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<p>The Slieve
Donard Resort & Spa in Newcastle, County Down, has been named as the Official
Host Hotel for the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by The Rory
Foundation.</p><p>Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mourne Mountains, the hotel will welcome
world renowned golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke,
Ernie Els, Rickie Fowler, Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia all of whom will
be competing in the eagerly anticipated event at neighbouring Royal County
Down, widely regarded as one of the best golf courses in the world. </p><p>“We are
absolutely thrilled to be the host hotel for this year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish
Open as it really is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Stephen Meldrum,
General Manager of the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa.</p><p>“We have the
world’s number one golfer in Rory McIlroy, one of the world’s best golf courses
in Royal County Down, and now, we like to think, one of the world’s best hotels
too!,” he added.</p><p>“We really are delighted
to be associated with the event and excited that, come the end of May, the eyes
of the world will be focussing on the beautiful sea side town of Newcastle. </p><p>To celebrate the Slieve Donard’s newfound
status as Official Host Hotel, the hotel has launched a special offer <strong>‘<em>The
Golfers Dream’</em></strong>which offers visitors
a chance to enjoy accommodation in a classic room for two nights including full
Irish Breakfast on both mornings as well as dinner in the Oak restaurant and
use of the spa facilities.</p><p>For more information call the hotel on 028 4372 1066 or visit <a href="http://www.hastingshotels.com">www.hastingshotels.com</a>.</p><p>For anyone who would like to watch Rory
McIlroy and a host of world class golfers’ in action, tickets for the Dubai
Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation can be purchased at <a href="http://www.irishopen.ie">www.irishopen.ie</a>. Tickets cost between £30 and £35 per
day and kids under the age of 16 will be admitted FREE as long as they are
accompanied by an adult (up to four children are allowed with one paying
adult). </p>
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