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Spring is on the way and its time to tidy things up in preparation for the upcoming season. There are lots of things happening this year and we would like to have our club looking spectacular. With this in mind we are looking for volunteers to help. If you have a few hours to spare, are willing to help and wish to have a great sense of involvement in your club, we would like to hear from you. The tasks in hand are light in nature so yes it’s not just for men, we would like to see the ladies involved too. We are hoping to give attention to the overall appearance such as tidying flower beds, picking up leaves along the driveway, a little bit of painting etc. The list is not exhaustive so if you have any other ideas for improvement please let us know. If you wish to become involved please contact Noel Brennan on 0871202484. Noel will be delighted to hear from you.

This is your chance to give back to our great club.

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Castlewarden are proud to announce a new venture in the Clubhouse as follows:

BRIDGE LESSONS Cost: €90 for 10 lessons

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 087 2486700 (BRIEGE) commencing 27th January at 10.30am

Why not try something new for 2020.

ALL MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS WELCOME (BOTH MEN AND LADIES)

For those who already know how to play, Bridge will be take place in the Clubhouse on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. approx after golf.

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Wishing all our Members, Visitors, Sponsors, Staff and Friends of Castlewarden Golf club a very Happy New Year.  We hope 2020 is a healthy and peaceful one for you all.  Here's to your good health and best of luck for the coming season.

Don't forget the Ladies Winter League is re-commencing Saturday 11th January and the Mens Winter League is re-commencing Wednesday 8th January.  If you didn't manage to contribute for your team so far please put your name on the BRS and give it your best.  The more team members play the better are the chances for your team!

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The management committee of Castlewarden GC would like to wish all members a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020.  Next year is a big year for Castlewarden being the 30th anniversary.  Watch this space for details of celebration plans. An extra special mention to those members who are ill or for other reasons are not in a position to play.  We wish you better health for 2020 and hope to see you return to the fairways soon.

Sincere thank you to all our sponsors in 2019.  Your support is much appreciated.  Thank you also to those members who work away in the background, sit on committees, carry out various different jobs around the clubhouse, manage teams etc.  Your support does not go unnoticed and is valued by all.

Congratulations to Charlie and Anne O’Shaughnessy on winning the Mixed Peel last Sunday.  Well done to you both, and all the prizewinners.  Thank you to Les and Teresa Carroll for organising this most popular event and to Tom McHale and Teresa Flynn for making the clubhouse so festive looking.  

Its Hangover Hamper time again. BRS is open for this invitational team event. Shotgun Start at 11.30 on December 27th.  Why not invite your friends for a 9 hole team competition followed by a choice of main course. What a nice way of working off the turkey at the bargain price of €15 a head (inc soup and sandwiches).

Thank you also to our ground, office and cleaning staff who keep our administrative affairs in order and our course/facilities in immaculate condition.  Thank you to Karl for keeping us fed and watered to a very high standard.  Please support our catering and bar staff by visiting the clubhouse for a bite to eat / cup of coffee after your game.  No matter what your golf was like its good to sit down and enjoy the company of other members.  Thank you also to our Professionals Brian O'Brien and Colm Dunne in the Pro Shop.  Again, please support the pro shop when purchasing golf equipment, clothing etc.

Hopefully the weather will be kind to us over the Christmas season and there will be plenty of golf played. Best of luck to all in upcoming competitions / winter leagues.

Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020

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Please join us this Saturday 14th Dec on the course in our fundraising efforts for Naas Food Bank Charity.

All members are asked to join us in this fun day by wearing your Christmas Jumper / Hat on the course and making the day as colourful and as fun as we possible can.  There will be a prize for the best dressed.  So, if your golf is not up to scratch on Saturday you could be a winner for best dressed!

The food bank are accepting food donations, so please bring along non-perishable goods as all donations are greatly welcomed at this time of the year.  A box for these food items will be available on site and for those that would like to make a cash donation there will be some charity boxes left in the pro shop and bar.

Nobody should have to go without food and we at castlewarden would like to take this opportunity to help where we can, so join us this Saturday, the BRS is open.

Happy golfing and see you all on the fairways this coming weekend.

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December is upon is and its a very busy month in Castlewarden.  

The Ladies Section played Yuletide Nines in beautiful sunshine on Tuesday 3rd December.  This event was sponsored by Angela Dunleavy and we are very grateful for this.  It was a shotgun start at 1.30 p.m. followed by a very tasty meal provided by Karl.  There was also lots of carol singing, banter and plenty of prizes, collected on the night.  Pro-shop vouchers, fabulous hampers and turkey vouchers were all collected by those lucky enough to win.  Congratulations to all who picked up prizes.   Well done to our Ladies Committee for organising this most enjoyable event.

