.The National Lottery today announced the 35 national finalists for the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2022. Sonya Lennon, who is Chair of this year’s judging panel, was photographed at the announcement along with Gráinne Seoige, who will host the Awards ceremony later this year, and Jennifer Crowe, the National Lottery CSR and Good Causes Relationship Manager. Photo by MacInnes Photography
THE Castlegregory Community Golf Course Association is amongst the 35 community groups, sports clubs and organisations from all over Ireland who were today announced as national finalists in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards.
The club is now set to contest in the Youth category of the Awards. With the support of Good Causes funding through the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, members of the club formed the ‘GameOn Autism Golf Club’ programme which encouraged young members with autism to participate in the game, becoming the first inclusive golf programme of its kind in Ireland.
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The Awards honour the inspiring work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals from all over Ireland who, with the help of National Lottery Good Causes funding, have had an extraordinary impact on their local communities.
Each of the 35 finalists will now receive €1,000 and a hand-crafted trophy and proceed to the grand final in which there are seven categories: Arts & Culture, Community, Health & Wellbeing, Heritage, Irish language, Sport and Youth.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony which takes place on Saturday October 1 in the Kilashee House Hotel, Co. Kildare, where each of the seven category winners will receive €10,000 and the overall Good Cause of the Year will take home an additional €25,000.
.Castlegregory Golf Club Captain, Tommy King (centre) presents Alan O’Connor (right), winner of the Captain’s Prize, with his trophy. On the left is Club President, Eddie Hanafin, who was overall second and also won the Past Captain’s Cup.
CASTLEGREGORY Golf Club Captain Tommy King hosted his Captain’s Prize on Saturday and Sunday last, June 24/25, the format for which was 18 holes stableford.
Close to 100 members and guests pitted themselves against the vagaries of the weather on a course which was splendidly presented by course staff.
First on the course on Saturday morning was last year’s runner-up, Alan O’Connor, who certainly looked out of the running, posting just 14 points off the white markers.
But a pit stop after nine holes certainly envigorated Alan and he shook off the rustiness when playing off the blue markers.
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His 24 points on the back nine was a turn up for the books, giving him a total of 38 points and set the mark for all golfers to follow.
Despite changing weather conditions on Saturday and Sunday, none of subsequent participants could better Alan’s score.
Club President, Eddie Hanafin equalled the 38 pts, but Alan was declared the winner on the back nine. Alan was a most popular winner and now will represents the club in the All-Ireland final in Roscrea and the Kerryman Captains’s Challenge in October.
The presentation of prizes took place in The Station House, Blenneville, on Sunday night. Captain Tommy thanked everyone who had helped to make the weekend an outstanding success, particularly sponsors Irish Life, Ballyroe Country Club Hotel and Nick of Tomaisin’s and Station House.
Castlegregory Golf Club Captain, Tommy King (centre) at the presentation of the Captain’s Prize in the Station House, Blennerville, on Sunday night. From left: Aidan Smith (3rd), President Eddie Hanafin (2nd and Past Captain’s winner), Alan O’Connor (1st) and Noel McCoy (Front 9).
Overall results: 1, Alan O’Connor (17) 38pts; 2, Eddie Hanafin (10) 38pts; 3, Aidan Smith (14) 37pts; Gross, Joe Mulcahy (9) 28pts; Past Captain, Eddie Hanafin; Front 9, Noel McCoy (14) 22pts; Back 9, Dermot Foley (19) 19pts; Longest Drive, Denis Dowling; Nearest the Pin, Dermot Foley. Guests: 1, Patrick King (9) 36pts; 2, Eamon Power (18) 34pts.
Ladies 9 Hole Stableford: 1, Denise Crean (21) 20pts; 2, Helen Bessling (24) 20pts.
.Pictured at the Castlegregory Golf Club’s captains drive-in on Sunday were incoming captains Tommy King and Geraldine Flynn. Also in picture Eddie Hanafin, Mens President and Mary Callanan, Ladies President.
OVER 70 players, family and friends attended the Captains Drive-in at Castlegregory Golf Club recently to wish incoming captains, Geraldine Flynn and Tommy King the best for 2017.
