Two very worthy local causes are set to benefit from the upcoming Ross Golf Club Charity Days, which will take place next month on September 22 and 23.

This year the funds raised by the annual event will go to Comfort for Chemo and St Francis Special School in Beaufort. A team of four can enter the charity competition for €160 with tee box sponsorship also available for €50.

Mary Fitzgerald of Comfort for Chemo Kerry said they are delighted to have been chosen as one this year's beneficiaries. “Comfort for Chemo Kerry are helping to build, equip and provide the comfort elements for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy in a new state of the art chemotherapy unit within the grounds of UHK.

“The demand for chemotherapy services in Kerry is increasing year on year in line with international statistics which indicate that one in every two people will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. In 2022, over 5,000 people in Kerry received chemotherapy which aligns with the need for this essential unit in Kerry so as to ensure people can receive this treatment on their own doorstep and help to make this different journey a little easier.”

Speaking at the launch, Principal Keith Ó Brolacháin explained how the funds would benefit St Francis Special School. “Our school provides the highest quality care and education for pupils with moderate and/or severe-to-profound specials needs. Over the next 12 months we want to focus on upgrading our yard and senior playground, providing a safe drop off area for school transport and also providing access from classrooms directly on to the yard.

“These will all come at a substantial cost, but we won’t let that stop us trying the best we can for our pupils. Once again, we would like to thank John Ivory and all the members of the Ross Golf Club for their generosity, and we look forward to a wonderful event.”

Those interested in participating can email prorossgc@gmail.com or call John on 086 3499373.