LOUGH ERNE NAMED AS WOMEN’S NEW NORTH OF IRELAND VENUE
The women’s amateur circuit in Ireland will see a substantial boost in 2026 with the launch of the North, South, East and West of Ireland Women’s Championships… READ STORY
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GUEST COLUMN: MAUREEN MADILL
RORY’S GLORY REVISITED
I decided I’d indulge myself this week and give myself a Christmas present. In the hurly-burly of the festive season, running around buying presents for everyone else, and continuing to fight a war on three fronts against the still-settling dust from the kitchen renovation, I’ve hardly had a moment to myself. So, when I received an email telling me the 2025 Masters Official Film was now available to view I thought, “That’s for me. Feet up for an hour or so is on the horizon.”
ORDINARY THOUGHTS: PAUL GALLAGHER
SLOWER WINTER PACE TAKES HOLD AT ROYAL COUNTY DOWN
THE 153rd OPEN GENERATES OVER £280 MILLION IN ECONOMIC BENEFIT
THE 153rd OPEN
The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £280 million in economic benefit for Northern Ireland according to independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland.
DP WORLD TOUR
Grand slam Winner McIlroy Honoured with NEW DP World TOur Award
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PGA IRISH REGION
DOMINANT THORNTON WINS EVALON IRISH PGA ORDER OF MERIT
The PGA in Ireland season came to its now traditional close with the Sutton PGA 9-Hole Matchplay in October, and when all was done and dusted, Simon Thornton stood head and shoulders above the rest on the Elavon Order of Merit.
RYDER CUP
DONALD’S MEN COME THROUGH NAIL-BITING FAIRY TALE IN NEW YORK
In a final day singles session that went completely off script, Luke Donald’s European side dug deep to find a way to fend off the American onslaught with Ireland’s Shane Lowry playing a key role as Europe eventually won the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black 15-13.
PLACES TO STAY & PlAY..
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A magical getaway at harvey's point in donegal
I was always meant to get to Harvey’s Point, I just didn’t know when. Turns out it was worth the wait – and then some!
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EXCEPTIONAL GALGORM SETS THE STANDARD
Galgorm is this stunning place where outstanding spa and leisure experiences almost supersede the overall reputation.
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EXPERIENCE THE OLD LADY OF NEWCASTLE
The commanding old lady adorned in red brick by the shores of Newcastle is just over a pitch away from the famed links of Royal County Down.
