Golf classic to raise funds for two vital charities launched in Portarlington

The inaugural Charity Golf Classic in aid of Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service and the Cara Curley Fund was launched in Portarlington Golf Club on Good Friday.

The Golf Classic will take place on May 4 and 5 in Portarlington Golf Club and will be a Four Ball Scramble.

Entry €200 for a team of four or sponsor a tee box for €50. The main sponsor for the Golf Classic is Lumcloon Energy together with a load of valuable prizes donated by local business to be won on the day.

Your support for these two very worthwhile charities will be greatly appreciated.

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service CLG was established in 1997 and provides an array of support to both male and female victims of domestic abuse, which includes one to one support, court accompaniment, outreach support, helpline, text support line, support group, counselling, life coaching and career support, children’s therapeutic support, play therapy, training, and awareness, 24 hour monitored safety alarms, safety planning, ethnic minority community development project, and safe house project, awareness and training. Helpline 0579351886.

The Cara Curley Fund was established in 2017 to financially support families within the Garda organisation who are affected by serious illness.

Cara Curley is the beloved daughter of Eamon and Yvonne Curley. On December 31 2013 Cara, 8, passed away at her home after a brave battle with leukaemia.

Cara’s true spirit was reflected in a letter (available on line) that she penned in December of 2013. Her honest writing offered us a window into a young girl with strength and wisdom beyond her years, a wonderful character with an endearing sense of humour.

To enter a team or to sponsor a tee box please contact: Paddy Guinan 0868282741, Brian Farrell 0868582500, Paul Buckley 0876150056, Molly Buckley 0872914302 or email brianfarrell7@yahoo.ie