Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2026
210. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the work undertaken to promote all-island tourism in relation to major international sporting events which will be hosted in Ireland until 2030, by sporting project, in tabular form. [66304/26]
View answerTourism Ireland is the organisation with responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland overseas as a compelling holiday and Business Events destination. Tourism Ireland is active in 15+ key markets across Great Britain, North America, Mainland Europe, Australia and nascent markets.
High profile sporting events e.g., The Open returning to Royal Portrush in the summer of 2025, the Ryder Cup taking place at Adare Manor in 2027 and the Aer Lingus College Football Classic series provide Tourism Ireland with a unique opportunity to highlight the island of Ireland as a wonderful holiday destination, as well as a top location for sporting events.
Below in tabular form are details of the major international sporting events until 2030 which Tourism Ireland will leverage for overseas tourism to the island of Ireland.
|
Sporting Project |
Date |
|
Annual Aer Lingus College Football Classic, Dublin |
August 2027, August 2028, (2029, 2030 TBC) |
|
Ryder Cup, Adare Manor |
Sept-27 |
|
Annual Irish Open (The K Club in 2027; future venues TBC) |
July 2027, September 2028, September 2029, September 2030 |
|
Friendship Four, Belfast (Ice Hockey) |
November 2027, November 2028, November 2029, November 2030 |
|
UEFA EURO 2028, Dublin ** |
June and July 2028 |
|
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Dublin |
June or July 2030 (exact dates TBC) |
** once the qualifying teams are known, Tourism Ireland will look at the opportunity and draw up a promotional plan.
