Concluding stage of mens" hampers
The Mileage Tyres Men"s Christmas Hampers competition, second round, which had to be deferred a couple of weeks ago due to weather conditions is being rescheduled for the weekend.See notice boards for times and conditions of the competition, particularly on Saturday.Morgan Golf and Sports Winter LeagueEntries for the Morgan Golf and Sports Men"s Winter League are currently being taken and will commence immediately after the completion of the Mileage Tyres Christmas hamper competition.Frank McGinty wins Men"s singles matchplayCongratulations to Frank McGinty on his fine win in the Bill Collentine club matchplay final on Sunday last. In an enthralling final, he got the better of the in-form Brendan Buckley. The match finished on the last green after a ding-dong battle. Presentation of all the matchplay competition prizes will take place within the next couple of weeks, notification of which will be posted.Birr Golf Club retain Tudenham CupCompliments to both Delvin Castle and Birr Golf Clubs on the fine, sporting final of the Wallace Recycling Tudenham Cup inter club fourball on Saturday last. Conditions were far from ideal, nevertheless there was a high standard of golf served up in front of the large galleries. The holders, Birr Golf Club just got there by the narrowest of margins from our near neighbours, Delvin Castle. Twice beaten finalists in the past five years, there"s no doubt that with the spirit shown on Saturday last that the boys from "the Valley" will be taking the cup out the N52 in the not too distant future.Dates for your diariesMembers, it"s that time of year again, believe it or not, when we look to the Captains" Dinners, AGMs, etc. The Captain"s (Mr Pat Keenaghan) dinner takes place on Friday, November 7 and the Lady Captain"s (Miriam McManus) equivalent takes place on the following Friday. The Men"s branch AGM takes place on Sunday evening November 16 at 4pm, while the ladies branch Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 at 7.30pm. Official notification will issue shortly.The club AGM will take place on Sunday, December 7.