On April 3, the Oeiras delegation continued its mission to Ireland with a visit to the iconic Adare Manor, the designated venue for the 2027 Ryder Cup, one of the most prestigious and globally followed sporting events. The session featured a presentation by Dr. Janette Deegan, a representative of the 2027 Ryder Cup organizing committee, who offered an in-depth overview of the event’s planning process and its transformative impact on the Limerick region and Ireland.
The Ryder Cup, held biennially and contested between teams representing Europe and the United States, is a hallmark of international golf and sporting excellence. In 2027, Ireland will again take center stage as host of the event, bringing the town of Adare, in Limerick, into the global spotlight. With hundreds of thousands of international visitors expected and a global television audience in the millions, the event represents a unique opportunity for regional promotion, economic growth, and international visibility.
The presentation provided valuable insights into the regional strategy being implemented for the tournament. This strategy encompasses significant public and private investment across key sectors, including transportation infrastructure, rail network enhancements, accessibility improvements, temporary and permanent housing solutions, environmental sustainability, and tourism training. The Ryder Cup is a catalyst for strategic regional development, accelerating long-awaited infrastructure projects and promoting long-term resilience and competitiveness for the area.
For the Oeiras delegation, the session was particularly inspiring, showcasing how a renowned international event can be harnessed as a catalyst for forward-looking investment, urban innovation, and cohesive territorial development. The Irish example of multi-level governance, strong public-private partnerships, and community involvement around a shared strategic vision provided meaningful takeaways for Oeiras’ development.
As a municipality committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable urban planning, Oeiras sees in this model an opportunity to reflect on how events or strategic initiatives can mobilize resources, align stakeholders, and accelerate transformation. The experience shared by Limerick emphasizes the importance of global benchmarking and international cooperation in enhancing local capacity and ambition.
The visit to Adare Manor and the in-depth look at the Ryder Cup 2027 preparations marked one of the high points of the mission to Ireland, offering a compelling example of how visionary planning and international engagement can shape the future of a territory and position it for global relevance.
