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Draw No. 2: Covid 19 Draw

Covid 19 Draw 16th April 2020
Once again, many thanks to all members who contributed to the Covid 19 Emergency Draw and also to those members who helped to make this possible. The winners of the second draw were:
* John Lonergan
* Rose & Lesley Edwards, and
* Michael Murphy.
Well done to the winners and payments will be made in the coming week.

Covid 19 Emergency Fund Confined Draw

Covid 19 Draw 9th April 2020
A sincere thank you to all who contributed and to those members who helped to make this possible. 136 units were sold during the week and this was a fantastic response in a short time.
The Fist Draw was held this evening with Lar Fant, Denis Twomey and Seamas Feehan in attendance. Winners of the first draw were:
* Ned O’Flynn
* Noel & Carmel Crowley
* Aine O’Grady
The winners will receive their payment of €100 each in the coming week.

Fermoy Golf Club Newsletter

fermoy golf club newletter 04.20

Fermoy Golf Club Closed re Covid 19

As of 24th March, and in accordance with Government regulation and ILGU/GUI recommendations, Fermoy Golf Club is closed with immediate effect until April 19th 2020. The Golf Club is closed to all members and visitors for golf and for all social activity. During this period, access to the office at Fermoy Golf Club is also prohibited. Telephone and email access will be available at reduced hours. A newsletter to members will issue over the weekend to update you all.

We trust and hope that this action throughout Ireland will lead to the saving of lives. Our thoughts are with those in the Health Services who are doing their best under trying circumstances and with the members of our community who are impacted by the outbreak.

Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant Closed

Due to ongoing escalation of the Covid 19 outbreak, The Golf Club Bar & Restaurant will close from this afternoon Monday 16th March until March 29th inclusive.
Golf will continue in the meantime and members have access to the changing rooms.
Guests can still access Green Fees by advance telephone booking.

The overall situation remains uncertain and will be reviewed regularly by Fermoy Golf Club management in light of ongoing HSE advice

Covid 19 Update 15.03.20

Covid 19 Committee of Management Update 15^th March 2020.

The Covid 19 outbreak is a worrying time for all. In particular this is a worry for those who have the virus and for our doctors, nurses & auxiliary staff who have to work in this developing crisis with limited resources. We wish to inform all Members that Fermoy Golf Club will follow the direction, advice and guidelines of Government, the HSE and the GUI/ILGU.

The safety of our employees, members & visitors is a priority. This is a developing situation and we would like to keep the club open to members with the following guidelines. The bar and restaurant will remain open to members for now. We advise the following:

We advise all members and staff to take the situation seriously. As individuals we have a responsibility to be informed about this condition and to take steps to limit the spread of the condition. The HSE website has information on Covid 19 and how to protect yourself. Please familiarise yourself with the information on this website: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html

Any Club Member who has been out of the country and has visited an infected area within the past two weeks is requested not to come to the Club for the next fourteen days.

Any Club Member who has been in close contact with a person who has the virus, please do not come to the Club over the next 14 days.

Any member who may have symptoms or thinks that they may have Covid 19 symptoms, please seek medical opinion immediately.

Social events in the clubhouse are postponed until further notice.

Entry to the club house is via the changing rooms until further notice where there is opportunity to wash your hands.

While in the clubhouse, please remain one metre apart from other people.

We are increasing the regularity and intensity of cleaning in the clubhouse.

While playing golf:

Wash your hands at the end of the round or use a sanitiser
Avoid handshakes at the end of the round
While you putt, leave the flag stick in place on the green or if it must be removed, use your glove hand

Please wash your hands well and often:

After coughing or sneezing; • When caring for the sick; • Before during and after you prepare food; • Before eating; • After toilet use; • When hands are visibly dirty; • After handling animals or animal waste

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing and discard used tissue.

Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Finally, this is a developing situation. We will monitor the information from the HSE on a daily basis to ensure that we have the most up-to-date information required in order to take the most appropriate actions.

Seamas Feehan, Chairperson Committee of Management. 15^th March 2020