
AIB team, Yasmin Hyde
The Ballycotton Lifeboat Golf Classic was held yesterday, 24 July, at the East Cork Golf Club, Midleton. 36 teams took part in this fundraising event. While the golfers were out on the course the Ballycotton lifeboat was launched to assist the Tall Ship, Astrid, on rocks at the Severeigns. In his speach that evening, organiser Sean McGrath reminded the participants of the vital work the lifeboat service does and how important fundraising events such as this are to the Ballycotton lifeboat. Yasmin Hyde of Ballymaloe Country Relish presented the winners with their prizes. In third place was a team sponsored by Russell Rovers GAA. Included in the team was Chris Scannell whose mother, Maire, was mechanic that morning when the lifeboat launched to the Astrid. Chris’ father, John, is a shore helper at Ballycotton lifeboat station. In second place was the AIB Midleton sponsored team and the winners with 65 points were Jim Nagle, Sean Piggott and Brendan O’Connor. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the sponsors and all who took part in the event.
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