Also in attendance were incoming presidents Mary Callanan and Eddie Hanafin.
Captains Geraldine and Tommy led a 52 strong scramble competition around the Castlegregory links.
Results: 1st, Lady Captain Geraldine Flynn, Mary T. Real, Patrick Moriarty, Ger Callanan 25.69
2nd Jim Maddan, Marion Bourke, Padraig Teahan, Mark Teahan, 26.33.
.Therese O’Leary, Parknasilla, Catherine Murphy, Beaufort, pictured with Jenny Pigott, winner of the ladies section of The Kerryman Captain’s Challenge.
CASTLEGREGORY Golf and Fishing Club played host to The Kerryman Captain’s Challenge on the Dr Arthur G Spring designed course on Saturday last.
With the weather more akin to Spain than West Kerry on the October Bank Holiday weekend, the course was shown at its pristine best to all visiting golfers.
The sun shone bright in a clear blue sky, reflecting off the azure waters of Lough Gill and Brandon Bay. In a very relaxed atmosphere, the participants enjoyed tea/coffee and scone on arrival, prior to the shotgun start.
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Visitors were greeted by Club Captain and Tournament Director, Mike Mercer and club secretary, Eddie Hanafin, who made the draw for golfers, going out in three balls.
The competition, for all Captain’s Prizewinners of Kerry golf clubs, ladies and gents, was 18 holes singles stableford. Local knowledge proved decisive in the Men’s competition, where Castlegregory’s Tommy King, had a clear lead over his fellow competitors.
Tommy who is incidentally, club vice-captain and treasurer, had 39pts on his card, which ensured he was taking home the magnificent perpetual Waterford Crystal Trophy. Geoffrey O’Mahony, representing Dooks and David Walsh, Parknasilla, were second and third respectively.
In the ladies competition, the scoring was much closer than the gents section. After scrutinising the cards to make sure everything was in order, Jenny Pigott, representing Dooks Golf Club, was declared the winner. Jenny had one point to spare over Mags Hayes, Tralee Golf Club with Julianne Browne, Castleisland, in third place.
The guest prize went to Castlegregory member, Carmel Kearney, who pipped Club Chairman, Tom Moriarty.
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Pictured at the Kerryman Captain’s Challenge on Saturday last, from left: Desmond Fitzerald, Mike Mercer, Captain Castlegregory GC, Mags Hayes, Tralee, Tom Moriarty, Jenny Pigott, Dooks, Tomm King, Castlegregory, Paul Brennan, Sports Editor The Kerryman, Julianne Browne, Castleisland, David Walsh, Parknasilla, Patrician Goodwin, Lady President Mary Calnan, Carmel Kearney and Eddie Hanafin, Castlegregory.
Following golf, the participants and guests, adjourned to Tomaisin’s Restaurant, Stradbally for dinner and presentation of prizes. Castlegregory Captain, Mike Mercer and Paul Brennan, Kerryman Sports Editor, were on hand to welcome all.
Mike thanked all who had represented their clubs and hoped they enjoyed the competition, the facilities of Castlegregory Golf Club and the hospitality extended. It is hoped that the tournament will be an annual fixture in Castlegregory Golf Club.
He also thanked Mr John Feerick, Managing Director of The Kerryman, for sponsoring the tournament. The Management Committee of Castlegregory Golf Club were also thanked for granting the use of the course and club on the day.
Also present was Desmond Fitzgerald, who was one of the people who inaugurated the competition, when he was Captain of Tralee Golf Club.
Paul Brennan, representing The Kerryman, said he was delighted to see the competition up and running, having been dormant for a number of years. He thanked Castlegregory Golf Club for hosting the competition and wished them continued success with the tournament in the future.
.Pictured at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate Dr Arthur G Spring, Course Designer Castlegregory Golf Club, on Saturday last. From left: Tommy King, vice-captain, Tom Moriarty, Chairman, Arthur J, Graham, Patsy and Julianne Spring, Geraldine Teahan, lady vice-captain, Sean Spillane, President, Eddie Hanafin, secretary and Mike Mercer, captain.
