The final outing of the year took place last Thursday the 12th December when the Seniors came together at 2.00pm for a very enjoyable Christmas Dinner in the Clubhouse. Tegi formerly of “Tegi’s Tearoom” in Carrick-on-Shannon provided a delicious meal for 37 members. The Captain Pascal Mc Guire thanked the members for their participation in competitions and outings throughout the past year. He paid a special tribute to Chris Lowe for the excellent service he provides to the Seniors arranging Tee times every Thursday and monthly away outings in addition to processing score cards. Pascal also thanked the treasurer Michael Delorey who is a safe pair of hands and thanked him for his dedication preparing prize money weekly for the winners. He welcomed Tegi, her husband Shay and their Team to the Clubhouse and he thanked them for the excellent food provided. He thanked the sponsors of spot prizes. Prizes were then presented to the winners of various competitions as follows:- the Christmas Hamper competition which took place on the 10th October. The overall winner was Albert Hogg; Leo Mulvey second place; third Seamus Sheeran; fourth Chris Lowe and fifth Leo Kavanagh. Category winners were Michael Keville; PJ Sharkey and Tom Martin. Front and back nine winners were Damien Duignan and Donal Collins. The Seniors Golfer of the year was won by Chris Lowe, Albert Hogg came second, Gerry Emmett came third and Frank Mc Grath fourth. Matchplay was sponsored by Barry Donnellan and the winner was Michael Keville. Presentation of prizes was followed by a draw for spot prizes. It was a most enjoyable afternoon with good food, good friends and good luck wishes for Christmas.

The 16th Draw of the 50/50 was held last Friday Night. Congrats to the winner of £500euro. Teresa Hanley Roosky. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.

The 15th 50/50 Draw was held last Friday night in the club house. The Jackpot was £580 euro. Congrats to the Winner Gerry Philips.

The Parent club A.G.M took place last Friday night in the clubhouse a very large crowd of members attended. The outgoing officers and committee were thanked by the members for their excellent work during the year. The following officers were elected for 2025. Club Captain and Chairperson Hugh Gralton Club President Chris Lowe. Lady Captain Frances Molloy. Vice Lady Captain Monica Shannon. Vice Gents Captain Frank Duffy. Club Secretary Peadar Griffin. House Secretary Tom McGuinness. Treasurer Chris Lowe. Public Relations Officer Oliver Curran. Membership Officers Patrica O’Hara and Philip Martin. Junior Convenor’s Siobhan Talbot and Paul O’Brien. Committee Members Nova Farris Attracta O’Connor Marian Dolan Mary Molloy. Andy Connelan Donal Collins Gerry McDermott Gordan Kavanagh Brendan Boyle Colin Slevin. Ex officio Anne Cox and Paul Reid. All the members at the meeting wished the incoming officers and committee good luck for 2025.

Whilst the rest of us might be looking out at a rather grey Monday Morning in mid November, Patrick Martin is getting ready to participate in The Faldo Series EUROPEAN GRAND FINAL AT AL AIN EQUESTRIAN, SHOOTING & GOLF CLUB in the UAE. Patrick qualified for this prestigious event by winning in Glasson Golf Club earlier this year in the Faldo Series Qualifier. The Faldo Series alumni has quite the squad, it includes Rory McIlroy, Tyrell Hatton, Nick Dougherty, Mel Reid and Henni Zuel to name just a few. I think you will all join us here in Carrick Golf Club <www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063529811470&__cft__[0]=AZWrqxHrxytNb7KhVIuAcH1wKnW1rqoS96OS2dSxL_2Rh7R9rxddiTJgD52LVEQBsKqFEgJvnYlpaQPA4nzX5WlEr9B-PKDwK5Ht7lFpIPFdMmZi7UqZG5ZzOhsAyIR0DRBNcr_FvdZ6AjPqtpWjqx7xfJG2ZyjzGtqpa-8UpIpD5sLCmjUYkytgxNQc9wDGvWFvCKuPZXhKLfXvHSijqr5mx2rlPgrhsH2PeNBRCYyi9w&__tn__=-]K-y-R> in wishing Patrick every success this week. We hope you play well but most importantly enjoy and soak up the experience. It’s a fitting reward for the amount of work you have put into your game. Best of luck Patrick!!! [image: image.png]

The Ladies club held their A.G.M. last Friday night in the club house and a very large crowd attended. The members thanked the outgoing officers for their hard work during the year and wished incoming officers the best of luck for 2025. The following officers were elected. Lady Captain Frances Molloy. Vice-Captain Monica Shannon. Past Captain Anne Cox. Secretary Nova Fariss. Handicap Secretary Patricia O’Hara. Competition Secretary Monica Shannon. Treasurer Attracta O’Connor. Junior Convenor Siobhan Talbot. P.R.O. Delores Mulvey. Ladies committee members Helen O’Malley Margaret Killoran Mary Molloy Marion Dolan Melissa Collins Jenny Bruen Teresa Duignan.

The Gents club held their A.G.M. last Friday night in the club house and a very large crowd attended. The members thanked the outgoing officers for their hard work during the year and wished incoming officers the best of luck for 2025. The following officers were elected for 2025. Club Captain Hugh Gralton President Chris Lowe. Vice Captain Frank Duffy.
Secretary Peadar Griffin. Junior convenor Paul O’Brien. Competitions Secretary Tommy Taylor. Handicap Secretary Allen Ffrench. Men’s Committee. Andy Connelan Donal Collins Gerry McDermott. Gorden Kavanagh Brendan Boyle Colin Slevin Paul Reid.

The 14th Draw of the 50/50 was held last Friday night with a Jackpot of £550 euros. Congrats to Charlie Farrell who was the winner.

The Parent club A.G.M will take place on Friday 22nd of November at 7pm in the clubhouse. All members are requested to attend.

The Ladies will hold their A.G.M at the clubhouse on Thursday the 14th of November at 7.00pm. All Lady members are requested to attend.