Moate Golf Club recently hosted its men's AGM at which the 2024 committee was duly elected.
Sean Egan was elected as captain and he will supported during his term by Eamon Coughlan (president ), Shane Kelly (secretary ), Liam Galvin (treasurer ), Mick McLoughlin (vice-captain ), Mike Hiney, Sean Dunne, Callum Dunne, Andy Dunne (PRO ), George Garvey, Michael Power, Liam Lynam and David Delaney.
There were two motions debated, the first being defeated on a show of hands with the second withdrawn by the proposers on the night.
The management AGM also took place in recent times the following committee being elected.
Men's captain - Sean Egan, honorary treasurer - Martin Ryan, honorary secretary and PRO - Andy Dunne, ladies captain - Veronica McCormack, men’s vice-captain - Mick McLoughlin, lady vice-captain - Marianne Young, men's president - Eamon Coughlan, lady president - Theresa Cleary, trustees - Betty Behan, Joe Creggy, Sean Dunne (ex officio ), men;s secretary - Shane Kelly, ladies secretary - Mary Horan, committee members - George Garvey, Rory Minagh, Bert Burke, Noel Mulligan, Mike Hiney, Gareth Cassidy, Willie Smith and Marie Keane.
The hon treasurer, hon secretary and trustees were elected without opposition and a vote was required to determine the eight general committee members from the 10 nominees. The only motion for debate was a modest increase in the annual subscriptions. This was passed unanimously and the 2024 fees are now on the website. Green Fees for 2024 will be determined at the first meeting of the new management committee.
Christmas Shopping
Don’t forget Moate GC for your last minute Christmas shopping needs. There is plenty of crested gear and equipment available to purchase in the club shop and of course vouchers toward such items, or even next year's membership fees.
We would like to take this opportunity to say Happy Christmas to all our members, visitors and sponsors. We really do appreciate your support.
Competitions
Turkey competitions are now concluded with Christmas Hampers now the prize of choice for all club golfers until December 31.
Seery's Cash & Carry Winter League
Team 8, Mike Hiney, had a 59pt lead but that has been reduced to 34pts as Team 22, Michael O’Leary, gained a bit this week. Team 13, Sean Bohan, slip to third just a point behind that with Team 6, Andy Dunne, on 486pts and Team 14, Brian Costello, creeping into the top five places on 472pts. Ciaran Kerrigan may have hit a massive score in Mullingar this weekend but he took his eye off Team 12 and they fall seven places to 20th overall. Heading in the other direction is Team 25 Willie Colgan who are up six places to 17th.
Course Corner
With the cold and wet conditions continuing it is more important than ever to take care of the course. Please continue to take your sand bags for repairing divots and a pitch mark repairer for the greens. Also it would be great if you can sprinkle the available sand and seed on the temporary tee boxes. Finally please remove your footprints from the bunkers.
