Christmas Golf: Don’t forget the Lions Club Christmas Appeal this weekend. Members who cannot play in the 16-hole competition and fine weather golfers, who would like to contribute to this worthy cause may put their contribution into the scorecard box or leave it at the bar or in the Pro shop. The prizes, generously sponsored by Ben O’ Neill, will be presented at 6.00 p.m. on Sunday, soon after play finishes.
On Christmas day we have the usual 9-hole competition for those who can play with three clubs – including a putter. John Gough will sponsor again, with a generous prize for the winner. Yes, the ideal way to work up an appetite for the turkey and ham.
There will be social golf on St Stephen’s Day, with open competitions over the following five days, including a Mullinahone Fourball. A what? On each hole you and partner multiply your Stableford scores, so you must try to avoid a blank. Prizes for all of these open competitions will be presented on New Year’s Day after the Captain’s Drive-in and Scramble, at 5 p.m. approx. The entry sheets for the 9-hole New Year’s Day Scramble are in the locker rooms, and we expect the usual big crowd.

Enright Eurospar Winter League: Sponsor Ger Enright of Eurospar tells me that he is delighted with the interest in the winter league and that we beat the frost this weekend to get the fourth round completed. There was a big turn-out, despite cold conditions, with all teams conscious that it was ‘five to count’ time. The scoring was remarkably good, with John Considine scoring 42 points on Saturday – despite carrying a penalty after a previous win. Well done John, and for helping to keep the Ballinroad team in top spot over Master McGrath! The league will resume in mid-January, with two more weeks of ‘five to count’.

Sponsors: We have been in contact with our sponsors over recent weeks and the reaction is very favourable. Despite the downturn in the economy we have enlisted the generous support of some new sponsors. This year we hope to spread the purchase of prizes more evenly among our sponsors, and we hope that our members will support them when possible. We also hope to purchase prize vouchers directly from sponsors, and put the complete list of sponsors on the Dungarvan Golf Club website.

High Handicap Golfers: Martin Landers, our new Competition Secretary, tells me of his plans to have an Open High Handicappers on a weekly basis. Seán Power will have a sub-committee to get this competition up and running, and all the details will come your way later. Martin also tells me of his plans for an ongoing 9-Hole singles, from Sunday to Saturday each week, with entry and re-entry. This is especially for golfers whose competition needs are better met by the shorter course; we hope that these two competitions will be well supported by our members.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS DEC : 

ENRIGHTS EUROSPAR WINTER LEAGUE RESULTS  
 

                                            Overall    Place Wks Score

Ballinroad Total - 611	611	1	181
Master McGrath Total - 603	603	2	180
Fews Total - 597	597	3	177
Pinewood/Southways Total -	595	4	179
The Old Burgery Total - 582	582	5	183
Fr Twomey’s Total - 576	576	6	184
Parklane Total - 571	571	7	173
Knocknagranagh Total - 570	570	8	162
Silversprings Total - 560	560	9	153
The Réal Burgery Total - 547	547	10	166
Kilmurray Total - 542	542	11	166
BallygambonLower Total-530	530	12	170
Kilmeaden Total - 528	528	13	124
The Square Total - 516	516	14	136
Landsend Total - 369	369	15	94

Thurs 11th 16h S/F Open: 1. Maurice Conway (8) 39, 2nd Cillian O’Neill (11) 39, 3rd Dermot Walsh (3) 38. 

Sat 13th Enrights Eurospar 16h S/F 1. John Considine (11) 42, 2. Martin Landers (19) 41, Gross Patsy Horsom (7) 31, 3. Joseph Brown (16) 40, 4. Conor Carroll (11) 38.  

Sun 14th  Enright Eurospar  16h S/F: 1. Martin Lynch (12) 39, 2. Ian Gourlay (20) 38 Gross Michael Leacey (5)29, 3. Maurice Terry (17) 37. 4. Derek Power (13) – 1 .36pts.  

