Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
HOT & BOTHERED
The vital importance of irrigation
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

In these sweltering conditions the need for adequate irrigation is clearly highlighted, especially as the demand for better quality playing surfaces has increased.

 

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FROM ACROSS THE IRISH SEA
GO WEST
Inishturk GAA pitch – one of the most westerly sportspitches in Europe
by Alan Mahon, TurfPro's Ireland editor (Words & Pictures)

 

A football pitch situated on a remote island in the Atlantic Ocean is looked after Eamon Heanue, who tells TurfPro about the unique maintenance regime required for such an unusual setting.

 

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On top of the world. Groundsman Eamon Heanue with the southern view of Inishturk GAA pitch behind him
NEWS
 
£50m investment in grassroots football pitches has been announced
£50M INVESTMENT IN GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL PITCHES ANNOUNCED
Funding available next year says government

In our first WEB ONLY story the Prime Minister announced last week an additional £50 million for grassroots football pitches, to boost the wave of national interest in EURO 2020 and Women’s EURO 2022, and inspire the stars of the future to take up the sport.

 

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Assisting the team at Royal St George’s for The 149th Open were Toro machinery and irrigation
OPEN SUPPORT SUCCESS
Provided by Toro this weekend

In our next WEB ONLY story, assisting the talented greenkeeping team to create optimal course conditions at this weekend's The 149th Open at Royal St George’s were Toro machinery and irrigation.

 

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Air-ROPS
BOSS APPOINTED SOLE UK & IRELAND DISTRIBUTOR FOR AIR-ROPS
Rollover safety for quads

BOSS ORV has announced they have been appointed distributor for the range of rollover solutions for the outdoor power equipment industry.

 

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Dealer support for golf tournaments includes helping the greenkeeping team to keep the machinery fleet serviced and ready for work each day
CHAMPIONSHIP TREBLE FOR DEALER SUPPORT
Thomas Sherriff & Co and Double A on the case

The Scottish John Deere dealers will complete a unique treble this summer as they provide vital tournament support for three Open championships.

 

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Trevor Chard
REESINK APPOINT NEW MANAGER FOR EAST ANGLIA BRANCH
Industry stalwart Trevor Chard

Reesink Turfcare’s new East Anglian branch in Burwell between Cambridge and Newmarket, which will open this autumn has appointed its branch manager.

 

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Tree demo at GIE+EXPO
IN-TREE TRAINING AT GIE+EXPO
Plus arborist workshops

Attendees of GIE+EXPO this October have the opportunity to learn arborist techniques from certified arborists who will be aloft in a 50-foot tree set up inside the Kentucky Exposition Center.

 

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GIE+EXPO – LOUISVILLE, USA
The international landscape, outdoor living and equipment show

GIE+EXPO returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center, between the 20-22nd October 2021, offering new features including a 4,000sqft hands-on Drone Zone and a UTV Test Track.

 

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TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale
EDITOR'S BLOG ARCHIVE
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