Join hurlers as they head to Malaga for title decider
FORMER Galway and Limerick hurling stars – and a Tipperary neutral – made Shannon a hurling crossroads to launch the second Annual Shannon Airport Cup Invitational.
Following the success of last year’s outing between Clare and Limerick on the Costa del Sol, organisers GolfVoyager.com have announced that former Spanish Open venue Torrequebrada in Benalmadena will be the host venue from 17-20 November.
The competition is this year being extended to take in other traditional counties of Offaly, Galway and Tipperary, all of whom – like Limerick and Clare – will have former hurling greats captain their sides on the trip.
There was no shortage of banter between Limerick’s Ollie Moran and Galway’s Peter Murphy with former Tipperary corner forward Pat Fox on hand to keep order. All three will be present in the Costa del Sol for the competition, captaining their sides and with Ahane native Moran defending the title he led Limerick to last year.
Two time All-Ireland winning captain Anthony Daly will captain Clare with the Offaly captain – drawn from its golden era of the ’80s and ’90s – soon to be revealed
With limited places for all five counties and a maximum capacity of just 120 golfers, those wishing to take part should contact Golf Voyager on 061-514600 before Friday 31 August.
Sponsored by Shannon Airport and Padraig McGrath from P&M Golf, the trip costs €385pp based on twin room sharing flights, which are available from Shannon to Malaga via Ryanair, are not included.