Mary McKenna MBE Perpetual Trophy – Open Fourball – July 24th

Format:
Fourball Better Ball Stableford Competition
Teams of 2, 90% of combined handicap

Prizes:
Winners, Runners-Up, Best Gross, Front 9, Back 9

Bookings:
For Visitors (€15), simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/opens_home.php

For Members (€10), simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/members_home.php

or contact Donabate Golf Club at +353 (0)1 843 6346

Congratulations to the sixth set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st Prize (€500) – Number 100 – Tom & Teresa KIlmurray
2nd Prize (€300) – Number 78 – President Pauline Byrne
3rd Prize (€100) – Number 12 – Ann Brown
4th Prize (€100) – Number 24 – Colm Whelan
5th Prize (€100) – Number 92 –  Pat, Peter & Paddy McNeill
6th Prize (€100) – Number 60 – Linda Hamell

The Club Matchplay competitions have reached the Quarter Final Stages and all draws have now been updated on the website. They can be found on our website under the Members Menu in “Matchplay Competitions”.

Health Check day: The committee would like to thank McCabes Pharmacy for their sponsorship of the health check to be held from 11am to 3 pm on Captain’s Prize day – Saturday 7th of July.

McCabes Pharmacy have also sponsored the sun cream to be found in the club shop. If for some reason you have forgotten your own sun cream you can top up at the shop before you go out.

The Men’s Committee have decided to introduce on a trial basis a new Invitation Nine Hole Qualifying Competition for men on Tuesday evenings. The competition will start on Tuesday 19th June and will run from 5 pm to 7 pm. Our first evening will be on the Yellow nine. The entry fee, payable through the BRS, will be €3 for members and €7 for guests. The BRS will go live for entries seven days before the competition – the first competition on 19th June is already available for booking on the BRS.

We hope, in common with other golf clubs, this new nine hole competition will be successful and will continue throughout the summer. We would urge members to come out and support it by playing in it themselves and also bringing along a guest. We hope it will become a sociable yet competitive evening’s golf for members and guests.

Great news – the Annual Shorts and Shades evening will take place at Donabate Golf Club on Saturday 23rd of June.

There will be the usual short game challenge on the 9th Blue and there will be a Gents Prize and a Ladies Prize.

There will be entertainment on the balcony throughout the competition and DJ Ger returns for 1 night only, for after competition entertainment. Thankfully we have negotiated that this will only be for 1 night!

Why not wear your best or most colourful shorts and shades for an evening of guaranteed fun!

Expect possible traffic delays this weekend due to Flavours of Fingal Festival being held in Newbridge House, Donabate on 23rd & 24th of June.

Click here for further details of the All Ireland Mother and Daughter Open Foursomes

Friday 22nd June 2018

Sponsored by:
The Moran Family, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport & Jenny’s Boutique, Ashbourne

Members €10 / Visitors €15 (per person)

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, Best Gross, Front 9, Back 9

For Visitor bookings, simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/opens_home.php

For Members, simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/members_home.php

Click here to see the Cotter Cup Draw for 2018

Congratulations to the fifth set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st Prize (€500) – Number 19 – John O’Riordan
2nd Prize (€300) – Number 36 – Evelyn Galvin
3rd Prize (€100) – Number 40 – Anne Casey & Padraig Looney
4th Prize (€100) – Number 87 – Jim Doherty
5th Prize (€100) – Number 32 – Jim Gillespie & Mary Collins
6th Prize (€100) – Number 10 – Frank Barry

Donabate Golf Club presents The Cotter Cup 2018: Ireland’s oldest, fully open Matchplay competition.

Strokes Qualifier on June 9^th – 31 to Qualify plus last year’s winner

For further details simply click here…

Donabate Golf Club wishes to acknowledge the generous contribution our sponsors make towards the running of the club. Their contributions and valuable prizes add to the attraction of club competitions. The club is continually seeking to have new sponsors and a list of those for 2018 has now been added to the website. If you would like to become a Sponsor at Donabate Golf Club please feel free to contact us here…

Please visit Our Sponsors page by clicking here…

Great news – the Annual Shorts and Shades evening will take place at Donabate Golf Club on Saturday 23rd of June.

There will be the usual short game challenge on the 9th Blue and there will be a Gents Prize and a Ladies Prize.

There will be entertainment on the balcony throughout the competition and DJ Ger returns for 1 night only, for after competition entertainment. Thankfully we have negotiated that this will only be for 1 night!

Why not wear your best or most colourful shorts and shades for an evening of guaranteed fun!

Sitting here in the plus 20 heat and lovely sunshine. It has struck me that very few including myself prepare for golfing in the sun. Most will put on their golf shoes gloves even a Golf hat however who puts on sun-screen? We all know the dangers of over exposure to harmful UV rays from the sun and still take little action. The Diagram below Slip, Slap, Slop refers to a simple 3 step way of dealing with Sun exposure:
Slip: Slip on clothing to cover exposed areas Arms and legs
Slop: Slop on Sun Screen factor recommended 30+, 20 minutes prior to going out in the Sun. Bring cream with you to top up or offer to someone who forgot theirs.
Slap: Slap on a wide rim hat that shades ears and neck.

