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CROSSWORD QUICK ‘NINE HOLE’ QUIZ - As a tribute to this month we look at Northern Irish sport.

1. Northern Irish golfers have 5. Who was the two time Snooker ruled the world over the last year World Champion who died in and a bit with Graeme McDowell, 2010? Rory McIlroy and now Darren Clarke, but who was the only other 6. Who was the versatile Northern Northern Irishman to win a Major? Irish born rugby union player who set a record number of caps in the 2. Who was the Northern Irish 60s and 70s and was regarded as woman who won the Olympic Gold the best centre of his generation? Medal in the Pentathlon at the Munich Games in 1972? 7. Who was the boxer known as the Clones Cyclone? 3. Who holds the record for the most goals in a UEFA European 8. In whose honour is City Qualifying Campaign with 13? Airport named?

4. Who was the Northern Irish 9. Who was the Northern Irish Formula 1 star who drove 152 golfer who won the European races between 1973 and 1985? Order of Merit in 1989?

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16/11/10 15:26:08 Recruitment

Head Greenkeeper As a result of the international promotion of our Head Greenkeeper, we are looking for a new expert to join our prestigious, award-winning 5-star golf resort, working alongside Troon Golf, the largest golf management company in the world.

Highly motivated, inspirational and professional, you’re an experienced people manager with the passion to exceed guest expectations as well as the ability to bring out the best in a team. Reporting to the Golf Course Manager, you will also possess excellent organisational skills and proven expertise in managing the administrative aspects of this role.

A Head Greenkeeper or Deputy Course Manager already, your experience is underpinned by qualifications in green keeping / sports turf management, in addition to relevant spraying certificates.

Your career to date has given you expertise in fine turf maintenance practices including sand-based construction and Penn A4 Greens, modern irrigation systems, maintenance and water management, fertilisers and pesticides.

You have a keen eye for detail, as well as a thorough understanding of Health and Safety.

The Grove offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including childcare facilities and opportunities for professional development.

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QUICK ‘NINE HOLE’ QUIZ ANSWERS:

1. Fred Daly, who won the 1947 Open at Royal Liverpool. 2. Dame Mary Peters 3. David Healy MBE 4. John Watson MBE 5. Alex Higgins intheshed answers 6. Mike Gibson 7. Barry McGuigan MBE 8. George Best 9. Ronan Rafferty

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