CASTLEGREGORY Golf and Fishing Club recently unveiled a plaque to commemorate course designer, the late Dr Arthur G Spring who died in May 2015.
The official unveiling was performed by club captain, Mike Mercer and Julianne Spring, representing the Spring family.
Tom Moriarty, Chairman of Club Management, gave a very informed outline of the Club’s history and the input made by Dr Spring in designing the course.
In the intervening 25 years many changes have taken place but the original course design remains the same, testament to Dr Spring’s vision.
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Graham Spring responded on behalf of the Spring family and said they were deeply honoured by the club with the plaque unveiling.
Graham said that his late father was very proud of the course he designed situated between Lough Gill and Brandon Bay.
The plaque is situated between the putting green and the first tee box and the inscription reads:
‘Castlegregory Golf Links This course was designed by Dr Arthur G Spring “An absolute gem of a links”
Prior to the unveiling there was a Three Person Scramble which saw a John Mitchels Trio of John Joe Sheehy, Niall Sheehy and Mike Burrows win.
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Light refreshments were enjoyed by all following the unveiling and a big thank you to all who helped.
Next up for the club are Captains Patricia Goodwin and Mike Mercer charity fundraising days on Friday and Sunday, October 21 and 23.
This year’s designated charity is the Kerry / Cork Health Link Bus and it is hoped as many members and guests will support the event. Entry Fee: €10 for members and €15 for non-members. Scroll down for photos…
Pictured at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate Dr Arthur G Spring, Course Designer Castlegregory Golf Club, on Saturday last. From left: Tommy King, vice-captain, Tom Moriarty, Chairman, Arthur J, Graham, Patsy and Julianne Spring, Geraldine Teahan, lady vice-captain, Sean Spillane, President, Eddie Hanafin, secretary and Mike Mercer, captain.Members of Castlegregory Golf Club pictured with the Spring family at the unveiling of a plaque on Saturday in memory of Dr Arthur Spring who designed the course.
Michael Mercer, Captain of Castlegregory Golf Club, presenting the John Brown Memorial Scratch Cups to the overall winners, Colin O’Sullivan (left) intermediate and Richie Greer (right) junior.
THE RECENTLY held John Browne Memorial Scratch Cups at Castlegregory Golf Club had a treble of winners for the host club.
The Ladies Club kicked off the weekend on Friday with the Mike Deane Coach Hire sponsored competition. Alana Rowan (12) took home the winner’s cup with 84 gross, continuing the consistent vein of good form she has shown throughout the year.
Second was Mary Conlon (10) 86 gross with Kathleen Hennessy (20) taking third with 88 gross. Best nett went to Merlyn O’Connor (21) 72 nett.
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The Men’s Club hosted the Seven Hogs Bar and Restaurant sponsored Junior and Intermediate Scratch Cups.
The Junior winner was Richie Greer (6) 74 gross and in doing so emulated his brother Mark who had won it a few years ago. The minor placings went to Daragh Roche (6) 80 gross and ‘King Leftie’ Joe Mulcahy (11) 80 gross. Best Nett: Finton Herlihy (11) 70 nett.
Intermediate Cup honours went to Colin O’Sullivan (12) 80 gross; 2nd Sean Malone (12) 81 gross; 3rd Seamus Cronin (13) 81 gross. Best Nett, Daniel Lucey (16) 69.
Castlegregory Golf Club Lady Captain, Patricia Goodwin, presenting the John Brown Memorial Ladies Scratch Cup to Alana Rowan, Tralee.
CLUB FUNDRAISER: Our Annual Weekend Club Fundraiser takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 19/20/21. Team of four €120 with two scores to count at each hole.
Members are asked to help in organising teams and with sponsorship of tee boxes and greens. Let’s all pull together to make the event a success.
JUNIOR CLUB: If anyone has any starter/beginner/small/medium sized clubs gathering dust in their garages, and would like to donate them to the junior club cache, the committee would be delighted to take them from you.
Whilst most of the juniors have their own clubs, some beginners very new to the game – with great potential – haven’t invested yet and it would be great to enable them to try out a variety before doing so. Thanks in advance.
Michael Mercer, left, Captain of Castlegregory Golf Club presenting his captain’s prize to overall winner Tommy King at Castlegregory Golf Club.