Follow the simple steps above and don’t forget if you notice some area of skin showing changes consult your doctor now. Consult the Irish cancer society web site for further information.

Click here to see the Father and Son Draw for 2018

Donabate Golf Club is one of the chosen venues to host the Senior Foursome’s Qualifier on Sunday the 27^th of May. Tee off times are at 13.32 and complete at 15.40 hours. This competition is straight foursome’s stroke play and the top four teams on the day will qualify for match-play at Seapoint in early September.

We envisage it will be a busy afternoon; 10 teams will participate from East Leinster District comprising of three pairs per team, substitutes, managers and supporters. The ILGU which is described as a “dynamic and vibrant organisation” will have representatives present for the afternoon to manage this competition.

On behalf of the club we would like to extend a warm, friendly welcome to all and we look forward to observing great golf being played in a spirit of competitiveness and enjoyment.  Our bar and catering staff will be on hand to provide food, refreshments and assistance on the day.

Best of luck to all the players.

Congratulations to our very own Pat Doran on winning the ILGU Silver Medal yesterday at Headfort (New Course). For further details of Pat’s fantastic achievement simply click here…

Congratulations to the fourth set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st Prize (€500) – Number 70 – Tony Fetherston
2nd Prize (€300) – Number 77 – Kevin Hamell
3rd Prize (€100) – Number 76 – L A Hannon
4th Prize (€100) – Number 100 – Tom and Teresa Kilmurray
5th Prize (€100) – Number 74 – Andrew Hannon
6th Prize (€100) – Number 55 – Angela Rowan and Joe Grennan
Early Bird Prize – Number 64 – Mary Bermingham

The Club Singles Draws have been made and are now available on the website. Further details can be found in the Matchplay Competitions section of the site or by clicking here…

As a result of the great drying conditions over the past week, you will be pleased to hear that finally, we are able to go with qualifying conditions (no placing anywhere) from Saturday 21st of April.

Congratulations to the third set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st Prize (€500) – Number 09 – Paddy Mulligan
2nd Prize (€300) – Number 24 – Colm Whelan
3rd Prize (€100) – Number 90 – Paula Christie
4th Prize (€100) – Number 96 – Christopher Creevey
5th Prize (€100) – Number 68 – Brian Brophy
6th Prize (€100) – Number 08 – Evelyn de Lacy

At Donabate Golf Club we have a wide variety of categories of Membership to match your golfing needs. Some are based on age and some are based on your playing requirements.

We have just launched an attractive new membership fee structure for Intermediate members aged 20 to 34, which start from as little as €100.

We also have very popular Introductory Membership categories that start from €499.00
( Terms & conditions apply, offer subject to availability and for limited period )
Membership from now until the 31st of December 2018
5 Day Introductory Membership only €499.00 + GUI FEE
7 Day Introductory Membership only €699.00 + GUI FEE

For further details of these categories and other categories of membership simply click here…

• • 27 Holes + Extensive practice facilities including a new dedicated short game practice area.
  • 4 Full Floodlit Tennis Courts with discounted rates for Tennis Club Membership.
  • Discounted bar prices.

Contact our office for further details: +353 (0)1 843 6346

Click here to see the Mixed Foursomes Draw for 2018

Donabate Golf Club won back the BD Trophy today. Congratulations to all of the players and management teams. As always the competition was fierce and played in the best of spirits with our close neighbours from Beaverstown GC.

Good news, the ever popular Thursday Night Mixed competition starts back on April 19th.

Timesheets will be live on the BRS from April 13th.

The second cup of the year is usually the Corbally Cup. It was first presented in 1929. Cyril Corbally, formerly of Rathbeale Hall, and who later having married the widowed Mrs. Cobbe, lived in Newbridge House until his death in 1946, was President of Dnabate Golf Club from 1929 to 1940 inclusive. A noted Croquet player, he pre-dated Sam Snead by some decades, putting “croquet” style. As President during that period he oversaw the huge move from the little links on the commonage at Corballis to our present site. This Cup was first played for in 1929 and was contested for and won by many famous members of Donabate Golf Club, as can be seen from the medals round the base. It is a particularly fine Silver cup and now that it has been re-introduced to our Competitions list, I am very pleased to have been asked to sponsor its competition by Donabate Men’s Club, and I hope to continue to do so into the future (Eamonn Purcell). The 2017 Champion was Mark Mackey, who won with an excellent 41 points.

Click here for more details…

Club Foursomes Championship 2018

The Draíocht Drama Group are performing Sean O’Casey’s Plough and the Stars. Tickets €10 at the door. All monies raised on the night goes towards the development of our young golfers. Hope to see you all there to see what will be a great performance of this fabulous play.

Just in case you didnt notice, the entire 2018 dairy has been updated on the website (its in the menu on the website as “Diary”). You can now see fixtures and events up to the end of February 2019.

The diary will be fluid throughout the year, things will change and update from time to time as we adapt to weather conditions and add additional events throughout the year. Please check it regularly so that you are well informed!

