A HOST OF familiar faces from the sporting world took to the stunning links of Lahinch today, as the biggest week in Irish golf got underway under glorious blue skies.
The traditional Dubai Duty Free Irish Open pro-am curtain-raiser always attracts plenty of interest with the likes of hurling stars Joe Canning, Cian Lynch and Shane O’Donnell, Paul O’Connell, Luke Fitzgerald, Kieran Donaghy and AP McCoy among those who set out to tame the County Clare links.
One of the home favourites this week, Shane Lowry, played in a four-ball alongside Canning, Lynch and O’Donnell, while Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald teed it up with Jamie Donaldson, Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.
Fresh off Wexford’s Leinster senior hurling championship success, Fitzgerald — who plays off five — had a big crowd following his progress around Lahinch this morning, as did recently-crowned Amateur champion James Sugrue.
Niall Horan was among the afternoon starters, with the rugby trio of O’Connell, Keith Wood and Shane Byrne having the privilege of playing alongside Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston.
Keith Duffy and Jamie Donaldson on the 17th. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Sport Ireland chief executive John Treacy plays an approach shot. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Former Ireland and Leinster winger Luke Fitzgerald. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Niall Horan watches his tee-shot closely on the seventh. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Joe Canning tees off at the eighth. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Graeme McDowell is bidding to win his first Irish Open this week. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Actor Jimmy Nesbitt. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Clare hurler Shane O'Donnell putts on the sixth green. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Cian Lynch and Joe Canning share a joke. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Brian McFadden had enough on 17. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Lowry offers Lynch some words of advice. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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The Limerick hurler plays off 28. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny enjoying the round. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Paul Dunne shares a joke with his caddie. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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Kieran Donaghy was sporting his county's colours. Oisin Keniry / INPHO
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The Irish Open gets underway on Thursday morning at 6.45am, with the trio of defending champion Russell Knox, Tommy Fleetwood and Lowry [8.40am] one of the standout early groups.
The action from Lahinch is live on RTÉ2 and Sky Sports Golf from 10.30am.
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Canning, Lynch and O'Connell amongst the sporting stars in action at Irish Open pro-am
A HOST OF familiar faces from the sporting world took to the stunning links of Lahinch today, as the biggest week in Irish golf got underway under glorious blue skies.
The traditional Dubai Duty Free Irish Open pro-am curtain-raiser always attracts plenty of interest with the likes of hurling stars Joe Canning, Cian Lynch and Shane O’Donnell, Paul O’Connell, Luke Fitzgerald, Kieran Donaghy and AP McCoy among those who set out to tame the County Clare links.
One of the home favourites this week, Shane Lowry, played in a four-ball alongside Canning, Lynch and O’Donnell, while Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald teed it up with Jamie Donaldson, Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.
Fresh off Wexford’s Leinster senior hurling championship success, Fitzgerald — who plays off five — had a big crowd following his progress around Lahinch this morning, as did recently-crowned Amateur champion James Sugrue.
Niall Horan was among the afternoon starters, with the rugby trio of O’Connell, Keith Wood and Shane Byrne having the privilege of playing alongside Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston.
The Irish Open gets underway on Thursday morning at 6.45am, with the trio of defending champion Russell Knox, Tommy Fleetwood and Lowry [8.40am] one of the standout early groups.
The action from Lahinch is live on RTÉ2 and Sky Sports Golf from 10.30am.
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Irish Open Lahinch Golf Club Out West Pro-Am