World of golf bids farewell to Dick

THE death has occurredof Richard (Dick) Barry of Dromsligo, Mallow, one of the most prominent and popular personalities in Irish golf for many years.

Mr Barry, who was 82, hadendured poor health for several years and passed away peacefully over the weekend at Nazareth House nursing home.

In his professional life, he was staff officer of Cork County Council and later Mallow Town Clerk and was renowned for his efficiency and hard work in both positions.