scores with your playing companions.
Mannan Castle Club News:
Keep Friday February 10th free for Romance at Mannan Castle; actually it’s a Romantic/Love Quiz!
Well we “love” golf so I’m sure there will be a twist to this quiz, if past quizzes have been anything to go by!
March 19th, Bank Holiday Monday Mannan Castle is hosting an Open Day, so mark your calendars and tell your friends.
Quote of the Week:
“There’s an old saying,’ It’s a poor craftsman who blames his tools.' It's usually the player who misses those three-footers, not the putter."
Kathy Whitworth
15th January 2012
Spring Voucher Week 3 Results: January 14th/15th
1st Tommy Burke (13) 32pts
2nd Eddie Rouiller (16) 31pts
3rd Patrick Farrell (26) 31pts
4th Andy Coffey (15) 31pts
8th January 2012
Congratulations to Eamon Jones who started the year by winning the first competition of the year at Mannan Castle.
Results Voucher Competition (13 Holes) Dec 31st /January 1st
1st Eamon Jones (20) 33pts
2nd Eddie Rouiller (16) 29pts
Results Voucher Competition (13 Holes) January 8th/9th
1st J.P. Clarke (19) 32pts
2nd Graham Sweeney (25) 32pts
3rd Sean Harvey (19) 32pts
4th Cathal Copas (19) 31pts
Captain Shane Corr has taken the time to write an informative letter to Mannan Castle Club members, this can be found on our web site at http://www.mannancastlegolfclub.ie, alternatively on the Mens Noticeboard.
CLUB NEWS
Mannan Castle golfers have been able to take advantage of the milder weather and the great condition
of our course over the Christmas and New Year period. We are so lucky that we have been able to play
18 holes most weeks. For those of you who haven’t ventured out to play you’ll see a few changes around
the course a new path from the 2nd green up the hill to the third tee box and from the 6th tee box up the steep hill.
More trees have been planted at the back of the 12th green, this will definitely dull any sounds coming from the
5th and the 13th tee boxes. I think our members would agree that our greens are in great condition.
Work should begin shortly removing the fairway bunker on the 6th, I, for one will be very happy to see this
sand bunker gone, no matter how hard I try this is where my ball ultimately ends up.
There was a fantastic turnout for the annual Captain versus President Competition held on December 27th
this year the competition was open to ladies. Louise Hanratty and men’s handicap secretary Michael Courtney
made sure everyone got out to play in a very timely manner.
Official result is that the President’s Team won, this result was tallied up by a certain ex-President who will remain unnamed.
Unofficially well that’s another story! Captain Shane Corr and President Sean Harvey hope that everyone enjoyed their day.
Everyone was treated to delicious burgers and homemade chips cooked by our chef Owen Kearney
and a very big thanks to member Graham Sweeney who donated the potatoes and even chipped the chips.
Have you collected a bounty yet? Check out the posters in the clubhouse offering a “Reward” for more information
contact our professional Kevin McGivern, bar manager Finbar Boylan or membership officer Thomas Gartlan.
One of the most fascinating things about golf is how it reflects the cycle of life. No matter what you shoot - the next day you have to go back to the first tee and begin all over again and make yourself into something.
~ Peter Jacobsen
18th December 2011
Due to extreme frost over the weekend the course was closed so novelty weekend competition was cancelled,
but the presentations went ahead on Sunday, before Santa’s visit to the clubhouse.
Last weeks voucher went to our former Captain Seamus Whelan, well done.
Congratulations to all the winners and everybody who played in the league,
every category was closely contested.
Men’s Winter League Results
Category 1:
1st Eamon Jackson (14) 227pts
2nd Gerry Matthews (13)219pts
Category 2:
1st Cathal Copas (19) 236pts
2nd Eddie Roullier (17) 234pts
Category 3:
1st Brian Clarke (20) 230pts
2nd John Minnock (24) 224pts
Club News:
We look forward to seeing all members (ladies & men) Tuesday December 27th
Captains versus Secretaries competition, the format is stableford, it’s a 11am shotgun start.
We might cook up a few burgers afterwards for those who’ve had their fill of turkey.
Don’t forget to book to play in this fun event, the time sheet is now open.
We’d like to wish our professional Kevin McGivern & his partner all the best with their upcoming nuptials over the holiday period.
Quote of the Week:
If you find you do not mind playing golf in the rain, the snow, even during a hurricane, here's a valuable tip: your life is in trouble ~ Unknown
11th December 2011
Thursday Open was cancelled this week due to weather conditions.
A hard frost delayed tee times Saturday morning, an extension has been given until Wednesday,
so everyone gets the chance to play in the last week of the Winter League, more details from Kevin or Finbar.
I will have results for the winter league next week.
Next weekend December 17th & 18th is Novelty Weekend, you are asked to bring a prize to win a prize,
no charge to enter this weekend competition if you bring a prize, but of course some of you may forget
to bring a prize then the charge is €5 for the competition. Presentation of prizes will be at Sunday at 5pm by a big guy in a red suit.
Club News:
Santa Claus is coming to Mannan Castle; due to Santa’s busy schedule he has had to change the date
of his visit to Mannan, he will now be visiting Mannan on Sunday 18th at 5pm, so Mannan members are
invited to bring there children or grandchildren to meet Santa Claus. But of course if you can’t make it
on the 18th I heard from a good source that Santa is still on schedule for the 25th.
In the past the men’s club and the ladies club have had separate competitions after Christmas
Captain’s versus President or Captains versus Secretary, this year we are going to try something a little different,
ladies and gents are going to play together! The time sheet is now open for this fun event which will be held December 27th
the time 11am, its shotgun start, so get to the club house early.
My Quote of the Week: Everyone replaces his divot after a perfect approach shot. ~ Unknown
27th November 2011
Mannan Castle Club News
Our Professional Kevin McGivern came up with the bright idea of Night Light Golf at Mannan Castle
which was held Friday Nov 25th. The golf course was filled with luminous golfers, 116 golfers in total,
29 teams all glowing, with flash lights in hand, golf balls that light up and a sense of humour set off to play golf in the dark.
The tee boxes glowed, the flag poles were flashing, every team was issued with 4 golf balls that lit up when you hit them,
a few dud golf balls were reported, but most teams returned to the clubhouse with at least one golf ball.
A special thanks to one of our founder members, Paul Mackle who generously donated the burgers and to
Frank Kelly for the burger buns, to Chef Amy assisted by mom Sheila who fed the hungry masses
on return to the clubhouse, thanks to everyone who made salads.
The big question is “When are we going to do this again?”
Many ladies played but just didn’t feature in the prizes…but watch out next time guys!
