The Open £280 million economic boost

2 releases from 2 parties, 17 November 2025.

Each party’s website press releases, in order of publication

1. £280 Million Boost from The Open Must Be a Springboard for Future Growth

   • UUP
   • 17 November 2025
   • Response to an event

   UUP Economy Spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA welcomes newly released figures estimating The Open at Royal Portrush brought over £280 million in economic benefit, and urges sustained investment in tourism and infrastructure. She calls on the Minister to put golf tourism at the centre of the tourism…

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2. The Open’s economic benefit ‘proves the power of sport’ – Sheerin

   • Sinn Féin
   • 17 November 2025
   • Response to an event

   Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin says research showing the 153rd Open generated over £280 million for the north proves sport’s power and the region’s capacity to host major events, and calls for continued investment to boost tourism and opportunities.

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Parties with no matching press release found on their website

• Alliance: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• DUP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• SDLP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• TUV: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• Green Party: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• PBP: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.
• Aontú: no matching statement found on the party’s monitored website.

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