Latest news this September
Nigel Byrnes Black Belt Grading 02/07/2010
Dear members, on friday the 2nd of July 2010 Mr Nigel byrne took part in his Black Belt grading and was successful in achiving his first degree.It was a very hard test and was split into four different sections........physical stamina , forms , techniques & fighting.
Due to his high level of fitness and his constant training & attendence in class it really paid off and Mr Byrne was a worthy recipent of his 1st degree. Its has been six years of hard work but it has been worth it in the end.
Mr Byrne recieved his award from his teacher Mr Jason O Keeffe 6th degree & head of irishkenpo.com at the clubhouse in Coolock on the night.
Many thanks to all who took part in the grading on the night and to all those who travelled from Ballinteer and especially Mr David Breen who had the unfortunate job of been Nigels "dummy" for the night......hope you heal up soon!
--------------------------------------------------
irishkenpo.com would like to Thank everyone who helped and took part in our Golf Classic this year.
We would also like to thank.
Corrstown Golf Club,
Ann Marie Lacey,
Jim Judge of the Gift Studio in Killester for all his help with Newbridge watches/clocks,
Mc Guirks Golf.
A special Thanks to Martin Dunne of THE EDENMORE HOUSE,
Louise O'Riordan of Riordans Public House Finglas,
Jason O'Keeffe for Suppling the goody bags.
Aideen O'Connor/Marina Minto of Aniva Insurance.
Thanks to all the 20 Team Captains
who oroganized their teams.
Team prizes were for 1st to 8th place
and team with most shots.
Each captain received a prize and we also had spot prizes.
There was also a Bumper Raffle which was inclusive in the price for the day.
Special Thanks to Frank Mulhall / Mick Farrell of Batchelors for their kind donation of the Fantastic Hamper.
Team Result
1st Joey Maher & Team
2nd Joey Byrne & Team
3rd Pat Kinlor & Team
Individual Winners
N/Pin Brian Garry
Longest Drive Jonh Bennett
2's Paul Minto
Pub Quiz - Ray Buckly
Prizes & Spots right down to 20th place.
Once again thank you all for your time and generosity and hope to see you all next year.
Everone at irishkenpo.com would like to thank Joey Byrne for all his time and effort not only for this years Golf classic but for the last two years.
I know he will go mad to see this on the website but he has done a lot of fund raising over the last few years and we really appreciate all his help.
Photos of prize winners can be seen on our Gallery page.
Ballinteer Kenpo Karate Academy are holding a pub quiz on Thursday 27th May at 8pm. €40 per table of 4. All welcome.