The inaugural County Mayors Charity Golf Classic took place last Thursday, 11th May, 2006 at Donegal Golf Club. Amidst glorious sunshine, County Mayor Dessie Larkin, together with 37 participating teams enjoyed a great days golf. The results are as follows:
1st 103 Points, ERNACT, Sean Dunnion, Conall Gallagher, Joyce McMullin, Brian Crawford
2nd 101 Points, Tommy Friel Sandblasting, Tommy Friel, Malachy Dunleavy, Edward Bradley, Peter Watson
3rd 100 Points, Paddy Woods, Paddy Woods, Eamonn Duffy, John Bell,Eamonn Cassidy
4th 99 Points, Tony Morning Trailers, Hugh O Connor, Joe Gillespie, Eamonn Canney, Bob Dore
5th 98 Points, McMenamin Leadley, Conor McMenamin, Iggy Larkin, James Sweeney, Tony Bonner
6th 97 Points, Larkins Rovers, Dessie Larkin, Paddy Dunne, Kieran Ryan, Kenny Harkin
7th 97 Points, Letterkenny Town Council, Brian Boyle, Damian Wilson, Peter Callaghan, Colm Campbell
Longest Drive – Eamonn Canney
Nearest Pin – John McBride
At the presentation of prizes, Councillor Larkin expressed his delight at the success of the day and hopes that it will become an annual event. He urged people to support the two charities at every opportunity, namely the Irish Kidney Association and Diabetes Federation of Ireland. He went on to thank all the sponsors and participants for their support, Donegal Golf Club for their marvellous hospitality and the Staff of Donegal County Council who helped organise the event. Finally, he thanked his colleagues, in particular Deputy Niall Blaney and the Blaney family, for their support throughout the year and of course, great thanks to his wife Mary.
Representatives of the beneficiaries expressed their thanks to the Mayor on behalf of their charities – Siobhan Bates, Irish Kidney Association and Danny McDaid, Diabetes Federation of Ireland.