Some of the younger members have decided to organise an informal monthly lunch in the Dining Room.

Some of the younger members have decided to organise an informal monthly lunch in the Dining Room. The first one will take place on Tuesday 14th September 2010 and thereafter on the second Tuesday of each month. The format is meet for drinks in the bar from 12.30pm onwards, in to the Dining Room for lunch at 1pm and stay for as long as you wish. The upper age limit is tentatively suggested as  45 although ID will not be checked too closely !

Please support this venture, come on your own or feel free to bring guests or even prospective members. Please book each month by phoning or emailing the office (as the Club needs to know numbers), then simply turn up and afterwards settle your own food and drink account as normal. A communal table will be reserved each month.
 
Any queries should be directed either to members Jeremy Mills or Jonathan McAlpine. Alternatively please contact Lorna or Christina in the office.

with former F1 driver Mr Eddie Irvine

Format - Members and guests sit down for luncheon at 1.00pm followed at approximately 1.50pm, by our Guest Eddie Irvine in conversation with Mr Jim Neilly.

Northern Ireland’s most successful racing driver, Conlig-born Eddie Irvine came within a whisker of becoming the 1999 Formula 1 champion. Having inherited his parents’ love of motor sport, Eddie began competitive racing in Formula Ford in 1983 before moving to Formula Three and then Formula 3000. He moved into the top flight when he signed for Jordan’s Formula 1 team in 1993, scoring a point with a sixth place finish at Suzuka.

His impressive, highly competitive and often controversial form prompted a move to Ferrari in 1996 as Michael Schumacher’s partner. While Schumacher was the senior driver, Irvine, who had failed to record a win in 1996 and 97, and struggled in 1998 with a back problem, excelled in 1999, winning four events and recording several more podium finishes to set up a dramatic climax to the season in Japan. Needing to finish ahead of Mika Hakkinen, an under-performing Ferrari caused Irvine to finish third while Hakkinen took the race and the Drivers’ Championship. Had the current points system been employed then, Irvine would have won the title with a race to spare!

A move to Jaguar for the 2000-2002 seasons followed with little success in a poor machine, and after a brief return to Jordan, he retired in 2003. A highly successful property developer and businessman, he is in regular demand by the media, and coproduced and narrated a documentary on Irish rugby international and SAS soldier Blair Mayne, a native of Newtownards.

Menu

Cream of White Onion & Smoked Bacon Soup
with Green Pesto & freshly baked Focaccia Bread

Lemon- & Thyme-roasted Half Chicken
served with Bacon & Thyme Gravy & Pork Chipolatas
Chef’s selection of Vegetables and Potatoes

Freshly ground & brewed Coffee

£24.50 per person - by ticket only

Thursday 14th October 2010

An informal French evening of Wine & Song

Format - 7.00 for 7.30pm, at which time there will be an informal, fun introduction and tasting of a range of new French wines to the Club presented by our supplier - McAlindon Wines (the original DWS!).

Amidst the tasting and sampling of an assortment of delicious and appetising French wines, the well-known Ulster Baritone, Mr Terry Blackburn, will entertain Members and guests with a
variety of our favourite French songs and arias. Terry will be accompanied by Mr Gerry O’Neill.

The wine presenters will be Peter & Neal McAlindon.

BY TICKET ONLY
Once again this will be a wonderful evening for Members to bring their friends and guests, to show off the Club in a very cordial and relaxed musical atmosphere.

Supper Menu

Beef Bourguignon &
Lemon Sole deep-fried in Tempura Batter
served with Salsa Rosso
Chef’s freshly prepared Salads & Breads

Freshly ground & brewed Coffee
served with hand-rolled Truffles

Dress: smart casual

£20 per person
including hot buffet supper & tasting wines

with former Ireland International Out Half Mr Mick Quinn

Wednesday 20th October 2010

The Club’s 9th Annual Sporting Dinner

with former Ireland International Out Half Mr Mick Quinn

BY TICKET ONLY

Format - Reception drink, 6-course dinner, wine with meal, auction and ballot all hosted by Mr Jim Neilly

An outstanding schools’ player, Mick Quinn captained Newbridge College to a Leinster Schools’ Cup victory over Blackrock College in 1970 and progressed immediately into the Lansdowne senior side. Within two seasons he was selected for Leinster at senior level, and made his Irish international debut at out half, aged 20, against France in April 1973 when Ireland won their final game of the season. He played throughout the 1974 International Championship campaign as
Ireland, with two wins and a draw, won the Five Nations title for the first time in more than 20 years. He won five more Irish caps, the last against South Africa in 1981 when Ireland were unlucky to lose the second test to the Springboks 12-10. A pioneer of mini and under-age rugby at Lansdowne and Leinster, Mick has been a major fundraiser for the IRFU Charitable Trust since its inception and has been a member of the Trust’s Management Committee for many years. He has been the driving force behind a series of 100 kilometre walks which have coincided with three Rugby World Cups and two British and Irish Lions tours, and, for more than a decade, he has been one of the most sought after and entertaining after dinner speakers in Ireland and the UK.

Menu

Seared King Scallop, crisp Belly of Pork,
Pea Purée & Smoked Bacon Foam

Chicken & Vegetable Consommé

Citrus Sorbet with candied Peel

Pan-fried Beef Fillet
Gratin of Wild Mushrooms,
rich Oxtail & Port Jus

Selection of finest Cheeses

Double Chocolate Soufflé
with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Freshly ground & brewed Coffee

Dress: black tie

From 7pm - Drinks Reception
7.45pm - Dinner

£60 per person

The Club goes to City Hall for 125th Anniversary celebrations

Friday 5th November 2010
125th Anniversary celebrations
the Club goes to City Hall

BY TICKET ONLY


Your House, Sports & Social Committee has organised a unique Gala Dinner & Ball for the latter part of our historic 125th year. It will be open to Members and as many guests as they choose to invite. Given the numbers anticipated, the Management Committee was pleased to accept the 125th Sub committee’s recommendation that we seek a larger venue, and we are delighted that our Lord Mayor and Councillors have agreed to host us at the newly refurbished Belfast City Hall.
The date is particularly significant as it was on the 5th November 1885 that the first Club Banquet was held. That auspicious occasion is recorded for posterity in the pen and ink Lavery drawing currently hanging in the Boardroom and is represented on the dust-cover of our recently published Club history.

Members may take a table for eight or ten. Alternatively we will place smaller numbers together to make up larger tables on the evening.

Menu

Smoked Irish Salmon
with Blinis, Rocket Salad & Lemon Dressing

Stuffed Breast of Guinea Fowl
with a Wild Mushroom & Red Wine Sauce
served with Herb Roast Potatoes,
Roast Rustic Root Vegetables & Fine Beans

Pannacotta with Raspberry Compote

Coffee & Mints

Dress: Black Tie

Lord Mayor’s drinks reception in the Rotunda - 7.00pm

Dinner (by Castle Catering) - 7.45pm

The group formerly known as the Dominoes - 9.30pm

Carriages - 1.00am

£125 per couple, to include reception drink, dinner with wines & entertainment