HAPPY NEW YEAR!!: The Management Committee & Mens & Ladies Committees & Staff of Dungarvan Golf Club would like to take this opportunity to wish all members a very happy & prosperous New Year with great golf & a sunny summer for 2009! 

New Year Competitions: On New years day there is a captain’s drive in and scramble followed by a presentation of prizes and finger food – a lovely way to start the New Year. Entry sheets for the scramble are in the locker rooms and the draw will be made on New Years eve by the Captains.  All are welcome.  

 Lions Club Weekend The Lions Club Charity weekend, generously sponsored by Ben O’Neill was a great success again this year with both the ladies and the men out in big numbers during the week. Ben said he was glad to sponsor such an important event, with the hope that it would be supported , little did we think that we would have so many visitors to swell the fund. Evan Walsh kicked off the proceedings on Thursday with a very credible 36pts from a steady round. His opening 22 points wasn’t matched by his finish which had one blank & 2 one pointers. A case of what might have been ‘ but we didn’t listen to a shot by shot account – unlike others.
 Johnny Norris & Michael O’Mahony, both off 13 were the leading lights on Saturday. There was nothing remarkable about Johnny card, just steady golf for 38 while Michael had 2 birdies on the 2nd & 15th towards his 37. Sunday bought the big gun of Robert Hyde who was best overall with 40pts, with steady golf and two birdies on the 1st & 15th . When captains Ann Stack & Noel Brenan presented Jack Stephnson of Dungarvan Lions Club with the generous cheque on Monday afternoon the recipient was loud in his praise of Dungarvan  Golf Club and sponsor Ben O’Neill ‘for another job well done, buts its no surprise – its what we have to come to expect’  

SENIOR ALLIANCE: Alliance members would have been forgiven for not holding much hope for golf on Sunday last, however, that’s Irish weather for you. Not a sign of frost so it was off to the races. Well maybe not the races but the golf course that borders the famous Gowran Park, home to the legendary Thyestes Stake, one of the highlights of the Irish racing calendar.  The alliance had not been to Gowran for a few years and while the word was out that a massive amount of work had been done the proof of the pudding is in the eating. All concerned at Gowran can take a bow. Considering the deluge of Friday last, the course was remarkable dry and eminently playable. A trio of 69’s fought it out for the main prize with home club member Niall Kelly releagatig, John Gough & Darren Cuddity to the minor placings. Gavin McNeills fine 71 gross took 1st gross Alan Hartys 73 getting 2nd gross. Hugh Beehan got the final 18h prize with 71 nett whilw Matt Houlihan won the back 9. Next outing: Castlecomer Sun 28th Dec. A very Happy New Year to all our members & their families.

DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS DEC:  18th, 20th & 21st Open 16h S/F Lions Club Appeal Sponsored by Ben O’Neill: 1. Robert Hyde (14) 40, 2. John Norris (13) 38. Gross. John O’Mahony (5) (Fermoy) 34 pts.  

9 Hole 3 Club St. Stephens Day 1st Flor O’Callaghan (15) 20pts

27.12.08 16h Open S/F 1. Jim Moroney (15) 36, 2. Joe Lavan (14) 35, Gross John Reynolds (scr) 31, Visitor Gerald Comerford (11) 34pts.

28.12.08 16h V Par 1st Jim Harty (8) 4 up, 2nd Sean Power (14) 3 up Gross John Reynolds (Scr) 1 down  David Raher (16) 1 up.
DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES: Thurs 31st Open 16h S/F New Years Day : Captains Drive in & 9 hole scramble. Shotgun start @ 12.30.  Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Gents open 16h S’Ford

DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS:  Tues 23rd 11h S/F 1.  M.Ryan (28) 25
Sat 27th 16h Open  S/F 1st Fiona Howard (4)  (Muswell Hill) 32

Dungarvan Ladies Fixtures:   Open 3 person rumble (9 hole) 20th Dec – 5th Jan.  New Years Day : Captains Drive in & 9 hole scramble. Shotgun start @ 12.30.  Sat 3rd : 16H s/f

LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS APPEAL: This year the Ladies were very fortunate to have Conor Lannen of Country Stores sponsor this annual event. We are truly indebted to Conor for the beautiful hampers provided for the Tuesday and Saturday competitions. All monies raised at this event went directly to the Lions Club.

HOLIDAY RUMBLE: 3 Person Rumble running over the holiday period, Ladies take a bit of time out for yourself to play this 9 hole event, you might be glad of a kids free zone!!

CAPTAINS DRIVE- IN: Please do not forget the Captain’s Drive-in, followed by 9hole scramble on New Years Day. While we are all looking forward to the excitement of the New Year, let us not forget our deceased members and friends who are ever in our hearts. To those who are not able to be with us because of ill health, we wish you all a very speedy recovery, and hope to see you on the fairways in 2009. Wishing all our members a very Happy New Year.

SIXTY.COM: Results 17th Dec Winner Tom Phelan (19) 22pts, Best lady Ann Morrissey (18) 19pts, 2nd Lady Lady Peg Hennerbry (21) 16pts, Best Gent: Jack Clancy (24) 19pts 2nd Gent Paul Vart (21) 18pts.  Next Competiton Weds 7th Jan Scramble @ 1.30 p.m    

Progressive 45:  Progressive 45 recommences on the 8th January.

SUBS – FINAL NOTICE: Would the last few members who have not paid their subs please do so before the deadline of the 1st Jan to avoid the late payment administration fee & suspension of membership. Many thanks to those members who have paid in full on time.  

Lotto! Winner alright! We had a winner our lotto jackpot last week of €12,700.  Namely Pat Stack, husband of our Lady Captain Ann, and father to three fine golfers and clubmen Tom, Kevin & Eoin. Pat is a very popular winner. Apart from his support & participation of club competitions and social functions, Pat was a very capable and affable junior officer for many years. A kerryman from Listowel, Pat teaches at the CBS secondary school and  Ann teaches at the Ard Scoil na deise. Kevin & Eoin cureently attend U.C.C &  both  represent the college in golf. Tom previously attended the same college and currently lives in Australia. What a Christmas present, and it couldn’t happen to a nicer family.

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB MINI LOTTO: Week ending 21st  Dec : WINNING NUMBERS 2, 5, 15, 23  Winner: No Winner : 15 euro winners:  Aoife Dunne, Tom Mulcahy, John Hogan, J.D Curran, Charlie Roche c/o M.Roche 
NEXT WEEKS JACKPOT  €1, 500. Next Draw  Sun 4th Jan 2009  If you’re not in you can’t win! Thank you for your support.