| The pretty tourist town of Killarney in County | | | | spot light as it hosted the Irish Open in '91 and '92 |
| Kerry (south west of Ireland) proved to be an | | | | with Nick Faldo winning the competition on both |
| irresistible choice for the Irish Open organisers | | | | occasions. It was also the venue for the Curtis |
| when choosing next year's venue. With its world | | | | Cup in 1996. This 18 hole parkland course really |
| famous scenery, lively town centre and plentiful | | | | tests the accuracy of long hitters as there's |
| accommodation, Killarney had all the ingredients to | | | | numerous water hazards. The course has some |
| be the perfect venue. It's fitting really, that | | | | breathtaking vistas with spectacular lake views |
| Killarney is chosen for this major golfing event, as | | | | from the first 4 holes. |
| it has a long association with the sport - golf has | | | | The Killarney Golf & Fishing Club will also hold |
| been played here since 1891! In fact, Killarney | | | | a wide range of family events from barbeques to |
| boasts Ireland's oldest golf course and it's no | | | | open air music and kiddies play areas. It's also |
| other than Killarney Golf & Fishing Club - the | | | | hoped that there will be a festival in the town the |
| venue of the Irish Open 2010. | | | | same weekend. |
| The Irish Open is a major highlight on the sporting | | | | Killarney is synonymous with tourism and it has |
| calendar in Ireland and it is sure to draw some of | | | | been attracting visitors from all over the world |
| the world's best golfers. Sponsored by Mobile | | | | for over 250 years! Killarney is blessed with some |
| Communications company, 3, the Irish Open is | | | | of the most stunning scenery in Ireland. It boasts |
| one of the top golfing tournaments in Europe and | | | | a national park, lakes, mountains, woodlands and |
| is hosted at a critical time, just weeks before the | | | | some top attractions like Muckross House, Torc |
| Ryder Cup when many of the golfers will hope to | | | | Waterfall, Ross Castle and Killarney National Park. |
| impress and be selected on the European team to | | | | The colourful town itself is always buzzing |
| play the USA. | | | | especially during the summer months. It has lots |
| Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is internationally | | | | of fantastic shops, boutiques, traditional pubs, |
| recognised as one of the finest golf courses in | | | | disco bars, nightclubs and restaurants. There's also |
| one of the most spectacular settings. It boasts | | | | a wide range of accommodation from hotels and |
| not one, but three championship courses and it is | | | | B&Bs to guesthouses, self catering and |
| the magnificent Killeen Course which will take | | | | hostels. |
| centre stage for this major golfing event. | | | | This event is sure to draw thousands of golfing |
| The Killeen Course is a championship course with | | | | fans to the town, so it is advisable to book your |
| a world class design. It is well used of being in the | | | | accommodation early. |