September 2009
Paula's Captain's outing was a great success. The gang headed to Enniscorthy where hotel, food, drink (hic) and course were all top class. Congrats to Paula on all your hard work to make the event as memorable as it was.
The St Patricks course was in wonderful condition , and even the sun came out to play for a change . A total of 18 players took on the challenge of this very tight course with bushes that swallowed balls whole and spat out torn up score cards !
After a scramble round , lunch and the first round of the competition proper the group travelled down to book into the Riverside Park Hotel nearby. There followed a lovely meal after which it was decided to see what the bright lights of Eniscorthy had to offer.
Doyles pub came to the fore , this very traditional pub proved to be a popular watering hole , much merriment was had , which included some members deciding their singing voices needed testing.
The next morning after an excellent breakfast it was back up the hill to the course for the second round.
Even with a few sore heads everyone made it to the course on time , after the second round it was time to do the maths and see what the result was.
Nice to see some regular and some new visitors - they all played their part in making it a real occasion.
The tricky course caused problems to several of the players but obviously Sarah Sheehan took not a blind bit of notice of the bunkers or the tight pin positions. First ! - I ask you. For the love of Mike - whose been looking after this woman's handicap. Sarah was a deserved winner and we can only live in hope that a decent size buzz saw is taken to her handicap - she's been making a show of us all year. Well done Sally - nice to see there's at least one winner in your house!!! Also congrats to Dorena and Paula who made it a clean sweep of the top three prizes for the ladies. Lads - c'mon - get the finger out and start playing!!
Click here for pictorial evidence of the weekend>>>

July 2009
The July outing was on the 4th to the Brock Inn and reports reach web central that a fantastic day was had by all. The deal for the day was excellent and many people particularly mentioned the brilliant food. Top of the class on the day was Sarah Sheahan ( are ya listenin' Marty!!!) with a couple of really excellent scores ( suck it up Marty - ooh, the pain of it!!!). Second was Imposter Byrne and third was the ever reliable Donald Mac an suil amhain. Well done to all our visitors who turned up in their droves with Pat Shortt winning top prize ( seriously lads, whose cuttin' the man's handicap - will ya ever do a good job this time - the man is a brilliant player!!).
p.s. did Kevin Byrne ever notice what was written on the box he won on the Christmas 08 outing - check out the pic on the gallery page!!

April 2009
First outing of the year will be to Castletown in Navan on Saturday, May 16th. We're bringing a bus and we'll be staying in Castletown for apres drinks after the days play. All members and visitors welcome. 60 euros per person.

February 2009
The AGM was held on Feb 19th in Castletown Inn. A reasonable turnout applauded the fine efforts of both Keith and Liz Thomas on all their sterling work during 2008. The gathering was equally shocky to hear of Keith and Liz's possible retirement from the club for the 2009 season. The new committee was selected - results on the committee page. Paula Kenny graciously accepted the captaincy for the coming year and she was wished well by all present. Anthony Shortt was also warmly acepted as the vice captain. Play begins on March 22nd.

September 2008
David brought us off to Drogheda and we made a fine weekend of it for his Captain's. Well done to David and the committee on all the organising of the course, the hotel and the karaoke!!. We had a splendid couple of days with the weather shining down on us. The course staff and members were very courteous and welcoming to us and the course was tricky enough but ionteresting. Overall winner was the wonderful Marty Sheahan followed by Eamonn Lynch and Martin O'Byrne. Photo evidence here>>>

August 2008
After much chopping and changing finally the arrangements for the Captain's Weekend for
2008 have been finalised. Date 20-21 Sept 2008. Location McBride Pitch and Putt , Weirhope, Marsh Road, Drogheda.
The accomodation is The ' D' Hotel Drogheda

The weekend will take the following format:

20-9-08 10:30  Arrive at Pitch and Putt club for tea/coffee etc for a 11:00 Tee off .
11:00 , Scramble to get used to what is a very tight course Lunch in the clubhouse
Afternoon 1st round of the Captain's weekend proper

After this we should make our way to the D Hotel in Drogheda, this hotel is actually part of the Scotch Hall shopping Centre , indeed you can park in this centre and the parking is paid for by the hotel , there is also limited parking in front of the hotel. After settling in there is a dinner at 7:30 at the D hotel followed by what I hope
will be a fun evening in a bar of our choice .

21-9-08 11:00 Tee off for second round of the captains prize , followed by prizegiving in the clubhouse.
Directions :-

The Pitch and Putt course is adjacent to the station ( hense the name ), if you enter Drogheda by the N1 , you then want to turn east onto the R150 Marsh Road , Wierhope is about a quarter of a mile on your right. It is actually on google maps , and you can see the PP course just north of the station. The Hotel is actually part of the Scotch Hall development , so this is very clear as you enter the town , in fact to turn into Marsh Road you have to turn next to the D Hotel .

Cost 120 Euro PP (Players)
If you want to stay on the Fridaynight then the D hotel is offering 130 Euro Per room BB ( ie 65 pps )

August 08
Congrats to Don O'Sullivan ( and his daughter) of this very parish on becoming a grandfather for the second time. A lovely baby girl.

July 08
Our outing at Ryston was very enjoyable with Tom Roche hitting the clubhouse in top spot. Second on the day was Paula Kenny and third was the mustachioed Pat Cummins. Drinks and frolics were had by all later on in the evening at the Kildrought where a surprise 40th birthday party was sprung on Marty Sheehan.

