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07 Sept 2025

Sing-song, soda bread and sunshine: Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald visits Limerick with wife

'I can’t wait to see it (Adare Manor) host the 2027 Ryder Cup, it’s going to be epic!'

RYDER Cup-winning captain Luke Donald and wife Diane enjoyed a tee-rific visit to Limerick, thanks to the weekend sunshine, tasty soda bread and a mighty sing-song.

Diane posted on her Instagram that the couple had “the best couple of days in a very sunny Ireland”.

“Is there anywhere better when the sun is shining than Ireland? An absolute dream from start to finish,” she shared on social media.

Luke and Diane stayed in Adare Manor, strolled around the picturesque village and sank a few pints of the black stuff in Bunratty, County Clare.

They also enjoyed a sing-song on their travels, archery and the soda bread in Adare Manor, which has a special place in Diane’s heart. 

READ MORE: PICTURES: Riverfest Limerick celebrates 21st birthday in glorious sunshine

If the upcoming Ryder Cup in Bethpage Black, New York is another winning one for Luke, he could become a three-time Ryder Cap captain in Adare Manor in 2027. 

The form that Rory McIlory, Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg, Justin Rose et al are in you wouldn’t bet against Europe winning on US soil in September.

“I highly, highly recommend (Adare Manor). If you love golf and want an all out luxurious experience, there is no place quite like it. 

“I can’t wait to see it host the 2027 Ryder Cup, it’s going to be epic!” posted Diane to her over 15,000 followers on Instagram.

Luke also shared a photo from the trip on his Instagram, saying it was an “amazing few days”. The former World Number 1 golfer has over 250,000 followers.

They both thanked Italian luxury fashion brand Loro Piana.

“We are so excited to showcase the collection we helped design for Bethpage Black in a couple of months,” said Diane.

The trip to Limerick isn’t one they are likely to fore-get for a while.

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