Over 1,400 jobs to be created for the Ryder Cup in Adare

More than 1,400 jobs are to be created as part of a major government investment in supporting the hosting and legacy of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Adare, Co Limerick, in 2027.

The announcement of 1,450 jobs to the Limerick region was made by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, in Adare on Thursday night.

The 1450 jobs are to be created between the provision of infrastructure for the event, during the event, and beyond the event, it’s understood.

The Ryder Cup will be held at the luxurious five-star Adare Manor golf resort between September 13th and 19th, bringing the cream of golf talent as Europe and America battle it out for golf bragging rights.

The Manor is owned by Limerick billionaire and philanthropist JP McManus who has employed an army of personnel to upgrade the 18-hole golf course to world-class standards.

O’Donovan said the Ryder Cup tournament would generate a massive return for the Irish Exchequer.

O’Donovan said it was his “ambition” that the economic spend into Ireland, from both international and domestic visitors to Adare for the event, would “exceed” a record-breaking €262million, generated for Italy when Rome hosted the golf tournament in 2023, and the €235million generated for France when Paris was the tournament host in 2018.

O’Donovan said: “We want to be the most impactful yet.”

A big hit for the mid-west region will be the “global exposure” for Limerick, he said, with the Ryder Cup 2027 to be broadcast in 185 countries reaching 375million households.

The minister said Ireland presently attracts almost a quarter of a million golf tourists annually, and he expected the 2027 Ryder Cup would help increase visitor numbers.

O’Donovan announced an allocation of €5.7m