Offaly GP surprised at size of golf party linked to Covid-19 outbreak

Local doctors have been warned that "a significant number of people" in Tullamore may be affected if there has been further spread. Picture: Collins

Tullamore GP Dr Declan Scanlon has raised concerns that a large group of golfers could book a break at a time when everyone was being advised to limit their contacts.

Dr Scanlon was responding to a HSE alert to GPs in the area about a cluster of Covid cases among a group of up to 40 golfers who stayed at the Bridge House, Tullamore for four days last week between September 6 and September 10.