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Young Australian tamed Kilkenny course to win Irish Open

By Kilkenny Now 4th July 2021 0

Australia’s Lucas Herbert won a remarkable Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, never being headed since he took the lead on Thursday afternoon. And despite being there the be shot at, the 25-year-old stretched his lead on the final day to win the tournament by a clear three-shots, finishing […]

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Australian hopes to lead from start-to-finish heading into final day of Irish Open at county Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 4th July 2021 0

Australia’s Lucas Herbert goes into the final day at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, where he has been all weekend – atop the leaderboard. It was a day when the Irish players, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell saw their chances fizzle out, while Cormac Sharvin […]

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Young Australian continues to lead the way as Ireland’s big guns find form at Irish Open in Mount Juliet

By Kilkenny Now 3rd July 2021 0

Australia’s Lucas Herbert stretched his lead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown yesterday, shooting a second stunning round in a row. It was a day when the Irish players, including Kilkenny’s Mark Power, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell found their range, but still find themselves […]

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Kilkenny’s Mount Juliet basks in Irish Open sunshine but local stars struggle to shine

By Kilkenny Now 2nd July 2021 0

An Australian golfer found himself most at home in the glorious sunshine that accompanied round one of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet Estate yesterday. However, the Irish contingent, including Kilkenny’s Mark Power, found the going much tougher with all needing good second rounds today to see them make the cut. 25-year-old […]

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Top table – Kilkenny restaurants retain Michelin stars for 2021

By Kilkenny Now 26th January 2021 0

Kilkenny’s Michelin starred restaurants have both retained the prestigious accolade in the 2021 edition of the little red food bible. Campange in Kilkenny city and the Lady Helen in Mount Juliet, Thomastown received a Michelin Star each in the 2021 Michelin Guide, maintaining a run for both restaurants stretching back to 2013. 18 Irish restaurants […]

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Get in! Irish Open return to Mount Juliet in 2021

By Kilkenny Now 16th December 2020 0

Mount Juliet has been confirmed as the host of next year’s Irish Open. The five-star hotel, estate and golf course in Thomastown was set to host the event this year, but the tournament was firstly postponed, and then moved, due to the Covid-19 restrictions. The tournament was due to be held in county Kilkenny in […]

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Swings and roundabouts: Irish Open in Kilkenny could replace Ryder Cup on golfing calendar this September

By Kilkenny Now 9th July 2020 0

What has turned out to be a bogey for the Ryder Cup could turn out to be an eagle for a county Kilkenny golf course and a massive boost to the local economy. The word in golfing circles is the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, which is still hoped to be played in Mount Juliet […]