Dear Member,

I hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to Christmas and more importantly, 2022 and society golf! We have a lot of information to impart to you, including our mouth-watering 2022 schedule, so read on!

Captains Day Royal Dublin

AGM 2022

2022 Membership

2022 Schedule

Other Matters

Captain’s Day Royal Dublin

What a fabulous way to end our 2021 season, with a trip to Royal Dublin to compete for Captain Tony Casey’s prize. A slightly damp start to the day wasn’t enough to spoil the day, even for the early starters and 65 golfers were treated to a great day’s golf in Royal Dublin. The course was presented in excellent condition, particularly the greens, which were rolling beautifully.

Congratulations to Tadgh O’Meara who turned on the style to produce a fantastic winning score of 38 points to take the Captain’s Cup and the fabulous first prize sponsored by the Captain. Second place went to Louis O’Carroll with a great score of 36 points beating Paul O’Halloran into third place on a countback. Great shooting gents. Full results as follows:

Captain’s Cup Winner 2021 – Tadgh O’Meara (14) – 38pts

2nd – Louis O’Carroll (8) – 36pts c/b

3rd – Paul O’Halloran (3) – 36pts c/b

Best Gross – Kingsley Lewis (2) – 31pts

C1 (0-12) – Ian Mackey (9) – 36pts c/b

C2 (13-18) – Brian O’Callaghan (18) – 36pts

C3 (19-36) – Sean Hogan (29) – 36pts

Past Captains Prize – Sean Guirke (11) – 31pts

Sponsor’s Prize – Mick Slein (18) – 33pts

Seniors – Bob Fagan (9) – 34pts

Front 9 – Sean Reid (15) – 20pts c/b

Back 9 – Niall O’Reilly (19) – 18pts

NTP – Michael Brennan

Longest Drive – Kingsley Lewis @ 14th

2’s – John Healy, Bob Fagan, Noel McGrane, Paul O’Halloran & Liam DeRenzy @ 9th, Tony Judge @ 7th, Tadgh O’Meara @ 4th.

Our huge thanks to all involved at the Royal Dublin Golf Club for laying on a fantastic day for us all round. Our three course evening meal in the dining room was superb and music and drinks later in the bar was wonderful – it was great to get together with everyone after so long!

Well done to Captain Tony and Vice-Captain Vinny for getting through the additional presentations so smoothly. Congratulations to the matchplay winners, Tadgh O’Meara in the singles, with Bob Fagan runner-up, and Tony Casey & Phil Scallan in the fourball, with Sean Guirke & Philip McGowan runners-up, once again kindly sponsored by John Plunkett & Brian Kirwan of Plunkett Kirwan & Co Solicitors.

Congratulations to Seán Guirke who wins The Jack Guirke Memorial Trophy for Player of the Year, with Seán Reid runner-up, kindly sponsored by Michael Norton of Norton Fuels.

AGM 2022

The committee have come to the decision that it would not be appropriate to hold an AGM in January as it would involve gathering 40 – 50 people in a small room, which would be far from current government guidelines. As before, we will forward end of year accounts to all members.

Membership 2022

The committee have agreed that there will be no change to our annual subscription for renewing members, which therefore remains at €150. Application forms for renewing members will be available on the website shortly or from the hon sec by request. Please complete your application form and forward it to honsec@ccgs.ie along with advice of your payment please. Closing date for receipt of applications and payment is 31st January 2022.

Preferred payment method is EFT please. Bank details:

CCGS ULSTER BANK DUBLIN AIRPORT BRANCH

BIC ULSBIE2D
IBAN IE67ULSB98501109144014

For those of you who wish, you may use Revolut to transfer to the CCGS bank details above.

As is the case every year, it will not be known if there are any vacancies for new membership until all renewing members application forms have been received.

Application forms will be available for new membership applications on the CCGS website from 1 January 2022, accessible by members only. To be considered for membership of the society, fully completed application forms for new members must be returned to the hon sec by 31 January 2022, complete with payment as per the application form. Successful applicants will be advised before the first outing. If unsuccessful, payment and application will be returned in full.

The rates for new applications will be €300 joining fee plus €150 subscription. The rate for under 35’s on 1st January 2022 is €100 subscription only.

2022 Schedule

The highlight of this newsletter is, of course, our plans for next year with some wonderful venues lined up. Mark off the following dates in your diary. A separate email will follow with full details of the 2 planned away trips which are not to be missed!

Fri 15 Apr (Good Friday) – European Club – Airport Driving School & Derek Erskine

Fri 20 May – Baltray – Mick Slein & Robus National Lighting

Fri 3 June (bank hol w/end) – Rosapenna – Conor & Rory Gallagher, Gallagher Quigley Estate Agents

Fri 24 June – Malahide – Mark Phelan, Phelan Caswell Insurances

Fri 29 July – Luttrellstown – Brendan Fagan & Stock Design

Fri 19 Aug – Captain’s Day Royal Dublin – Vinny Clarke

Fri 9 Sep – Belvoir Park – Philip Scallan & Stone Seal

Wed 5 Oct to 9/10 Oct – Murcia – Jack McHugh & Alucraft Ltd

Fri 4 Nov – The Links Portmarnock – Joe O’Flaherty & Flynn O’Flaherty

Clontarf Castle

Don’t forget to visit the Castle over the Christmas. They really make a fabulous effort for the Christmas Season and it’s well worth a visit. While you’re there, check out the CCGS trophy cabinet in Knight’s Bar, looking particularly fantastic these days thanks to the diligence of Michael Brennan.

The Red Robin

And finally, if you haven’t heard the news, I am delighted to announce that Vinny Clarke has chosen Stephen Mooney as his Vice Captain for 2022. Congratulations Stephen!