County Sligo Golf Club has announced that Connolly Motor Group will continue to sponsor the West of Ireland Amateur Open Championship for the next three years.

The West of Ireland, which was first played at the Rosses Point links in 1923 and boasts major winners Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington among its past champions, remains one of the most popular events in the amateur game.

Connolly Motor Group has sponsored the event since 2022 and the club is grateful for their support until 2027.

“We are delighted that the Connolly Motor Group have agreed to continue their sponsorship for a further three years,” said Men’s Captain, Robert Fitzpatrick.

“To have a sponsor of the prestige and generosity of Connolly’s allow us to do so much for the players and volunteers. Their support of sport is well recognised and certainly appreciated by many.”

Kevin and Neil Connolly of Connolly Motor Group said: “Connolly Motor Group are delighted to continue our sponsorship of the West of Ireland Championship. As a family-run business in the west of Ireland, we have a huge customer base in the area and are synonymous with golf so it’s very close to our hearts and we’re proud to have the entire brand involved.

“It’s a fantastic local tournament being one of the longest running amateur golf championships in Ireland, with past winners going on to achieve huge success.”

The 2025 West of Ireland Amateur Championship will take place at County Sligo from April 18-22 with the West of Ireland Qualifier fixed for April 16.