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16/05/2016
Minister For Sport Expresses Sadness On Passing Of Christy O'Connor Snr
Shane Ross, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, has expressed his sadness on the passing of Christy O'Connor Snr.
"Christy was a true pioneer for golf in Ireland and one of our finest sportsmen. He was a major influence on so many golfers and was the corner stone on which Ireland's impact on modern golf was built," Minister Ross said.
"He will be fondly remembered for his flair and resilience on the courses of Ireland, Britain and Europe and for his 10 successive Ryder Cup appearances. His 1958 victory in the Canada Cup alongside Harry Bradshaw was sensational and was the beginning of great things on the international stage for Irish golf which continue to this day. Ireland's golfing and sporting communities are saddened at the news of his passing this morning and our sympathies are with his family today."
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"Christy was a true pioneer for golf in Ireland and one of our finest sportsmen. He was a major influence on so many golfers and was the corner stone on which Ireland's impact on modern golf was built," Minister Ross said.
"He will be fondly remembered for his flair and resilience on the courses of Ireland, Britain and Europe and for his 10 successive Ryder Cup appearances. His 1958 victory in the Canada Cup alongside Harry Bradshaw was sensational and was the beginning of great things on the international stage for Irish golf which continue to this day. Ireland's golfing and sporting communities are saddened at the news of his passing this morning and our sympathies are with his family today."
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