Shane Lowry cuts ties with Kingspan following heavy criticism in Grenfell report

Irish golfer confirmed that both parties "mutually agreed" to discontinue its relationship

Lowry has come under heightened pressure from Grenfell survivors and families of victims to end the sponsorship deal. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Irish golfer Shane Lowry has cut ties with insulation giant Kingspan following heavy criticism of the Cavan-based company in the final Grenfell Tower inquiry report.

Kingspan began sponsoring the Offaly golfer in May 2017, just one month before the fire in London in which 72 people died.