The 2024 Marie Keating Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic sponsored by Skechers took place on the South Palmer Course at the K-Club today.
This highly anticipated flagship event is in its 26th year and aims to raise €100,000 in vital funds for the early detection cancer charity.
The Marie Keating Foundation was founded when the Keating family lost their mother Marie to breast cancer.
This event was one of the first events they hosted, and it has become recognised as one of the most prestigious charity sporting events in Ireland.
A host of celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment once again descended on the stunning surrounds of the K-Club to enjoy a day of golf followed by a gala dinner, prize giving ceremony and entertainment.
The event, which is hosted annually by the Foundation’s Patron Ronan Keating, saw teams of three golfers joined by a well-known personality from the world of entertainment and sport.
Over thirty teams participated and had the unique opportunity to play with an array of celebrities and sporting legends including Rory Best, Conor Murray, Dennis Taylor, Ken Doherty, and Jimmy Nesbit to name a few.
This esteemed event, sponsored by Skechers, aims to raise €100,000 in vital funds for the Foundation’s cancer awareness and support services for men and women.
The money raised will fund the Marie Keating Foundation’s mission to grow their nursing team.
The Foundation’s dedicated nurses work tirelessly in communities across Ireland to raise awareness about reducing the risk of developing cancer as well as education on how to spot any signs and symptoms of cancer in its early stages.
They are committed to being there for anyone affected by cancer and delivering the highest quality support services.
The ambition is to make a bigger difference and help at least 100,000 people a year – providing cancer education, awareness, and specialist support to those who need it most at every step of a cancer journey.
Speaking at the exclusive event, the Foundation’s patron and co-founder, Ronan Keating commented: “It is hard to believe we are hosting the 26th Marie Keating Foundation Golf Classic.
“Firstly, can I say that without our main sponsor Skechers this event simply could not happen so a very special thanks to Mr. Richard Parker and the team at Skechers, your support over the years has helped the Marie Keating Foundation to be there for people and their families at every step of a cancer journey.”
“It is always such a privilege to play a round of golf and enjoy time with old friends and new at the K-Club, and their support over the years has just been fantastic. We are thankful to everybody who has taken teams and to all those who have supported the event this year.”
“Skechers are honoured to once again support this extremely important cause and are particularly proud to sponsor this very special 26th Anniversary Golf Classic,” said Richard Parker, Managing Director of Skechers UK & Ireland.
“We have the utmost respect for the lifesaving work that The Marie Keating Foundation has achieved over the years, and we understand the support that people continue to need, from prevention all the way to living with or beyond cancer.
“At Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company ®, we aim to provide the best comfort and support we can to our customers, and we recognise that this can extend beyond our products. Sponsoring the Marie Keating Foundation Golf event allows us to do that”.
