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Golf and pitch and putt clubs “tee’d up” for return

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By Sean Moriarty

 

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is preparing to welcome members back to its courses on April 26 provided Government restrictions allow the sport to resume. Following last week’s announcement from the Irish Government, it has been confirmed that golf will be one of the first sports to resume for mass participation in Ireland.

Golf, pitch and putt and tennis are just some of the outdoor sports that will return in a few week’s time.

However, certain restrictions remain in place, for example, the current 5km rule expands to 20km at that time, so only golfers from within this radius will be able to play.

Golf Ireland is in the process of finalising its protocols with the relevant authorities, and these will be issued to clubs as soon as possible.

Meanwhile the team at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is doing everything it can to prepare for a safe reopening.

“With the recent Government announcement, we are excited about Killarney Golf and Fishing Club’s potential reopening on April 26 in line with Government regulations,” Meg Dalton, the club’s sales and marketing manager told the Killarney Advertiser.

​“We thank the club’s members for their ongoing support and commitment to their golf club in these difficult times. We are very much looking forward to welcoming them back to the club. Our golf team has also been working hard behind the scenes in preparation for the reopening and we appreciate their efforts. We look forward to the start of our 2021 season for our members and visitors.”

Meanwhile, Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club is waiting for full confirmation from the Government before releasing its plan to reopen. They are also hoping to complete some if their outstanding 2020 competitions.

“We await further details in the weeks ahead about what such a reopening will entail,” the club’s PRO Jason O’Connor said. “The club reiterates its intention to play the 2020 Under 16 Matchplay for all of last year’s U16 members. Further details will follow on that.”

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Chamber’s emphasis on cyber security

  Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to taketo ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted […]

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Businesses in Killarney have been fully briefed on what measures they need to take
to ensure greater cyber security to protect their companies.

Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hosted a very informative breakfast
briefing in the International Hotel at which they keynote speakers were cyber security
experts Mike Dennehy and Ger McAuliffe from progressive local company Tricel.
The opening question at the event was how will a business operate tomorrow if it
loses access to its data today?
Mike and Ger recommended that all employers to include IT training as part of the
induction programme for new entrants, organise monthly awareness training for all
employees and to conduct monthly spot-checks to ensure everything is going
according to plan.
It was essential, they pointed out not to give the same level of access to all
employees to reduce risk and to devise a disaster recovery plan in case it is needed.
Companies have also been advised not to allow the public to use their private wi-fi
network and, instead, to set up a public or guest network.
Chamber thanked the experts from Tricel for their engaging talk which certainly put
the spotlight very firmly on the need to enhance cyber security measures.

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Win tickets for Killarney for Palestine sold-out INEC show

Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC […]

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Killarney for Palestine has announced a fundraising competition that will give Killarney Advertiser readers a chance to win two tickets to the sold-out Night for Palestine concert in the INEC on December 19.

The event, which features Amble, Beoga and Clare Sands, has already reached full capacity, but the group is offering two tickets along with a €250 Gleneagle Hotel Group voucher, which can also be used at the Brehon.
To enter, supporters are asked to make a minimum €5 donation to the group’s Chuffed campaign, which is raising funds for urgent medical support for a displaced family in Gaza.

The link to the campaign is:

http://chuffed.org/project/154575-urgent-medical-relief-for-mohammad-basyouni-his-kids

After donating, entrants must email proof of donation to:
killarneyforpalestine@yahoo.com
The competition runs on the group’s Instagram page @killarneyforpalestine, where full instructions are listed. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on November 29.
Killarney for Palestine says all proceeds from the INEC event will support Aclaí Palestine, a community gym based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

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