‘Ploughing’ accommodation request to families
NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said, “Traditionally, the local community are very hospitable, opening their homes to guests for ‘Ploughing Week’, and we look forward to that kind of welcome again this year in East Cork”.
The NPA’s Unregistered Accommodation Officer Mary Murphy would like to hear from people who can offer a room or, ideally, a couple of rooms. Basic requirements include rooms being clean and warm, plenty of hot water, comfortable beds (no overcrowding) and a good breakfast. “If hosts are interested in providing an evening meal, that is also a bonus”, said the NPA.
They said there will also be demand for houses or apartments to let for a week or more to groups working at the Championships.
The Championships take place at Mogeely, Midleton, Co Cork on September 27, 28 and 29. The organisers have mapped out an accommodation radius of about 25 miles, embracing Youghal, Midleton, Fermoy, Cobh and stretching to Cork City and Dungarvan, including a wide selection of hotels, registered guesthouses, and farm guesthouses, being co-ordinated by Cork Kerry Tourism.
But strong demand remains for family homes equipped to take guests for a short-term stay, to cater for the visitors from throughout Ireland and many international visitors
Anyone with accommodation to offer, or who would like more information, should contact Mary Murphy at 087-9685406 or 021-4667330.
