Happy New Year to you all. Last year was the inaugural running of the OBN Series and we hope you all enjoyed it. We learned a lot from all the different things we tried, some worked really well and others fell short. Last Year we randomly picked a number of existing sponsored competitions to be part of the series. This Year we would like to get submissions from sponsors to be part of the series qualifiers and for those sponsors to be more involved in their event in some way. We were already approached by a new sponsor at the grand final last year which is brilliant. If you would like your business/family name to be involved in the series please get in contact. Regards The OBN Series.

The 18th draw winner 3rd of January 2025 Niall Hanrahan Attirory 530 euros. Thanks to everyone for your continued support. and a very happy & safe 2025 to you and all your Families.

The time sheet is now open for entry to the Flynn’s Bar sponsored spring league.If you wish to enter the spring league please log into BRS, and place your name on the timesheet on Monday 27/01/25.Teams will be picked on Sunday 26/01/25 at 16:00.Weather permitting, the league will consist of six weekly rounds, commencing Mon 27/01/25 and finishing Sun 10/03/25.Each week, the best 5 cards from each team will contribute to the teams score. At least one lady’s card must be included in the teams weekly total.Each player will be permitted to enter a maximum of two cards per week, one weekly entry and one re-entry. The Entry fee of €30 will be deducted from your competitions purse once the teams are picked so please ensure that you have €30 in your competitions purse before Sunday 26/01/25. This is an important source of income for the club at a difficult time of year, please support.

The golf club Christmas party will be the last Friday in January the 31st. Which will be held in the clubhouse.More details will be sent out closer to the time. Hope to see you all there.

17th draw winner 20th of December Ann Gormley, An Post 610 euros. Our Christmas draw 3 X 50 euros winners Danny Mc Loughlin Hartley. Kathleen O’Dowd Kilmore and Tessie Mc Loughlin Drumsna. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and a very happy & safe Christmas to everyone.

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]