Golfing events get €3.4m Fáilte boost

Fáilte Ireland have announced plans to pump €3.4m into a series of high-profile sporting events being held in Ireland this year.

Chief among them will be the Irish Open, due to be held in Royal Portrush, and the Ladies Irish Open Golf in Killeen Castle. Despite the men’s event being held in Northern Ireland, the Government body feels there is substantial benefit for the Irish golfing sector to be had by supporting the event.

“Fáilte Ireland continues its support for the event in recognition of the role the Irish Open plays in marketing the island of Ireland as a destination for golf tourism,” a spokesperson said.