“The rebirth of the Irish Challenge has been ongoing since 2015, and we are delighted to provide the next generation of golfing talent in Ireland with opportunities to play on the Challenge Tour.
“We give special thanks to everyone at Killeen Castle for all their help and hospitality. Through our collective partnership and teamwork, our members will be treated to a first-class tournament and an event that will be eagerly anticipated on the Road to Mallorca schedule.”
Cormac Ryan, Director of Golf & Hospitality Operations at Killeen Castle, said: “We are thrilled to host the 2025 Irish Challenge, which highlights the exceptional quality of our Championship Course. Our team is very proud of the high standards we maintain across the resort and we look forward to welcoming the world’s top emerging golf talent to compete on one of Ireland’s finest parkland courses.”
Philip Rock, General Manager of Killeen Castle, added: “This event not only reinforces our status as a premier golf destination but also showcases the growth and development of our estate. Our luxurious lodge style guest accommodation in Hunters Yard offers players and guests a comfortable and stylish retreat, further enhancing their experience at Killeen Castle.”
Martin Donnelly, Business Development Manager with Fáilte Ireland, said: “Hosting the 2025 Irish Challenge is hugely important for Irish tourism because it gives us the opportunity to showcase everything that is special about a golfing holiday on the island.
“Ireland is world-renowned for its world-class golf holiday experience, and the fact we welcome over 220,000 golf tourists each year is a testament to this. Killeen Castle Golf Course is one of the Island’s finest parkland courses and the Fáilte Ireland team is looking forward to working with the team in this historic venue and the Challenge Tour team, to make next year’s Irish Challenge a superb event for everyone involved.”