Life honour for Dermot

The recent recognition of local Special Olympics golf gold medallist Dermot Shortt's achievement by the Curragh Golf Club is an excellent move.

At the club's AGM, Dermot was made an honorary life member, and in doing so, the Curragh became one of the first clubs in the country to integrate the Special Olympics into a mainstream sport. Dermot and his father Francis, who partners him in his golf endeavours, have been associated with the club for many years.

Brian Byrne.