Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire TD, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has expressed her delight at the announcement that Dun Laoghaire Golf Club is to host the 2016 Curtis Cup. Deputy Mitchell O’Connor attended the announcement at Dun Laoghaire Golf Club today alongside An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD.

The Curtis Cup is contested between Britain & Ireland and the United States of America and is considered to be the pinnacle of Amateur Ladies Golf. Following a rigorous review of possible venues, the Ladies’ Golf Union selected Dun Laoghaire to host this prestigious international event. The Curtis Cup was last held in Ireland in 1996.

“This is a massive boost for ladies golf in the wider Dublin area and will give up and coming female golfers an added incentive to be selected for a Curtis Cup team. Today’s announcement is another fantastic reminder of the world class facilities we have in Dun Laoghaire. It is also a real coup for the wider Dun Laoghaire area as it will bring positive international focus on the area.

“Dun Laoghaire Golf Club should take great pride that their club won out against high quality competition. The organisers of the Curtis Cup cited the quality of the Dun Laoghaire’s bid, the quality of the course and top class facilities avilable at Dun Laoghaire, coupled with the commitment and enthusiasm of the club’s team.

“Dun Laoghaire was selected ahead of some of the best courses in Ireland and Britain. In hosting the Curtis Cup, Dun Laoghaire joins an elite club of the world’s most famous courses including The Old Course, St. Andrews, Royal County Down, Royal St. George’s, Muirfield, and Royal Liverpool.”