The first Female President’s Day at Dunfanaghy Golf Club was a fabulous success!

The sun shone brightly, spirits were high, and the food—prepared by first-time caterers—was absolutely lovely, especially considering the significance of the occasion.
 
Members and committee members all played their part, generously supplying tray bakes that were enjoyed throughout the day. Only a few treats remained for the Wine and Cheese Evening, which President Robyn hosted for everyone before the presentation ceremony.
 
Prizes were warmly received, with Jill McCorkell winning the Ladies' First Prize and John McGarvey taking home the Men’s First Prize. See Full Results below.
 
The putting competition in aid of Robyn’s chosen charity, K9 Rescue Dogs, was well supported and helped raise valuable funds for a great cause.
 
Entertainment was brilliantly provided by the infamous Knoxy, who kept the party going into the wee small hours.
 
President Robyn extends her heartfelt thanks to everyone who made her day so special—the kind words, cards, donations, and thoughtful gifts meant the world to her. She truly had a ball! All in all, another unforgettable and successful day at DFGC.

President's Day Stableford GOY
Saturday 21st June 2025
1st                        Jill McCorkell              (26)  39 Pts
2nd                      Deborah Moore          (11)   38 Pts BOT
3rd                       Mary McColgan          (16)  38 Pts
4th                       Sadie Marie Curran   (20)  36 Pts BOT
Past President   Una Diver                    (35)   30 Pts BOT
Committee         Deirdre Farry             (25)   34 Pts
Non-Qualifier   Joan Eakin                   (43)   49 Pts
Front 9               Ann Kelly                     (35)   25 Pts
Back 9                Eileen Crossan            (30)   20 Pts BOT
Nearest Pin       Mavis Curtis
Longest Drive   Deborah Moore

President's Day Stableford
Saturday 21st June 2025
​1st                        John McGarvey       (16)   44 Pts
2nd                      Connie Ferry          (22)   43 Pts BOT
Gross                  Pauric Dunleavy     (05)  33 Gross Pts
3rd                       Kevin James            (18)   43 Pts
Front 9                Sean Duffy              (11)    23 Pts
Back 9                 Neale McCrossan   (14)   20 Pts BOT
Past President   Nigel Doherty         (20)  36 Pts
Committee        Raymond Shields    (17)   35 Pts
Nearest Pin        Terry Doherty
Longest Drive    Shaun Cannon
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President's Mixed Foursomes
Thursday 19th June 2025
1st  Cornelius McMullan & Aisling McMullan   61 Nett

In a lovely event at Dunfanaghy Golf Club on Saturday 14 June the life of James Brogan was celebrated in the presence of Golf Club members and James' family.  A memorial bench was unveiled by his sister Mary (herself a former Lady Captain in 1993) and its position near the first tee box and eighteenth green ensures that all who play Dunfanaghy will continue to remember James.
 
All who spoke at the event paid tribute to James' friendly welcoming nature.  His love of golf and all that he contributed to the development of Dunfanaghy Golf Club over the years as caddie, player, greenkeeper and Club President in our centenary year 2006-2007.
 
Moreover, as our centenary book records James Brogan was truly a golfer of note.  Playing of low single figures for most of his life James won the Captain's Prize in Dunfanaghy eight times (1980, 81, 87, 94, 95, 98, 99 and 2001) an incredible record!!!  To add to this, he won the Presidents Trophy in 1998.  He also won Captain's Prizes in Rosapenna, when Columba Boyce was Captain, in Cloughaneely when Michael Murray was Captain, and Presidents Day in Portsalon when Neil Blaney was President, and the Muckish Ramblers prize when Michael Keaveney was Captain.  Add to this the All-Ireland Captains Competition, played in Rosapenna in 1971; 2 Intermediate Scratch Cups in Portsalon; and 3 Senior Scratch Cups in Dunfanaghy.
 
James was a wonderful golfer who loved his golf, and he was known across the golfing community not just in Donegal but in many clubs across Ireland and beyond including in Athy who we twinned with in 2006.  All who were fortunate to play in his company witnessed his golfing prowess, his cheery good humour and his genuine interest in people.  The Dunfanaghy Club House seems empty without him, but we can still hear his laugh, recall his many stories and remember him fondly.

Thank you to all players who participated in the qualifying and match play for the men's inaugural James Brogan Club Championship & in the ladies' James Brogan Memorial.  Sportsmanship is the real winner in these Competitions, something James Brogan would be proud off. You have all made this first ever James Brogan Club Championship very special.
James Brogan Club Championship
Category 1
Winner:        Daniel McColgan
Runner Up:  James T Sweeney
Category 2
Winner:        Captain Anthony Gallagher
Runner Up:  Sean Quinn
Category 3
Winner:        Pat Bonner
Runner Up:  William Fitzpatrick
James Brogan Memorial Trophy
Winner: Pamela Carleton