Charity side to golfing weekend

IT'S not just the local economy that's set to benefit from this week's 3 Irish Open - the tournament's chosen charity, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is the benefactor of two initiatives being held during the event to continue funding the charity's bighearted gestures.

'No vacancies' signs go up as 80,000 fans arrive for golf feast

AFTER months of preparation, the town of Killarney is in full swing as players at the 3 Irish Open get ready to tee-off tomorrow. 80,000 spectators are expected to pass through the four-day golf competition, which is providing ample opportunity for all aspects of business in the town, particularly the local hospitality trade.

Peter gets his wish to play a round with his hero Harrington

GOLF fan Peter McEnery, a 14-yearold from Killarney, who lives with cystic fibrosis, is to get his ultimate wish granted at the 3 Irish Open in Killarney.

Norma celebrates historic pitch and putt win

A little bit of History was written last weekend when Norma Buckley became the first lady member to win the coveted George O'Keefe Memorial Trophy ahead of a large field of players which included most of the top players in the club.

Woods apology most unedifying

EYES fixed, jaws dropped the World watched while Tiger Woods spilled the beans. Woods was asking, nay begging, for the apology of his wife and family. Implicit in this was a plea for forgiveness from the public at large.

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Hat trick of Munster titles for Cork's pitch and putt teams

IT was a worthwhile trip to Lakeside this weekend for Cork with all three teams Juniors, Ladies and Gents emerging triumphant in the Munster Inter County Championships. Due to the pace of play and with the scoring updates it proved impossible to provide the normal regular features hence this review of all three competitions.

Doneraile will challenge strongly for Barton Shield

THE 2009 men's season gets well and truly under way this coming weekend at Ballybunion's Cashen course where 13 clubs will battle it out in the Barton Shield.