Winners of Night Light Golf (played over 10 holes)
1st Place Team 38.6pts
Eddie Rouiller (17), John Rouiller (14), Fergal White (23), Tommy Hoey (20)
2nd Place Team 39.1pts
Tony Donagher (6), Ryan Donagher (0), Ronan Crosby (5), Declan Crosby (18)
3rd Place Team 39.2pts
Brendan McSharry (11), David McSharry(12), Philip Cassidy(11), Derek Murnaghan(14)
Mannan Castle Mens News
A few brave souls played in the Thursday Open this week on yet again another wet and windy Thursday.
Thursday 24th Nov. Open Day
1st Brendan Marley (15) 36pts
2nd Michael Johnson (16) 35pts
No Ladies played in the Open this week
It felt like winter this weekend, seems like the scoring is back to normality this weekend.
Week 6 of the Winter League
1st David Walsh 42pts
2nd Jack Branigan 41pts
3rd Chris Kearney 41pts
4th Tom Fox 40pts
Mannan Castle Ladies News
Monday November 7th the North Leinster Senior Alliance was held at Dundalk Golf Club,
Mary MacNamee was the only lady from Mannan Castle to feature in the prizes.
Congratulations Mary on your fourth place finish.
Many of our ladies played in the Arnmore Alliance in Virginia last Monday;
a great day was had by all and thanks to Virginia Golf Club for all their hospitality.
Many of our ladies played super golf, especially sisters Denise and Siobhan who both featured in the prizes.
The par 3’s in Virginia are not easy, so a special congratulations to Rose O’Reilly who had the only 2 of the day on the 9th hole.
Mannan Castle Winners in Virginia at Arnmore Alliance
2nd Place: Denise McGuinness
Cat 2 (20-29) Nuala Mulholland
Front Nine: Rose O’Reilly
Back Nine: Siobhan Downey
Mary McCabe has been bringing in very steady scores every week,
that all changed last Sunday when she brought in a super score, well done to both the winners last week.
13 Hole Weekly Competition
1st Mary McCabe 33pts
2nd Siobhan Downey 29pts
Don’t forget that our Christmas Flower Arranging Show by Candy Holten
is Wednesday December 7th at 8pm €10 Admission, everyone welcome.
Ladies Kinder Day is Wednesday Dec 14th, 11 hole competition,
bring a wrapped gift/prize to the value of at least €10 (put your name on it) and
if you have time to whip up a dish either savoury or sweet and my preference is savoury as I’m sweet enough!
There will be a presentation of prizes won to date.
Quote of the Week: “Every shot counts. The three-foot putt is as important as the 300-yard drive.” ~ Henry Cotton
20th November 2011
Results of week 5 of Winter league are as follows;
1st: James Mc Geown 48pts
2nd: Eamon Jackson 45pts
3rd: Peter Marron 41pts
4th: Jude Garvey 41pts
5th: N. Scott 41pts
13th November 2011
Result of week 5 of winter league is as follows;
1st: John Cooney 44pts
2nd: Gregory Mc Caughey 44pts
3rd: Eddie Rouiller 43pts
4th: George Farrelly 43pts
Next weekend will be week 6 of the Winter League.
Result of the Thursday open 10th November is as follows;
Winner: Michael Johnson 44pts
Runner up: Brendan Marley 40pts
6th November 2011
Early frost on Saturday and Sunday morning caused delays at Mannan Castle last weekend.
Kevin McGivern Professional at Mannan Castle done a great job in reorganising
the timesheets for both days. So well done Kevin.
The Results of the weekend Competition (Week 3 of the winter league are as follows)
1st John Hannratty 43pts
2nd Sean Harvey 41pts
3rd John Rouiller 40pts
4th Liam Murphy 39pts
Next weekend will be week 4 of the winter league.
30th October 2011
Results of the Thursday open 27th Oct 2011. Competition play over 13 holes.
Fergus Lane (v) 27Pts
Fred Fitzsimons 25Pts
Michael Mc Cann 24Pts
Results of Week 2 of Winter League are as follows;
Brendan Marley = 43
Patrick Maguire = 43
Sean Murphy = 41
Next Weekend will be week 3 of Winter league
23rd October 2011
Results of Thursday open 20th Oct 2011 are as follows;
1st: Declan Hilliard 36
2nd: Padraig Brennan 36
3rd: Liam Murphy 34
4th: Jim Brady 33
Results of week 1 Winter League Sat/Sun 22nd/23rd Oct 2011 are as follows;
1st: Peter Lambe 42pts
2nd: Barry McGuire 41pts
3rd: Cathal Copas 41pts
Next weekend will be week 2 of the Winter League.
16th October 2011
The Winter League begins at Mannan Castle on Weekend 28th/29th Oct.
The league will be run over 8 weeks with the best 6 cards to count.
There will be 3 categories with Hampers for 1st & 2nd in each.
There will also be vouchers for the weekly winners.
Results of the Weekend Competition (Stableford) Sat/Sun 15th/16th Oct 2011 are as follows;
1st Thomas Gartlan 68
2nd Gerry Califf 68
3rd Barry Maguire 69
4th Barry McCourt 70
Gross Prize Mark Lambe 72
Halloween Party will be held on Friday 28th October. Fancy dress optional. 60's 70's & 80's music.
Buffet, Comedian & Fireworks display. Tickets €15 available from bar or Pro shop.
9th October 2011
Results of the Weekend Competition Sat/Sun 8th/9th Oct 2011 are as follows;
1st Jude Garvey 40pts
2nd Mark Lambe 39pts
3rd Trevor Dardis 39pts
4th Brian Rooney 38pts
The winner of the 2011 Singles Matchplay was Duncan Sowter and the runner up was Diarmuid Boylan.
The winners of the 2011 Fourball Matchplay was Shane Corr and Andrew Boylan.
Next Weekend is the Monthly Medal (Stroke)
2nd October 2011
Results of the weekend Competition (vpar) Sat/Sun 1st/2nd Oct 2011 are as follows;
1st Noel Scott +5
2nd Brendan Keenan +5
3rd Stephen Kells +4
4th Caolan Duffy +4
Results of the Thursday open 29th Sept 2011 are as follows;
1st John O'Flaherty 45pts
2nd Oliver Fox 41pts
3rd Diarmuid Boylan 41pts
4th Caolan Duffy 40pts
Next weekend Competition is Stableford
25th September 2011
Results of the Thursday open 22nd Sept 2011 are as follows;
1st Darragh Kelly 44pts (Visitor)
2nd Diarmuid Boylan 42pts
3rd Mark Lambe (jnr) 41pts
4th Vincent Jackson 40pts
Next weekend Competition is VPar.
18th September 2011
Results of the Thursday open 15th Sept 2011 are as follows;
1st Andrew Sweetnam 40pts
2nd Oliver Fox 40pts
3rd Noel Scott 39pts
4th Jim Nulty 38pts (Visitor)
Results of the Weekend Competition (PGA Tankard 2011) Sat/Sun 17th/18th Sept 2011 are as follows;
1st Ian Marron 40pts
2nd Gerry Matthews 39pts
3rd Christopher Kearney 38pts
4th Oliver Fox 38pts
Mannan Castle are holding a 5 day open from Wednesday 21st September till Sunday 25th September.
