South County GC Closed

charlieIRL · 28-06-2012 9:16pm

I'd appreciate it if you didn't if that ok and we can try keep this topic going about (the former) South County Golf Club. There's too much information here to loose.
Any further comments, from any user, solely to try instigate rumours about other clubs will be deleted immediately.

ArielAtom · 28-06-2012 9:19pm

Gambino wrote: »

They were going to call it after me but I wouldn't let them.

Pat K was in favour of keeping it. The others thought better of it and probably correctly. Too much baggage.

Given that this is not out for us mere mitmrtsks to know your inside knowledge confirms what I think you are and have been from the start.

Yiour attempts to starts rumour about another club let's us all know you are a classless individual be it make or female. We never did get confirmstion of your gender

L.O.F.T · 28-06-2012 9:25pm

ArielAtom wrote: »

Given that this is not out for us mere mitmrtsks to know your inside knowledge confirms what I think you are and have been from the start.

Yiour attempts to starts rumour about another club let's us all know you are a classless individual be it make or female. We never did get confirmstion of your gender

You on the beer Ariel lol ? Thats some shocking spelling!!! lol

ArielAtom · 28-06-2012 9:28pm

L.O.F.T wrote: »

You on the beer Ariel lol ? Thats some shocking spelling!!! lol

I am on a high stool watching Italy handing Germany their arses on a plate. To much beer.

L.O.F.T · 28-06-2012 9:30pm

ArielAtom wrote: »

I am on a high stool watching Italy handing Germany their arses on a plate. To much beer.

Your dead right..enjoy your evening

downthemiddle · 28-06-2012 9:59pm

Gambino wrote: »

Both clubs or just the ladies? I thought the men's wouldn't be through until next week.

Have the GUI changed their rules on affiliation?

Gambino · 28-06-2012 10:03pm

downthemiddle wrote: »

Have the GUI changed their rules on affiliation?

Why ask me? Don't you know I just make stuff up?
Better ask Ariel - he gets all his info in the pub so he could ask the guy beside him. Makes sense don't you think?

ArielAtom · 28-06-2012 10:06pm

Gambino wrote: »

Why ask me? Don't you know I just make stuff up?
Better ask Ariel - he gets all his info in the pub so he could ask the guy beside him. Makes sense don't you think?

Bambino, just because you are sitting in your hovel beside a sour pussed mare who won't let you watch football don't be jealous us pub dwellers are out. Your the one on the inside😉😉😉😉😉

Russman · 28-06-2012 10:34pm

Remember the days when this was a civilised thread about a golf club.......

Gambino · 28-06-2012 10:39pm

Russman wrote: »

Remember the days when this was a civilised thread about a golf club.......

I must have missed that day......

club seeker · 29-06-2012 12:36am

Gambino wrote: »

club seeker wrote: »

One last post

Time will tell. My own prediction is that you will get a good few €150 memberships and not so may €420 memberships (which are you?). You will enjoy millionaire’s golf for a brief period but then what.

A sad end for everyone

The "brief period" will cover what's left of 2012 at very affordable prices. At the moment the owners seem committed to developing the new club and maintaining the course. Not sure I'd call it millionaire's golf but it certainly should be acceptable golf and a club free from the crap that brought down the old one.

Then we'll see. There's plenty of other options if it doesn't work. In the meantime it may be a sad end for the venture that began ten years ago but not necessarily for anything else.

Gombino that's some business plan-a handful of members til the end of the year. You'll certainly be up there in the prizes for the best shortsighted plan category. I wonder how long it will take that to sink in with Pat and Johnny. looks like the next round of expulsions is coming down the tracks!
I do wish the Kavanaghs the best and I'm sorry they appear to be getting some very bad advice.
This club might have had a chance if everyone pulled together, embraced all members past and present, worked through differences and put old gripes behind. so yes a sad end to a 10 year venture and another blow this week. Time to move on.
Your style and ding's is to get rid of anyone u don't like -seems like a great committee in the making!
By the way has ding gone to ground? He didn't answer my earlier question

Gambino · 29-06-2012 7:40am

club seeker wrote: »

Gombino that's some business plan-a handful of members til the end of the year. You'll certainly be up there in the prizes for the best shortsighted plan category. I wonder how long it will take that to sink in with Pat and Johnny. looks like the next round of expulsions is coming down the tracks!
I do wish the Kavanaghs the best and I'm sorry they appear to be getting some very bad advice.
This club might have had a chance if everyone pulled together, embraced all members past and present, worked through differences and put old gripes behind. so yes a sad end to a 10 year venture and another blow this week. Time to move on. RT
Your style and ding's is to get rid of anyone u don't like -seems like a great committee in the making!
By the way has ding gone to ground? He didn't answer my earlier question

If the wonderful members of the old club had pulled together, honoured their commitments, and concentrated on playing golf instead of faction fighting, none of this need have happened. I had no role in the old club except as a golfer and I'll have exactly the same role in the new one.
The Kavanaghs may not be "golf people"but they are not stupid. If people in here took the trouble to find out what is actually going on, instead of getting their information in the pub or re-enacting battles already lost, they might have a better feel for what might happen over the next year or two.
Time for the children to leave the stage. The next act is for grown ups only.