DUNGARVAN GENTS DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS FIXTURES: Thurs 18th, Sat 20th & Sun 21st Open 16h S/F Lions Club Appeal.  Christmas Day 9 hole 2 club + putter comp Stephens Day Social Golf . Sat 27th Open Gents 16h S/F Sun 28th Open Gents V Par Mon 29th Open Gents 16h Mullinahone 4 ball.

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS:  Tues 9th 11h S/F: 1st Mary Flahavan (22) 28, 2nd Maria Ryan (28) 24, 3rd Breda McCarthy (4) 22.

Sat 13th 16h S/F 1. Betty O’Brien (10) 32, 2. Finola Kelly (27) 30

9 hole comp: Maeve Carthy (32) 21,    

Dungarvan Ladies Fixtures: Sat 20th 16h S/F Tues 23rd 11h S/F. Christmas Day 9 hole 2 club putter. Stephens Day Social Golf . Sat 27th Open Ladies 16h S/F -  Timesheets now open.  Sat 13th – SAT 27th Ongoing 9 comp.

LADIES NOTES : WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY OLIVERE’S BEAUTY SALON: We have come to the end of the 3rd round, and the leaders are changing – the heat is on !!Top of the league is Emer’s team, the Swans 116 pts, 2nd place goes to Maeve’s team, the Cuckoos 114pts, and 3rd place to Louise’s team, the Finches 111pts.
The next round will be played in the New Year with 3 scores to count, so we could have a shake-up in the rankings !!
There is an on-going  9hole competition running from Sat 13th- 27th, and a 3 person rumble from Dec 20th- Jan 5th. There will be no shortage of a 9 hole game over the holiday period.

NEW YEARS DAY: We are kicking off the New Year with our Captain’s drive-in, followed by a 9 hole scramble, get your name on the sheet posted in locker room for this event.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS:  The Lady Captain and ladies committee would like to wish all our members a very Happy Christmas and a very prosperous New Year.

SIXTY.COM:  Resutls for 10th Dec. Winner Frankie Ryan (17) 21, Best Lady Ita Fahey (22) 15pts, 2nd Lady Peggy O’Brien (20) 12pts, Best Gent Seamus O’Neill (9) 20 pts 2nd Gent Jack Clancy Next Competition Weds 17th December Draw for partners at 1.30 p.m     

Progressive 45: Winners Vincent & Teresa Hayes. John Considine & Colm Bannon Frank Ryan & Don Brennan Last 5 Michael Kelly & Pat McGovern Lucky Table: John Motherway & Tom Osbourne   Progressive 45 every Thursday night at 8.30. All are welcome.  HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR CARD PLAYERS.

Member Queries: Don't forget, the committees at the club want to hear from the members on a range of topics. If you have any suggestions, queries, constructive criticisms, observations on the course, handicaps or competitions run - indeed anything - we welcome your not in the 'Suggestions Box' or at the bar, or you may e-mail the office at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for Irene to forward your note to the relevant officer or committee.

Lions Club Charity Weekend: Saturday the 20th and Sunday 21st give members the opportunity to support the Dungarvan Lions, who have done outstanding work for more than thirty years. The Lions fundraise for worthy causes; over time they have supported the elderly, disability groups, needy families and many more. They co-ordinate the local effort towards ensuring that no family is without the basics for a memorable Christmas day. This year Ben O' Neill is generously sponsoring the prizes; rest assured there will be plenty to play for.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO:  Week ending 14th  Dec : WINNING NUMBERS 7, 14, 18, 19 No Winner 15 euro winners: Orla Forde & Ann Power c/o Finnegan, John Kiely, John Hogan, Declan Walsh , Michael C.Slattery.   NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT  €12,700. Next Draw  Sun 21st  Dec 2008. If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.

Membership Subscriptions Thank you to all members who have remitted their annual subscriptions to date.  If you haven’t yet paid, payments are accepted in both the office and bar. Members are reminded that those who have not paid by December 31st will not be eligible to use the course, their registration for online booking will be blocked, and entry to competitions will be refused in the Pro-shop. On top of this, late payment of subscription will involve an administration fee.  The Management Committee would greatly appreciate early settling of accounts, thank you.