History Overview

1922.
An Garda Siochana- Irish Police Force is established.

1963.
Saw the start of the Garda Social and Recreation Club.

1964.
The club has it's first home in Harrington Street, Dublin.

1970.
Land was purchased on behalf of the Parent Club at Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham by the then Chairman Mr. Ned Garvey, later to become Garda Commissioner.

1976.
Saw Stackstown Golf Club open as a 9 hole course brought about mainly by the work of volunteers - men and women - headed by the first Captain Denis Devine R.I.P. and ably assisted by among others the late Paddy Harrington.

1977.
Saw membership extended to include non Garda personnel.

1978
Saw the formation of the Ladies Section headed by the first Captain - Rita Quinn.

1979
Saw the development into an 18 hole course.

1983
A modern Club House is officially opened by An Taoiseach - Prime Minister - Garret Fitzgerald.

1995
Padraig Harrington turned professional.

1999
Saw the development of a further two holes bringing the total to 20.

2006
Padraig Harrington officially opens the redevelopment of six greens and tee boxes.



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