Following the Business Lunch earlier this year at the Keadeen Hotel, the PPU is delighted to present €3,000 to our chosen Charity Partner, Tiglin.
Newbridge College Union held its annual golf classic at Palmerstown Golf Club recently. Blessed with beautiful weather, a spectacular course, and fabulous surroundings in Palmerstown House Estate the event was very well attended.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day at Palmerstown for the Newbridge College Union Golf Classic organised by the PPU and Golf Alumni Organiser Michael Morrissey - CEO Magnet Medical and main Sponsor of this year’s event. There were some brilliant prizes up for grabs and welcome packs on arrival for all who attended the event.
'It’s the PPU’s second golf social occasion open to past pupils, family and friends of Newbridge College and this year it was well attended with a larger number of teams than last year, we had a discounted rate for students this year, and are always open to new ideas involving new members of any age to join our Golf Committee said Michael Morrissey CEO Magnet Medical and Alumni Golf Organiser Committee Member.
The President of Newbridge College Union Rossa O’Donell was on hand to make a presentation of prizes and present the Perpetual Trophy to the winning team. The PPU are grateful to the teams that took part and the sponsors who contributed as part of the social event, a Big thanks to our Tee Box Sponsors -
Whyte Planning Consultants, Odessa Leadership, Go Rentals , Magnet Medical , Magnet Marketing ,VAPZ ltd, Allen Recruitment ,Sanctuary Synthetics, Steves Daybreak, Arctic Ice Baths, Harty Racing, Abrakebabra ,PJ Gaire Fitness, Reidy Stafford, Scully Water Treatment ,Product R&D, Product R&D, Deacy Gilligan Ltd , Cashel House Hotel ( prize worth 600 euro 2night B&B & dinner ) and Magnet Medical for the Welcome Packs on arrival to all golfers.
We would like to thank Palmerstown House Estate Golf Club who has been supporting the event each year with its fabulous course and beautiful food for dinner afterwards. A big thanks to Sophie Morrissey who was there checking in guests on the day the event ran smoothly and everyone had a great time.
The Union are looking forward to next year’s golf classic , as the event is going from strength to strength.
RESULTS- The winning teams included :
1st - Peter Mahon (Class of 1990) Michael M, JJ Mahon (Class of 2022), Sam Flynn &David Fitzgerald.
2nd Palmerstown House Estate
3rd Sanctuary Synthetics
4th Magnet Medical
Newbridge College Union would like to send a special thank you to the Sponsors of this year’s Newbridge College Union Annual Golf Tournament, taking place this Thursday 22nd June in Palmerstown Golf Club!
Registration for the tournament will open at 12 Noon with a shotgun start at 1 pm.
The fun-filled day involves a Challenging 18 Hole golf Course set on 900 acres of parkland with one of the country’s only Island Greens. Golfers will enjoy Sandwiches, a Goodie Bag & Dinner that evening, and a chance to win prizes on the day. Last few days before the Annual Golf Classic to take part contact Michael Morrissey at 087 2399225.
Congratulations to past pupil Paul Lenehan Hartes of Kildare who came away with Best Gastro pub Leinster @irishrestaurantawards 2023.
Congratulations to past pupil (class 2014) Robyn Flanagan - What a stunning bride
Rugby player Joey Carbery married his fiancée Robyn in an intimate ceremony, the couple officially exchanged vows at Dublin’s City Hall on Tuesday. The couple will exchange vows once again in a bigger ceremony later this year.
Best wishes to past pupil Oisin Halpin (Class 2019) with Connacht Juniors who are set to face Munster in their first inter-provincial game this season.
On the 23rd of April, the Current Pupils versus Past Pupils Hockey and Rugby 7’S matches took place in the school, a collaboration with the school and past pupils union. In what was a close hard-fought hockey game the past pupils came out victorious with a 2-1 win and it was a great win for the current pupils (SCT) who won the rugby 47-32.
A big thanks to all who took part or turned up, we hope you enjoyed the afternoon and refreshments and look forward to welcoming many of you again next year for 2024’s rematches!
Great news for Past Pupil & Ireland International Jimmy O'Brien one of three players who have committed their future to Leinster by signing new contracts, the province announced this week.
read more Jimmy O'Brien among latest trio to agree new Leinster deals · The42
Congratulations to past pupil Shane Menton Class of 1989, Maria Archer and their business partner Ahmet Dede on being awarded a two-star Michelin success for their restaurant Dede in Baltimore in West Cork.
The prestigious and much sought-after Michelin Awards are given for excellence in cuisine. Dede in Baltimore was one of the two only Ireland-based restaurants to receive two new stars this year – as the 2023 restaurant selection of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland were announced recently.
Dede Offers “outstanding” Turkish cuisine and is run by the award-winning chef Ahmet Dede, Michelin describes dede as “a true destination restaurant”.
Staff at Dede in Baltimore will certainly be celebrating being honoured for their fine cuisine. AMAZING
It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of past pupil of Newbridge College, Des Fagan, (Class 1976). May he rest in peace.
https://rip.ie/death-notice/des-fagan-kilmacud-dublin/528323
Newbridge College past pupil Paul McCormack (Deputy Headmaster Clongowes) pictured with past pupil and Newbridge College Union committee representative Gus Kavanagh in attendance at the Clongowes Union Dinner which took place on 10 February in Dublin’s Mansion House.
It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of past pupil of Newbridge College, Conor Keane, (Class 1982).
https://rip.ie/death-notice/conor-keane-glasheen-cork/527626
May he rest in peace.
The union was delighted to welcome past pupil Fr Joe Mulvin OP (Class 1966) today, on Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent.
Fr Joe was a member of staff at Newbridge College and is visiting the college this week traveling from Holland.
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L to R Fr Larry Kelly OP & Fr Joe Mulvin OP
Congratulations to past pupil Hannah Ryan (2008) and Gearóid McGauran who got married on the 16th February 2023 in the Dominican College celebrated with Fr. John Harris.
Hannah was school captain (2008) her bridesmaids Aifric Nugent, Cliona Doyle and Melissa Meagher, who were all class of 2008 as well.
We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
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