Wednesday is a four person team event, Thursday is Singles Stableford, Friday is 3 Person Rumble,
Saturday is a four person team event and Sunday is a Texas Scramble.
See Website for details or phone the Pro shop at 0429663308 to book a tee time. Visotors most Welcome.
11th September 2011
Results of the Thursday open 8th Sept 2011 are as follows;
1st Mark Lambe (jnr) 44pts (2)
2nd Niall Lennon 41pts
3rd Tim Murphy 40pts
4th Luke McGeown 40pts
Results of the weekend Competition Sat/Sun 10th/11th Sept 2011 (Professionals Prize) Stroke
1st Owen Kirk 68
2nd Niall Lennon 68
3rd Thomas Gartlan 68
4th Mark Lambe (jnr) 70
Next Weekend Competition is the PGA Tankard 2011 (Stableford)
4th September 2011
The Gerry Cumiskey Classic was held over Wed 31st August Sat/Sun 2nd/3rd September.
The event was very well supported and Mannan Castle would like to thank Gerry Cumiskey for his continued sponsorship.
The competition was a four person team event, two scores at each hole with 3 scores at holes 9 and 18.
The winner teams were as follows;
1st: 98 pts. Angela Connolly, Angela Gartlan, Thomas Gartlan, John Gartlan Jnr
2nd: 98 pts. Seamus Whelan, Graham Sweeney, James Hanratty, John Hanratty
3rd: 97 pts. Denis McArdle, Martin O'Brien, Vincent Kerr, Alan Carr
Next weekend Competition is the Professionals Prize (Stroke).
28th August 2011
Gerry Cumisky Classic- Wednesday 31st August / Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September.
Teams of 4 - Entry €15 with repeat entry reduced to €8. Team of four. Visitors Welcome.
Contact Kevin in the Proshop to book a tee time or go online through the website.
The Annual Scramble and BBQ was held on Friday evening 26th August. Both Captains Mary and Seamus
would like to thank all who took part in this event. Funds raised this year are going towards the purchase of
Defibrillators for the Club as requested by both Captains.
Results of the Thursday Open 25th August are as follows;
1st Caolan Duffy 43pts
2nd Andrew Coffey 41pts
3rd Thomas Gartlan 40pts
4th Sean Rafferty 40pts
Results of the Weekend Competition (Subsidised Sub) Sat/Sun 27th/28th August are as follows;
1st Connor Farrelly 42pts
2nd Brain Rooney 39pts
3rd Mark Lambe 38pts
4th Thomas Pepper 38pts
21st August 2011
Results of the Thursday 18th August open 18 hole Stableford Competition are as follows;
1st Shane Lennon 44pts
2nd Rory Fitzhenry 41pts
3rd Darragh Kelly (Visitor) 41pts
4th John O'Flaherty 41pts
Results of the Weekend Competition Sat/Sun 20th/21th August are as follows;
1st Jimmy Courtney 42pts
2nd Cyril Reynolds 42pts
3rd Philip Ward 41pts
4th Philip McGovern 40pts
Next weekend is the Subsidised Sub Competition.
This years Annual Scramble & BBQ will be held on Friday 26th August. Shotgun start at 4pm.
Funds raised this year are going towards the purchase of Defibrillators for the Club.
Please support this cause, it could save your life.
The Gerry Cumiskey Annual Open Classic takes place over Wednesday 31th August & Sat/Sun 3rd/4th September.
Timesheet open on Web Site. Visitors most welcome.
14th August 2011
Results of the weekend fourball Sat/Sun 13th/14th August 2011 are as follows;
1st Tommy Duffy & Liam McArdle 44pts
2nd Martin Peters & Padraig Brennan 43pts
Next weekend Competition is Stableford
The Captains prize to Juveniles will be held on Tuesday 16th August.
Seniors open will be held on Monday 22nd August, 50+
7th August 2011
Day 1
Mannan Castle Captains Day was held last weekend Sat/Sun 6th/7th August.
A large numbers of golfers took part in this prestigious prize.
The Captain Mr Seamus Whelan decided this year to play his prize over 36 holes.
Saturday morning weather was good but turned nasty in the early afternoon for an hour or so
but this did not effect some golfers who came in with great scores around the 40pts mark.
Leading the field going into the second round were Andrew Boylan Mark Kennedy and Shane Donohoe.
Day 2
Weather was much better for Day 2 of the Captains Prize at Mannan Castle.
The top 21 scores went out last. It was anticipated the outright winner would come from this list,
but that did not prove to be the case.
Prizes were presented by the Captain Seamus Whelan on Sunday evening with the following winners;
Captains Prize Winner for 2011 is Mark Lambe (jnr) with 76pts 32pts on Day 1 and 44pts on Day 2.
2nd Brendan McSharry 76pts (count back)
3rd Shane Donohue 76pts (count back)
Gross Prize Thomas Pepper
Past Captains Winner Michael McBride
Founder Member Winner Raymond OHara
Long Distance Member James McGeown
Committee Member winner James Hanratty
Senior Member Winner Brian Slevin
Photo's of the Captain's Prizegiving will be on The Gallery as soon as possible...
31st July 2011
The overall winners of the four person team event play over 3 days were Eddie Rouiller, John Rouiller, Gill Rouiller & Colm Farrell.
See web site for list of daily winners
Mannan Castle Mens Captain Seamus Whelan prize will be played over 36 holes on Sat/Sun 6th/7th August.
All members of the club would like to wish Seamus all the best for his big day.
Seamus who is a member of the Tallanstown four has long been assocated with Mannan Castle and is a very popular Captain.
24th July 2011
Results of the Thursday open 21st July 2011 are as follows;
Rory Fitzhenry 43
James Mc Geown 41
Luke Mc Geown 41
Martin Mc Fadden 40
Results of the Lady Captains prize to Men played over Sat/Sun 23rd/24th July 2011 are as follows;
Ciaran Maloney 43
Niall Lennon 42
Graeme Stuart 40
Andrew Coffey 40
An Open Four Person Team event will be played Wed 27th Sat/Sun 30th/31st July.
Visitors most welcome. Contact Pro Shop for details at 042 9663308.
17th July 2011
Open week at Mannan Castle finished on Sunday the 17th July with a 3 person team event.
It was a very successful open week for the club and we would like to thank everyone who took part.
A special thanks to all our sponsors for open week and all trough out the year
Next weekend we have the Lady Captain prize to Men
10th July 2011
Open week at Mannan Castle started on Sunday the 10th July with a 3 person team event.
