Outgoing Lady Captain Mrs Gail Steed presented the Lady Captain for 2018 Mrs Elizabeth Mawhinney with her brooch of office at the Inauguration Ceremony on 1st January. Elizabeth was delighted to see the huge turnout of ladies for the traditional New Years Day breakfast and was particularly impressed by those ladies who had braved the elements to participate in the first nine-hole competition of the year. The winner of the competition on a count back was Sheila Stinson with 18 points just ahead of Siobhan Donnelly. Teresa McVeigh took third place with 17 points.
Paula McCrory explained that although the Spring League is scheduled to begin next Thursday 11 th January its unlikely to happen given the current condition of the course. Elizabeth asked everyone to note that the Ladies Supper is scheduled for Thursday 25 th January.
2018 marks the 125 th year from the establishment of the club in 1893. Elizabeth expressed her best wishes to the new Captain Mr Colm Shannon and President Mr Gerry McCreesh. To conclude proceedings Elizabeth presented the incoming Lady Vice-Captain Mrs Moya Brady with her brooch of office.
Alexandra Mawhinney, John Mawhinney, Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney and Sarah Mawhinney.
Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney and Captain Colm Shannon
Runner up Siobhan Donnelly, Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney, winner Sheila Stinson and 3rd place Teresa McVeigh.
Lady Vice Captain Moyà Brady and Lady Captain Elizabeth Mawhinney.
Outgoing LC Gail Steed presents Lady Captain for 2018 Mrs Elizabeth Mawhinney with her brooch of office.
Past LC Gail Steed, LC 2018 Elizabeth Mawhinney and LVC Moyà Brady.