The 2014 Irish Open proved a major hit in Cork with more than 100,000 spectators visiting Fota Island Resort, and it also left a lasting legacy in the region with the tournament raising €50,000 for its Official Charity, Mercy Hospital Foundation and its Kids + Teens Appeal.
A variety of fundraising initiatives across the week brought in half of the recently launched Appeal’s six-figure target to assist crucial areas of The Mercy Hospital’s paediatric services.
The week began with 48 of the world’s best golfers donating their Pro-Am appearance fee to the Official Charity to kick start the fundraising campaign to the tune of €12,000 and a strong statement of support from the players themselves to the local cause. -----
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