A large numbers of visitors have already booked a time slot for open week but if you have not
you can call Kevin McGivern our Professional who will be happy to book you a sloted time.
See our website at www.mannancastlegolfclub.ie for list of daily competitions or phone 042 9663308.
Mannan Castle would like to thank all our sponsors of open week.
Results of Thursday open 7th July.
1st Michael Johnson 41pts
2nd Andrew Boylan
3rd David Flynn 38pts
Results of Stableford Competition on Sat 9th July are as follows;
1st Anthony O'Donoghue 39pts
2nd Joey Hughes 37pts
3rd Gerry Matthews 37pts
4th Ronan O'Callaghan 37pts
On Monday 18th July at 8:30pm there is a Gourmet Demonstration by the White brothers in Mannan Castle. Admission €10.
Watch and learn as these two professionals go head to head to prepare a meal.
4th July 2011
Thursday Open 30/06/2011
1st Mark Lambe (jnr) 40pts
2nd Tom Mc Dermott 40pts
3rd Kevin McKavanagh (v) 39pts
Weekend Competition Results Sat/Sun 2nd/3rd July are as follows; (Stroke)
1st Paul McNeill 61
2nd Diarmuid Boylan 64
3rd Cliff Clinton 65
4th Oliver Fleming
Open week at Mannan Castle from Sunday 10th till Sun 17th July. Visitors Welcome.
See program below for details.
26th June 2011
Results of the Thursday Open 23rd June is as follows;
1st Liam Gray 46pts
2nd Jack Corr 41pts
3rd Aidan McBride 39 (Visitor)
4th Padraig Brennan 37pts
The Annual 50 prize Open Club Classic was held over Wed 22nd Sat/Sun 25th/26th June and the Results are as follows;
1st James McGeown 43pts
2nd Jo Morris 40pts
3rd Ciaran Moloney 40pts
4th Shane Donohue 40pts
Next weekend Competition is the Monthly Medal (Stroke)
19th June 2011
Results of the Weekend Competition Sat/Sun 18th/19th June. (Stroke play)
1st Hugh O'Connor (21) 62
2ndPat McDonnell (21) 67
3rd Michael McGettigan (20) 67
4th Brian Clarke (22) 67
Gross winner P. McEneaney (4) 71
The Annual 50 prize club classic is on Wed 22nd Sat/Sun 25th/26th June.
This is an open Competition. Visitors €20.
Contact Kevin at 042 9663308 to book a time.
***Michael McGettigan can now be contacted via his Agent on 087 6432097 & is especially available for all ProAm Events***
12th June 2011
Results of the Thursday open 9th June 2011 are as follows;
1st Rory Fitzhenry 39pts Count back
2nd Declan Hilliard 39pts Count back
3rd Kevin Carthy 38pts
Results of the weekend Competition (V Par) Sat/Sun 11th/12th June are as follows;
1st Cyril Reynolds 6
2nd Paul McNeill 4
3rd Tom O'Brien 3
4th Eddie Madden 3
Next weekend Competition is the Monthly Medal (Stroke)
** Please Note: The Console for entering Scores is now located in The Cashel Room **
5th June 2011
Results of the Thursday Open 2nd June are as follows:
1st Ross Mulpeter (Dundalk) 42pts
2nd Andrew Boylan 41pts
3rd Luke McGeown 40pts
4th Mark Lambe 39pts
Result of the Thursday 9-Hole Competition 2nd May is as follows:
1st Eddie Hamm 26pts
The Presidents Prize was played over Sat/Sun 4th/5th and our President Mr Michael McBride was there to welcome everyone.
The weather was not so kind to us on Sunday but this did not stop everyone from having a most enjoyable day.
The top 12 scores went out over 9 holes to decide the outright winner
After the 9 hole playoff the results were as follows;
1st Declan Hilliard
2nd Noel Scott
3rd Michael Marron
29th May 2011
Results of the Thursday open 26th May are as follows;
1st Darragh Kelly 40pts
2nd Sean Murphy 38pts
3rd David Flynn33pts
Winner of the 9 hole Thursday evening Competition 26th May
Gerry Byrne (Dundalk GC) 21pts
Results of the weekend Competition Sat/Sun 28th/29th May are as follows;
1st Martin Peters 40pts
2nd Brian Clarke 38pts (count back)
3rd Tommy Burke 38pts
4th Christopher Kearney 37pts
Next Weekend our President (Michael McBride) prize is on Sat/Sun 4th/5th June.
Top 12 scores will go into 9 hole playoff on Sunday evening
22nd May 2011
Results of the Thursday 19th May open are as follows;
1st Leo Connolly 45pts
2nd Declan Hilliard 40pts
3rd Mena Marquis 38pts
4th Jim Baird38pts
Results of the weekend Competition Sat/Sun 21st/22nd May are as follows;
1st Sean Murphy 36pts (Count back)
2nd Paudie McEneaney 36pts
3rd Declan Crossby 34pts
4th Kieran Dullaghan 33pts
Next weekend Competition is Stableford.
15th May 2011
Results of the weekend Competition (Stroke) Sat/Sun 14th/15th May 2011 are as follows;
1st Richard Sheedy (61 nett)
2nd Eamon O'Reilly (64 nett)
3rd James Hanratty (65 nett)
4th Patrick Farrell (67 nett)
Gross Tony Donagher (81 gross)
The Classic scheduled for Wednesday and next weekend has been postponed until later in the year.
Well done to the Ulster Fourball and Rossmore team who had good wins at Mannan on Sunday.
Also congratulations to our All Ireland Mixed Team who qualified in Nuremore Golf Club on Sunday.
8th May 2011
Results of the Thursday Open 5th May are as follows;
1st Mark Kennedy 41pts
2nd Carmel Gray40pts
Weekend Competition Results (Fourball Holmpatrick Cup Qualifier) Sat/Sun 7th/8th May are as follows;
1st David Walsh & Leo Connolly 44pts
2nd John O'Flaherty & Philip McGovern 41pts
The winning team will go on to represent Mannan Castle in the Holmpatrick Cup.
€300 was raised for this worthy cause so well done to all who entered.
Well done to our Ulster Fourballteam who beat Dunfanaghy over two legs and progress to the next round.
Also congratulations to our Pierce Purcell team who qualified for the next round on Sunday in Enniskillen.
Mannan Castle is holding an open classic on Wednesday 18 May/ Saturday 21 May/ Sunday 22 May 2011.
Contact Clubhouse at 0429663308 or visit our website to book a tee time.
Next weekend Competition is the Monthly Medal (Stroke)
6th May 2011
Holmpatrick Cup will be held in Mannan Sat/Sun 7th/8th May.
About the Holmpatrick Cup
The Holmpatrick Cup can be organised as either a dedicated fourballcompetition or run in conjunction withan existing club competition, with a one-off entry fee of €5 per person. Club qualifiers take place before the end of June, followed by county andprovincial finals. The funds raised in this competition go toward funding the services we provide to over 15,500 people living withsight loss all over Ireland.
