Teams invited to join O’Flynn Exhams charity golf tournament

The 21st Golf Classic aims to raise much-needed funds for the Cope Foundation, a charity who offer short breaks services for those with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families.

The charity partnership has raised over €1.6 million to date.

This year’s tournament takes place at Cork Golf Club on 21-22 August.

Micheál Ó Mulláin, partner at O’Flynn Exhams, said: “All of us at O’Flynn Exhams are very proud to have supported the Golf Classic for over 20 years. Cope Foundation provide a vital service to the people in Cork city and county and it is our hope that this year’s event raises much-needed funds for the organisation.

“It’s always a fantastic day out and we would encourage the business community in Cork to get involved and support this worthy cause.”

Sean Abbott, Cope Foundation chief executive, added: “Cope Foundation is marking 60 years this year, and one of the main reasons we have been able to achieve so much over that time is the generosity and hard work of our fundraisers, sponsors and donors.

“The Golf Classic has generated an amazing €1.6 million since its inception and this year those funds will be used to bridge the funding gap in our short breaks (respite) services.

“The short breaks service provides fantastic opportunities for a person supported to socialise with new people, and engage in fun and new experiences, while also allowing care-givers much-needed ‘time out’ from their care-giving role.

“The current supply of these services available is not meeting the ever-increasing demand. As a result, this is having a negative effect on families and their loved ones’ wellbeing, with numerous families not receiving a service or receiving a very limited service.”

There will be three tee-off times at Cork Golf Club: Monday 21st August at 2.30pm and Tuesday 22nd August at 9.30am and 2.30pm.

The cost of a team of four people is €1,000. To book your team for the Golf Classic, call 021 464 3346 or visit Cope Foundation’s website.