THE Waterford Harvest Festival, which starts tomorrow and runs for nine days, could contribute as much as €2.5 million to the local economy, according to a survey of last year’s festival.

FAR be it from me to take issue with Pádraig Harrington, one of the best intentioned people I know, but I am fully in favour of Shane Lowry’s decision to turn professional rather than wait until after the Walker Cup next September.

SHANE LOWRY’S class isn’t confined to the golf course.

IRISH Open hero Shane Lowry will not compete in the €4.5mBMW PGA Championship starting at Wentworth on Thursday – but he will be a professional golfer by the end of the week.