The Claret Jug and Tourism NI's #TheOpen giant letters pictured at Ebrington Square during Tourism NI’s Epic Journey to The 153rd Open. Showcasing how Northern Ireland is ‘Made for Golf’, fans had the opportunity to take photos with the Claret Jug and play golf games alongside Tourism NI’s #TheOpen giant letters. The Epic Journey had previously visited Belfast and Portrush and will now conclude in Tullamore (May 21), the home of 2019 Champion Golfer, Shane Lowry. (Photos: Press Eye Ltd)

placeholder image — The Claret Jug and Tourism NI's #TheOpen giant letters pictured at Ebrington Square during Tourism NI’s Epic Journey to The 153rd Open. Showcasing how Northern Ireland is ‘Made for Golf’, fans had the opportunity to take photos with the Claret Jug and play golf games alongside Tourism NI’s #TheOpen giant letters. The Epic Journey had previously visited Belfast and Portrush and will now conclude in Tullamore (May 21), the home of 2019 Champion Golfer, Shane Lowry. (Photos: Press Eye Ltd)

IN PICTURES: Epic journey to the 153rd Open arrives in Derry

Published 8th May 2025, 08:33 GMT

Fans were given opportunity to take photos with the Claret Jug and play golf games alongside Tourism Northern Ireland’s #TheOpen giant letters

Pupils and staff from Lisnagelvin Primary School pictured at Tourism NI’s Epic Journey to The 153rd Open at Ebrington Square. (Photos: Press Eye Ltd)

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Pupils and staff from Lisnagelvin Primary School pictured at Tourism NI’s Epic Journey to The 153rd Open at Ebrington Square. (Photos: Press Eye Ltd)

Left to right, Robert Irvine, Head PGA Professional at Castlerock Golf Club, Alderman Darren Guy, Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Eimear Hone, Major Events Manager Tourism Northern Ireland and Odhran Dunne, Chief Executive, Visit Derry.

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Left to right, Robert Irvine, Head PGA Professional at Castlerock Golf Club, Alderman Darren Guy, Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Eimear Hone, Major Events Manager Tourism Northern Ireland and Odhran Dunne, Chief Executive, Visit Derry.

The Claret Jug pictured at Ebrington Square during Tourism NI’s Epic Journey to The 153rd Open. To plan your perfect short break and for golfing inspiration, visit https://discovernorthernireland.com/golf

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The Claret Jug pictured at Ebrington Square during Tourism NI’s Epic Journey to The 153rd Open. To plan your perfect short break and for golfing inspiration, visit https://discovernorthernireland.com/golf

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