Shane Lowry throws glitzy bash for wife Wendy's milestone birthday
The PGA star reserved the entire garden area to ensure the exclusive guest list could enjoy the festivities in privacy.
True to his down-to-earth reputation, the Offaly native made sure Wendy was surrounded by close family, friends, and a select group from their showbiz circle. Shane Lowry embraces his wife Wendy Honner on the 18th green after winning the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. (Pic: KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)
'Lowry booked out all of the garden area of House for Wendys' birthday,' a nightclub source told Extra.ie, 'He wanted to make sure they could have a good night without being interrupted,' said the source.
And indeed by all accounts the invited guests had a 'great night' with celebrations going on in the wee small hours. View this post on Instagram
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'Shane is well-known for being one of the most down-to-earth people. And anytime he's out he has no problem stopping to chat to anyone who recognises him or wants a selfie with him.
'But he wanted Saturday to be all about Wendy,' added the source. Shane Lowry holds the Claret Jug with his wife Wendy Honner and their daughter Iris. Pic:And while a strong contingent of Wendy's friends from her hometown of Tullamore descended on Dublin for the bash there was also a smattering of famous faces from amongst their Dublin set.
Brian Ormond pitched up at the party, sans wife Pippa, with the insider telling Extra that Brian was like 'Cinder-fella' as he jumped into a taxi just minutes before midnight. Shane Lowry with his daughter Iris as his wife Wendy Honner. (Pic: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Also spotted at the private party was Love/Hate actor Laurence Kinlan, who is known to have developed a famously close friendship with both Shane and Wendy Lowry.
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