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Donald Trump purchases the iconic Doonbeg Golf Club

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

US property developer and entrepreneur Donald Trump has confirmed the news that he has purchased the iconic Doonbeg Golf Club in County Clare. Continue reading →

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Fota Island Resort to host 2014 Irish Open

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2014 Irish Open will return to Cork for the first time in 12 years after confirmation that the magnificent Cork Golf Club at Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide, will become an … Continue reading →

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First World Mini Games to take place in Cork

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The inaugural World Mini Games is all set to take place from Friday 23rd August in Cork as part of the Irish Gathering 2013 and in association with SpóirtFest, a not for profit organisation in Ireland that aims to promote … Continue reading →

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Irish Golfer McDowell Wins European Title Ahead of Irish Open

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s Golfer Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championships in Bulgaria.

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The Irish Open 2013 in Kildare at the end of June

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The 2013 Irish Open will take place from the 27th – 30th June at Carton House in Kildare.

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McIlroy nominated for 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Irish golf star, Rory McIlroy has made the short list of 12 nominees’, all in with a chance of winning the much coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award for 2012.

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Ireland’s Shane Lowry wins Portugual Golf Masters

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Ireland’s very own golfer Shane Lowry arrived into Dublin Airport to be welcomed by well wishers and fans in the wake of his fantastic win at the Portugal Masters by one stroke on Sunday that sealed his professional status and … Continue reading →

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Irish Golfers hit the headlines again

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

Dubliner Padriag Harrington shot to the top of the leader board at The Barclays in Farmingdale as he went on the hunt for his first US tour title since winning the 2008 US PGA Championship. Harrington racked up a superb … Continue reading →

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Irish Sporting Heroes triumph over the world

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

What a few weeks it has been for world sport and our very Irish superstars have been some of those making the headlines. In Golf, Rory McIlroy from County Down won the much coveted US PGA Championship in style as … Continue reading →

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The Irish Open a success for golf in Portrush

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish Open, which has taken place over the past four days, despite the rain, attracted over 100,000 spectators to the magnificent Royal Portrush. The crowds were hoping for an Irish winner on the last day and were willing on … Continue reading →

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