Ennis Chamber - In business for Business

The 2010 Ennis Chamber Golf Classic in association with the Clare Youth Service, was held in glorious sunshine at Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club on Friday the 21^st of May.  A very enjoyable day was had by all in these pristine surroundings of great golf and wonderful hospitality.

The results of Ennis Chamber Golf Classic 2010 were as follows:
1^st – 87 points – AAA Taxi: Martin White, Seamie Kelly, Brian Hassett and David Woods
2^nd – 84 points – Microsemi: Aidan Mulcahy, Jim Young, Ray O’Neill and Paul O’Brien
3^rd – 83 points – Ulster Bank: Paul Mullane, Colm O’Shea, Patrick Roughan and Conor Quinlan
4^th – 83 points – Flatley Engineering: Vincent O’Regan, Niall O’Regan, Andy Carr and Tom Ryan
Winning Ladies Team – Clare Youth Service: Rose Hally, Eileen Corry, Mary T. Real, Betty O’Reilly
Nearest to Pin Mens: Patrick Roughan, Ulster Bank
Longest Drive Mens: Andy Carr, Flatley Engineering
Longest Drive Ladies: Valerie Hassett, Temple Gate

 Prizes were sponsored by newly established business The Golf Arena, Quin Road Business Park who made a special presentation to Ray O’Neill of Microsemi for his Eagle on the Par 5 4^th hole.  Ray Hallahan of The Golf Arena was on hand to showcase the virtual golf experience they have to offer through the impressive mobile simulator at the start of the course.  There was also a Nearest the Pin simulator competition which the men’s was won by Finbarr Brougham, Shannon Development and the ladies by Valerie Hassett, Temple Gate.

 The 2010 Golf Classic gave an opportunity for the Clare Youth Service to highlight the range of crucial facilities and supports on offer through their displays and promotional material to the wider business community.  Staff and participants from Clare Youth Service assisted with the operation of the event and to answer and enquiries, with Chairperson Rose Hally and CEO Margaret Slattery, on hand throughout the day to explain the work of this vital organisation.  In presenting the Prizes to the winners, Chairperson Rose Hally welcomed this opportunity to communicate to the Business Community on the extensive work of the Clare Youth Service and to extend links with the Business Community by sowing the seeds for exploring mutually beneficial initiatives.

 In concluding the Presentation of Prizes, Ennis Chamber President Guy Flouch and Golf Committee Chairperson Paddy Darmody thanked all the teams who participated as well as those who sponsored tees or greens.  Such support is greatly appreciated in these challenging economic times, yet these events are vital in continuing to develop networks, recognise the contribution of staff and reward customers as well as building team spirit.

Clare Youth Service and The Golf Arena presenting 1st Prize