Leading Irish financial services firm Novellus Finance joins the HotelPlanner Tour event, strengthening one of the country’s premier professional golf tournaments
Novellus Finance has been confirmed as a sponsor of the 2026 Irish Challenge, set to take place at the renowned Killeen Castle on August 13-16. The partnership marks a significant milestone for the tournament, which forms part of the Road to Mallorca schedule.
“We are delighted to have Novellus Finance as a partner for this year’s Irish Challenge at Killeen Castle,” said Sam Townend, Promoter of the Irish Challenge. “Their support helps us enhance the tournament and deliver a better experience for everyone involved. “Ongoing sponsorships like this enable us to improve our events every year and I am confident that the 2026 Irish Challenge will benefit greatly as a result”
Billy McManus, CEO of Novellus Finance, said “Sponsoring the Irish Challenge at Killeen Castle is something we are incredibly proud of at Novellus Finance. We are honoured to support an event that showcases the very best of Irish sporting talent. Beyond the competition itself, we are committed to making a meaningful contribution to the local community and to enhancing the event for spectators and players. We cannot wait for the tournament to get underway.”
The partnership reflects Novellus Finance’s commitment to supporting Irish sport and its belief in the power of professional golf to inspire communities and showcase Ireland on the world stage. Killeen Castle, one of Ireland’s finest championship venues, provides a spectacular backdrop for what promises to be an exceptional week of competition.
Further details regarding tournament dates, ticket information, and player fields will be announced in due course.
About the Irish Challenge
The Irish Challenge is an annual professional golf tournament on the HotelPlanner Tour, the official development tour of the DP World Tour. Held at the historic Killeen Castle Golf Club in County Meath, the event attracts leading talent from across Europe and beyond.
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