Limerick hurlers to take centre stage at Irish Open
Cian Lynch and Gearoid Hegarty will be among the All-Ireland winners that will join some of the biggest names in world golf at the event
LIMERICK hurlers Cian Lynch and Gearoid Hegarty will be among the star attractions when the Amgen Irish Open comes to Co Clare on September 10.
The pair will be among the All-Ireland winners that will join some of the biggest names in world golf at the event.
With Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Jon Rahm among the stars ready to tee it up at Doonbeg, GAA fans will also have the chance to meet some of this year’s All-Ireland champions when the heroes of the 2026 Championships take to the main stage at the island of Ireland’s national open.
The All-Ireland winners from all four codes - football, hurling, ladies football and camogie - will make special appearances at the tournament, bringing the Sam Maguire, Liam MacCarthy, O’Duffy and Brendan Martin Cups to the main stage as they meet supporters and take part in live question-and-answer sessions.
The 2026 Amgen Irish Open takes place from September 10-13 at Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg, Co Clare, with the GAA champions adding an extra sporting dimension to what promises to be a spectacular week for sports fans.
On Thursday, September 10, the focus will turn to the All-Ireland winners in camogie and hurling.
As well as Lynch and Hegarty, Cork’s All-Ireland-winning camogie stars Meabh Cahalane and her sister Orlaith will appear on the main stage with the O’Duffy Cup, giving fans the opportunity to hear about their journey to becoming champions.
On Friday afternoon, the Mayo footballers and Galway ladies footballers will be on the stage.