Ryder trio to play in Irish Open

The 2004 Ryder Cup trio of Paul Casey, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Lee Westwood are among a host of names to confirm their participation in the Nissan Irish Open in Co Kildare later this month.

Double Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal, Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell, Angel Cabrera and Nick O'Hern will also join them.