A small town on the River Brosna - Thousands descend on Clara to welcome home their hero

A small town on the River Brosna in County Offaly with a population of over 3,000 people has earned its place on the map this evening following champion golfer Shane Lowry's homecoming party.

On Sunday, Lowry became only the fifth Irish golfer in 148 years to win the championship, after a six-shot victory at Royal Portrush.

This evening, thousands of people descended on his native Clara for a special reception for the Open champion who expressed his excitement to return home earlier this morning.

Can’t wait to come home tonight. It’s going to be a really special night https://t.co/wMx2bq2YrW

— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) July 23, 2019

This is how Twitter reacted to the massive turnout in the small town.

More people at @ShaneLowryGolf homecoming than there was for @ManCity title parade,gonna be some night in Clara #openchampion #uibhfailiabu pic.twitter.com/tTroZZXn3N

— Aidan (@TFerrt) July 23, 2019

Fair play @ShaneLowryGolf. You can retire now and play a bit of social hurling 😉 Bring yer Da as well. He looks like he'd run rings around us https://t.co/yz4rsHOIxD

— Dublin Social Hurling (@dubsocialhurlin) July 23, 2019

Welcome Home Shane Lowry 🏆

Photo - Inpho Sports Photography pic.twitter.com/o14CTyCyYJ

— Offaly Match Tracker 📱 (@OffalyTracker) July 23, 2019

Paudge one of the distilling team @Kilbeggan and Clara native, is heading to @ShaneLowryGolf homecoming in Clara tonight with a personalized bottle for the Champion Golfer of the year. Maybe the Claret Jug will be filled with this later? pic.twitter.com/PSADrOs0qj

— John Cashman (@CashmanGBA) July 23, 2019

Scenes.... almost as full as Leith Walk after @HibernianFC won the Scottish Cup 💚💚💚

— Pam (@pammcg11) July 23, 2019

Gardaí on duty and ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable evening this evening in Clara Co Offaly to welcome home the British Open Champion Winner Shane Lowry.

Well done Shane. pic.twitter.com/YxoI0prwJI

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 23, 2019

@ShaneLowryGolf Sing along to this one. It's only one word. pic.twitter.com/xLvjdqlBQZ

— Gearoid Keegan (@gearoid1keegan) July 23, 2019

He’s in there somewhere 🤷🏻‍♂️@ShaneLowryGolf #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/yH5QWdbJQ4

— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) July 23, 2019

It looks like the whole of Clara 🇮🇪 have come out to welcome home our Champion! Unbelievable scenes for @ShaneLowryGolf

📷 @newschambers pic.twitter.com/sD5TPKAtMR

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2019

And not forgetting his grandmother who sung out the this evening's proceedings and stole the hearts of the nation after her grandson's big win.

Open Champion Shane Lowry’s triumphant homecoming to Clara. Photo: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos.

Absolute SCENES all around!