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Eamon Doggett

When is the 2019 Irish Open? Dates, field, tickets, Pro-Am and TV information

The 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open is around the corner as a stellar field are to set gather at Lahinch Golf Club in Clare.

Rory McIlroy, absent from the field this year, has passed on hosting duties to former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley.

Scotland's Russell Knox will defend the title he won at Ballyliffin last year as many of the world's best tee it up on the historic links.

Here is all you need to know about the match:

When is it on?

The tournament will run from Thursday July 4 to Sunday July 7.

When is the Pro-Am?

It will take place on Wednesday July 3.

What celebrities are taking part in the Pro-Am?

Niall Horan walks with Rory McIlroy during the Omega Dubai Desert Classic (David Cannon/Getty Images)

Irish popstar Niall Horan is among the host of famous names playing in the Pro-Am at Lahinch.

The Westmeath man will joined by the likes of actor James Nesbitt and a string of stars from the sporting world including rugby heroes Paul O’Connell and Keith Wood, jockeys AP McCoy and Ruby Walsh and GAA stars Joe Canning, Cian Lynch, Shane O’Donnell and Kieran Donaghy.

Former boyband members Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden will also be involved.

James Sugrue, the recent Amateur Champion from Mallow Golf Club in Cork, has been invited too before he plays in the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

What players are in the field?

Tournament winner Jon Rahm celebrates his victory at the 2017 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Portstewart Golf Club (©INPHO/Presseye/Matt Mackey)

A host of top names will be taking part including past champion and Spanish sensation Jon Rahm.

He will joined by fellow Ryder Cup stars Tommy Fleetwood, Ian Poulter and major champions Martin Kaymer, Louis Oosthuizen and Danny Willett.

The likes of English young guns Matt Wallace and Tyrrell Hatton will also be involved and home representation will include Shane Lowry, Paul Dunne, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke.

Scotland's Russell Knox will be defending the crown he won at Ballyliffin Golf Club.

How can I get tickets?

Paddy Power Golf Ambassador Shane Lowry (Lorraine O'Sullivan/Sharppix)

There are still some tickets available for tournament and can be purchased at www.dubaidutyfreeirishopen.com

Tickets begin at €23 for Pro-Am Wednesday, with single tickets for Thursday or Friday costing €30 and day tickets for each weekend day costing €35 each.

An adult season ticket, which covers five days of world-class golf from Wednesday to Sunday, begins at €110.

Children under 12 years of age are entitled to free entry when accompanied by an adult, day junior tickets for those between 12 and 17 years of age are €10 (€30 for a season ticket) while those aged between 18 and 21, as well as students with valid student cards and over 60s, can avail of a concession ticket - €20 for a day (€80 for a season).

What channel will it be on?

Sky Sports Golf will be showing live coverage of the tournament for all four days.

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