Ireland plot bid to host one of ‘oldest and most prestigious’internationalsporting events in major ‘first time’ move [Video]

THE Irish government is plotting a bid to host The Open and AIG Women’s Open.

Plans are afoot for discussions with the R&A and Portmarnock Golf Club over the summer to hold the events at the Dublin course.

The Irish government is planning a bid for The Open and AIG Women’s OpenCredit: Brian Lawless/PA WireBrian Lawless/PA Wire

Portmarnock Golf Club has been earmarked to hostCredit: Luke Walker/R&A/R&A via Getty Images

It will be the first time the competition will be held on the island of Ireland since Shane Lowry won in Portrush in 2019Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images

Subject to those talks and a positive economic impact assessment, the government expect a recommendation in the autumn.

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media will proceed to active engagement with The R&A and Portmarnock Golf Club in this regard.

Engagement with Fingal County Council and key stakeholders, …

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