Cumann Gailf Chloich Cheann Fhaola celebrated their 25th Anniversary last weekend and the whole weekend’s events went as successful as hoped.
There was golf arranged for both Friday and Saturday that culminated in the anniversary event on Saturday night. The scramble on Friday evening went very well and the Ryder Cup on Saturday was very popular with over 100 golfers playing in the anniversary events.
A large crowd gathered for the anniversary on Saturday night with a number of individuals receiving awards for their contribution to the Club over 25 years. The main award was presented to founding member Micheal Murray who received a lifetime achievement award on the night ‘as do shaothar iontach don chlub ón tús 1997-2022’.
Club Captain Stephen McCafferty, founding member Micheal Murray and Lady Captain Donna Gallagher
Philip McGeady (Head Greenkeeper) and Francis Boyle (former Head Greenkeeper) both received awards ‘for their outstanding service to the club’. Lady Member Chriss Cannon received an award for her contribution to the Ladies Club over 25 years.
Club Captain Stephen McCafferty with Philip McGeady
Club Captain Stephen McCafferty with Francis Boyle
Patsy McVicar received an award for his great contribution to the golf club. These individuals along with many others have helped the club immensely and we would like to thank everyone for the help and support over the years. Club Secretary Seán Ó Gallchóir produced an 8 page booklet on the history of the golf club with some other information that was very interesting. Extra copies are available in the clubhouse.
Seán Ó Gallchóir (Rúnaí an Chlub) ag bronnadh gradam ar Patsy McVicar
The 9 Hole Scramble winners on Friday 27th with a super score of -6 under par for 9 holes was Chris McCallion, Brian McGee, Stephen McCafferty and Martin Mortimer.
John McDermott, Mary and Micheal Murray with Padraig O’Grady
The Ryder Cup on Saturday was a great success and the 4Ball Better Ball results were; 1st Conor Gallagher & Michael Gallagher 46pts; 2nd John McGinley & John McDermott 45pts BOT; 3rd Chris McCallion & Darragh Geaney 45pts; Ladies: Kathleen Rodgers & Monica McDonagh 45pts. Overall, the anniversary was a huge success and it was great to see so many new and old faces celebrating the club’s history.
Club Captain Stephen McCafferty, Francis Boyle, Philip McGeady and Lady Captain Donna Gallagher
The Golf Club are delighted to announce Mountain Melts will be with us every Friday at the golf club in June from 5-9pm. On Friday 3rd and Friday 10th June we will have a 9 Hole Scramble draw at 5.45pm shotgun start @ 6pm. All welcome. Golfers have the opportunity to order food before or after the golf.