Women’s Council to protest over ‘unequal golf club policy’

THE National Women’s Council is to protest at the Irish Open next month if a row over membership is not resolved.

The move follows a decision by the Equality Authority to take a discrimination case against Portmarnock Golf Club because it does not allow women to become full members.

Chairwoman of the National Women’s Council Gráinne Healy said she regretted that the court action by the Equality Authority was the only option left.