The results of the Christmas 50/50 draw are as follows. Frank Duffy Summerhill and Liam Costello Ballinamore. The club would like to thank Hugh Gralton who organised the draw and also all who supported.

Last Saturday night, the club’s New Year’s party was held in the club house. Thanks to all who supported this excellent organised event. Thanks to the excellent catering staff that provided an excellent meal.

The Jackpot is £1950 euro. This week’s winner of £30euro was Niall Roche. If you would like to join the lotto please contact Sheila Carney or Ann Cox.

Thank you to all who have played the Lotto last year. The Jackpot is £1825 euro. This week’s winner of £30euro was Niall Loftus. If you would like to join the lotto please contact Sheila Carney or Ann Cox.

Thurs 21st, Fri 22nd, Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Dec 2023 – The Hamper GOY. 18 hole singles, Stableford. Entry Fee €10. Open to play over the old 9 holes x2, from Green tee’s only. Final GOY event of the year. Please ensure you check into the office before play, read local rules, sign in for the competition & receive course & playing handicap. After your round, verify your score with a playing partner, sign your card, ask the verifier to sign the card.Use the computer or masterscoreboard.co.uk to enter your score and place the card in the box. Failure to do the above will result in disqualification. Please ensure pitch-marks are repaired on the greens and divots are replaced on the fairways.

Date: Saturday 6th January Venue: Clubhouse. Drinks Reception:6.30pm. Meal Served: 7pm. Price: €25 per person. Ceol – Music agus Craic. To book your place please confirm with Brenda in the Clubhouse. We need to confirm numbers by Friday 22nd Dec. Happy Christmas

Last Thursday 14th December was the final outing of the year which took place over nine holes at Carrick-on-Shannon golf course. It was a very successful event and the winners were as follows:- overall winner Robbie Donaldson with 20 points. Category one winner Anthony Noone with 19 points, Category two Seamus Mulhern with 19 points and Tom Martin won Category three with 16 points. Our captain Seán Martin presented the hamper prizes to the winners in Strandhill as reported in last week’s papers. Golfer of the year was won by Gerry Emmett with an excellent score of 380 points over ten days (38 points per day). Robbie Donaldson won the Matchplay competition, the final of which was played in Strandhill at the last outing. Seán thanked all present for their continued support and attendance with a substantial number playing every Thursday and at monthly outings. He paid tribute to Kevin and his staff for an excellent Christmas dinner which was enjoyed by all present. He also thanked Supervalu in Carrick who sponsored a number of voucher prizes and thanks was also extended to other sponsors. In particular Seán acknowledged the ongoing dedication and attention to detail by Chris Lowe stating that the success of the Seniors was due in no small way to Chris and his commitment each week. Seán has now completed his two year term as Captain and an excellent captain he was. Finally Seán welcomed the incoming Captain Barry Donnellan and wished him good luck in his new role as Captain of the Seniors.

The Lotto Jackpot is £1675 euro this week’s winner of £30euro was David McDermott. If you would like to join the lotto please contact Sheila Carney or Anne Cox.

Tha Christmas Hamper competition took place on the 30th November in Strandhill. The overall winner was P J Sharkey with 43 points. John O’Mahony came second with 40 points, Anthony Noone third with 39 points, Michael Keville fourth with 38 points and Paddy Dillon came fifth with 37 points. Johnny Martin won Division one with 37 points, Division two was won by Robbie Donaldson with 34 points and Division three was won by Jim Newcombe with 34 points. The front nine was won by Pat Gannon with 22 points and Charlie Farrell won the back nine with 20 points. Next Thursday, weather permitting, will be a nine hole Stableford Shotgun start at 11.00am over the old nine hole course, followed by Christmas dinner in the Clubhouse at 1.30pm