Sir, - Various statements have been made recently on radio, TV and in the national press about the £100,000 grant awarded to the Ballsbridge Horseshoe Pitchers club for the purpose of building their clubhouse. As much of the comment was misleading and resulted in adverse publicity for this association, we requested the Ballsbridge club to clarify the situation. We feel this has not been done adequately.
The facts are that the Horseshoe Pitchers Association of Ireland, and not the Ballsbridge Horseshoe Pitchers Club, is the national governing body for the sport in Ireland. Our association represents all clubs affiliated to us, one of which is the Ballsbridge club. The Ballsbridge club will be the sole recipient of the grant from the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation; this association will receive none of it.
We wish the Ballsbridge Horseshoe Pitchers Club and the local community and committee good luck with their venture. - Yours, etc.
Michael Redmond, Secretary, The Horseshoe Pitchers Association of Ireland, Dublin 4.