Drumlane Golf Classic

Annual GAA Golf Classic Drumlane GAA club are holding their annual golf classic in the Slieve Russell Golf and Country Club on Friday, July 9. It is jointly sponsored by Burke Accountants, Paul Fitzpatrick Financial Services and Erne Crystal. Paul Burke, club treasurer and a practising accountant, is a director of Burke Accountants with offices in Ballyconnell, Belturbet and a newly acquired practice in Killeshandra. Paul Fitzpatrick, a committee member, former team manager and past treasurer, runs a successful financial services business in Cavan. Seamus McConnell, who owns Erne Crystal, has been involved in managing underage teams at all levels and is on the management team over our senior squad, who have gained promotion to Div.1 of the ACFL and are so far unbeaten in this year's Div.2 with a run of 10 victories The classic, which is in its 13th year, has proven popular with golf enthusiasts, attracting upwards of 50 teams annually, including teams travelling from overseas. The club are hopeful of continuing this trend with €4,000 in prizes. First is a trip for four to the Belfry, including two rounds of golf, one on the Brabazon course which hosted four Ryder Cups, dinner and B&B. With PJ Creamer again directing proceedings and Martin McGowan diligently checking the scorecards we can be assured that everything runs smoothly. There also promises to be a great night's entertainment after the prize giving, which is open to all club members and their friends, with The Boogiemen and a host of local artists including Ian Corrigan, PJ Sheridan and Friends, Austin McGurren and more. The cost of entering a team is €400, which includes round of golf, goodie bag, BBQ at the ninth hole, dinner and entertainment. Contact Jimmy Kelly 086-8226132 or Ciaran O'Reilly 087-2598791.