See photos from Rathsallagh Golf Club's 30th anniversary dinner dance
With guests of all ages in attendance, the conversation flowed as members and management from the historic club discussed its golfing legacy and that of founders Joe and Kay O'Flynn, sharing memories of an illustrious past, while creating new ones to last a lifetime.
After enjoying a sumptuous three-course meal, 'The Boss' trophy, sponsored by the O'Flynn family, who established and operate Rathsallagh House, was presented to the winner of the club's recent Pro-Am competition, Norm Tanju.
Capping off the enchanting evening, guests, including Rathsallagh Golf Club owner Robert Neill and his wife Mary, danced the night away to the lively music of supremely talented former captain Aidan Pierce and his group, Off the Cuff.
Thanking the O'Flynn's for their hospitality, Rathsallagh Golf Club general manager Vera Brennan said that the dinner dance was the perfect way to celebrate the club's rich history.
'It was incredibly special to share the golf club's 30th anniversary with the O'Flynn family, and we are delighted that there was so much love and affection for the late Joe Snr – what a great legacy to be remembered,' she said.
'As part of our celebrations throughout the year, we did a Pro-Am the week before, and because the O'Flynn family from Rathsallagh House started the golf club, we decided to go there for the celebrations and make the O'Flynn family part of it.
'Joe Jnr sponsored a golf competition so we could have a presentation on the night. His father was known as 'The Boss', so The Boss trophy was the prize, and it was presented by Joe Jnr to the winner, Norm Tanju.
'The members are thrilled that the O'Flynn's sponsored the trophy and want to make it part of the golfing calendar going forward. A big thanks to Joe Jnr and his wife Sara for being there on the night, and to Joe's mother Kay.
'We are thankful to the O'Flynn's for their very generous hospitality – from the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome and refreshments,' she continued.
'We are grateful that they made the night such a success, and for the generous drinks reception and the extra gestures. We all were spoiled and looked after so well.
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'All week I have been receiving compliments about the wonderful night, the house, gardens, delicious food, and the absolute best service from all your fantastic staff, not to mention the after party in the bar!
'A big thanks to our member Aidan Pierce and his group, Off the Cuff, who were absolutely brilliant, and did a bit of everything, from 80s to jazz – you name it, the played it.'
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