1st May 2011
Over 100 golfers took part in the Thursday open of last week at MannanCastle with 35 visitors. The course is in superb condition, all thanks to our green keeping staff. So if you would like to play in our Thursday open, why not come along and enjoy Mannan Castle at its best. You will be made welcome by our professional Kevin McGivern who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about joining this great club.
Congratulations to our Senior member Jack Branigan who won the all Ireland De La Salle Teachers outing in Royal Tara last Wednesday.
Congratulations also to Sean Harvey who had a hole in one this weekend. Drinks are on you Sean.
Results of the Thursday open 28th April are as follows:
1st Fred Fitzsimons 43pts
2nd John Hughes41pts
3rd Joey Hughes40pts
4th Joey Hughes (Visitor)40pts
Results of the PJ McArdle Cup (Ladies & Gents) played over the weekend Sat/Sun 30th April/!st May are as follows:
1st Barry Byrne 45pts
2nd Karen Forrester42pts
3rd Sean Harvey39pts
4th David Eady38pts
5th Bridie Fitzaurice 38pts
Next weekend competition is a fourball with an opportunity to enter the Holmpatrick Cup for €5 extra.
Winning pair of the Holmpatrick Cup entry will represent Club in Lisburn in the Ulster final.
25th April 2011
Results of the Thursday open 21st April
!st Sean Rafferty43pts
2nd Mark Lambe (jnr) 38pts
3rd James Carragher 38pts
4th John Agnew38pts
Results of the weekendStableford Competition Sat/Sun 23rd/24th April
1st Barry Conroy42pts
2nd Derek Murnaghan 41pts
3rd Ollie Kellett 38pts
4th Mark O'Callaghan 38pts
Next weekend competition is theP J McArdle Cup.
Well done to our Ulster fourball team, Captained by John Lane who won 3 and 2 away in Dunfanaghy on Sunday the 17th April.
Return match in Mannan on Sunday 1st May. Good luck to John and all his team.
And also on Sunday 1st May our Jimmy Bruen Team captained by Mark Kennedy travel to Castle Hume so good luck to Mark and all his team.
18th April 2011
Results of Thursday open 14th April
1st Padraig Sharkey 40pts
2nd Michael Johnson 39pts
3rd Declan Grennan (Visitor) 37pts
4th Padraig Brennan 37pts.
Results of the weedend Competition (Stroke) Sat/Sun 16th/17th April
1st Ronan O'Callaghan 66
2nd Brendan McMahon 68
3rd John Rouiller 68
4th Tony Donagher 68
Gross Mark Lambe 73
Next weekend Competition is Stableford.
There is an open four person team event on Easter Monday. Contact clubhouse for details.
10th April 2011
Results of Thursday Open - 7th April 2011
1st: Sean Murphy39pts
2nd: Jim Carragher 38pts
3rd: Paudie McEneaney 37pts (count back)
4th: Stephen O'Hara(Visitor) 37pts (count back)
Results of the Weekend Competition - 9th & 10th April 2011 Stableford
1st: Mark Lambe (Jnr)40pts
2nd: Joey Hughes 39pts (count back)
3rd: Thomas Pepper 39pts (count back)
4th: Brian Rooney38pts
Next weekends Competition is the Monthly Medal (Stroke).
3rd April 2011
Results of the Thursday Open 31st Marchare as follows;
1st: Liam Gray 33pts (count back)
2nd: John Rouiller 33pts (count back)
3rd: Noel Scott 32pts (count back)
4th: Paudie McEneaney 32pts (count back)
Results of the Brendan (Tiger) Woods Competitionplayed over this weekend (Criss Cross Format) are as follows;
1st: Tony Hanna & Frank Mc Donnell 47pts (count back)
2nd: Pat Mc Donnell & Trevor Dardis 47pts (count back)
Next weekend is a Stableford Competition.
27th March 2011
Last weekends Competition at Mannan Castle was the Andy Capaldi Cup.
Results were as Follows;
1st: Patsy Hoey 44pts
2nd: Thomas Pepper 42pts (Count back)
3rd: Christopher Kearney 42pts (Count back)
4th: Paul Matthews41pts
Next weekends Criss-Cross Competition is the Brendan (Tiger) Woods Cup.
20th March 2011
A large numbers of golfers took advantage of the sunshine on St Patrick's day and played in the weekly Thursday open at Mannan Castle.
A former member of Mannan took the overall prize, so well done Gerry
St Patrick's Day Open Results are as follows;
1st: Gerry Daly(Dundalk) 37pts Count Back
2nd: John Rouiller(Mannan Castle) 37pts Count Back
3rd: Gerry Matthews(Mannan Castle) 35pts
4th: Andrew BoylanMannan Castle 34pts
The Weekend Competition was the Monthly Medal (Stroke) and the Results are as Follows;
1st: Gordon Murphy (10) 61
2nd: Kieran Dullaghan (17) 64
3rd: Tony Donagher (7) 65
4th: Kieran Grimes (21) 66
Gross: Jimmy Mc Carthy Jnr (5) 65
Mannan Castle members would like to congratulate our Professional Kevin McGivern andhis Partner on the Birth of their Son.
Next weekends Competition is the Capaldi Cup.
13th March 2011
Results of last weekend VPar Competition are as follows;
1st: John Rouiller = 7
2nd: Tommy O'Brien = 5
3rd: Mark Kennedy = 4
4th: Paul Mc Neill = 2
Our Thursday open for Ladies and Gents is now up and running and will be on St Patrick's day.
So why not come along and enjoy the surroundings of Mannan Castle where you will be made welcome.
€7 for members and €15 for visitors. Food is now available at the Clubhouse.
Next Weekend is the Monthly Medal.
6th March 2011
A great nights craic was had on Friday 4thMarch with A Traditional Concert of Music, Dance, Song & Storytelling.
The evening was a great success, all thanks to Peter Marquis who organised the event.
The Group that performed all the acts on the night were all relations of the Marquis Family so a big thank you to you all.
Last weekends competition was sponsored by Michael Courtney (Diesel Services) and the results are as follows;
1st: Gordon Murphy42pts
2nd: Ronnie Mc Neill 39pts Back nine
3rd: Sean Caldwell39 pts
4th:Paudie McEneaney 38pts
Next weekends competition is vpar
27th February 2011
MANNAN CASTLE CAPTAIN'S DRIVE-IN
The Captains drive in took place at Mannancastle last weekend. There was a lot of anticipation of how Seamus and Mary would arrive at Mannan. Some speculated it would be by a vintage car, others said by horse andsome even suggested by helicopter. But to everybody amusement they arrived on two Harvey Davidson's. After some light refreshments both Captains teed off to the applause of the large crowd who had gathered on the first tee. The format for the drive in was a four person scramble and a fun days golf was had by all.
