New role for Moira Cassidy at The Links
MOIRA Cassidy is synonymous with Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links and she will remain a key figure as she moves into a new role at the north Dublin resort.
One of the most popular figures in Irish golf circles, the former international is to take on a new role as Golf Sales Director after a major rise in green fee income in 2017.
Club professional Conor Russell will now be fully responsible for the day-today golf operations while Niall Carbery will look after group golf.
“We believe the changes will give our team a new focus across all business areas,” Resort Director Barry O’Connor said.
“Moira has always been involved in our international business. That will continue but we believe her experience can also be put to good use as we look to also build our corporate business in Ireland.
“Conor’s skills will ensure we run our golf operations in a way befitting the status and reputation of the property, building relationships with members, guests and hotel guests alike.
“Niall’s focus will be on expanding our group business which has started to come back in recent years I am confident that the new focus will lead to even greater success in 2018. “
With 70 new members on board for the 2018 season, Moira’s new role is another positive step in her career in Irish golf.
She began in administration with the Leinster branch of the GUI, then joined Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links as Director of Golf on its opening in 1995, playing a major role in both Irish Ladies Open and the Special Olympics World Games, which were held at the venue.
Russell was appointed Portmarnock’s first resident professional in 2017 following successful spells at Mount Juliet, Headfort and Sutton, where he spent 12 years before his move to Portmarnock.