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Our Magazine has arrived - If you need a copy just contact member of our Team.

Our new Chairperson Fred Cassidy - Congratulations Fred from all the Members.

Musical Morning -Thursday 2nd March.

Happy New Year to all our members - Our ARIS Magazine has landed - Thank you Kevin O'Shea.

ARIS NOVEMBER MEETING

“Mid Morning Music Miscellany”

Presented by Joe Kennelly

23 October 2022.

Dear Member,

Due to popular demand, our “Mid Morning Music Miscellany” returns for our November 3rd meeting and will be presented by Joe Kennelly. Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday 3rd November 2022 – 11.00 am.

Venue: Douglas Golf Club – (McKenzie Room).

Teas/Coffees/Refreshments will be served at 12.00 in the Restaurant Dining area.

We hope you can join us and look forward to your company.

Finbarr Garrett

Hon Secretary.

ARIS Cork

ARIS OCTOBER TALK

Thursday 13th October 2022.

Please note the change of date to 13th October - (2nd Thursday) - for our next meeting in Douglas Golf Club when we will welcome Dave O’Brien to speak to us on his Ultra Marathon Runner experiences from around the Globe.

Cork-born Dave has run in the hottest, coldest, driest, and windiest deserts in the world carrying everything on his back to survive.

Date: Thursday 13th October 2022. 11.00 am. (McKenzie Room).

Venue: Douglas Golf Club.

Speaker: Dave O’Brien.

Tea/Coffee/Refreshments: Served in the restaurant following the talk.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ger Dowling,

Hon Secretary,

ARIS Cork.

ARIS GOLF AUTUMN OUTING

RAY FITZGERALD TROPHY


Dear Member

Welcome to our final golf outing of the year when we will compete for the Ray Fitzgerald Trophy.

We invite all ARIS golfers to support our Golf Captain, Maurice Griffin, by turning out in large numbers at our 3-person scramble on Thursday 22nd September 2022.



Date of Competition…. Thursday 22nd September 2022.

Venue…. Douglas Golf Club.

Tee Time…. 11.00am to 12.10pm.

Format…. 3 Person Scramble.

Competition Fee…. €25 per competitior.

Handicaps Ladies 36 max---Gents 24 max.



Members are requested to be at Douglas GC by 10.00 am to facilitate team selections and draws. As usual, complimentary Tea, Coffee, and Scones, are available for all the competing members on arrival.

Golf Buggies must be booked at the Pro-Shop in advance- phone 021 4895297.

Confirmation of your intention to participate should be sent to:



Maurice Griffin, Golf Captain. 021-4353412.

Tony Brooks, Golf Secretary. 087 618 5881.

Kieran Canniffe, Golf Committee. 085 7120596.



Kind regards,



Tony Brooks, Golf Secretary,

30th August 2022.

ARIS SEPTEMBER OUTING

Blarney Castle House & Gardens

Thursday 1st September 2022.

Our final outing for 2022 brings us to Blarney Castle‘s gardens, one of the most visited in Ireland and a joy to explore. Visit the prehistoric Fern Garden; stroll by the lake, riverside and woodlands or in the dazzlingly beautiful arboretums.

Please note that our visit to the Castle, Gardens & House will take place after the lunch in Blarney Castle Hotel and will commence at 2.30pm approx. Details are as follows:

· Date: Thursday 1st September 2022.

· Meeting point will be at the entrance to Blarney Castle Hotel at 12.45pm for lunch/ light refreshments. Excellent menu choice to suit all tastes and requirements. This is optional and at the expense of members, guests and spouses.

· Entrance Fee to Castle Grounds: €5 per member, guest, and spouse and payable on the day.

As online booking is required, please confirm your intention to attend the lunch and garden visit by Monday 29th August to Ger Dowling, 086 2468155 or by email to [email protected].

We look forward to a large attendance for our final summer outing this year.

Warm regards,

Ger Dowling. Hon Secretary.

Summer greetings to all our members.

We are delighted to confirm that 22 members are booked in for our Cork Harbour Cruise on Thursday 7th July, meeting at 1.45 pm for a 2.00 pm departure.

For those who have not already booked, please note the final date to reserve your place is Friday next 30th June, by contacting Ger Dowling, 086- 2468155.

Departure is from Custom House Quay, T12YC81, directly across from the boardwalk area on Lapps Quay. Please note parking is not allowed in the Custom House Quay area of departure. It is advisable therefore to allow for sufficient time to avail of the nearby city centre park and pay facilities.

In the event of a bad weather forecast, it may be necessary to reschedule the trip to a future date. However, the long-term forecast reveals a high of 23 degrees Celcius on the day, which suggests Factor 50 all the way.

Looking forward to seeing you on the Cailin Oir ferry.

Ger Dowling, Hon Secretary.

ARIS JULY OUTING

CORK HARBOUR CRUISE

7th JULY 2022 - 2.00 pm
We extend warm summer greetings to all our members.

Twelve years have passed since our last ARIS harbour cruise and many a tide has ebbed and flowed in the intervening years. We hope therefore that you can join us on this two-hour cruise which is a perfect blend of fascinating history, breathtaking scenery, and historical landmarks, making it a worthwhile trip for all our members. Details are as follows:

· Date: Thursday Afternoon - 7th July 2022.

· Departure: Custom House Quay, Cork City at 2.00 pm sharp.

· It is advised to arrive at the Quay 15 minutes before departure time.

· Cost: The cost per person/spouse/guest is €10.

In order to guarantee our places on board the ferry, it is imperative that we receive your confirmation of attendance in advance of the trip as payment is required at the time of booking and we cannot reserve now and pay on the day.
Please, therefore, send your confirmation and payment to:

Finbarr Moloney, 50 Farranlea Park, Model Farm Road, Cork, by Friday 24th June

[email protected] – (087 247 6295)

Ger Dowling

Hon Secretary.

086 246 8155

ARIS SUMMER LUNCH

THURSDAY 23rd JUNE 2022

MONKSTOWN GOLF CLUB

25th May 2022

Summer greetings to all,

Following our very enjoyable outing to Fota House, we now look forward to the return of our "Summer Lunch" in Monkstown Golf Club.

Please note the change of date to Thursday 23rd June 2022.

Date: Thursday 23rd JUNE 2022.

Venue: Monkstown Golf Club

Time: 12.30pm.

Cost: €20 per Member, Spouse and/or Guest.

We are requesting an early response from our members as to their intention to attend the lunch, to facilitate the restaurant’s catering arrangements.

Please confirm your reservation in writing, accompanied by your payment, (Cheques payable to ARIS) by Monday 13th June to:

Finbarr Moloney, 50 Farranlea Park, Model Farm Road, Cork, 087 247 6295. Email contact: [email protected]

Ger Dowling,
Hon Secretary.
086 246 8155.

Our Trip to Fota House and Gardens