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Lift-off: Isabel Gill, Caoimhe Doherty and Gillian Lattimore, of King John’s Castle, with the giant golf ball I PICTURE: Adrian Butler
A SERIES of Ryder Cup inspired eye-catching public installations and activations by Limerick City and County Council commenced this Monday.
They include giant seven and three metre-sized golf balls in King John's Castle and Adare. Limerick is being adorned with 2027 Ryder Cup Europe Adare Manor, Limerick, Ireland branding and celebratory displays for up to three weeks.
They will mark the 2025 Ryder Cup taking place at Bethpage Black in New York this weekend and the ceremonial handover of the putter from New York to Adare, host of the 2027 competition.
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The Leader has learned that members of the McManus family, Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan, members of Limerick City and County Council, councillors, senior gardai and a delegation from Adare Manor will be part of an “observer group” in Bethpage Black.
Mr O’Donovan will be taking part in the symbolic handover of a ceremonial putter between host venues, symbolising the transfer of the contest's honour and history from New York to Limerick.
These striking installations are designed to capture attention both locally and globally, as millions of viewers tune in to the Ryder Cup and the handover. The giant golf ball at King John's Castle certainly proved a big 'hit' with Canadian tourists Mary and Bryce Hafso (pictured below).
Key activations in the country and city include the giant golf balls, new road signs in Adare and Ballyneety celebrating their roles as hosts of the 2027 Ryder Cup and Junior Ryder Cup and logo projections on the external walls of King John’s Castle.
There will also be bunting, banners, and flags in Adare and Ballyneety, flags at Council buildings and across Limerick City bridges and banners on Limerick city centre streets
Ryder Cup Europe will also be releasing promotional videos in the coming weeks featuring footage from Limerick, further elevating the city’s profile on the international stage.
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