The AA Roadwatch Guide to the Irish Open 2015
For the first time since 1939, the Irish Open returns to the Royal County Down golf course from Thursday 28th May to Sunday 31st May. Hosted by World Number One Rory McIlroy, the likes of Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke, Sergio Garcia and Shane Lowry will be taking to the course. A […]
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Irish Open Guide: Eating Out
While you’re enjoying the events on the course, we want to make sure that off course, you’re also enjoying your time in Newcastle. Whether you’re going for a nice lunch or getting ready to hit the road home, we’ve put together a few options worth considering if you’re grabbing a bite to eat. It goes […]
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Irish Open Guide: Other Things To Do
In addition to all the golf that will be on offer at Royal County Down, there are also a number of other tourist treats on offer around the county of Down. The Mourne Mountains Royal County Down itself is nestled at the foot of the famous Mourne Mountains, which offer some amazing views and scenery. […]
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Irish Open Guide: Getting There
If driving to the Irish Open, the good news is that a lot of the route is via motorways, unless travelling from parts of Connacht. Before setting off, it is worth noting that you will encounter delays en route to the Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle. Depending on when you turn off the […]
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Young Farmer Grant Scheme
IFA President Eddie Downey said that the opening of 60% TAMS II grant scheme for young farmers by Minister Coveney today is welcome but must be immediately followed by the opening of the scheme for all other farmers. The IFA President said in the Rural Development Plan 2014-2020, €395m is available for the TAMS […]
Farmers Expect Minister Coveney To Honour His Commitment On Farmers’ Charter
IFA Deputy President Tim O Leary said farmers expect the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to honour his commitment on finalising a new Charter of Rights for farmers. He said farmers were promised a new Charter to coincide with the implementation of the new CAP, which commenced on Jan 1st 2015. “Farmers are extremely frustrated […]
MEP Appointed To Climate Change Committee
IFA President Eddie Downey has welcomed the appointment of Ireland South MEP Sean Kelly to the role of Chairman of the European Parliament’s negotiating committee for the International Climate Change Agreement. Eddie Downey said he looked forward to working with Sean Kelly to achieve an outcome to the international climate talks in Paris later […]
Finland now 10/1 from 16/1 for Eurovision glory
With the 2015 Eurovision set to take place in Vienna in just over a week, BoyleSports can report that Finland are the latest country to be supported to win. Currently Sweden head the outright betting at 15/8 with Italy hot on their heels at 3/1 but in the past few days, Finland who won the […]
AA WEATHERWATCH – WIND WARNING
Level: Yellow The following Warning has been issued by Met Éireann for Ireland at 13:00 hours on Sunday, 10-May-2015. S winds mean speeds 35-55 km/h will occasionally gust to 100 km/h in exposed areas. Valid from 13:00 hours Sun, 10-May-2015 Valid until 15:00 hours Mon, 11-May-2015 Source: Met Eireann
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Top AA Hotels to visit before the Irish Open
The Irish Open is set to tee off on 28th May with golfing pro Rory McIlroy to host the star-studded event in Co. Down. If you want to get into the swing of things (sorry) and perfect your chipping technique ahead of the big game, you should visit some of our AA accredited golfing hotels […]
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