May 2025 Newsletter

I hope there was not too much disappointment over cancelling our outing to Laytown & Bettystown GC, but I think we can all agree it was the correct decision.  The good news is that next up is our regular pilgrimage to the hugely popular County Louth GC in Baltray.

Those of you who had transferred €55.00 for the Laytown Bettystown outing please only transfer €40.00 to cover your Baltray fee.  As always, if you transfer fees please be sure to say who/what you are paying in the narrative, and advise committee by text to 087 2471784. CCGS Bank – IE35AIBK 931012 7716 5035

Full outing details as follows:

Seapoint GC Results

Our first outing of the season was a long overdue return to this quality links course, Seapoint GC, kindly sponsored by Cian Bennis & Annesley Williams/SKODA.  We had a great turnout with 60 golfers booked in on sign-on night. It was a tough windy day, with some great scoring. It’s wonderful to see so many supporting the society and sponsor of the day Cian by staying for the presentation.

We begin each year with our traditional first outing, playing for the Jack Guirke Memorial Trophy in remembrance of our late society members.  How fitting then, that the winner of the trophy in Seapoint is Jack Guirke, grandson of the late Jack Guirke who is the first name on the trophy, with an excellent score of 39 points. Kieran Montgomery took 2nd place and sponsor Cian Bennis in third, both with 37 points.  Well done to all prize winners, including some new members and full results are as follows:

The Memorial Trophy Winner – Jack Guirke (25) 39pts

2nd – Kieran Montgomery (14) 37pts

3rd – Cian Bennis (15) 37pts

C1(0-9) – Chris Cadwell (9) 35pts

C2(10-18) – John Healy (11) 35pts

C3 (19-36) – Robert Fagan (19) 32pts

Seniors – Tony Clarke (29) 30pts

F9 – John Brereton (6) 18pts

B9 – James Fagan (12) 19pts

NTP – Shay Fleming

2’s – Shay Fleming 9th, Chris Cadwell 15th,Kingsley Lewis 17th, Pat Coates 17th, Kevin Maher 17th,Tony Judge 2nd, Karl McCullagh 2nd, Jim Liston 15th & Bob Fagan 15th

Jack Guirke being presented with The Memorial Trophy

Enniscrone & Rosses Point 4 – 7 June 25

Our away trip to the west is fast approaching and balance payments are now due.  We will write to you separately to advise amounts due and these should be transferred to the bank or paid at The Baltray sign-on night please.  We have a good number booked in already, but for any of you still on the fence, here’s a reminder of what’s on offer:

We are booked in for 3 nights in the award winning 4-star Diamond Coast Hotel overlooking Killala Bay, in Enniscrone.  The hotel is conveniently situated beside Enniscrone Golf Club.

The Golf:

Thursday 5th June we tee it up for Round 1 of our 2-day event on the wonderful Enniscrone Links.  Tees booked from 10.00am, this is an outstanding Links golf course not to be missed.

Friday 5th June is an early start with an approximate 1 hour drive to County Sligo Golf Club at  Rosses Point for 10.00am tee times.  Another fabulous links golf course, annual host of The West of Ireland Championship and another welcome return for the society.

The Package:

Twin room, 3 nights B&B, 2 green fees & one evening meal for our presentation on Friday night

Total €390.00 (single room supplement €180.00)

If you wish to travel, please email coordinator@ccgs.ie confirming if single is required and pay full amount due.  If paying to the CCGS AIB a/c it is imperative you give details from whom & precisely for what you are paying. Bank details: IE35AIBK 931012 7716 5035

Portugal Amendoeira Golf/Ombria – 1- 5 October 2025

A reminder also that there is still space to join our away trip to Portugal this year. This year we have booked the highly recommended Amendoeira Golf Resort in Portugal.  We are flying with Aer Lingus, see flight details below.

MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO BOOK THEIR OWN FLIGHTS AND WE RECOMMEND DOING SO SOONER RATHER THAN LATER

Aer Lingus Flights:

DUB to FARO Wed 1 Oct  EI496 16.05

FARO to DUB Sun 5 Oct EI493 11.40

Please send confirmation of flight booking to coordinator@ccgs.ie

The Hotel:

We are staying at the 4-star Mirachoro Praia Hotel in Carvoeira on the Algarve.  The hotel is situated just 600m from the beach and only a 20 minute transfer to the Amendoeira Golf courses.

Check it out yourself:

Mirachoro Carvoeiro ****, OFFICIAL SITE | 4 star hotel Algarve

The Golf:

Thursday 2 Oct we play the challenging O’Connor Jnr course, designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr and Saturday 4 Oct we play the award wining Faldo Course, designed by Sir Nick Faldo. Tee times for both are 10.10am. Located in the centre of the Algarve these courses are set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Have a look at this beautiful golf resort:

Amendoeira Golf Resort

Faldo Course

O’Connor Jnr Course
On Friday 3 Oct we will have a fun team event at Ombria Golf Course.  A little further afield, this spectacular course is in a spectacular setting in the hills above Loulé, and is well worth a visit.

Check it out:

Golf Course at Ombria – near Faro, Algarve, Portugal

The package:

4 nights B&B in a 4-star hotel, all airport and golf transfers, 3 rounds of golf with buggies and presentation meal included –

Total €679.00 (single room supplement €150.00)

If you wish to travel, please email coordinator@ccgs.ie confirming if single is required and pay €200 deposit. If paying to the CCGS AIB a/c it is imperative you give details from whom & precisely for what you are paying. Bank details: IE35AIBK 931012 7716 5035

Matchplays

First round matchplays are progressing and results will be updated shortly.  Please pay attention to the deadlines in each round and be sure to contact your opposition as early as possible, bearing in mind that people will have holiday plans. As always, please text Mick Kenny 087 2438502 with any results.

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