ALL the invocations that were called upon last weekend for the Captain’s Prize (Mike Mercer) worked well with Apollo, the God of Sunlight, coming out on top for the duration of the competition.
With close to 100 competitors, sponsors, guests and not forgetting the Mna, the course was very busy from first tee off on Saturday morning to the close of play on Sunday afternoon.
The leading qualifier on Saturday, Alan O’Connor, posted a remarkable score of 44pts, which was not bettered on Sunday.
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When the last of the 18 hole qualifiers came off the 18th green on Sunday afternoon, his closest rivals Pat Doody, Tony Conroy and Tommy King were five points adrift with 39pts.
The nine hole play off provided plenty of drama with all the pursuers trying to eat into Alan’s lead. It wasn’t until the last putt fell in that the overall winner was known and best of the chasing pack was Tommy King. His 20pts in the play-off coupled with his morning score of 39pts gave him a total of 59pts and with it his first club major, Captain’s Prize winner 2016.
Tommy will now represent the club in the Kerryman Captains’ Challenge, hosted by Castlegregory in September.
He also goes into the All-Ireland Captain’s Winners, hosted by Roscrea Golf Club. We wish him every success when representing Castlegregory in these competitions.
There were many stories of putts that fell in and of course those that lipped out by all contenders. Good luck deserted Alan O’Connor on Sunday afternoon, but he can feel very proud of his achievement in finishing second and it won’t be too long before he lands his first major.
There are many strings to our winner’s bow – apart from being vice-captain and treasurer of the men’s club, he’s a dab hand at the barbecue.
He was ably assisted by the Blennerville chef, Richard Rowan, whose culinary skills fed a multitude. El Presidente, Sean Spillane, failed to get a HIQUA approved cert and so he was barred from going near the cooking area for fear of litigation.
The success of the weekend would not have been possible without the help of a lot of people who ensured everything was in place. The course managers Tom and Sean along with Mike and Joe, ensured the fairways and greens were in pristine condition and a credit to their efforts.
Our club staff Joan, Pat and Nora made sure all who crossed the threshold were fed and watered. The back-up team of ladies and gents were also to the fore in ensuring that nobody was left out of the equation.
A big thank to all who helped make the Captain’s Prize such an enjoyable weekend. This would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors – Brian Kearney (Irish Life), Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Rick Earley, Richie Greer and Dan Healy Butchers.
The presentation of prizes took place at the Seven Hogs on Sunday with a large number of members and guests in attendance. Thanks to our long term sponsor Tim Golden and his staff for his continued support and hospitality.
Castlegregory GC President, Sean Spillane, on right, presents John Dillane with the President’s Cup after winning the competition.
AT THE second time of asking Club President Sean Spillane got Apollo, the God of Sunlight, to shine his rays over Stradbally on Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday.
He was a bit slow off the mark on Saturday morning and some competitors had to make do with Notus, the God of Wet and Stormy South Wind, while trying to put a good score together.
Conditions favoured those on Sunday and it was no surprise that 42 pts was posted prior to lunch by John Dillane. Despite the best efforts of the chasing pack, John’s score was four points ahead of second place, King of the Lefties, Joe Mulcahy.
Third, fourth and fifth – Colin O’Sullivan, George Nash and Joe Parker – each had 37 pts, with a lost ball on the 18th proving costly for the former Austin Stacks goalkeeper, Joe.
Barry Martin’s 21pts and Tommy King’s 24pts won the front and back nine respectively. Chairman of Management, Tom Moriarty, won nearest the pin.
Presentation of prizes took place in Spillane’s Bar and Restaurant, Maharees, later that night. President Sean welcomed one and all and thanked those who had played over the two weekends.
Sincere thanks to sponsors Micheal Lynch, Spar Castlegregory, Con and Dan O’Connor, IMG Financial Solutions, Mike Fitzgerald Jnr and James Costelloe of Forest Produce.
Also to our genial hosts on the night Mike, Marilyn and Rose Spillane for their hospitality.
Having given three years to the club as President, we thank him for the time, effort and commitment and know that we can call on his support in the years ahead.
