On Wednesday 27th May the Social Committee under the baton of Deirdre McSwiney arranged to present Virginia Ironstone in a one woman comedy play entitled Growing Old Disgracefully. This was a fun comedy play and everyone could relate to the situations and persons that she so eloquently elaborated in her play. It was well received by 160 members and friends who attended the play. Congratulations Deirdre on choosing a great success.
The Friday nighters commenced on 10th April and gives all members, and particularly new members, the opportunity to invite a friend, partner or husband (and on some occasions all three!!!!) for a round of 9 or 12 holes of golf followed by supper in the Club. It is a very social occasion and gives the opportunity for members to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Lady Captain Mary Judge’s Competition took place on the 6th and 13th June. The weather on the first day (6th June) was a very sunny day with a high wind but that did not deter our lady golfers as Mary Geraghty and Pat Slowey brought in great scores of 38 points each. The second day on 13th June was sunny and warm from start to finish. All the Ladies were spoilt by the Lady Captain. Each lady received a lovely pen plus refreshments for our round of golf. The final day was very exciting for all of those golfers who were on the leaderboard.
Lady Captain Mary’s magnificent prize was a pearl pendant hanging from a diamond mounting on a white gold chain. This beautiful prize was deservedly won by Derval Magann, Lady Secretary of the Howth Golf Club Ladies Committee who had a score of 33 points on the first day and 37 points on the second day. Congratulations and good wishes were expressed to her by all the lady members of the Club. The runner up was Helen Holden with 69 points the Gross Prize was won by Yvonne Agnew and third prizewinner was Deirdre McSwiney. There were many other prize winners who were all very fortunate to receive generous vouchers for McGuirks.
Captain Joe Richardson’s competition had qualifying rounds on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June. All who were fortunate to qualify played in the Final Day on Saturday 27th June. Captain Joe gave a beautiful prize of a Silver Tray with the Howth Golf Club scorecard engraved on it – with the name and score of the winner to be inscribed on it. A most magnificent prize and the winner of this most coveted prize was Liam Walsh with a score of 40 points on the last 9, runner up was Gerry Hurley with 40 points and third was Michael Dunphy with 39 points, the gross prizewinner was Ronan O’Rourke. There were many other beautiful prizes which were won by many deserved winners. The Captain’s dinner also welcomes the ladies to join their menfolk and they add an extra sparkle to these very special celebrations. An enjoyable night was had by all.
The next big event in the Club will be Open Week from Sunday 5th July until Sunday 12th July. This is an ideal opportunity for all members, both male and female to promote Howth Golf Club to their families, relatives and friends.
The Captains’ Charity days will take place on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August. The Corporate day is €400 a line and includes dinner on the same evening. Saturday 22nd August is the members day. The designated Charities are Alzeimers and Arc. These are both very worthy charities and deserve the support of the members and their friends.
Saturday 12th September will be the Husband and Wife Competition which takes place once a year in the Club. This very enjoyable event is followed by dinner and prizegiving in the Club. are very kindly organising this very popular event and would appreciate the support of the members.