Captains Declan and Veronica would like to thank all our sponsors and encourage our members to support them during the year
Timesheet Booking procedure update
The timesheet is now open for bookings through to Bank Holiday Monday, June 1st.
Please note that the window for making calls re booking time-slots is 7pm to 9pm daily. The following day’s timesheet will be published nightly, after this window.
Please note, also, we will be restricting some time availability, only slightly, to allow our greenkeepers perform essential maintenance. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
From Monday 25th the booking procedure is as follows:
Bookings will be taken via the golf club mobile number (085-1574601) between 7pm and 9pm
The names of all members wishing to play must be provided. If you leave a voicemail message with your request, please also leave your name and number - we will do our best to get back to you but if you don’t hear from us please try again.
Alternatively, you may send your request by text message to the golf club mobile (085-1574601) and you will receive a call or text response by 9pm to confirm your allotted tee time. Remember to include all players’ names and your preferred date/time.
Please book your tee time at least one day in advance.
Please note, as per GUI/ILGU Protocol, only paid-up members are permitted to play and only in the time slots allocated.
Thanks to all our members who have cooperated fully with all guidelines and have enjoyed the reopening of our facility. Special thanks to all the members who have volunteered as rangers to assist with the smooth running of the timesheet. If anyone wishes to volunteer to assist as a ranger, please contact the number above and submit your details.
Virginia Golf Club Regulations for Return to Golf - May 2020
Virginia Golf Club COVID-19 update GUI/ILGU Protocola
Virginia Golf Club is preparing for the resumption of golf from Monday 18th May. We have signed up to the GUI/ILGU protocols and respectfully ask all our members to cooperate in their implementation.
Admission to the Golf Course will be strictly limited to paid-up-members and tee-times will be strictly controlled, to allow equal and fair access to all. Virginia Golf Club will operate a timesheet with groups of 3 players per time-slot. Full details of the system to be implemented will follow shortly.
The following are the guidelines for Phase 1 of the reintroduction
Protocol for the re-introduction of Golf in Rep of Ireland
Covid-19 Resumption of play
Virginia Golf Club
Virginia
Co. Cavan
Email: info@virginiagolfclub.ie
Dear Members,
We are all delighted that golf is one of the first sports to be allowed to resume with the easing of the Government restrictions. It will be great to return to playing. This is a privilege, and we must all ensure that we abide by the protocol published by the ILGU/GUI https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4661/unions-publish-protocol-for-golfs-safe-return
Virginia Golf Club will reopen on 18th May for paid up members only. A time sheet will operate and golf will have to be pre-booked via text or phone. The full details of this will issue later in the week.
Physical distancing must be observed in all areas of the club at all times.
This new way of playing golf may be strange at first and we would ask people to have patience. Inevitably there will be teething trouble with the booking system, but we will learn as we go along.
We will continue to monitor and implement GUI/ILGU and public health advice . We intend to move cautiously at the start, so that we ensure golf can be played safely and that our members continue to enjoy the benefits of Virginia Golf Club.
Wishing you all good health and good golf for the year ahead.
Captains:
Declan and Veronica
Virginia Golf Club COVID-19 update
We are living in extraordinary times witnessing something we never thought possible and something we hope will pass soon. The efforts of the general population to limit the spread of the virus have been exemplary and we can see the results of the measures being taken. Virginia Golf Club, like every other Golf Club, has had to close our doors temporarily but, rest assured, when the green light is lit the Golf Club will be in the best condition it ever has been in, thanks to the ongoing work of our Greenkeepers, Brian and Peter. The Capital Grants programme is proceeding with Virginia Golf Club being the grateful recipient of a 2020 grant, the monies being invested in new equipment for the upkeep of the Golf Course. Our remodeling of three tee-boxes is complete with them being ready for play very soon.
Rest assured, Virginia Golf Club, when reopened, will be, once again, the Club we all love and breath. We will have the Captains’ Drive-in, we will have the Club Classic and we will have our “Majors” in 2020. It may be difficult but, together, we will keep our Club going, onwards and upwards. A reminder that 2020 is the 75th anniversary of our founding and it’s a milestone that will, also, be commemorated.
Here are some photographs of the Golf Course, looking well in the April sunshine, together with some images of the new tee-boxes being readied for action.
1st Tee-box. Newly laid turf being sanded to get into top shape
1st Tee-box sanding
2nd Green
9th Green and Virginia Park Lodge in background
2nd Green
9th Green
3rd Tee box
5th tee box
Mens Section - Covid-19 Update
In the light of the evolving situation, we will continue with casual golf this weekend.
This means that we will have to figure out how to complete the competition but right now, the situation is too fluid to make concrete plans.
