Over 1,400 jobs to be created for the Ryder Cup in Adare
David Raleigh
More than 1,400 jobs are to be created as part of a major government investment in supporting the hosting and legacy of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Adare, Co Limerick, in 2027.
The announcement of 1,450 jobs to the Limerick region was made by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, in Adare on Thursday night.
The 1450 jobs are to be created between the provision of infrastructure for the event, during the event, and beyond the event, it’s understood.
The Ryder Cup will be held at the luxurious five-star Adare Manor golf resort between September 13th and 19th, bringing the cream of golf talent as Europe and America battle it out for golf bragging rights.
The Manor is owned by Limerick billionaire and philanthropist JP McManus who has employed an army of personnel to upgrade the 18-hole golf course to world-class standards.
O’Donovan said the Ryder Cup tournament would generate a massive return for the Irish Exchequer.
O’Donovan said it was his “ambition” that the economic spend into Ireland, from both international and domestic visitors to Adare for the event, would “exceed” a record-breaking €262million, generated for Italy when Rome hosted the golf tournament in 2023, and the €235million generated for France when Paris was the tournament host in 2018.
O’Donovan said: “We want to be the most impactful yet.”
A big hit for the mid-west region will be the “global exposure” for Limerick, he said, with the Ryder Cup 2027 to be broadcast in 185 countries reaching 375million households.
The minister said Ireland presently attracts almost a quarter of a million golf tourists annually, and he expected the 2027 Ryder Cup would help increase visitor numbers.
O’Donovan announced an allocation of €5.7m from his department to help ensure that the event next year “produces a lasting legacy in Adare, in the wider Limerick region and in Ireland as a whole”.
A number of “legacy projects” have been identified by the department to “position Adare as a key cultural and tourist hub in Limerick and the Mid West”.
These projects will see major direct investment into the village’s infrastructure, including a €2.8million refurbishment of the landmark 1911 village hall with an 80% funding allocation from the department.
There will also be a €1.9million modernisation of Adare Heritage Centre, with €1.2million allocated by the Department, as well as a €1million upgrade of 1.5km of the village’s streets, footpaths, and public lighting.
Minister O’Donovan also announced a €500,000 sustainability investment for the planting of more than 100 native trees in the area.
Mr O’Donovan also remarked that, although the Ryder Cup is 19 months away, the impact is already big felt with “youth golf participation” up by 25% in the past 12 months.
“I am delighted to announce that my Department will provide funding for these legacy projects in the village of Adare. Adare is a beautiful location for the next Ryder Cup, and I want to showcase Adare village at its very best for both residents and visitors alike, not just during the event but for many years to come,” said Minister O’Donovan.
“I am conscious that large-scale events can have some short-term impacts for those living in the area and that is why legacy projects such as these are a key part of the Government’s policy in relation to the hosting of major international sports events,” he added.
