Dear <<Name>>,
Welcome to the first issue of our new email Newsletter, designed to keep you up to date with all the goings on in Elm Park relating to Golf, Tennis, Bridge, Social & Dining events, Committee News and everything in between! We hope you enjoy the new format and if you wish to get in touch with comments or suggestions please email me, I'd love to hear from you!
Kathryn Grace
Marketing & Promotions Manager
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Message from the President
I was really honoured to be elected as your President at the Club’s AGM in January. I am now delighted to welcome you at the beginning of what I know will be a wonderful year for all of our members during 2017.
I am particularly looking forward to interacting with as many of you as possible during the year, whether it be in a sporting or social environment – hopefully both!
We have such wonderful sporting and social facilities in an ‘oasis’ in the middle of Dublin 4. I would encourage all of you to set a resolution for 2017 to participate in as many activities as possible including the wide range of Social events that are arranged throughout the Year.
I would also encourage you to support our teams in competition this year. I have no doubt that all of our teams would benefit from the presence of fellow members at the various matches.
So, lets all have a great year in 2017 and make sure we get full benefit from our membership in Elm Park!
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Mens Golf in February
A message from Men's Captain Declan Corcoran
The Lady Captain Mary Boden and I were delighted to deliver two balls each on the green to the delight of all who attended the drive in, and thank you all very much for your support on the day. The charity raised over €1,000 for the Laura Lynn Foundation. The golfing season is getting under way with the Winter League and thanks to the organising committee of Dave Duberry, Don Higgins, Michael Tighe, Peter Byers and David Brophy who are looking after this event.
3 hours 40 minutes
is the target time that the Men’s Golf Club committee estimate a singles round of golf should take. We will be launching the faster pace initiative (FPI) again shortly. All members are asked to be mindful of their pace of play so that the enjoyment of our premier pastime is enhanced for all.
Sponsorship
Ahead of our Invitationals that start in May, the Men’s Golf Committee is seeking sponsorship to run these events. Sponsorship offers a good opportunity for individuals and businesses to advertise their companies as they provide good exposure in a premium club at a moderate cost. Please contact me or one of the members of the Men’s Golf committee if you are interested in sponsoring an event.
Interclub competition
Our interclub campaign has got off to a positive start with two wins in the Darcy Cup (Senior Cup panel) over Woodbrook and Bray. Our Teams Co-ordinator, Niall O’Connor, has appointed all managers at this stage and let’s all get out to support our teams in their various campaigns this year.
Please support our teams!
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Ladies Golf for February
There was a fantastic turn out for our Captain’s Drive-in on the 14th Jan. With our grand entrance in our vintage car, the welcoming toast with our new club President, Ronan O’Neill, entertaining live music, some nail biting shots onto the 1st green and the lovely mulled wine to warm us up. Afterwards we had a wonderful meal and entertainment which was enjoyed by everyone, I hope this is the start of a great year for us all in 2017.
Competition News
The Spring Lamb Team competition got off to a flying start 14th/19th Jan and runs over the next six weeks culminating on the final competition 18th/23rd Feb. The cold blustery weather probably favoured team Austria on Thursday 27th while team England was overheard sheepishly seeking a Lambexit! Competitions are running over 12 holes, weather permitting, using the new 12 hole ladies card. Appreciate if players would put their team name on their competition cards as this greatly assists the competition secretary when doing results and the team captains have requested that the players be encouraged to 'Play and Play often’!
The Ladies 4Ball Match play Club Qualifier will be on the 4th/9th March providing a very enjoyable opportunity to compete in 4Ball combination.
Interclub Team News
Nives Collins is standing down as Team Co-coordinator after giving many years of superb support to the Elm Park teams and has handed over to Antoinette Toole whose spreadsheet skills are legendary.
The 2017 Elm Park Team campaign is underway. The lists are posted and are filling up quickly, the AIG Cups & Shields draws have been made and the Draw Sheets are on the notice board and also available on the ILGU website.
Our first match gets underway shortly with the Minor Cup team in action. This match is taking place on Sunday 5th March against Rathfarnham on a “home and away” basis commencing at 1.00pm.
View the Interclub Schedule here
Monday Ladies
Breige Fanning, our Monday Captain, would like to remind you of the Monday draw time at 9.45am catering for 12 players on a first come first serve basis. The annual sub of €5 is eagerly anticipated each time the white box is opened! The “At Home” competition is on Monday 3rd April with dinner and prize giving on the 10th.
The Monday Ladies Committee are gathering archive material on the Monday Ladies, specifically from the early years up to 1984. If you have any historical information in relation to Captains or other information, Briege and her committee would be delighted to hear from you.
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Junior Golf News
The start of a new year sees a change in personnel and title with the committee representing the boys & girls renamed as the ‘Junior Golf Management Committee’ (JGMC).Yvonne Sheedy has joined the committee of Anne Cooke, Jacqui Tripp & Bernie Grogan with Anne Cullimore taking a well earned rest. Ger Scaife is the Ladies Golf representative. Coaching will recommence next month & the Winter League Match play dates will be available shortly. This competition, run by Milltown GC, will have an under 15s and under 19s section. Bernie Grogan will be looking after the girls’ events and is confident of great performances from our girls who, under the tutelage of our Pro Peter Morgan, are playing super golf.
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Congratulations to Tennis Captain Diarmuid Burke and Lady Captain Olwyn Ryan,we wish them another successful year of sport and camaraderie in the Club for 2017.