Saturday December 7th and Santa comes to Castlewarden.  Up to fifty children will be meeting Santa and receiving their present from him and that will be followed by entertainment for the children.  Always a very popular and enjoyable social occasion in Castlewarden.   Lunch will be served in the bar afterwards.  This is a very busy event and if you haven't booked a table it is a good idea to do so by contacting the bar staff.

A big thank you to Teresa Flynn and Tom McHale for decorating our clubhouse.  The decorations just get better and better each year.

Sunday 15th sees the final day of the ever popular Mixed Peel.  It will be a shotgun start so keep an eye on the BRS to book your spot.  Sincere thanks to Les and Teresa Carroll for organising this event. 

The hotly contested Winter Leagues for men and ladies are continuing.  Don't forget if you have put your name on a team and haven't managed to grace the fairways yet you need to get out and play for your team.  Your score could count towards your team score!

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Following on from the AGM we wish the best of luck to our new President Bob Campbell on his new appointment.  Best wishes also to the following members who will be taking up new positions in our Club.

Michael Hannon Hon Treasurer, Joe McShane Vice President, Vincent Hendrick Captain, Deirdre Sheehy Lady Captain, Cormac Ryan Vice Captain, Ann O'Connor Lady Vice Captain, Sean Glynn Junior Captain.  Tony Bean will continue as Hon Sec.

We are in good hands for next year, a big year for Castlewarden GC in its thirtieth anniversary.  Thank you to our outgoing President Robert Carroll for a great years work.

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IrishGolfer.ie published an article on October 30th about Lauren Walsh and her adventures in the East Lake Cup in the USA.

See article here

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Congratulations and well done to President Robert Carroll on hosting a very enjoyable evening on Saturday night 12th October.  There was a packed clubhouse for the event.  Karl and  his team provided a a very tasty dinner to his usual high standard.  A most entertaining by Robert speech kept everyone entertained and that followed with good fun and banter.  All in all it was an excellent social event and brings President Roberts most successful year to an end.

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A big thank you to our Professional Brian O'Brien for arranging this years trip (yet again).  The group went to Novo Santa Petri Spain for the fourth consecutive year due to its huge popularity.  A great time was had by all, both golfers and non golfers alike. There was three team events and plenty of fun and entertainment afterwards.  All enjoyed the fabulous facilities of the Iberostar Royal Andaluz, the spectacular golf courses and the company of friends and fellow golfers.  Congratulations to the many prizewinners.  Watch this space later in the year for details of next years trip.

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Mixed Peel is back!  Mixed Peel is back on again Sunday 6th October. Booking on BRS.  Full members may invite three guests.  Lots of prizes and picky outs! A lovely way to spend your Sunday afternoon.  Best of luck to all those taking part. A big thank you to Les and Teresa Carroll for organising this most enjoyable event.

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Congratulations to Katherine Moore on having a hole in one on Tuesday 17th September in Professional Brian O'Brien's Prize to the Ladies.  Well done Katherine and congratulations to all prize winners. Susan Hart 1st Prize and Katherine Moore 2nd Prize.   See Results for further details. Thank you to Brian O'Brien for his generous sponsorship.

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Congratulations to all winners so far this year.  Don’t worry if you haven’t been a lucky winner yet, there are still a few more draws left in 2019 so it could be you next. 

Just to re-cap where your money went this year.

New website.

Painting of foyer, upstairs landing, downstairs hall, corridor and entrance. 

Sanding of the floor in the bar.

Cleaning of carpet in hall, stairs and dining room. 

I think we all agree that this was money well spent and without the members draw it would not be possible to carry out this much needed facelift for our clubhouse. 

Well done to our Vice President Bob Campbell for arranging all of this. 

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Castlewarden’s Lauren Walsh didn’t take long to announce herself on the collegiate scene in America after blasting her way to a seventh-place finish on her Wake Forest debut in South Carolina.

Lauren had seven birdies in a stunning final round of three-under par 69 to grab a tie for seventh at minus-five at the Cougar Classic.  Lauren’s contribution helped her new Wake Forest teammates to a second place finish in the team standings, one shot behind winners Vanderbilt.

It’s the continuation of some stunning summer form for Lauren after her top-10 finish as an amateur amongst the pros at last month’s ISPS Handa World Invitational at Galgorm Castle. Unsurprisingly, it was a performance that pleased Head Coach Kim Lewellen in Wake Forest.

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The Management Committee were very sorry to learn that Dee from the office was moving on from her job with the club. Since Dee joined us in May 2016 her warm personality endeared her to all who had occasion to deal with her and ability and dedication was of the highest order . We wish Dee every success with her future plans and thank her for her time and commitment to Castlewarden Golf Club.

