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OFX Irish Legends partners with Louth County Council

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The OFX Irish Legends Event has announced a partnership with Louth County Council ahead of its return to Seapoint Golf Links from June 19-22.

The Legends Tour event will see golfing stars such as James Kingston, Paul Lawrie, and 2023 winner, Peter Baker competing for a €400,000 prize fund.

Colette Moss, Senior Executive Officer of Louth County Council, said: “Louth County Council is delighted to support the return of the Irish Golf Legends to Seapoint Golf Links. This event not only showcases the enormous golfing talent that Ireland has but also just one of the exceptional links golf courses in Louth, and all the unique experiences our county has to offer. We are excited to work closely with the team at Forefront Sports to highlight our world-class golfing facilities and attract more visitors to Louth.”

A general view of the 1st tee during a media day, in advance of the Irish Legends tournament, is xx. The tournament will take place at Seapoint Golf Links in Termonfeckin, Louth, from 19 - 22 June. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

According to the CEO of Seapoint / Genesis Links, Andrew Phelan: “The new ownership of Seapoint Golf Links is thrilled to be hosting the OFX Irish Legends for a second year.

“It gives us the chance to show the ongoing enhancements to the links, our award- winning clubhouse and world class restaurant which has become a big hit with the locals. The exposure that the Pro Am, the Celebrity Pro Am and the Tournament itself brings allows us to share the new Seapoint with all the stakeholders, namely members, suppliers, tour operators, media and the local community.”

Chief Executive at Louth County Council, Joan Martin, said: “Louth County Council are thrilled to sponsor the 2024 Irish Legends tour event at Seapoint, which will see some of the biggest names in golf tee off along the stunning Louth coastline. Hosting such a major international sporting tournament provides a real boost to the local economy, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far, who will experience the very best in hospitality that Louth has to offer.”

Click here to secure your tickets and keep up to date with the latest player announcements for the OFX Irish Legends.

You can also follow the tournament via social media by following @irishlegends2024 on Instagram, and @irish_legends24 on Twitter.