The results of the scramble are as follows:
1st Place Team 57.6pts
Damien Savage (12)
Martin O'Brien (17)
Denis Mc Ardle (19)
Graham Etherington (16)
2nd Place Team 57.8 (won on the breakdown)
Brendan Morris (22)
John Clarke (18)
Gerry Kellet (23)
Jim O'Reilly (19)
3rd Place Team 57.8
Tommy O'Brien (13)
Peter Marron (17)
Tommy O'Brien (14)
John O'Flaherty (18)
20th February 2011
Next weekend on Sunday 27th at 12 noon Mannan Castle Captains for 2011
Mr Seamus Whelan and Lady Captain Mrs Mary White will tee off and so begin the 2011 season.
A Scrambleis organised and a draw for partners will be held on Thursday 24th.
Seamus and Mary are very popular members of the club and a large crowd is expected
to watch them tee off the 2011 season.
MannanCastle members would like to wish them both well for the coming year.
Results of last weekends Completion are as follows;
1st: Barry Maguire 45pts
2nd: Declan Hillard44pts
3rd: John Rouiller 43ps (back nine)
4th: Grbr /aham Etherington 43pts.
13th February 2011
As a result of the good weather last weekend, a large numbers of golfers took part in the competition.
The course was in excellent condition, so well done to our green keepers staff
Results are as follows; First Cathal Copas 44pts Secont Seamus Shanahan 43pts Third Jude Garvey 42pts and Forth Phillip Ward 41pts
Captain Mr Seamus Whelan and Lady Captain Mrs Mary White are looking forward to welcoming in the 2011 golfing year on Sunday 27th February.
There will be a Weekend 'Captain's Drive-In Competition' held over Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February.
A Date For Your Diary..!!
Friday 4th March @ 8 pm sharp...!!
A Traditional Concert of Music, Dance, Song & Storytelling...
At Mannan Castle, for Mannan Castle, by Mannan Castle...
Tickets €10 available NOW from the Pro Shop.
Members Please support your Club by promoting this fund raising event and selling tickets.
6th February 2011
Results for weekend Competition at Mannan Castle are as follows
First Patrick McGuire 42 pts
Second Trevor Dardis 41pts.
30th January 2011
Because of a frost on Sunday morning it was decided to have two separate competitions for Saturday and Sunday.
Play begun on Sunday morning on Temp greens but as the frost disappeared it was decided to open the back nine on full greens.
Good value was given to members by only charging €3 on Sunday and was well organised by our Professional Kevin McGivern.
Results are as follows;
Saturday First Paul Matthews 42pts Second Tony Delan Patsy HoeyMr Seamus Whel/paney 42pts Third Jim OReilly 41pts.
Sunday 17 hole Competition First Martin Kelly 38pts Second Declan Hilliard 38pts Third Graham Sweeney.
16th January 2011
An eighteen hole stablefordCompetition was played over the weekend on full greens at Mannan Castle.
A large numbers of golfers took advantage of the sunshine on Sunday and the results are as follows;
1st Paul McNeill 42pts
2nd Mark Kennedy 42pts (Count back)
3rd Frank Kelly 42pts (Count back)
4th Trever Dardis 42pts (Count back)
10th January 2011
The 2011 Mens Committee for Mannan Castle are as follows; President Micheal McBride, Captain Seamus Whelan, Vice Captain Shane Corr, Secretary Gerry Matthews, Treasurer Barry McCostrongstrongbr / urt, Hcap Secretary George Farrelly, PRO Andy Coffey, Ex-Officio Anthony Downey, other members are Michael Courtney, Jim Hanratty, John Lane, Finbar Boylan, Jude Garvey, Kieran Dullaghan, Brien Clarke, John Hanratty and Seniors Captain James Foran.
The President prize will be played on the 4th & 5th June and the Captains prize will be played on the 6th & 7th August.
Our open week will be played from the 10th to 17th July.
Mannan Castle would like to wish our President and Captain all the best for this coming year.
No Competition the weekend due to severe frost.
2nd January 2011
Mannan Castle Captain for 2011, Mr Seamus Whelan would like to wish all members a very Happy New Year and enjoyable golf for 2011.
And as Seamus would say, its not all about winning, its about taking part!
The weather has not been kind to us over the past month, hopefully it will improve for the new year....
Captain's Prize 2011...
The Captain's Prize 2011 will be run over Two Days with the best score being deemed as the winner.
There will be no Qualifying Competition.
There will be no Top 12 play-off; but the players with the highest scores from Saturday will go out last on Sunday.
A Criss-Cross Competition was played over this weekend, with a large number of golfers taking part.
The Results not known at time of going to press.
19th December 2010
Due to the bad weather conditions the weekend competition again was cancelled at Mannan Castle.
This meant that only 5 from the 8 weeks of the winter league were played.
So it has been decided that the golfers with the best combined scores over the 5 weeks would be deemed the winners.
Winners are as follows;
1st Jimmy McCahey 195pts
2nd Paul McNeill 194 pts
3rd Jude Garvey 188pts
4th Michael Courtney 187pts
5th Gerry Matthews 186 (count back)
6th Liam Gray 186.
12th December 2010
Unfortunately the snow did not thaw away in time for the 8th week of the Winter Leagueat Mannan Castle.
Never the less the Course did open on Sunday on temporary greens for casual golf.
The Presentation of Prizes for the Winter League, Golfer of the Year, Fourball Matchplay and Singles Matchplay,
will be held next Sunday afternoon at 4:30 after our WeekendCompetition event. All prize winners are asked to attend.
Mannan Castle would like to wish all its members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
5th December 2010
Poor weather conditions have meant that weeks 6 & 7 of the Winter League had be be cancelled.
Hopefully the snow and frost have gone now andthings will return to normal next weekend.
A numbers of golfers are in close contention for the overall winner of the Winter League so the final week will prove to be decisive.
There is a team event this year for Novelty Sunday which will be held on 19th December; Shotgun start at 10:30, see website for details.
Anyone interested in joining Mannan for 2011 are asked to contact our clubhouse at 042 9663308
or download an Application Form on our website http://www.mannancastlegolfclub.ie/
14th November 2010
The week-end Competition (12/13 November, 2010) was Week Four of the Winter League.
Results:
1st C. Kearney (20) 45 Points
2nd G. Califf (19) 42 Points
3rd R. O'Hara (14) 40 Points
4th R. O'Neill (20) 40 Points
Captain Anthony Downey
Captain Anthony Downey's reign is coming to an end in the next few weeks.
Anthony has been a brillant ambassador for the club during the past year, whether it was attending Club Matches,
Juvenile competitions or simply helping new members settle in to the Club.