In finding a replacement for Dee we had a true challenge. But the gods have shone brightly on us and we are delighted to be able to confirm that from Weds 28th August Philippa Carr will taking up the position in the office. We are very lucky that we can replace one great member of staff with another.

Phillippa will be well known to you all and her commitment to the club and ability is out of the top drawer. We wish her well and look forward to her settling in and meeting you all over the coming weeks.

We are now back to full strength in the Office and we are indeed fortunate to have a strong team with Colette and Phillippa looking after all our Club Administration.

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Congratulations to Michael Dwyer on winning gold at the World Transplant Games in Closehouse Golf Club, Newcastle.  This is a great achievement for Michael.  We at Castlewarden are very proud of you and this great achievement. Well done.

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Congratulations to Peter Carty who won Captain David Kelly's Prize on Saturday 24th.  Peter had a great score of 142 over the two days.  Well done Peter.  Congratulations also to Dolores Gavin on winning Captains Prize to the Ladies and Daniel Furey who won the Captains Prize to the Juniors.  Well done to all prize winners.

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This years Nine & Dine came to a close last night with a very enjoyable evening in the Clubhouse.

The Management Committee would like to thank Tom MacHale & Teresa Flynn for an extremely successful Nine & Dine this year.

Also best wishes to Tom and Bernadette MacHale who are celebrating their 50th  Wedding Anniversary.

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Congratulations to Lauren Walsh on having a hole in one last week at the European Amateur Championships in Parkstone GC UK.  Lauren achieved this on the second hole, 174 yards using a 5 iron.  Well done Lauren on a super achievement.  Lauren will be representing Ireland in the Ladies Home Internationals on 7th to 9th August in Downfield GC Scotland.  Best of luck to Lauren and all the team from all in Castlewarden.  We are very proud of you and your achievements.

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Congratulations to Donald Thompson and Kim Ryan winners of President Robert Carroll's prize. Congratulations also to Tommy Moore and Vivienne Denton on winning the Presidents Prize to 5 day members and Gino Cregan on winning the Presidents Prize to the Juniors. Well done to all winners. Sincere thanks to President Robert for the burgers on the 10th hole on the final day. There was some great golf played after that and all those playing had a great day in the sunshine.

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Following on the success of the Play in Pink day, a cheque was presented to Miriam Hand of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.  We would like to thank all the ladies who took part and made the day such a success.  A big thank you also to the men who played in the 9 hole competition and to the sponsors of the day Vincent and Miriam Boyle.

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Sincere thanks to the Kildare Seniors Alliance for visiting Castlewarden on Monday 22 July. We hope you enjoyed our facilities and course. A big thank you to Noel Herterich for arranging this. We hope to see you again soon.

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Sincere Thanks to Edel Creely of Trilogy Technologies for sponsoring our first Solder Cup. Congratulations to the winning team of Paul O'Brien, Seamus Kavanagh, Michelle Masterson and Susan Harte and to all prize winners on the day. With such a great turnout it is hoped to run similar competitions in the future.

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Congratulations to Colm Moriarty on shooting a super round of 65 yesterday in the Castlewarden Aviva Pro Am. Well done on another great win. Congratulations also to the winning team of Andy Callinan, Brad Flynn and Oliver Lawlor. Thank you to all those who took part in this most enjoyable day. Sincere thanks to Colin Ryan of Aviva for sponsorship. Thanks to our Professional Brian O'Brien for all the work put in to make this day possible.

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Nine and Dine of 2019 is on Thursday 11th July. Timesheet is now open. Cost is 16 euro which covers a delicious main course provided by Karl, a 4 person scramble, prizes for First and Second and plenty of picky outs. Timesheet opens on Monday at 7.30. Thanks to Teresa and Tom for arranging most enjoyable social evening of golf and good fun. We hope to see you all there.

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Congratulations to the Tudenham cup team on their win against Moate GC on Sunday 7th July. Castlewarden are now through to the semi final. Date and venue to follow. Well done to all players and manager Captain David Kelly.

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Castlewarden welcomes baby Eden James Kelly. Congratulations to Captain David Kelly and Laura on the birth of this beautiful baby boy.  All members wish mum, dad and baby Eden well.

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Congratulations to Lauren on getting to the semi final of the Irish Women's Close Championship in Woodbrook today Sunday 23rd June.  Lauren was beaten by Paula Grant of Lisburn on the 18th hole while finishing 1 under par. It was a fantastic display of golf and sportsmanship.  The many followers from Castlewarden were witness to what is reported to be the best game of golf they have seen. Well done Lauren and best of luck for the rest of the season.

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It's a big weekend for Castlewarden inter Club.

