TRIP TO KERRY MAY 2003
40 members from the various clubs in South Tipp went on a golfing trip to Kerry. We were based in Waterville for four nights, where as well as playing the local course we also played the Dooks and the Ring of Kerry. The trip was planned and organised down to the last detail by Donal Ryan.

Slievenamon members Brendan Kenny, Billy Phelan and John Lonergan having a break in Mick Murt's pub in Cahirciveen on the way back after playing the Dooks. Don't worry that's not John drinking the orange.

Having the craic in the Bay View Hotel, Waterville are Gerry Morris and Terry McSweeney (kneeling) with Gerry Canty, Martin Walsh, Vincent Woodlock, Mick Murphy, Patsy Cunningham and Sean Crosse.

Johnny Hannigan presenting Dansie Ryan and Vincent Woodlock with the Cahirciveen Regatta Cup in Mick Murt's pub in Caherciveen. It was awarded for hitting the most balls into the sea at the Dooks that day.

We met up with some golfers from Braintree, Essex, in O'Dwyer's bar in Waterville. Front Row: Billy Phelan, Mattie Tynan, Dansie Ryan, Brendan Kenny & Tim Shanley. Back Row: Vincent Woodlock, John Lonergan, Michael Gleeson (originally from Clonmel) and his two friends from Essex.

On the balcony at the Ring of Kerry Golf Club. Front: Raymie Davern and John Ryan. Back: Jim Barry, Donal Ryan, Fr Liam Holmes and Peter Silk.

Fr Liam Holmes, Michael Woodlock, Mick Murphy and Jim Barry waiting to drive off at the Ring of Kerry Golf Club.

Vincent Woodlock in Mick Murt's pub in Cahirciveen being shown how they drink a large bottle in Kerry.

Sean Buckley, Tom Dunphy and Frank Moran having a drink in the bar after their round in the Ring of Kerry.

Declan White, Fr Liam Holmes and Mark Joseph having a pint in O'Dwyer's Bar, Waterville.

Liam Whyte (Captain Clonmel Golf Club), John Lonergan and his brother Padraig and Donal Ryan in O'Dwyer's Bar.

Fr Liam Holmes, John Lonergan and Peter Murchin having the craic in O'Dwyer's Bar.

Mattie Tynan and Vincent Woodlock after receiving their prizes from Donal Ryan at the Ring of Kerry.

Showing how to lift 20st with only 8 fingers. Brendan Kenny being lifted out of the chair with the fingers of Billy Phelan, Johnny Hannigan, John Ryan and Des O'Neill with Declan White acting as scrutineer.

John Ryan wondering if he needs the help of Peter Murchin's surgical skills to sew a button in his trousers.

Taking a break from their game of 25's in the lounge of the Bay View Hotel are front: Garret Burke, Patsy Hartican and Jim Barry. Back: John Phelan, Billy Phelan and Tom Burke.

On the way home from O'Dwyer's Bar, John Ryan, Des O'Neill, Peter Murchin, Johnny Hannigan and George Collins are trying to persuade Charlie Chaplin to come back to the Bay View Hotel for a nightcap.

Back in the Bay View (without Charlie) are Donal Ryan, George Collins, Johnny Hannigan and Kevin Fitzpatrick enjoying their pints.

Vincent Woodlock and Dansie Ryan in Mick Murt's pub in Cahirciveen with one of the locals.

Brendan Kenny, John Ryan, Michael Woodlock and Johnny Hannigan in the Bay View. Michael is discussing what kind of sandwiches he was going to make later.

Donal Ryan giving a special prize of a packet of paper hankies to Peter Silk as he was complaining of having a cold after the drenching he got playing Waterville the previous day.

Donal Ryan giving a special prize of a map of Kerry to Michael O'Brien so he won't get lost again on the way home, as he did coming down to Waterville.

Tim Shanley receiving a prize from Donal Ryan. (Tim still doesn't know what he won it for).

Des O'Neil, Tom Dunphy and James Taylor enjoying the scenery during their round at the Ring of Kerry Golf Club.

John Lonergan in full voice in O'Dwyer's Bar, Waterville.

Dansie Ryan singing his party piece in O'Dwyer's Bar, Waterville with Brendan Kenny.

Patsy Hartican getting down to some serious eating and wondering what the bunch of flowers will taste like for dessert.