Winter Team Tennis is now in full swing. Come and join your friends and other team members in the bar after your match. Remember Team Tennis Finals Night is Thursday, 23rd February. Put it in your diary, it’s a great social night.
Winter League
The DLTC Winter Leagues start on 29th January. Our Ladies Section has entered four teams and our Men’s Section will field three teams. Good luck to all teams and enjoy your tennis.
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Junior Tennis
Our very vibrant Junior Section held a successful social event on Saturday, 28th January. The Junior Committee, with support from the Junior Parents Committee, organised a quiz followed by refreshments. The event was followed by an Information Session for parents. A most enjoyable afternoon for all who participated.
Junior Tennis Coaching Programme commenced on 23rd January. Any Junior Members wishing to avail of coaching to improve their game (before the summer season of all day tennis play begins!) please contact Emmanuelle Fitzsimons at tennisadmin@elmpark.ie or by phone on 089 2395486
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Bridge Events for February
The Elm Park Bridge Club programme for February continues with the popular Monday evening “ friendlies”; frequented by beginners, former players and addicts alike to hone their skills in self arranged groups of 4 or more. Tuesday February 7 th is allocated for the regular 1st Tuesday morning of the month - a morning game which features a coffee & chat break and members are most welcome to bring guests Tables are also set up for play on Wednesday afternoon; a popular time for those disliking dark evenings but appreciating a modicum of competition with other members & their guests.
Wednesday evening is, as ever, a really popular night with various levels in play and this busy February features a pairs competition over two evenings (1st and 8th), the C B A I Simultaneous Pairs Competition which sees every club in the country playing the same hands during the allocated week. Additionally, on February 22nd, members gather to play in the Eilis Walsh Competition which started a few years ago in memory of a fondly remembered past President.
Friday night bridge is also hugely popular and guests are welcome. For those with a “rusty” game or seeking inspiration there are lessons available from “the master” David Scannell and other days introduced by past President Perdita Quinlan with her “Bridge Thought For The Day”.
Something for everyone at Elm Park Bridge Club!
If you have any questions about the Bridge Club please check out the notice board in the Bridge Room where you will find contact numbers for the Committee Members and further details of upcoming events.
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Member Art Exhibition 2017
The Official Opening of the Elm Park Members Art Exhibition is on Friday February 10th at 7pm followed by a 2 course supper see menu. A great opportunity to view the work of our talented members and to pick up some unique pieces of art for your home or as a gift!
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Classic Movie Club
The upcoming movie brought to you by our Classic Movie Club will be Mississippi Burning on Monday 13th February at 7:30pm in the Bridge Room. All members, and their guests are welcome! View poster here.
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History & Archives
The Elm Park History & Archives Committee was established in 2012. Members of the Committee are Rory Spain (Chair), Michael Considine, Beatrice Doran, Brian Maye, Clive Redford, Margot Sexton, Sheila Smith, Tom Ryan and Marion Walsh. The Committee has been tasked with the gathering of historical material relating to every aspect of Club life and to assemble an archive in preparation for the Centenary in 2024/2025.
Artefacts, photographs, programmes, souvenirs and any other memorabilia relating to Elm Park and its members (past and present) are being sought. Material submitted may be donated permanently or given on loan in accordance with the wishes of the donor. It is important when donating photographs to insure that individuals in the photographs are identified as far as possible.
If you have any comments, suggestions or simply want to get in touch to donate items, our e-mail address is: archive@elmpark.ie
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Update on Project Nutley
The Steering Group for Project Nutley have met eight times over the past two months to develop and fine tune the Design Brief which is now on the Club’s website. We met with the architect and project manager in the last week to clarify our requirements, who are now considering options. We have emphasised the importance of integrating Nutley House into the new build. In the meantime, we are working on a range of issues, finance, disruption, consultation with members. As far as the schedule is concerned we are very much in the hands of the architects and other building professionals. However, we are working to an early summer target date for a presentation to all members in an EGM. On behalf of the Steering Group I wish to thank you for your ongoing feedback and we look forward to working with you to progress the design concept.
Jim Slevin, Chairman of the Steering Group (Project Nutley)
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Message from the Board of Management
The Board of 2017 held its first meeting this week and Jackie Gilroy was elected to be Chairperson for a second term. The various sub committees are now being organised and a big thank you to all the various members who agree to volunteer their time to participate in whatever capacity in 2017.In accordance with recent company law amendments, the legal title of Elm Park Golf and Sports Club Limited must change to Elm Park Golf and Sports Club Company Limited By Guarantee (CLG). We are currently in the process of implementing this change on all letterheads etc. if you wonder why this is happening over the coming weeks.
Board of Management 2017 
Front: Gerry White (Finance Director), Declan Corcoran (Golf Captain), Mary Boden (Ladies Golf Captain), Ronan O'Neill (President), Jackie Gilroy (Chairperson), Diarmuid Burke (Tennis Captain), John Canniffe (Course Director)
Back: Kevin Donovan, Sharon Smurfit, Gavin Lyng (Mens Golf Vice Captain), Mary McDonnell (Ladies Golf Vice Captain), Olwyn Ryan (Ladies Tennis Captain) Barbara Conalty (General Manager)
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Meet Our New General Manager
Many of you may already have had an opportunity to meet our new General Manager Barbara Conalty. Adrian is working with Barbara during this important handover period for the Club after his many years at the helm.
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Social Events & Dining for February
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