Limerick tees off events as Adare to host next Ryder Cup

The eyes of the golfing world are on New York for the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, but attention will then turn to a village in Co Limerick which is set to host the tournament in 2027.

A golden putter will be presented to the next hosts, Adare Manor, in New York this evening to symbolise the official handover.

The countdown will begin to the Ryder Cup 2027 when the tournament will celebrate its historic 100th anniversary.

Limerick is already getting into the swing of things.

A giant golf ball overlooks the River Shannon from the courtyard of King John’s Castle in Limerick city, and Adare is festive with every shop front festooned as it prepares to welcome golfing fans from around the world.

Construction work is well under way on a new stretch of roadway which will bypass Adare, with assurances the €150 million project will be completed in time for the Ryder Cup.

The occasion will be an economic boom for local residents, many of whom plan to rent their homes during the tournament.

The official property rental programme of the Ryder Cup encourages local residents to “make your home part of golf history by letting your property”.

There are already properties on offer in Limerick, Clare, Galway, Tipperary and Offaly.

Golf Ireland and Tourism Ireland are leveraging the sporting spotlight to showcase championship courses, to attract golfers around the world to choose Ireland for their next golf holiday.

It is also an opportunity to shine a spotlight on Co Limerick and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Tourism Ireland’s Director of Markets and Partnerships Siobhán McManamy said: “This is a very special week for Ireland as we proudly accept the handover of the Ryder Cup for 2027.

“The stunning setting of one of our most beautiful manor house hotels, together with the passion of the fans, makes Adare Manor a truly superb venue to showcase our golf and Ireland.

“Tourism Ireland, together with Fáilte Ireland, Limerick City and County Council and Adare Manor, will host an exhibition space in the fan village at Bethpage Black, to raise awareness and excitement about the 2027 Ryder Cup and to highlight our world class golf,” she added.