As it stands, the minister said Ireland currently attracts almost 250,000 golf tourists each year — a figure expected to increase with the Ryder Cup. While the pair are not “relying” on the Ryder Cup and the tourism, it certainly will give their business a welcome boost. We're fully booked for the Ryder Cup itself, and we're also fully booked for a lot of key dates leading up to the Ryder Cup because it's not just the Ryder Cup, it's all of the setup and the planning and the preparations that have to happen in advance of the actual event,” she said. To “soak in” the Ryder Cup atmosphere at Adare Manor in Limerick, all-inclusive packages are on offer via Ryder Cup Travel Services, advertising accommodation for five nights, return transportation, as well as a four-day standard Ryder Cup ticket. As preparations are under way for the tournament, Ryder Cup project director Tom Enright said proper road access was “hugely critical”.

Source: Irish Examiner February 13, 2026 19:06 UTC