Tributes pour in for 'golfing great' Christy O'Connor Jnr

“Christy O’Connor Jnr was one of Ireland’s finest golfers and sportsmen. He contributed so much to sport in Ireland and was a role model for many Irish golfers,"

Wed, 06 Jan, 2016 - 12:24

By Daniel McConnell

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has today led tributes to the "golfing great" Christy O'Connor Junior, who has passed away.

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