Bridge Club
Our bridge club started in the mid 80’s and it is going strong ever since. We play every Thursday night from September to May. Throughout the year we hold special events.
We finish off each year with a President day which is golf and dinner.
We would be delighted to hear from any members who would like to join the bridge club as we are always on the lookout for new members.
For more information contact Ray McInerney 086 2527425
Snooker Club
The snooker room is located down the stairs from main bar. We have two snooker tables. I appreciate most people like to use their own sports equipment, but if you don’t have a cue… no problem!!! House cues are available from behind the bar. The snooker meters take €1 coins only.
Snooker has been played for over 30 years in Stackstown. We play in the Dublin Golf Club League . We normally enter two teams into this league (Thursday nights October-March) and are always interested in adding to the numbers of players for selection. Apart from just enjoying the competitive edge, our teams have enjoyed considerable success. Please visit our snooker room and view our many pennants.
Casual Snooker/ Coaching
Every Wednesday we run a fun snooker night for beginners and casual players. Coaching nights will also be arranged. Please register with Noel Brennan, details below.
In-House Competitions
We intend to run H/cap Snooker Competitions throughout the year. Members will receive emails regarding same.
Any further information required or to register for Wednesday nights please contact:
Noel Brennan
e: noelbrennan19@gmail.com
Set Dancing Club
We are delighted to welcome new members. Did you know research has shown that “set dancing is a very enjoyable form of exercise that motivated participation. Set dancing may also improve quality of life and slow deterioration in motor function and endurance. It is thought that the aerobic component and numerous multidirectional movements involved in set dancing may improve balance and functional capacity. This could help reduce the risk of falls and improve functional ability. Additionally, the social environment along with the music can create an enjoyable and happy experience to help improve quality of life”
I want to acknowledge Dr. Joanne Shanahan (Chartered Physiotherapist , set dance teacher) for this research. Full article available at https://britishgeriatricssociety.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/can-irish-set-dancing-benefit-your-health/amp/
If you would like to give it a try just turn up any Wednesday evening, or email our esteemed Set dancing Chairman Ed Ryan at
ryanested@gmail.com for an application form.
We are Looking forward to seeing our dedicated members/supporters/volunteers return once more to enjoy not only the set dance classes, but weekends away, social dinners & great company.
The Stackstown Golf Club set dancing group would like to encourage more members to participate in our set dancing classes every Wednesday evening in the clubhouse at 8 pm. Do you know it is very beneficial for your health -both mental and physical.
Dr. Volpe an Italian neurologist made an important observation on the benefits of set dancing for all, l but especially in the prevention of Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s. He noted “that Irish Set Dance is patterned, but steps are not overly repetitious. Execution of the pattern requires the dancer to change direction frequently. Directional change plus the need to maintain reasonably consistent step lengths require the dancer to be in a state of constantly transferring weight from one leg to the other. The Reel Step enabled a dancer with Parkinson’s to override the neurological impediments that affect the gait. The overall effect is a remarkable improvement in patients he is studying”.
P.S. It’s also a great keep fit – & enjoyable weight reduction programme.
Our group would like to record our sincere thanks to Angela Bernard our teacher for her patient disposition and enthusiasm. Also thanks to Pat MCrohan for his continued support and guidance. A special thanks to Liam Bane for doing the work of two and to Donal Corrigan, Cait Keane and Helen Redmond for their contribution. Finally thanks to our excellent Director of operations Eddie Ryan (Past Captain of Stackstown)
Bowls Club
Long standing members may recall that Stackstown is no stranger to the game of carpet bowls, the club having previously competed in a golf club bowls league with some success. The establishment of the current Bowls Club was the brainchild of Leo and Mary Kane, both of whom played in the original club.
Established in 2019, following a call for expressions of interest from members, two mats were purchased and delivered in April and the first roll out took place on the 29th of May 2019. The club really got going in the following September and the first couple of months were spent learning the game; which for most of us meant just trying to keep the bowl on the mat! In January 2020 Wesley Bowls Club very kindly agreed to come and play us in a friendly match and give us some much needed coaching. This helped us greatly, and things were progressing nicely when the dreaded Covid hit.
Fast forward to September 2022, and the mats were finally rolled out again, and the clatter of bowls hitting the dining room floor could be heard once more. Keen to develop the club and improve our skill level, the committee decided to join a league and, soon after, we linked up with the Eastern Indoor Bowling Association (E.I.B.A.) and joined the league in January of this year.
So far we have played 8 league matches, and although we are still some way from being up with the best, we are certainly not the worst! We have had some success, winning a few points along the way. We wont be topping the league this year, but with every match we play we gain valuable experience and the improvement is clear to see on our club nights.
The club meets every Monday night at 7pm and we play our home league matches on Tuesdays. We also roll out on Friday mornings at 10.30pm.
Although we are not currently taking in new members, the committee is working to develop a way to expand the club in the near future.
The Committee currently stands:
Frank Reynolds Chair
Frank Connell Secretary
Anne O’Connor Treasurer
Ita O’Brien
Fiona Neill
Peter Horn
Our email address is stackstownbowls@outlook.com