Portmarnock club 'not discriminating against women': Court

The High Court has ruled that Portmarnock golf club in Dublin is not discriminating against women by not allowing them to become members.

In a ruling this morning, Mr Justice O'Higgins dismissed the action taken by the Equality Authority against the club.

Women are allowed to play the course, with or without accompanying male members, on payment of green fees.

"Portmarnock Golf Club is very pleased with the outcome of the High Court case. We have said from the outset that the High Court was the appropriate forum in which to determine the issues in this case and we are happy that our views have been vindicated," the club said today.