During the year Anthony has overseen the recruitment of a new Golf Professional Kevin McGivern,
new course layout and new facilities such as the new putting green and pitch and putt holes.
Anthony has also been instrumental in setting up the new Club website and the BRS system.
Many thanks Anthony from all at Mannan Castle for your hard work and dedication to the Club during the past year
and good luck to incoming Captain, Seamus Whelan and his team for the coming golf season.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held in the Clubhouse on Monday 22 November, 2010 @ 7.30pm. All are welcome.
Novelty Sunday, 19th December, 2010
A Four Person Team Event has been organised for this particular Sunday. Shotgun start @ 10.30am.
Presentation of Winter League Prizes, Golfer of the Year, Fourball Matchplay and Singles Matchplay Prizes.
A meal will be served immediately afterwards. See noticeboard for futher details.
Table Quiz
A Table Quiz will be held in the Clubhouse on Friday 26th November, 2010 @ 9.30pm. Proceeds in aid of Donaghmoyne Heritage Group. Table of four €20. A good night's craic is promised.
Regards
Michael
7th November 2010
The Week-end Competition (6/7 November, 2010) was a continuation of the Winter League (Week 3).
The Competition was run over 18 holes with full greens.
The course was in great conditon despite the heavy rain during the week.
Results:
1st: Tommy Burke
2nd: Denis McArdle
3rd: Jude Garvey
4th: Michael Johnson
5th: Stephen Byrne
Congratulations to Brendan Morris and his team on winning 'The Friendly Cup'in Concra Wood today!
There was a team of 8, with 6 scores to count.
1st: Mannan Castle
2nd: Castleblayney
3rd: Ashfield
Thanks to Club Captain Anthony Downey for coming to Concra Wood and lending his support ......... Oh! and commiserations too, Liverpool 2 Chelsea 0!!!!!!
The AGM of the Club will be held on Monday 22 November @ 7.30pm in the Clubhouse
The Club would like to express their sympathy to Barry McCourt on the recent death of his father. May he rest in peace.
Regards
Michael
31st October 2010
The week-end (30/31 October, 2010) Competition was the second week of the Winter League.
Over 130 played and the weather was very favourable.
Results for Thursday Open (29 October, 2010)
1st M. Hillard(15) 40 Points,
2nd N. Gray(22) 36 Points.
Juveniles
The Adult/Juvenile Competition was held on Saturday afternoon and it was a great success.
There was a large number of juveniles and they all thoroughly enjoyed the day.
There was food, music and craic in the Clubhouse afterwards.
Guessing the weight of the pumpkin was a great attraction as all the money raised was goint to charity.
The Corr Family guessed the correct weight and the children received a huge hamper of treats.
Well done to Sheila Boylan and Tom White for organising this fun event.
Regards
Michael.
25th October 2010
The Week-end 23/24 October, 2010 was the start of the Winter League.
The Competition runs for eight weeks and the six best cards to count.
Vouchers will be awarded each week for the winners and the top six at the end will each receive a hamper.
More details from Kevin in the Pro Shop.
Results for the Thursday Open 21 October, 2010
1st M. McFadden (20) 40 Points,
2nd M. Hillard (15) 38 Points
3rd L. Gray (18) 38 Points.
Seniors
Results for Tuesday 19 October, 2010,
1st Monsignor V. Connolly 23 Points,
2nd Eddie Hamm 22 Points.
The Seniors will continue their Tuesday Competition over 10 Holes from the yellow markers while the weather remains favourable.
Juveniles
There will be an Adult/Juvenile Competition next Saturday afternoon (30 October, 2010)
There is a sheet in the clubhouse for both adults and juveniles to enter their name.
This is a fun competition and there will be fun, music and craic in the Clubhouse afterwards.
There is a Pumpkin in the Pro Shop and it costs €1 to guess the weight of it. All proceeds are going to charity.
So everyone make sure to have a go.
Regards
Michael.
16th October 2010
The Week-end Competition 16/17 October was the Monthly Stroke Competition
Results:
1st J. Ross (21) 61, 2nd M. Kennedy (13) 65, 3rd M. O'Rourke (12) 66, 4th D. McGuinness (23) 66. Gross J.McCarthy Jnr (5) 71.
Results for the Thursday Open (15 October, 2010)
1st M. Hillard (15) 39 Points, 2nd A. Mackin (20) 39 Points and 3rd J. Baird (23) 38 Points.
Seniors
Results for Tuesday12 October, 2010
1st J. Baird 21 Points 2nd O. R. O'Neill 21 Points.
The Tuesday Competitionis over 10 holes from the yellow markers and it will continue for the forseeable future.
So put a note in your diary for every Tuesday.
Winter League
The Winter League starts next week-end (23/24 October, 2010) and it will run until the 12 December, 2010.
Best 6 out of 8 Stableford Cards to count. Hampers will be awarded for the Top 6 individuals.
Entry fee is €40 in total for the 8 weeks and must be paid upfront.
Players who do not wish to enter the winter League can pay the usual fee for the Competition.
Vouchers will be awarded every week for the winners.
Golfer of the Year
The Competition finished this week-end with double points being awarded.
Overall winner: M. Kennedy and Runner up M. O' Rourke.
Congratulations to Mark on a great performance over the season and hard luck to Micheal O'Rourke.
Thanks must go to Niall Gilmartin for doing a fantastic job in running the competition over the past year.
Personally , I think that Donegal people are hard to beat when it comes to organising events in Mannan.
Many thanks Niall
Juveniles
An Adult/Juvenile competition will be held on Saturday (30 October, 2010) afternoon.
There will be food, enteratinment and craic afterwards. So all you adults put your name down for the Competiton .
Regards
Michael (Another Donegal man....)
10th October 2010
Winners of the week-end Competition 9/10 October, 2010
1st V. Duffy (21) 45 Points, 2nd P.N. Brady (11) 43 Points, 3rd T. O'Brien (16) 42 Points, 4th J. Delaney (20) 42 Points.
Winners of the Thursday Open (7 October, 2010)
1st J. McCahey (16) 41 points, 2nd D. McGuinness (24) 38 Points, 3rd P. Fanning(18) 37 Points.
Seniors
The Captain's Prize for the Seniors was held on Tuesday, 5 October, 2010 and the Winners were: 1st P. Marquis (21) 26 Points. 2nd T. Fox (15) 26 Points.
Peter played a great round of golf and this must be due to his recent travels abroad. Well done Peter.
N. Cunningham was golfer of the year. Jim Foran will be Captain for 2010/2011 and E. Hamm will be Treasurer.
Golfer of the Year is hotting up nicely. Double points will be awarded for this week's Competition 9/10 October, 2010.
After this week the number of players will be reduced to the top twelve. Eddie Rouiller is in the lead at present, but everything is to be play for in the coming weeks.
