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R&A 'really optimistic' about hosting Open in Dublin

The R&A are "really optimistic" about the prospect of holding the Open Championship in Portmarnock, according to chief executive Mark Darbon, with a decision to be made near the end of 2025

Golf • 16 Jul

Shane Lowry with the iconic Claret Jug following his Open win at Portrush in 2019

Portrush primed for Open as Portmarnock plan under way

The countdown to the Open at Portrush is gathering pace, with Shane Lowry set to defend his 2019 title when the famous major tournament returns to the north coast of County Antrim in July.

Golf • 22 Apr

Portmarnock hosted the Men's Amateur Championship in 2019

Portmarnock seeks government help in bid to host Open

Portmarnock Golf Club will seek government support for a formal approach to The R&A regarding the possibility of staging The Open Championship or Women's Open at some point in the future.

Golf • 06 Oct 23

Portmarnock regularly hosted the Irish Open throughout the 70s and 80s and last staged the event in 2003

'Logical' to bring The Open to Portmarnock - Harrington

Padraig Harrington believes that a perfect storm in Irish golf laid the foundations for bringing The Open to Portrush, and the three-time major winner is hopeful that the most prestigious event in world golf may return to these shores in the future.

Golf • 17 Jul 19

Sugrue thrilled to be part of exalted company

Amateur Champion James Sugrue is determined to make the most of his maiden appearance at a golf major when he tees up at Royal Portrush on Thursday morning.

Golf • 16 Jul 19

John Axelsen shares the lead in Portmarnock

Axelsen and Plumb share the lead in Portmarnock

England's Thomas Plumb and Dane John Axelsen shared top spot in stroke play qualifying at the Amateur Championship in Ireland.

Golf • 19 Jun 19

Roy Keane was involved an incident at Portmarnock Hotel

FAI backs Keane after incident at team hotel

The FAI has voiced its support for assistant Republic of Ireland manager Roy Keane amid allegations that he was involved in an altercation at the team hotel.

Soccer • 13 Nov 14

Portmarnock