IRELAND rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll stopped by the luxurious Adare Manor in Limerick for a round of golf with current Ireland stars Andrew Porter, James Lowe and Josh van der Flier.
The Ryder Cup will return to Ireland in 2027 when Adare Manor hosts the biennial contest between Europe and the United States for the first time.
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And rugby stars of today and yesterday were given a test drive of the state-of-the-art ground, courtesy of the Manor, Tourism Ireland & the Ryder Cup.
Leinster legend O’Driscoll has made no effort to hide his infatuation with the sport – with every month seemingly bringing another golfing adventure.
Last month he was given a masterclass on navigating The Royal Troon by legendary caddy Fanny Sunneson ahead of The Open.
In June he was joined by Rob Kearney, Rory Best and Andrew Trimble among other IRFU legends on an idyllic golfing getaway in St Patrick’s Links in Donegal.
Current Leinster star Porter shares that enthusiasm on his socials, most recently travelling to the Mount Wolseley Golf Resort last week to play a round with his wife Elaine.
Though he’s only been in the game for a few years, van der Flier plays off a single-digit handicap.
Lowe didn’t pick up the game until the pandemic, but has fully immersed in the game – now a golf ambassador for his local Carlton House Golf Club.
Needless to say, all four men jumped the opportunity to feel out the greens.
After the game, van der Flier took to Instagram to say: “Incredible experience, what a course!”
Porter added: “Great day out, thanks for having us.”
One commenter said under the post: “I was at Adare Manor a few weeks ago.
“What a beautiful place and amazing course.”
One fan’s eyes were only on O’Driscoll’s amazing physique, ten years on from retirement: “Bod looks like he could lace up!”
The Boys in Green will welcome four Southern Hemisphere teams to the Aviva Stadium this November for the Autumn Internationals.
Ireland will play host to New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji and Australia in a mouthwatering line-up of fixtures in Dublin, with the Series finale against the Wallabies serving as Irish Rugby’s 150th Anniversary Challenge match.
Farrell’s side will open their autumn campaign against the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, November 8, before hosting Argentina a week later, on Friday, November 15.
Fiji then visit Dublin on Saturday, November 23, before Ireland and Australia go head-to-head in the 150th Anniversary Challenge match on Saturday, November 30, rounding out the calendar year for the back-to-back Guinness Men’s Six Nations champions.
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O’Riordan will join The Irish Sun’s first live football preview event on Tuesday September 3 ahead of the Republic of Ireland v England match in The Aviva that weekend.
Goals Live 2024, in association with TonyBet and hosted by well-known sports commentator Dave McIntyre, promises to be an evening of entertainment, discussion, analysis and lively debate as the
panel delves into the upcoming big match between football rivals the Republic of Ireland and England.
The event, which is for over 18s only, will take place in The Camden, Dublin 2, from 6.15pm – 9pm.
The ticket includes a complimentary drink for attendees and each ticketholder will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a pair of match tickets to the big game in the Aviva on Saturday September 7.
Tickets are just €5 and available to purchase HERE.