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Driving range forced to downsize as 'young bulls' hit golf balls too far, WRC hears
Summary
A driving range in Douglas, Co Cork, has been forced to downsize due to stray golf balls caused by 'young bulls' – strong, physically powerful players – leading to damage to neighboring properties. The owners, Colman and Michael Ryan, along with their mother Margaret Ryan, trading as Frankfield House, are defending a complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Act by their former employee, Gary O'Sullivan, who was made redundant in August 2020. Michael Ryan testified that the golf range had to reduce its size significantly, leading to the redundancy of Mr O'Sullivan, as the family could manage the outdoor work themselves. He claimed the redundancy was due to safety concerns and the high cost of fencing the property. Mr O'Sullivan, however, alleges that his redundancy was not genuine, citing a row with Colman Ryan during a thunderstorm in July 2020, which led to tension and his eventual dismissal. The adjudicating officer, Michael McEntee, adjourned the hearing to consider his decision, which is expected to be delivered in the next seven to eight weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Driving range forced to downsize as 'young bulls' hit golf balls too far, WRC hears. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 15 August 2020 Incident
- July 29th Other
- August 15th Other
- 29 July 2020 Incident
- 2022-04-22 Publication
Why: But the greenkeeper believes his redundancy was not a genuine one, alleging he was dismissed because of a row with one of the owners during a thunderstorm in the first pandemic summer when golf ball dispensers and social distancing broke down. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: Adjudicating officer Michael McEntee adjourned the hearing to consider his decision and said it was likely to be delivered to the parties in the next seven to eight weeks.
Applicant
Outcome: Adjudicating officer Michael McEntee adjourned the hearing to consider his decision and said it was likely to be delivered to the parties in the next seven to eight weeks.
Applicant
Outcome: Adjudicating officer Michael McEntee adjourned the hearing to consider his decision and said it was likely to be delivered to the parties in the next seven to eight weeks.
Applicant
Outcome: Adjudicating officer Michael McEntee adjourned the hearing to consider his decision and said it was likely to be delivered to the parties in the next seven to eight weeks.
Applicant
Outcome: Adjudicating officer Michael McEntee adjourned the hearing to consider his decision and said it was likely to be delivered to the parties in the next seven to eight weeks.
Places mentioned
- Frankfield House
- Kinsale Road
Topics
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