The man Sean entrusted with donning the President’s mantle is former club captain, Eddie Hanafin. Eddie is another club stalwart, having served the club in a number of positions and we wish him all the best when he takes office.
.There’s high praise from a US website for Castlegregory Golf Club. Photo: Castlegregory GC website
A POPULAR international golf website has included Castlegregory Golf Club in a ’10 Underrated Golf Courses In Scotland and Ireland list’.
GolfWRX is website for golf enthusiasts with over two million users and 18 million page views a month.
The website compiled a list recently of overlooked courses in Scotland and Ireland and included the lovely course out in west Kerry which is frequented by many from Tralee.
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Here’s what their writer had to say: “Traveling farther down the West Coast and driving beyond the practice greens of Ballybunion, Lahinch and Tralee is Castlegregory on the Dingle Peninsula. Surely I am not recommending a 9-holer? I will grant you access to one of the usual suspects in the morning, but following a couple pints of Guinness while watching the boats bob up and down off the Inch Peninsula, it seems appealing to play nine more, doesn’t it? Castlegregory gifts dramatic views across to Tralee, the steep-sided Mount Brandon as a backdrop and a challenge that simply not enough people know about. But, that’s its charm.”
High praise indeed which may bring a few more visitors down to this part of the country.
.At the launch of the Castlegregory Masters Green Jacket event were, from left: Marie McCarthy, Geraldine Flynn, Lady President Mary Callanan, Tommy King, Lady Captain Patricia Goodwin, Richie Greer, Captain Mike Mercer, John Flynn, President Sean Spillane, Marion Bourke, Miriam Mulhall Nolan, Eddie Hanafin and Pat Mulcahy.
GOLFERS will get their chance to win a Masters competition and their own Green Jacket in June when Castlegregory Golf Club host their own version of the famous Augusta competition.
The club hosts the Castlegregory Masters on the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 4, 5 and 6.
It is a 54 hole strokeplay competition with half of the competitors qualifying for the final 18 holes on Monday.
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It’s all part of initiatives by the club to generate interest in the sport and get golfers and casual golfers to support the competitions.
The overall Masters winner will be presented with a Green Jacket ala the Augusta tournament. The competition is open to gents and ladies and there will also be Category Nett Prizes. Entry fee is €50 for non members and €25 for members, which also includes a barbecue.
That’s not the only competition the club is holding in June. The Castlegregory Natterjack League – Evening Golf in June is a competition which will be run off during the month on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6.30-7.30pm.
Teams of 4 (panel of 6) will play a minimum of three rounds of golf with the top two teams qualifying for the final. The cost per team is €100 (limited to 16 teams).
Further information, entry forms and rules may be had by contacting Castlegregory Golf Club on 066 7139444.
In front; Anne Kerins, part of the winning couple in the Castlegregory Golf Club ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ competition, presents a cheque for €500 to Recovery Haven’s Eileen Comerford. Also included at back; Philomena Stack of Recovery Haven; Tom Ferriter, winning dancer; Geraldine Flynn, Castlegregory Golf Club; Edel Randles, Castlegregory Golf Club; John Drummey, MC on the night and Joan Ferriter of Castlegregory Golf Club. Missing from photo are Castlegregory Golf Club’s fundraising committee members Con Connor, Marian Bourke, Lady Captain Patricia Goodwin and Men’s Captain, Mike Mercer. Photo by Dermot Crean
MEMBERS of Castlegregory Golf Club handed over a cheque to volunteers at Recovery Haven after a hugely successful fundraiser recently.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday, January 22 for the Strictly Come Dancing event and people gave generously to both the club and Recovery Haven.
On Saturday morning the Recovery Haven welcomed the members who gave them a cheque for €500.
“It’s fantastic to give the money to such a worthy cause,” said Castlegregory Golf Club member, Geraldine Flynn, who was joint MC and helped organise the night.
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“There isn’t a family that hasn’t been affected by cancer and it’s a fantastic support service here,” she said.
Eileen Comerford, a volunteer at Recovery Haven, was delighted with the contribution.