May 08
Our next  outing has now been confirmed for Saturday 26th July at Ryston (Irish Ropes), in Newbridge.

We should arrive at the venue for the usual cup of tea at 10.30, followed by the scramble at 11 a.m.  Lunch will be at 1 p.m. and the competition proper will start at 2 p.m.  After the usual two rounds we'll have our evening meal  - 6 to 6.30 p.m. - and presentation of prizes.  We have already been advised that the venue has been booked by another party for the evening/night, so our best option is to retire back to Celbridge and regroup later in a suitable watering hole - to be agreed.

May 08
Our first outing to Athgarvan turned out to be a quite but very enjoyable affair. The numbers in attendance were down due to various members being unavailable through confirmations, illness etc - all unavoidable stuff.
Very well done to Derina Doran on her first place - the first of many!! Runner-up was Marty and they were followed by David Thompson and Don O'Sullivan.
Also worth noting the food in the Athgarvan Inn - we were well looked after.

April 08
There's a six week competition underway at the moment and attendances are fairly reasonable over the past number of Sundays.
Our first outing is down to Athgarvan on May 10th. Members and guests should arrive for 10.30 a.m. There's a scramble in the morning followed by two rounds of competition in the afternoon. Lunch and evening meal is at The Athgarvan Inn. 60 euro per person.

Take the M7.  Pass the M9 turnoff, continue on the M7 and take the next exit.  At the roundabout at the top of the ramp take the first turnoff
towards Athgarvan.  The pitch and putt course is clearly marked as you enter the built up area.

Feb 08
The AGM was held on the 29th Feb - there were no offers of matrimony during the meeting!!!
Congrats to David Thompson and Paula Kenny on being elected captain and vice captain for 2008.
Congrats due also to Tom Roche who was elected as Honorary President of the club for the year.
Click here for Secretary's 2007 report .

Play begins this season on March 9th at the usual time and usual place.
See committee page for details of the elected officers for the year.

Dec 07
Talk about getting in under the wire : Seamus just about let us out on the small course for the Christmas outing. The weather had not been great up to the week before the outing with rain and frost nearly scuppering us. 
But all in all we had a smashing day, a lovely meal in Greens upstairs and a very nice few beers in the Speaker's afterwards - All the members and our friends and guests helped make it a truly nice day and night.See Gallery page for photos of the event.

Winner on the day was Don O'Sulivan while the best visitor was our good friend Eamonn mcAuley with a remarkable score over the two rounds.

Sep 07
  Well,well,well - what a time we had at the Captain's Outing in Bagnalstown. The course was in great shape and as tricky as we've seen in many an outing. The hotel was sumptious and a travelling party of around 28 members and friends enjoyed the weekend. Tom Roche did his best to win two outings in a row while Derina Doran played some of her best pitch and putt since joining but Eamonn Lynch was the dark horse on the final day and past the post first to win the prize. Well done Eamonn - great to see you back on form. Congrats to Captain Liz for organising a really enjoyable event.

August 07
Our midsummer evening outing to Saggart was on Friday 10th and we had a healthy turn out despite the soft rain. James McCluskey - one of the youngest competitiors in club history at 13 years old - came in with the lowest score and took away with him first prize. A pleasant evening ensued in The Mucky Duck.

July 07
  Poulaphouca outing went very well with Tom Roche claiming top spot. The rain poured during the lunch only which left us with a very pleasant day on the course. We also enjoyed a nice evening in The Cage in O'Connor's in the evening. Unfortunately a number of members couldn't make it on the day mainly due to holidays.See gallery page for photos of the event.

June 07
Well done to Derina on winning the 6 week competition. She was closely followed home by Anthony Shortt.

Next outing is to Poulaphouca..please let Liz/Keith know if you are attending. Visitors and friends are welcome.

The Captain's weekend will be on Saturday/Sunday, 15th/16th September at Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.  We'll have lunch at the clubhouse. Dinner and accommodation will be at the The Lord Bagenal Inn Hotel  in Leighlinstown. 

The price per head for the weekend will be Euro 115.00. and it is  imperative that we have numbers of those wishing to attend as soon as possible.

Could you please confirm your booking by payment of a Euro 30 (per head) deposit to the Treasurer or any Committee member. 

April 07
Pat Cummins won the opening outing of the season at The Curragh. The weather, course and food were all excellent. No hole in one - it's carried over to the next outing.

New Rule for Sunday Competitions 2007
Following a motion to the AGM, a new facility has been introduced for this year for Sunday competitions.

This will operate as follows:

In the event of a member not being able to play on a particular Sunday, he/she may contact other club members and arrange a game on any day of the preceeding week. The result of this game must be communicated to a Committee member before close of normal Sunday play in order to qualify for that Sunday's competition. Green Fees for this game (less Elm Hall's fee) should be given to the Treasurer or other Committee member as soon as is practicable, together with completed score cards.

A member who has played during the week may also play on the Sunday if he/she wishes, but the score from the arranged game will be used for the purpose of the Sunday competition.

Every member can avail of this facility up to a maximum of four times in the year.

April 07
  Pat Cummins has joined the committee. 

The six week competition starts April 15th - best 4 cards to count.

First outing is to The Curragh on April 28th and costs 45 euros. Be there at 10.30 a.m.

Date for your diary : Summer outing is to Poulaphouca on July 7th and our midsummer evening out will be to Saggart on August 10th.

Captain's weekend away will be in September - more details soon.

March 2007
Season kicked off on March 4th. The weather was fairly inclement but the enthusiasm was a joy to be hold.