Limerick's hosting of 2027 Ryder Cup has so far cost the State €3.2m

Ireland is a prospective host of the 2027 Ryder Cup. which is due to be held at Adare Manor in Limerick.

Ireland has so far spent some €3.2m on its prospective hosting of the 2027 Ryder Cup, which is due to be held at Adare Manor in Limerick.

Officials from the Department of Tourism and Sport told the Public Accounts Committee that staggered payments will be made to the golf tournament’s organisers between now and 2027. The initial payment was made to Ryder Cup LLP last year, they said under questioning from committee vice-chair Catherine Murphy.