The 2024 President’s Annual Golf Day was held Monday, the 7th of October at Fota Island Resort, providing a great opportunity for friends and colleagues from across the hotel and guesthouse sector to gather and reconnect. An enjoyable day of golf was had by all on the Deerpark Course, followed by a drink’s reception, dinner, and presentation ceremony in the atmospheric Smith Barry Suite.

President’s Annual Golf Day Sponsors:

Speaking at the event, IHF President Michael Magner said, "It’s wonderful to have so many hoteliers and suppliers here with us today in the beautiful surrounds of Fota Island Resort and the Deerpark Course. A huge thank you to John O’Flynn and all of his team who have taken such good care of us.

“I hope you all enjoyed the drinks reception, which was kindly sponsored by Classic Drinks, who have also sponsored many of the prizes this evening. I would like to give a special mention and a warm thank you to our sponsors Classic Drinks, CBE, Bath Fitter, and CSG- we greatly appreciate your support”.

The Men’s first prize and triple threat was David Moran, CSG, who not only received the Men’s first but also the President’s Prize and Nearest the pin on 3rd (with a Hole in One!) whilst the Ladies first prize went to Mary O’Higgins, Oranmore Lodge. The full list of winners are below:

Full list of winners:

• President’s Prize - David Moran, CSG
• Men’s first prize - David Moran, CSG
• Men’s second prize - David Manning, Eccles Hotel
• Men’s third prize - David Falsey, Brinks
• Women’s first prize - Mary O’Higgins, Oranmore Lodge
• Women’s second prize - Loreto Fenn, IHF guest
• Non GUI Winner – Josh Lindsay, Bathfitter
• Front Nine – Joseph Scott-Lennon, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
• Back Nine – Ken Battigan, Roganstown Hotel
• Longest Drive - Peter Loughnane, Cork Golf Club
• Nearest the pin on 3rd (with a Hole in One!)- David Moran, CSG
• Nearest the pin 13th Hole - John Murray, Murray Textiles

Special Thanks to our sponsors:

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