Hi everyone,

I hope this email finds you well and not too inconvenienced by the additional restrictions placed upon us here in Dublin.

This coming Saturday, 26th of September, in order to facilitate the Signets Captain’s Day we are playing the Back 9.  At the time of writing, there are 9 people on the Waiting List.  Could I ask that anyone who is unable to play on Saturday to take your name off the timesheet as soon as you can.  If it is after 18.00 hrs tomorrow and the timesheet is closed, could you please text me and I will let the next person on the list know.

Saturday, 3rd October is the Swifts Vice-Captain’s Day and we are swopping with them for the earlier slot.  We will be playing the Front 9 with tee times from 7.50 a.m. to 11.20 a.m.  The timesheet for this opens up this evening at the usual time of 19:00 hrs.

Charity Day was a terrific success and I want to thank you all very much for your very generous donations.  I am thrilled and delighted to confirm that between the per head membership donation, BBQ and donation box money we have raised a very significant €4,000 for Merchants Quay Ireland.

MQI are in dire straights at the moment.   The nursing team are seeing an increasing number of homeless people with worsening health issues.  The strain on the team coupled with the difficulty in running fund raising events is extreme.   Currently, one of the three nursing team positions is in jeopardy.  Supplies are also a constant concern with the additional requirements to supply masks, goggles and face shields.   I contacted MQI to let them know of our significant donation.  They were so excited and over the moon that it brought a tear to my eye!   Well done to all of us!   The raffle was great fun and I attach a list of the prizes’ and prize winners.  I still have a few to give out and will bring them with me on Saturday.

The Committee, as always, put their heart and sole into organising the day and I am so lucky and grateful to have such a wonderful team of hardworking ladies supporting me.

For those of you who may not know our Match Play winners this year are (1st) Mary McNulty, (2nd) Niamh Quinn and (3rd) Lindsay Sharpe.    Congratulations ladies 

Keep safe everyone.

Best wishes,

Paula

Lady Captain