ArielAtom · 29-06-2012 8:09am

Gombino,

Your assumption that all info is gathered is gathered in the pub just about sums you up. The fact that most of us are not as close to the Kavanagh's is a disadvantage. You have been able to drip feed us info from the start which indicates a relatiobship with the Kavanagh family. If your goal was to get rid of unwanted members I feel you have succeeded. The club appears to be heading for a new dictatorship with a merry band of followers, best of luck to you all. I feel you will not get the numbers required to make it a success. I do know some people willing to give it a go, so best if luck to them.

cherryman · 29-06-2012 8:24am

Gents, Can we change the tone and focus on the facts? Now that we have the Lisheen Springs Golf and Country Club(LSGCC) and presumably this will incorporate equine sports. Can we take it that horses will be galloped around the sand dunes and that a golfer will be able to hire a horse rather than a buggy? How about a horse and buggy - no need for batteries? How about a horse as a caddy? Seeing that the "South County Experience" failed as a concept then this new innovative Lisheen Springs Experience looks like it will succeed.

Russman · 29-06-2012 8:30am

Gambino wrote: »

Time for the children to leave the stage. The next act is for grown ups only.

Epic face palm :eek:

Gambino · 29-06-2012 8:59am

ArielAtom wrote: »

Gombino,

Your assumption that all info is gathered is gathered in the pub just about sums you up. The fact that most of us are not as close to the Kavanagh's is a disadvantage. You have been able to drip feed us info from the start which indicates a relatiobship with the Kavanagh family. If your goal was to get rid of unwanted members I feel you have succeeded. The club appears to be heading for a new dictatorship with a merry band of followers, best of luck to you all. I feel you will not get the numbers required to make it a success. I do know some people willing to give it a go, so best if luck to them.

"Drip feed"? Its been an evolving situation - how else could it be "fed"?

Here's how to get as close a relationship with the Kavanaghs as I have:

Take the N81 to Brittas, turn left at Lisheen Rd, then in the gates and up the hill to the club house. Walk in, introduce yourself and have a civilised chat with whichever member of the Kavanagh family might be there. Hey, you could even have a game of golf while you are there.

Gambino · 29-06-2012 9:02am

cherryman wrote: »

Gents, Can we change the tone and focus on the facts? Now that we have the Lisheen Springs Golf and Country Club(LSGCC) and presumably this will incorporate equine sports. Can we take it that horses will be galloped around the sand dunes and that a golfer will be able to hire a horse rather than a buggy? How about a horse and buggy - no need for batteries? How about a horse as a caddy? Seeing that the "South County Experience" failed as a concept then this new innovative Lisheen Springs Experience looks like it will succeed.

I hope they take on board my suggestion of a chreche - to be named the South County Room.

GreeBo · 29-06-2012 9:06am

Gambino wrote: »

I hope they take on board my suggestion of a chreche - to be named the South County Room.

So big-headed...now you want your own room?

Gambino · 29-06-2012 9:16am

GreeBo wrote: »

So big-headed...now you want your own room?

Golfingfanatic · 29-06-2012 9:46am

Gombeeno,

You keep asking people to be factual. Here are a couple of facts which you have conveniently ignored, or perhaps you were out of the loop in the old South County, and given your attitude on this forum I'm amazed you weren't on your own on the timesheet each week.

Anyway, time for some reality. The main reason so many shareholdere decided to forego their investment in South County was their dislike of the way the board were running the show, including trying to dictate in every area of the club's affairs, for example, the day to day running of the mens club, which was the responsibility of the mens committee and nothing to do with the board. This was all driven by the one individual who, although he worked extrememly hard to save the club over the past few years, was a total bully. This was complemented by two other board members who became very confrontational towards members who dared to suggest anything that they didn't agree with.

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ArielAtom · 29-06-2012 10:15am

Golfingfanatic wrote: »

Gombeeno,

You keep asking people to be factual. Here are a couple of facts which you have conveniently ignored, or perhaps you were out of the loop in the old South County, and given your attitude on this forum I'm amazed you weren't on your own on the timesheet each week.

