It is almost a year until the Ryder Cup comes to Adare Manor, one of the world's highest-profile sporting events. It is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the County Limerick village.
In preparation, a bypass has been fast-tracked, a temporary station is being constructed, and local businesses are pouring money into upgrading their facilities.
Newstalk Reporter Bairbre Holmes went to see the impact it is already having, and sent in this report.