Harry's shack welcomes the Irish Open to Portstewart strand

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By Kirsten Elder

Thousands of visitors are expected in Portstewart over the next few days as the Irish Open tees off in the town.

One Portstewart businessman believes the buzz of the event will have an effect on the seaside town for years to come.

Donal Doherty, who runs Harry’s Shack – a restaurant on Portstewart Strand which overlooks the course – said the town has “raised the bar”

He said: “It’s nothing short of brilliant to have the Irish Open here."