‘Everyone is talking about the Ryder Cup’: Adare embraces countdown to golf’s biggest event

Complimentary tickets, celebrity sightings and rising visitor numbers are fuelling anticipation across the Limerick village

With over a year to go until the 46th Ryder Cup is held at Adare Manor, many tourists are already stopping by the village with two words on their lips: Ryder Cup. Photo: Larry Cummins

One resident in Adare almost missed out on complimentary Ryder Cup tickets when the postman handed over the mail to her young son.

“We got tickets and honestly it was such a welcome surprise. The postman handed the letter to my five-year-old so it nearly ended up in play school,” Michelle Gallagher laughed.