Captain Anthony Downey
Captain Anthony Downey won in Concra Wood a couple of weeks ago in the Cowdy Captains' Competition. I did not fully describe how well Anthony played..........
Supberb, brillant, magnificent, outstanding, talented, would be more appropriate adjectives to describe Anthony's round of golf! Apologies Anthony...
Regards,
Michael
3rd October 2010
This Week-end 's Competition was VPar.
1st M. Hillard (16)+6, 2nd M. O'Brien (18) +6 3rd M. Gilmore (14) +5, 4th K. McMahon (15)+4
N. Scott(23) with 43 Points won the Thursday Open (30 September, 2010.)
Andrew Boylan and Shane Corr beat Eamon Gibney and Stephen Kells in the Doubles Matchplay.
The match took place on Saturday and went right down to the 18th Green. Well done to Shane and Andrew.
Our Captain Anthony Downey had a fantastic win in Concra Wood on Thursday 30 September, 2010
in the Cowdy Captains Competition. Anthony had a fantastic 35 Points. Well done Anthony.
Next Tuesday 5th October, 2010 the Seniors have their weekly 10 Hole Competition followed by brunch.
The AGM will take place after the golf.
Regards
Michael
27th September 2010
Results for Open Week are as follows:
4 Person Team Wednesday 22 September, 2010
Winners: R. O'Loughlin, A.McBride, M. Sweeney and V. O'Neill 90 Points
2nd T. Gartlan, J. Gartlan, A. Gartlan and A. Connolly 88 Points
Open Singles Thursday, 23 September, 2010
Mens' Winners: 1st M. Kennedy 42 Points, 2nd N. Scott 38 Points and 3rd T. Gartlan 36 Points.
Ladies Winners; G. Rouiller 36 Points, 2nd A. Gartlan 32 Points and 3rd R. Cunningham 27 Points.
3 Person Rumble Friday 24 September, 2010
1st E. Rouiller, J. Rouiller and Gill Rouiller 87 Points
2nd C. McMahon, J. McMahon and P. N. Brady 79 Points
Mens Fourball Saturday 25 September, 2010
1st K. Dullaghan and W. Fischer 49 Points
2nd P. Maguire and J. Carolan 45 Points
Texas Scramble Sunday 26 September, 2010
1st E. Jones, P.Marron, T. \o'Brien and J.McCaughey 58.3
2nd M. Donaghy, T. Burke, D.McArdle and D. Flynn 58.4
3rd J. Hanratty, J. Hanratty, S. Harvey and S. Whelan 58.5
Seniors
The Seniors Captains Day and Brunch will be held on Tueday 5 October, 2010. Tee Time 1.00 - 2.00pm. A big turnout is expected. The AGM to follow after the meal. Next Tuesday's Competition will be held over 18 holes. The Seniors were unlucky in the Senior Cowdy held in Dungannon on 16th September, 2010. J. McGoldrick and Jim Foran won the pairs Competition. Well done.
Next Week's Competition is V Par.
There are only a few Competitions left for players to score for the Golfer of the Year Competiton. Niall Gilmartin informs me that things are hotting up nicely and it could go down to the wire. Watch this space.
Regards
Michael
19th September 2010
This Week-end's Competition is our Professional Kevin McGivern's Prize to the Gents
1st D. Mc Sharry (12) 63, 2nd T. Gartlan (20) 65, 3rd E. Rouiller(16) 68 and 4th P. Marron (18) 69. Gross S. Corr(6) 69.
Results for Thursday Open (16 September, 2010)
1st N. Gray (23) 39 Points, 2nd G. Mathews (13) 39 Points and 3rd G. Kellett (22) 37 Points.
The Club are running a mini open from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 September, 2010.
Wednesday 22 September, 2010 4 Person Team (Any Combination)
Thursday 23 September, 2010 Singles Stableford (Mens and Ladies)
Friday 24 September, 2010 3 person Rumble (Any Combination)
Saturday 25 September, 2010 Mens Fourball
Sunday 26 September, 2010 Texas Scramble (Any Combination)
Presentation of Prizes on Sunday Evening (26 September, 2010) @ 8.00pm(Sharp)
12th September 2010
The Week-end Competition (11/12 September 2010) was the PGA Tankard.
The winning Gent plus the winning Lady (from the Ladies Club Competition of the same name),
will represent the Club in Balmoral Golf Club on Thursday 7 October, 2010.
Boththe winners will play with our Club Professional Kevin McGivern at this event.
Results: 1st J. Courtney(17) 43 Points, 2nd G. McCaughey(12) 42 Points, 3rd J. Breen (18) 41 Points and 4th C. Reynolds (22) 41 Points
I had the pleasure of playing with Jimmy Courtney who had a magnificent round with 43 Points.
Myself and Mark O'Callaghan, our other playing partner could only admire some of Jimmy's putting.
Results of the Thursday Open 9 September, 2010
1st Gregory McCaughey (12) 39 Points,
2nd C. Copas (21) 38 Points.
Results for the Gerry Cumiskey Classic played on 1/4/5 September, 2010.
1st T. Gartlan, A. Gartlan, J. Gartlan(Jnr) and A. Connolly.
2nd R. Barry, J. Rouiller, E. Rouiller, and R. Cunningham,
3rd J. Caldwell, P. Sharkey, A. Gorham and G. McCaughey.
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to Gerry Cumiskey for his generous sponsorship.
Next Week-end's Competition is our Professional Keven McGivern's Prize to the Men.
Best of luck to all who take part in this competition.
The Club wish to offer their condolences to Brendan Butler on the death of his father. May he rest in peace.
Regards
Michael
5th September 2010
The week-end Competition was the Gerry Cumiskey Classic and there was a large turnout. The Club wish to thank Gerry Cumiskey and his family for their contined sponsorship and support over the past year. Results; 1st T. Gartlan, A. Gartlan, J. Gartlan(Jnr.), A. Connolly. 2nd R. Barry, J. Rouiller, E. Rouiller, R. Cunningham. 3rd J. Caldwell, P. Sharkey, G. Gorham, G. McCaughey.
The results for the Thursday Open ( 2nd September, 2010) are as follows: 1st Ronan Geoghegan (17) 41 Points, 2nd G. Daly (15) 41 Points and 3rd B. Smith (14) 30 Points. This popular Competition is a chance for visitors to play our challenging course at a reasonable cost.
Results for the Seniors' Open held on Tuesday 31 August, 2010 are as follows: 1st J. Brady (24) 39 Points, 2nd E.Rouiller (16) 37 Points and 3rd N. Gray (23) 36 Points. Competition is hotting up nicely for the team to play in the Senior Cowdy team in Dungannon later in September.
There is great interest in the new Membership Fee of €400 for people who have not played golf before or membership of a Club has lapsed for a number of years. Details of this knock down price from our Professional Mr. Kevin McGivern @ 042 9663308
Regards
Michael
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