| Time is running out to play your
part in a piece of golfing history  IT’S
never happened before and anyone would hate to miss out. On June 22 some
1,000 golfers will take to the fairways of four of Ireland’s finest
courses for a tournament the like of which has never been seen.
Why? Because it’s the first time it’s ever been done and also
as it’s all being done to raise funds for the elderly Irish in Britain.
The All Ireland Golf Championship is a unique event combining the special
experience of an Irish golfing break with the satisfaction of helping
all those who left their native country behind many years ago to find
work in Britain.
Teams and individuals from across Britain and Ireland have already signed
up to take part in this record-breaking event but there are still places
available.
The All Ireland Golf Championship is in aid of Safe Start which will use the
funds generated to provide assistance for elderly Irish in Britain.
These were the people who left Ireland many years ago to find work in
Britain and helped sustain their homeland by sending millions of pounds
back in remittances.
While many are now enjoying happy retirements others are not so lucky
having to endure loneliness and isolation as the traditional Irish communities
in Britain’s towns and cities fragment.
That’s why the All Ireland Golf Championship is so important and why
you can help provide for those who did so much for Ireland all those years
ago.
Safe Start chairman Tom Beisty believes these people aware owed a debt
of gratitude.
He says: “The time to help these people is now. In 10 years time
they won’t be here.
“These people made a huge contribution not just to Britain but in
financial support to Ireland.
“Back in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s many an Irish family
and community depended on emigrants’ remittances. Those who made
sacrifices then need help now.”
It’s a message echoed by the event’s main sponsor Bank Of
Ireland.
Bank Of Ireland’s chief executive in Britain Des Crowley said: “We
are delighted to be involved.
“We have been alongside the Irish community as it has developed
in Britain and many have done well.
“But some who have worked hard all their lives now need help. Bank
Of Ireland has played a part supporting many welfare organisations in
Britain over the years and is happy to once again be part of such a worthwhile
enterprise.” |