For your convenience here is a list of the major events for 2018:

Please note that for 2018 there will be a qualifier for the Gents Foursomes Matchplay. The qualifier takes place on the 24th of March and BRS is filling up fast.

A big thank you to the sponsors of this competition – Michael McLaverty and Basil Cooney

BRS is open now but slots are filling up fast:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/members_home.php

Our new Captain Paul, a native of Portrane, was introduced to the club in 1979, by his late father Jim. He joined the junior ranks as a 12 year old and spent a large part of his youth playing golf, if he wasn’t engaged in hockey or even judo. So he’s not a man to be messed with.

Paul’s devotion to the club is unquestionable. This has been borne out by the many tasks he has undertaken on behalf of the club namely, greens and course maintenance, handicaps, playing for and captaining teams. Most of all helping and advising other committee and club members. When the name Paul Flood is mentioned it is always accompanied by the description – a gentleman.

Paul’s wife Adrienne has also got very strong ties to the club as her late father Donnie O’Connell served as barman in the club for many years. Paul’s daughter Aoife, who many know, also followed her Grandad and worked in the bar during her gap year between college and entering the Garda Síochána and his other daughter Amy also did stints in the bar and restaurant. Finally her uncle Noel O’Connell needs no introduction to the members of Donabate. So all in all the Floods are no strangers to the club.

Finishing off Paul’s family tree we must mention his brother John who is a Captain’s prize winner and has represented the club at many levels. We must mention the other two women in his life his sister Wendy and his Mother Wendy for whom Paul’s promotion to Captain must be a very proud moment.

Our Lady Captain Carmel grew up in the village of Lackagh Beg in Galway and is one of a family of 10. At the age of 18 she embarked on her journey to become a nurse and found herself in Dublin. She commenced her training in St. Vincent’s Hospital and then later continued her studies in the Rotunda Hospital where she qualified as a midwife. Despite the 6 day a week work roster she found time for romance and later married her husband Peter.

Lady Captain Carmel then worked in Beaumont Hospital and was very much instrumental in the development of key areas such as upgrading the outpatient department which are still current today.

She is a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother “Nanna Nu”. Peter and Carmel play a very active role in their daughter’s Cathy and son in law Barry’s life along with their three lovely grandchildren. Apparently they have christened her the “Hat Policewoman” because no matter the weather a hat has to be worn.

Lady Captain Carmel and her husband Peter have many interests; the arts, music, theatre, golf and walking are just some of the examples. Both have completed many parts of the Camino walk and spent a number of weeks in Italy exploring on foot the country.

Lady Captain Carmel joined Donabate Golf Club in 2003. She has served on the ladies committee for 2 years. She has played and managed teams, introduced the Golf 4 Girls 4 Life Programme, actively participated in the upgrading of mandatory policies in the club and assists in our very popular junior section.

She has developed great relationships with our junior member’s one of mutual respect and she promotes an environment that is inclusive, positive, encouraging and fun. This is seen throughout the year even at Christmas time when she is “donning” her Santa’s Elves outfit.

The rigorous training and education she received from her career and life experiences has instilled and enhanced many of her qualities which are commitment, attention to detail, organisation and loyalty.

Finally any task Lady Captain Carmel will take on will be dealt with in an efficient and meticulous manner.

This article was put together by Vice Captain Joe Rice and Lady Vice Captain Grainne Synnott who both wish our new Captains all the best for 2018.

Drive-in Rescheduled to 2pm today – No golf today – food about 4pm – band 6pm

We have a busy day planned for Bank Holiday Monday the 19th of March. We have our traditional Open Singles running all day. Enough to cater for everyone, especially those with a mild hangover.

For Visitors, simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/opens_home.php

For Members, simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/members_home.php

Congratulations to the second set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st Prize (€500) – Number 45 – Will Murray
2nd Prize (€300) – Number 97 – Deirdre Bradshaw
3rd Prize (€100) – Number 69 – Pat Bernard
4th Prize (€100) – Number 06 – Enda Dooley
5th Prize (€100) – Number 14 – Dermot Bradfield
6th Prize (€100) – Number 31 – Deirdre Reid

The first cup of the year is the St. Patrick’s Cup (Perpetual Challenge Cup – A.O. Ferguson Memorial). It was first presented in 1935 and it has an impressive list of winners. The 2017 Champion was Peter Byrne, who won with an excellent 69.

A big thank you to the sponsors of this competition – Padraig Looney, Dermot Cullen and John Galvin

BRS is open now but slots are filling up fast:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/members_home.php

Unfortunately, due to the current bad weather and forecast for Thursday and Friday, we are left with no option but to cancel the Captains’ Drive-in on next Saturday 3rd March and to cancel the morning singles and afternoon sixsomes on Saturday also.

The Drive-in and competitions have been rescheduled for Sunday 18th March. The current timesheets on the BRS for 3rd March will be cancelled and moved to 18th. Any member who cannot or does not wish to play on 18th can remove his/her name from the timesheet in the normal way on the BRS.

While the change is regrettable, we hope you will join our Captains Paul and Carmel on 18th to celebrate the official start of their year with them.