Into Kildare welcomes Women’s Irish Open to Kildare

Into Kildare, the tourist board for County Kildare, said it is looking forward to the prestigious KPMG Women’s Irish Open being held at Carton House, a Fairmont-managed hotel.

This world-class golf tournament will take place from August 29 to September 1, 2024 and promises to attract large crowds to the region.

The decision to host the tournament at the O’Meara course in the luxury 5-star resort highlights the venue’s exceptional facilities and ability to support major international sporting events. This decision underlines County Kildare’s reputation as a top destination for golf enthusiasts from around the world.

Since its revival in 2022, the KPMG Women’s Irish Open has quickly become one of the most anticipated events on the Ladies European Tour, with Leona Maguire and other star players insisting it is a major event.

The 2023 tournament was won by Denmark’s Smilla Tarning Soenderby, who defeated Anne Van Dam and Lisa Petterson in a thrilling play-off. Irish golfer and KPMG Ambassador Leona Maguire has been confirmed again for Carton House as she bids to take the lead in the tournament.

Áine Mangan, CEO of Into Kildare, was very excited about the upcoming event: “Hosting the KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Carton House is a fantastic opportunity for County Kildare to showcase our world-class golf facilities to an international audience.

This event is not only a celebration of exceptional talent in women’s golf, but also an incredible boost for local tourism. Kildare’s rich golfing heritage is exemplified by other fantastic courses in the area including The K Club, a Ryder Cup and Irish Open venue, and the championship course at Palmerstown Golf Course, along with excellent courses at the Royal Curragh and Naas Golf Course. As a keen golfer myself, I cannot understate the importance of this event, particularly for young girls and teenagers. There is no doubt that this tournament will inspire young women in County Kildare and Ireland. It will showcase the high level of competition in women’s golf and encourage young girls to reach for the stars in their sporting ambitions.”

“Ruth Crehan, Content Marketing Manager at ForeFront Group, said: “I’m delighted to announce our partnership with Into Kildare. This support ahead of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open is so important for us to connect with the local community and showcase the fantastic line-up of international talent coming to Kildare in August. The county has a fantastic showcase of events this summer and we’re so proud to be a part of it.”

The event is expected to attract a significant number of visitors to the region, filling up hotels, local restaurants and businesses. The festival atmosphere of the tournament will provide a platform for local craftspeople and vendors to showcase their products and services to an engaged, international audience. Into Kildare will also have a stand and presence at the tournament to further promote the county and its many hospitality and tourist attractions.

Áine Mangan continued: “The KPMG Women’s Irish Open at Carton House is more than just a golf tournament; it is a celebration of County Kildare’s dynamic and diverse cultural offering. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, not only with spectacular golf but also with enriching activities that highlight the local culture, visitor attractions and hospitality
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For more information on what to do and where to stay during your visit to the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, visit www.intokildare.ie. For tickets and more information, visit www.kpmgwomensirishopen.com.