We will issue further information regarding Social Distancing and best practices for safety during your game. If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Arthur
Ladies Spring League Results---WK8 & Overall Results---5th March 2020
Wk 8 results
1st Team D
2nd Team F
Individual Winners
1st Maureen Donohoe 18pts (b6)
2nd Regina O’Brien 19(-1)18pts
Overall Team Results
1st Team C
2nd Team D
Overall Winner of the league
Regina O’Brien
Coronavirus checklist
Coronavirus update
As per text message sent to all members yesterday, Thursday 12th March, please be advised
In light of developing circumstances it has been decided that formal competitive golf is suspended for this weekend but casual golf is Ok. This will be reviewed next weekend. In the interest of personal safety try to observe social distancing*!
For advice on Social Distancing and other preventative measures to be taken during this crisis, please refer to https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/ or any relevant Government website
*Social Distancing is a new term for many people,
It is a term applied to certain non-pharmaceutical infection control actions taken by public health officials to stop or slow down the spread of a highly contagious disease. The objective of social distancing is to reduce the probability of contact between persons carrying an infection, and others who are not infected, so as to minimize disease transmission, morbidity and ultimately, mortality.[1][2]
Social distancing is most effective when the infection can be transmitted via droplet contact (coughing or sneezing); direct physical contact, including sexual contact; indirect physical contact (e.g. by touching a contaminated surface such as a fomite); or airborne transmission (if the microorganism can survive in the air for long periods)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_distancing
The Ramor Inn/Ryefield Stores Men's Spring League 2020 Week 3
Ladies Spring League Results ---WK7 ---27th February 2020
1st Team B
2nd Team F
Individual
1st Linda Gill 24pts
2nd Catherine Denning 19pts
Ladies Spring League Results - WK6 - 20th February 2020
1st Team C
2nd Team E
Individual Winners
1st Elizabeth Mattimoe 20pts (b3)
2nd Mairead Denning 20pts
The Ramor Inn/Ryefield Stores Men's Spring League 2020 Week 2
Our generous sponsors - 2020
We were delighted to receive generous sponsorship from many local businesses.
Flag Sponsors 2020:
BD Flood
Timmy England Electrical / Mason’s Apron
Lisgrey House
McEvoy’s Supervalu
Rita Martin Solicitor
McCrystal’s Pharmacy
Lynch's Pharmacy
O'Donoghue's Pharmacy
Lakeside Manor
Riverfront Bar & Restaurant
Applegreen Daybreak
Keatings Garage
Sean McEvoy
Fintan Cahill
Fire Protection
A.W. Ennis
Compliplus Ltd
Matthews Bar
HAIR Body & Skin Clinic
Kinnear Construction
Virginia Couriers
Frank Dolan & Family
Our other generous sponsors
Ronan Carolan
Fleetwood Paints
Yore’s Stores
Bank of Ireland
Glanbia Ingredients
Virginia Credit Union
McEnaney Butchers
Greene’s Pharmacy
Aidan Farrelly Kitchens
Harris’ Supervalu
Valeries Clothes Care
Little Italy
Brady’s Topline
Whistlestop
McGinn Printing Ltd
C-True Opticians
Niall McCaul
Ramor Inn
John Prior Solicitor
Pergola Nurseries
Fresh Today
Anglo Autos
Cadden’s Supervalu
DNG O’Dwyer
CA Hire
DJ Stevie Dee
Sheridans Cheesemonger
Skelly's Costcutter
Maura Farrelly
Virginia Transport
Bailie Hotel
Tina’s Nail & Beauty Clinic
Denise Cassidy Solicitor
Love Ellie
Virginia Acupuncture Clinic
Geraldine O’Reilly
Virginia Travel
Pauline’s Flowers
Tom Hutchinson (Acorn Life)
St. Kyran’s
Jemini Hairdressing
Jonathan Elliott
Virginia Framing
Skelly’s B&B
Jamesons
Natural Wellness
Hanley Taite Design
ATB Signs & Print
Brunton’s Carpets
Clarke’s Hardware
Amanda’s Barber
Indian Tandoori
Bailie Stores
Charmed Beauty Salon
Ladies Spring League Result --WK 5 --13th February 2020
1st Team C
2nd Teams B&D
Individual Winners
1st Pauling Hutchinson 20pts
2nd Anne Tully 20pts
Ladies Spring League Results---WK 4---6th February 2020
1st Team E
2nd Team A
Individual Winners
1st Bernadette Daly 21 pts
2nd Caitriona Keogan 19pts
Timesheet 15-16 Feb 2020
Ladies Spring League Results WK3 30th January 2020
1st Team E
2nd Team C
Individual Winners
1st Marie Gillick 21pts
2nd Margaret Ormiston 20pts