Anyway, time for some reality. The main reason so many shareholdere decided to forego their investment in South County was their dislike of the way the board were running the show, including trying to dictate in every area of the club's affairs, for example, the day to day running of the mens club, which was the responsibility of the mens committee and nothing to do with the board. This was all driven by the one individual who, although he worked extrememly hard to save the club over the past few years, was a total bully. This was complemented by two other board members who became very confrontational towards members who dared to suggest anything that they didn't agree with.

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Golfinfanatic,

I had the very thought last night. Gambino is the Village Idiot that would have lurked in the clubhouse grunting and attempting to play music of sorts.

AA.

cherryman · 29-06-2012 10:41am

Gambino wrote: »

I hope they take on board my suggestion of a chreche - to be named the South County Room.

GombeenO, Good idea? I can see you as captain of the Polo Golf team:D:D:D

oscar555 · 29-06-2012 12:35pm

Is there any need for Gambino to be quite so patronising in his tone to other posters? I would have to agree with some of the other people involved in this thread who would wonder at where he sourced much of his 'information',and why he seemed able to maintain this stream when clearly the communication system between the ex-board, ex-committee, and the members had clearly ceased to function. As a non member observer of this thread I for one,certainly gained the impression that he was in some way managing the spin on behalf of interested parties - and I don't include ex members as part of that group of interested parties.

New Captain of the new enterprise in the offing perhaps?

thewing · 29-06-2012 12:42pm

Lads - the club is done, and so is this thread.........

stinkypoo · 29-06-2012 1:03pm

oscar555 wrote: »

Is there any need for Gambino to be quite so patronising in his tone to other posters? I would have to agree with some of the other people involved in this thread who would wonder at where he sourced much of his 'information',and why he seemed able to maintain this stream when clearly the communication system between the ex-board, ex-committee, and the members had clearly ceased to function. As a non member observer of this thread I for one,certainly gained the impression that he was in some way managing the spin on behalf of interested parties - and I don't include ex members as part of that group of interested parties.

New Captain of the new enterprise in the offing perhaps?

I am now convinced that Gambino, Gombino,etc is female. That is the best i can say of that person . Have narrowed down to a few. Will get there.

Gambino · 29-06-2012 1:35pm

stinkypoo wrote: »

I am now convinced that Gambino, Gombino,etc is female. That is the best i can say of that person . Have narrowed down to a few. Will get there.

Surely that would make me Gambina?

Gambino · 29-06-2012 1:42pm

oscar555 wrote: »

Is there any need for Gambino to be quite so patronising in his tone to other posters? I would have to agree with some of the other people involved in this thread who would wonder at where he sourced much of his 'information',and why he seemed able to maintain this stream when clearly the communication system between the ex-board, ex-committee, and the members had clearly ceased to function. As a non member observer of this thread I for one,certainly gained the impression that he was in some way managing the spin on behalf of interested parties - and I don't include ex members as part of that group of interested parties.

New Captain of the new enterprise in the offing perhaps?

You would be amazed what you can find out by talking -and listening -to people. Of course if you start from the position of "never setting foot in the place" or"wouldn't have anything to do with them, him, her" etc. you may be at a disadvantage.

PhilipMarlowe · 29-06-2012 2:45pm

Gambino wrote: »

You would be amazed what you can find out by talking -and listening -to people. Of course if you start from the position of "never setting foot in the place" or"wouldn't have anything to do with them, him, her" etc. you may be at a disadvantage.

Pity Alanis Morissette didn't have this thread for inspiration when she wrote Ironic...

GreeBo · 29-06-2012 2:55pm

Personal abuse/derogatory comments/insinuations/etc of any persons, be they boards.ie members or otherwise will not be tolerated and will lead to lengthy bans.

Gambino · 29-06-2012 3:41pm

No.no Greebo. This stuff works like a Geiger counter. The shriller and more nasty the beeps, the closer I'm getting to the source of the radiation. Leave them to it. I'm under some fingernails and they are worried where it might go next. Don't fret on my account.

Gambino · 29-06-2012 4:00pm

On reflection, there are some extremely nasty references to others who are (I think) not here to defend themselves but who are quite identifiable. 1622 is especially unpleasant and unfair and I respectfully suggest it should be removed.

Alrite Chief · 29-06-2012 4:04pm

I think this thread has run its course. All I'm reading is tit for tat slagging off now and one up manship.

South County is dead long live Lisheen golf club.

Gambino · 29-06-2012 4:14pm

Agreed. I just want it continue long enough to see the dumbfounded reaction of some people over the next short while.

Golfingfanatic · 29-06-2012 4:46pm

I posted a factual reference earlier to an actual occurrence, the treament meted out to last year's Lady Captain, which was not insulting or defamatory in any way. Yet, CharlieIrl decided to delete it. This is not free debate. Yet they allow Gombeeno to post slur after insult without sanction. I'm going back to the real world where anonymous keyboard warriors who have probably never achieved anything in their sad little lives count for nothing.

