Join Us for a Day of Golf in Support of Those Most in Need
Friday, 17 July 2026
Grange Golf Club, Rathfarnham
Greetings from Whitefriar Street Church and Community Centre.
Following the great success of last year’s Golf Classic, we are delighted to invite you to support this year’s event, which will take place on Friday, 17 July 2026, in the wonderful surroundings of Grange Golf Club, Rathfarnham.
At the heart of this event is the work of Whitefriar Street Social Services—a ministry that has become more essential than ever.
Responding to Real Need in Our Community
In Dublin city centre today, many people are facing pressures that are often hidden in plain sight. The rising cost of living continues to place enormous strain on individuals and families—particularly in relation to rent, heating, and everyday expenses. We are increasingly encountering people who are working, yet still unable to make ends meet.
Alongside this, homelessness and insecure housing remain a constant reality for many, while isolation, mental health challenges, and family breakdown add further layers of difficulty.
We are also seeing a growing number of people who find themselves in sudden crisis—through illness, job loss, or unexpected financial burdens—leaving them unsure of where to turn. For many, the basic necessities of life—food, warmth, and stability—cannot be taken for granted.
Through Whitefriar Street Social Services, we are able to respond directly and compassionately to these needs. We provide practical support such as assistance with utility bills, food vouchers, clothing, bedding, and essential household items.
We work closely with the local Society of St Vincent de Paul Conference based in the Priory and in partnership with the Alice Leahy Trust to ensure that those most in need are not left without help.
Alongside this, our Community Crèche enables parents to return to education and begin rebuilding stability for their families, while our counselling service offers a vital space for those dealing with bereavement, stress, and personal difficulties—though demand for this service continues to exceed what we can currently provide.
Quite simply, the need has never been greater.
More Than a Day of Golf
❤️ Every round played can help change a life.
Behind every request for support is a real person: a family trying to keep the heating on, a parent worried about putting food on the table, or a child needing the essentials for a new school year.
The Whitefriar Street Social Services Golf Classic is more than a day on the course. It is an opportunity to come together as a community and support the vital work of Whitefriar Street Social Services, while also helping the local Society of St Vincent de Paul Conference and the Alice Leahy Trust.
Every contribution—whether through entering a team, sponsorship, or donation—goes directly towards supporting those who rely on us. Your generosity enables us not only to respond to immediate needs, but to do so in a way that upholds the dignity of each person who comes to us.
Event Details
⛳ Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
📍 Venue: Grange Golf Club, Rathfarnham
👥 Format: Fourball
💶 Entry Fee: €700 per team of four
🍽️ Includes: Dinner and Prize Giving
Whether you’re gathering friends, colleagues, parishioners, past pupils, or clients, your participation will help bring practical support, dignity, and hope to those who need it most.
How You Can Help
There are several ways to support this year’s Golf Classic:
- Enter a team of four
- Sponsor the event
- Make a donation in support of Whitefriar Street Social Services
All sponsors will be fully acknowledged on the day.
Payment Details
Payments can be made by cheque (payable to Carmelite Fathers) or by EFT using the following details:
Account Name: Carmelite Fathers A/C
IBAN: IE03 AIBK 9310 7135 3960 27
BIC: AIBKIE2D
Please include your company name as a reference so we can identify your payment.
Get Involved
📧 To enter a team or learn more, please contact:
gm@ocarmwfrst.ie
I warmly invite you to take part in this year’s Golf Classic and to stand with us in supporting the work of Whitefriar Street Social Services.
Your continued support makes a real and lasting difference in the lives of many.
I very much look forward to welcoming you on the day, and I thank you sincerely for your generosity. Be assured that the Carmelite Community in Whitefriar Street remembers all our benefactors in our daily prayer.
Together, we can turn one day of golf into a year of compassion, generosity, and hope.
With every good wish,
Fr James Eivers, O.Carm.
Chairman
Whitefriar Street Social Services Charity Golf Classic
Organising Committee
Fr James Eivers O.Carm, Paul Ryan, Maeve Harrington, Alan Ryan, Colm Hyland
