Skill and Determination Shine at Shannon Chamber Golf Classic
Helen Downes, CEO, Shannon Chamber welcomes Leo Clancy, CEO, Ei Electronics and the company team comprising Paul Kilbride, Nicky Mullen, Charles Fisher and David Richardson. Photograph by Eamon Ward
Skill, determination, and resilience were the winning combination at Shannon Chamber’s annual Golf Classic, where 55 teams and 220 golfers took to the fairways of Shannon Golf Club for one of the Chamber’s most anticipated networking events of the year.
Despite facing the most challenging weather conditions of the day, the DSV team of Neil O’Brien, Evan O’Brien, Jason O’Donnell and Damian Casey produced an outstanding performance to claim first place with an impressive net score of 53.4.
Crowes Costcutters secured second place with a score of 55.7, while ESB Generation and Trading finished third on 56.
Individual honours also reflected the high standard of play. Martina O’Reilly (Siemens) and Jason Tobin (Vista) won the ladies’ and men’s longest drive competitions respectively, while David O’Driscoll (CSG) claimed the nearest-the-pin prize.
A perennial sell-out, the Golf Classic was proudly supported by anchor sponsor Ei Electronics, together with associate sponsors Cantor Fitzgerald, Morgan McKinley and Shannon Chamber Skillnet. The Chamber also acknowledged the generous support of its many tee sponsors, prize sponsors and goody bag sponsors whose contribution helped make the event another outstanding success.
The first eleven teams will receive prizes at a presentation ceremony in Shannon Golf Club on Wednesday, 22 July, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm. All are welcome to attend. Register your interest with admin@shannonchamber.ie
The winning team will receive four return flights for two to Malaga or Faro, four bottles of J.J. Corry Whiskey and a fourball at Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club. The runners-up will enjoy a fourball at Trump International Golf Links, while the third-placed team will receive two €100 vouchers for the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick, together with two VIP tickets to a Munster Rugby match.
Thanking everyone who contributed to the success of the event, Shannon Chamber CEO Helen Downes paid tribute to Ei Electronics for its continued commitment as title sponsor.
“Our Golf Classic is a day to put your tools down for many and continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the outstanding support of our sponsors, members and Shannon Golf Club. Ei Electronics’ unwavering commitment over many years has been instrumental in making this one of the Chamber’s flagship networking events, and we are sincerely grateful for that support.
“The day perfectly combined friendly competition, relationship-building and business networking in a relaxed setting. It was wonderful to see such a fantastic turnout and so many members enjoying the opportunity to connect both on and off the course.”
Ms Downes also thanked Shannon Golf Club and its staff for their warm hospitality and the excellent condition of the course despite the weather. She acknowledged the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport for providing welcome mid-course refreshments and Zagg for sponsoring the golfers’ post-golf gift.
With another highly successful event concluded, planning has already begun for the 2027 Shannon Chamber Golf Classic, which will take place at Shannon Golf Club in mid-June 2027; date to be confirmed.
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