South County RIP

Gambino · 29-06-2012 4:50pm

Golfingfanatic wrote: »

I posted a factual reference earlier to an actual occurrence, the treament meted out to last year's Lady Captain, which was not insulting or defamatory in any way. Yet, CharlieIrl decided to delete it. This is not free debate. Yet they allow Gombeeno to post slur after insult without sanction. I'm going back to the real world where anonymous keyboard warriors who have probably never achieved anything in their sad little lives count for nothing.

South County RIP

Don't tempt us to probe your "factual" reference. A lot more to that story than you let on.

Golfingfanatic · 29-06-2012 4:55pm

Gambino wrote: »

Don't tempt us to probe your "factual" reference. A lot more to that story than you let on.

Poor Gambino, you must spend your day waiting for the email to say someone has posted on your thread! You only took 4 minutes to reply! Maybe you're practising to be a moderator?

You seem to be an expert on and in the know about every item mentioned on this thread.

So let's have the results of your probe. I can't wait to read it.

Gambino · 29-06-2012 5:00pm

Golfingfanatic wrote: »

Poor Gambino, you must spend your day waiting for the email to say someone has posted on your thread! You only took 4 minutes to reply! Maybe you're practising to be a moderator?

You seem to be an expert on and in the know about every item mentioned on this thread.

So let's have the results of your probe. I can't wait to read it.

The ILGU version would be a good place to start.

Golfingfanatic · 29-06-2012 5:37pm

Gambino wrote: »

The ILGU version would be a good place to start.

And that is?

Gambino · 29-06-2012 5:41pm

Golfingfanatic wrote: »

And that is?

You brought it up, so you tell it. But we'll be watching to make sure it is really "factual".

Gambino · 29-06-2012 5:46pm

Meanwhile.the new club is up and running. Ladies affiliated. Men next week (when they get back from Portrush.
Raymie coming back.
South County RIP. Hello Lisheen..

Gambino · 29-06-2012 7:49pm

Awfully quiet in here.

ArielAtom · 29-06-2012 7:55pm

The fact that two ladies decided to play a matchplay competition within a club stable ford competition. They were dsq and duly threw the rattle out of the cot. They broke the rules of golf.

Almaviva · 29-06-2012 8:02pm

Board members, committee members, shareholders, non shareholder members, members on different entry fees, shareholders who have invested additional money in the club, and ones who havent, members who paid their subs, and members who didnt, members who didnt pay their subs who could be persued through law as debtors, members of committees/boards who cant stand each other and wont communicate, landlords, two landlords,three landlords, in fighting landlords, non members that the landlords want to refuse to have as members, and a ladies club that had an unmentionable incident with a lady captain that required the intervention of the ILGU, and honest to god members who just want to play golf ?!$!??$

Good Luck !

(sorry if I left anyone out)

oscar555 · 29-06-2012 8:39pm

Almaviva wrote: »

Board members, committee members, shareholders, non shareholder members, members on different entry fees, shareholders who have invested additional money in the club, and ones who havent, members who paid their subs, and members who didnt, members who didnt pay their subs who could be persued through law as debtors, members of committees/boards who cant stand each other and wont communicate, landlords, two landlords,three landlords, in fighting landlords, non members that the landlords want to refuse to have as members, and a ladies club that had an unmentionable incident with a lady captain that required the intervention of the ILGU, and honest to god members who just want to play golf ?!$!??$

Good Luck !

(sorry if I left anyone out)

What an accurate summation based on this thread, I can't wait for the DVD Box Set at Xmas!

Gambino · 29-06-2012 9:05pm

oscar555 wrote: »

What an accurate summation based on this thread, I can't wait for the DVD Box Set at Xmas!

A live tour is planned as well.

Gambino · 29-06-2012 9:06pm

ArielAtom wrote: »

The fact that two ladies decided to play a matchplay competition within a club stable ford competition. They were dsq and duly threw the rattle out of the cot. They broke the rules of golf.

So what's the problem?

ArielAtom · 29-06-2012 9:08pm

Gambino wrote: »

So what's the problem?

I suppose if it needs explaining to you that's the problem

Gambino · 29-06-2012 9:13pm

ArielAtom wrote: »

I suppose if it needs explaining to you that's the problem

If it was that simple, how come the LC got messed around?

oscar555 · 29-06-2012 9:17pm

Gambino wrote: »

A live tour is planned as well.

Will you play yourself on the live tour or will your new duties at Lisheen - make that awkward?

Gambino · 29-06-2012 9:24pm

oscar555 wrote: »

Will you play yourself on the live tour or will your new duties at Lisheen - make that awkward?

Not at all.

South County GC Closed

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