'All eyes are on Ireland': Adare set to welcome 280,000 golf fans for Ryder Cup

According to Government officials, the economic benefits will be 'in excess of €300m' to Ireland as a whole

Mark Lynch and Anna Coffey in front of their shop, Adare Grocer, located on the village's main street. Picture: Kirsty Lyons

The countdown has firmly begun for the Ryder Cup in Adare and the air of excitement is already palpable even if it is still almost 18 months until the first shot is played. 

The eyes of the world will be on Limerick, with 400m viewers expected to tune in, while 280,000 golf fans will attend the tournament.