Wednesday, 2 December 2015: Club Christmas Lunch
The annual Christmas Luncheon was held on Wednesday 2 December 2015 at 1.00 pm in Omagh Golf Club. Members and guests were welcomed by President Eamon Cunningham and while photos were being taken for the local papers members mingled or sat with a quiz sheet prepared by Denise Lingwood, daughter of Probus member, Bob Lingwood. There was no escape from those selling tickets for the raffle of the many prizes donated by Omagh Probians. When all were seated grace was said by Mrs Elizabeth Firzgerald, daughter of Probian Michael Pollard who until his death in October 2015 had traditionally got proceedings under way. Following a festive lunch thoroughly enjoyed by all 82 members and guests, President Eamon, proposed a toast to the guests; this was replied to by Brendan McLaughlin, Captain of Omagh Golf Club, Sean Fitzgerald, President of Omagh Rotary and Audrey Hodge, President of Omagh Ladies Probus. Entertainment after the meal was provided by the Strule River String Band and the event ended at 4.00pm with a hearty rendition of “Auld Lang Syne”. The raffle raised £315.50 for the President’s charity.