Men's Pierce Purcell play in Leinster Quarter final V Cill Dara. Venue Athy GC. Tee off at 4 o clock Saturday 22nd June. 

Best of luck to players and managers Keith White and Luke Minogue.


Ladies Intermediate team play Lucan. Venue Delgany GC. Tee off at 1.45 Sunday 23rd June.

Best of luck to players, caddies and manager Philippa Carr.

Please support your fellow golfers.

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Sunday 9th June sees our men's Junior Cup team play the Junior Cup qualifier in Lisheen Springs GC. Tee off is at 8.50 am. Please support our fellow members. Best of luck to all players and manager Stuart Callery.

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On Tuesday 21st May we held our Play in Pink day. This was held to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. The event was kindly sponsored by Vincent and Miriam Boyle and we thank them sincerely for this. It was a singles competition with lots of prizes to be had. 

On Tuesday evening we held a 9 hole men's competition to allow our fellow members come out and support this very worthy cause.

There was also a raffle and prize giving on the night. Celebratory prosecco was provided by President Robert and we thank him for this.

The Ladies Committee hope to be in position to hand over 2000 euro to this very worthwhile cause.  Thank you to all members, both ladies and men for supporting this most successful event.

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The April draw has taken place and was witnessed by Hon. Treasurer Joe McShane, Mick Fitzpatrick and Colette Booth McNally on the 30 th April.

There were 605 members in the draw.

The draw itself and the winning numbers can be found on the following link:

www.randomresult.com

The winning numbers and members are as listed below:

Prize, Winnings, Draw Numbers, Winners are:
1st €300 220 Tom Glenane
2nd €200 401 Noel Mullins
3rd €175 88 Stefano Cinelli
4th €150 61 Paddy Cahill
5th €125 240 Gerry Heffernan
6th €100 159 Keal Duggan
7th €75 360 Robert McDonnell
8th €75 205 Gerard Galvin
9th €75 292 Brian King
10th €75 442 Emer O’Flaherty
11th €75 128 Hugh Daly
12th €75 456 Jerry O’Leary

Well done to all our winners but especially to Tom Glenane who wins our top prize this month of €300. Cheques will issue from the office during the week.

We have a draw every month now up until December 2019 which again will be a bumper draw

Regards
The Management Committee

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Congratulations to our Ladies Intermediate team on their win against our neighbours Craddockstown. Manager Philippa Carr and her team claimed the win in a hard fought battle with a nail biting finish in Beech Park GC on Sunday 28th April. Well done ladies.

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Ladies Get into Golf information and taster session takes place Tuesday 23 April at 7.30. Now is your chance to give golf a try in a pleasant and friendly setting. Cost for six week programme is 60 euro. Please wear comfortable warm clothes as you may go out on the course with our Professional Brian O'Brien. Contact the office on 01 4589264.


Members don't forget to tell your friends. Buddies also needed for five weeks on Monday morning and Thursday evenings. Contact Mary Bean or Ann Marie Pryal if you are able to help out.

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Congratulations and well done to our Minor Cup team. While Tiger was winning the Masters in Augusta, Castlewarden fought hard to get through to the next round in claiming a win against Newlands in Killeen.  Well done to players, caddies and manager Susan Harte. A big thank you to our Professional Brian O'Brien for his expert coaching and encouragement.

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The dates for the Seniors Open for 2019 are:

Singles Stableford

Open to all players over 50 and have a GUI/ILGU handicap. Three categories 50 -59, 60 -69, over 70. One single ladies prize. if you are lucky enough to qualify come along and enjoy our fabulous course and pay a visit to our restaurant afterwards.

Cost for visitors / guests €17

Monday May 13th.
Monday June 10th.
Monday July 8th.
Monday August 12th.
Monday September 9th.
Monday October 21st.
Monday November 11th

 Points awarded for Senior Golfer of the Year.

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Tuesday 2nd April – Singles

Tuesday 30th April - Singles

Thursday 30th May - Singles

Tuesday 16th July – Solheim Cup (4 Lady Team)

Competition Price - €15

Entry via BRS or contact the Pro Shop.

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Congratulations and best of luck to our incoming President Robert Carroll, Captain David Kelly and Lady Captain Janice Fleming. We at Castlewarden are in good hands! Thank you to the many members who attended our AGM on Tuesday 13th November.  Best of luck also to Vice Captain Vincent Hendrick on his appointment.  Our new Committee were elected at the AGM.  We wish them well and support them in their endeavours.

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A big thank you to Former Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley and Sky Sports Team in giving us an unforgettable morning of thoughts, strategy, knowledge and coaching.  Paul teamed up with our elite Junior / students Lauren Walsh, Luke Minogue and Kevin Robinson sharing his experiences, along with a very informative Q&A session to finish.
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