Welcome

My name is Steve McCartney and a I want to welcome you to the "Brothers of Encouragement". The boundaries of golfing sportsmanship have been sorely tested over the years, never more so than for the last 10 years that the gentlemen of the St. Patrick's & St. Andrew's Brothers of Encouragement Golf society have been touring internationally. "The emphasis has always been on relaxation, enjoyment and fellowship". If you are interested, then, for full details either contact the parish office 02870344213 or email me (Steve McCartney) by clicking below..
 

Rosapenna 2008

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Rosapenna 200

Rosapenna 2007

May 2007 saw the annual Tour to Rosapenna, Donegal. Once again it was a wonderful occasion. Due to other commitments a number of regular members could not join us so a smaller number travelled this year. With fewer numbers enthusiasm was lively knowing the odds of winning a prize was better than ever.

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Rosapenna 2007

Rosapenna 2006

The 7th & 8th May 2006 saw the 10th Anniversary Tour to Rosapenna, Donegal. Once again it was a wonderful occasion. An event of fine fellowship, weather and  golf. Here are a few snaps with the results added to the table at the bottom of this page. Click on an image for a bigger version
 

Rosapenna 2005

Yes. the boundaries of several golf courses, both local & in Donegal, have felt the expectant trample of yet another Brother's set of feet as he searches for his umpteenth lost ball on the beach / riverbed / car roof / helipad / whatever... Settling into a familiar pattern of an Autumnal outing around a local course and a Spring 2 day extravaganza at Rosapenna in Donegal, over 70 different players have benefited from individually- tailored coaching on stance ("Billy - you're standing too close to the ball... after you've hit it...") as well as equipment ("Geoffrey - why don't you try cutting 6 inches off the end of your clubs?" "Why, will it help my game?" "No, but it will allow the lid on your wheelie bin to fully close ...") and nutrition for victory ("Yes. David, I'm quite certain that three puddings will indeed build up energy reserves...)

"The emphasis has always been on relaxation, enjoyment and fellowship", and win-at-all-cost competitors have been encouraged to bear this in mind as they submit themselves to the gruelling exercise regime put in place to achieve the finely honed physique of the handicap committee; several 5 mile walks (or longer, depending on ability to slice n' hook), 15 minute (Jacuzzi) swims, treks through deep unyielding carpet, and the mental torture of translating languages ( on several menus...) Such selflessness. of course, demonstrates how keen the Brothers have been to appeal to all sections of the gender divide, as this last announcement for the tour so clearly evidences; Furthermore, new players are always welcome, and an addition to the 2006 Autumn Outing is the introduction of a teenagers' category to the existing list of prize categories ("best net score"; "highest miles on a golf buggy"; "the Sweeney memorial worst golf attire"...).

The Brothers of Encouragement Shield & Robin Barr Memorial Trophy

Join Us!

Should anyone be interested in finding out more about the Brothers of Encouragement, the President, Steve McCartney, can be reached through the Parish office on TEL:02870344213 or FAX:02870329521 (when he is not looking for his ball on the 5th at the Ramore course beside the tennis courts in Portrush).