New €6 million golf investment set to build lasting Ryder Cup legacy for Limerick
The Golf Legacy Infrastructure Investment Programme will support the development of low-cost, publicly accessible golf facilities, including putting greens
A NEW €6 million investment programme aimed at creating a lasting legacy from major golf events, including next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor has been announced.
The Golf Legacy Infrastructure Investment Programme will support the development of low-cost, publicly accessible golf facilities, including putting greens, chipping greens, practice areas and short courses.
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport and Limerick TD Patrick O’Donovan announced the programme, saying that the Ryder Cup presents a huge opportunity for Limerick, but its impact must extend far beyond the event itself.
“Next year, the eyes of the sporting world will be on Adare and on Limerick for what is expected to be the biggest sporting event ever staged in Ireland.
“I want to make sure we use that opportunity to create a lasting legacy.
“This €6 million programme is about opening golf up to more people and supporting facilities that make it easier and more affordable for people to try the game.
“For Limerick, hosting the Ryder Cup is a source of enormous pride. But the real legacy will be what remains in our communities long after the final putt is made.”
The first round of the programme opens on 17 August 2026, with applications closing on September 25.
Individual projects are expected to receive funding of between €100,000 and €300,000.