“We’re thrilled to have the proceeds from the competition. It’s a great benefit for us to have an outside community donate to us here and as we get no Government funding, we’re totally dependent of wonderful people like those at Castlegregory Golf Club,” said Eileen.
.Ross O’Callaghan, Brid O’Callaghan and Tracey Stack at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a brilliant night at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday, as nine couples took to the floor displaying their fleet-footed moves to raise funds for Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club and Recovery Haven.
Yesterday, we told you that Anne Kerins and Tom Ferriter’s efforts stole the show at the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ event and they were crowned the overall winners on the night (for our previous story and coverage click here).
“A big thank you to the dancers, choreographer and all who helped in any way to make the night such an outstanding success,” said Captain of Castlegregory Golf Club, Mike Mercer. “The event would not have taken off without the infectious enthusiasm of Geraldine Flynn’s organising skills. Take a bow all!”
Here’s another 20 photos of some of the 300 plus people who enjoyed the show on the night.
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.Noreen and Marian Teahan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanSean Hanafin and Amy Smith at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.John and Bridget Healy at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanBobby and Catriona Woods at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciara Mulcahy and Louie Quinlan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanLiz O’Sullivan and Delia Daly at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciára Maharaj, Michelle and Tara Kerins at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Three of the four judges, Orlagh Winters, Fergus Moroney and Miriam Mulhall Nolan (missing from photo is (Deputy Arthur J Spring) at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanAvril O’Shea and Katrina Mehigan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Emer O’Flaherty, Catriona McCaughley and Laura Smith at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanCiaran Browne and Geraldine McCarthy at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Nora Rice, Helen Besseling and Merlyn O’Connor at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanTrish Mulhall, Sharon Mulhall, Ina Mulhall and Katie O’Reilly at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanGemma Lougheed and Ailbhe Keogan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Ciepierski dancing at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanAngela O’Connor, Kathleen Egan, Niamh Shannon and Kate O’Neill at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanJason Poole and Ciara Stack at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanMicheál Lynch, Carol Lynch and Ann O’Dowd at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants in the opening dance at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Choreographer Jackie O’Mahony with judges Orlagh Winters, Arthur J Spring and Fergus Moroney (missing from photo is other judge Miriam Mulhall Nolan) at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 300 people went to the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night for a fantastic night of entertainment, to raise funds for Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club.
Nine couples, made up of members of the club and from Tralee Musical Society, took to the dance floor and wowed judges and audiences alike with their great performances, thanks to the expert dance teachings of Jackie O’Mahony.
MCs John Drummey and Geraldine Flynn did an exemplary job, while the judges – Orlagh Winters, Deputy Arthur J Spring, Fergus Moroney and Miriam Mulhall Nolan – had a tough task to pick the outstanding act.
The public also had their say as they voted for their favourite couple and in the end Anne Kerins and Tom Ferriter were deemed the worthy overall winners, while Recovery Haven also benefitted from the night.
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Participants in the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Front from left; Teresa Rice, Patricia Goodwin, Mary Ciepierski, Margaret O’Callaghan, Anne Kerins, Nora Keogan, Tara Dore, Janna Foley and Bernie O’Regan. Front from left; Tim Landers, Mike Deane, Joseph Ciepierski, Niall Fitzgerald, Tom Ferriter, Noel Ryan, Jonathan Lynch, Daniel Sterc and Richard Walsh. Photo by Dermot CreanIn front; Mary Comerford, Bernie Conway and Betty Foley. At back; Clodagh Foley and Tracey Hurley at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.MCs for the evening John Drummey and Geraldine Flynn at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Alex, Maude and Lydia Walsh and Aidan O’Halloran at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Karel Sterc, Premi, Renata Habelkova, Laura Habelkova and Renata Sterc at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanMaire Ciepierski, Eileen Goodwin and Lorraine O’Callaghan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean.Pamela and Katie Teahan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara Fitzgerald, Laura Fitzgerald and Andrea O’Callaghan at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanDeirdre McElligott and Sue Holmes at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanElaine and Susan Keane at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanAnne Costello and Betty Ricken at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanParticipants in full swing in the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot CreanPatricia Goodwin dancing at the Castlegregory Golf Club Strictly Come Dancing event on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
