#Irish Open

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Terry Prone: Trump not as unique in presidential awfulness as we might assume
Fans celebrate Shane Lowry winning 13/9/2026
Shane Lowry addresses controversial 18th tee box comments
The Offaly man had been frustrated by movement on the fairway as he prepared to play, eventually hooking the shot well left towards a crosswalk area and suggesting that the people there ‘deserve to get hit’.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump presents Shane Lowry with the Irish Open Trophy 13/9/2026
Donald Trump claims he will remove tariffs from Irish whiskey in Irish Open speech
Crowds cheered Mr Trump and chanted 'USA' as he told them he was removing the tariffs

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Shane Lowry celebrates with the Irish Open Trophy 13/9/2026
Record-breaking Shane Lowry crushes field to claim his second Irish Open title
Lowry won the Irish Open at Doonbeg by 11 shots

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Four
'I love my comments': Donald Trump doubles down on united Ireland remarks
It comes as Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who had lunch with the US president on Sunday, said there had been an 'overreaction' to Mr Trump's remarks

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Rory McIlroy after finishing his round on the eighteenth green 13/9/2026
Double bogeys still doing damage as Rory McIlroy moves on to Wentworth
McIlroy has hit 22 double bogeys across 14 tournaments in 2026 and it’s clearly something of which he is very much aware

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Four
Trump in Doonbeg: 'I wish the protests weren't here' says local resident
Residents of the Co Clare village expressed mixed feelings about the visit of the US president and the protests that came in his wake

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day One
Rory McIlroy backing Shane Lowry to deliver perfect ending to Irish Open like no other
Lowry held a four-shot lead after the opening three rounds of the Irish Open at Doonbeg

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Donald Trump's Ireland visit: Unity, protests, applause, and golf
The US president's comments on a united Ireland were the biggest talking point on a day of meetings, protests and golf

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Three
Shane Lowry holds firm at Irish Open amid Doonbeg’s glorious madness
Lowry’s round with Haotong Li and Jacob Skov Olesen became a thriller

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
As it happened: Donald Trump's first day in Ireland takes in meetings, protests, and golf
Follow live updates as Donald Trump lands at Doonbeg for the Irish Open after a surprising backing for a united Ireland, while protests continue against his visit

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Three
Shane Lowry cements his lead after 'insane' day at the Irish Open
Lowry was only on the 2nd hole when Donald Trump and entourage landed at his eponymous property in West Clare, but the sideshow didn’t divert the 2019 Open champion from the job at hand.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Three
Rory McIlroy on Donald Trump’s Doonbeg arrival: ‘I was trying to avoid making doubles at that point’
Air Force One flew over the course while McIlroy searched for his ball on the third. He was on the sixth hole when Trump eventually arrived just after 3.00pm.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Three
Shane Lowry battles it out with Olesen but Rory McIlroy falters at Irish Open
Tom McKibbin is still in the hunt thanks to two birdies on the front nine.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Donald Trump lands at Doonbeg as the golfers keep on golfing at Irish Open
The US president touched down in his Marine One helicopter just before 3pm on Saturday

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Donald Trump backs a United Ireland, saying it will ‘happen eventually’
The US president said he has friends on both sides of the border and suggested unification would be 'a great thing'

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Shane Lowry shakes hands with Pádraig Harrington after finishing his round on the eighteenth green 11/9/2026
'Maybe we had it too good': A day to cherish Irish golf's golden era
An appreciative Doonbeg crowd savoured the golf and the occasion as Shane Lowry offered a timely reminder: Irish golf has enjoyed an extraordinary era, and these are days to savour

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Wednesday Previews
S Colin Sheridan: Irish golf is having a moment, we must preserve it so that everyone can enjoy it
Last Week's Walker Cup triumph at Lahinch and this week's Irish Open at Doonbeg shows why golf tourists are crossing the Atlantic — it's because Ireland does not recreate American golf, and when it comes to access to the sport we should keep that

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Gardaí 'prepared for any eventuality' as Donald Trump prepares to arrive in Dublin  
Gardaí mount 'one of the biggest security and policing operations' the force has carried out

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Two
Shane Lowry ready to kick on after storming 62 gives him Irish Open lead
The Offaly man sits on eleven-under par, three shots clear at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway mark.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day One
This year's Irish Open winner? You may not have noticed him yet
This year’s field is probably the strongest in the Irish Open since McIlroy called in all manner of favours to bring a collection of the world’s best to Royal County Down in 2015.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Rory McIlroy after finishing his round on the eighteenth 11/9/2026
Rory McIlroy: We are set for a great weekend. I just need to get myself in the mix
McIlroy has been happy with his play tee to green at Doonbeg but his putting has let him down

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Security tightens at Doonbeg as Lowry leads Irish Open charge
Various military vehicles snaked around the property on Friday ahead of Marine One’s arrival. Players are conscious that play may have to be temporarily halted for the helicopter’s arrival.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open - Day Two - Trump International Golf Links Ireland
Shane Lowry shoots course record 62 to lead Irish Open at Doonbeg 
The Offaly man broke the course record and matched the number he shot in 2009 on the way to winning his national open as an amateur

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?
The Mick Clifford Podcast: What kind of welcome will Donald Trump receive?
Mick Clifford is joined by UCC lecturer Clodagh Harrington to discuss Trump’s visit, politics and the future of his presidency

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Rory McIlroy walks to the thirteenth green 10/9/2026
McIlroy hoping slow and steady wins the race after long Doonbeg day
The wind made it a testing Thursday as the Irish Open got going in Clare. 

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day One
The opening day of the Irish Open was one for the sickos
Well, how did you enjoy that? The opening day at Doonbeg was a sublime circus.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

'It really is a traffic jam': ‘Sexy’ Irish Open kicks off amid testing conditions
'It really is a traffic jam': ‘Sexy’ Irish Open kicks off amid testing conditions
Rory McIlroy’s group took two hours to finish five holes

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day One
Tom McKibbin leads home chase at Irish Open as rounds hit the six-hour mark
The opening day in Doonbeg has proven to be a marathon for players and spectators alike

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Wednesday Previews
Insider’s guide to Clare: Where to stay, eat and shop during the Irish Open
Our writers have shared their top tips for your golfing visit to Co Clare

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Wednesday Previews
Refreshed Shane Lowry sure he can still rescue a 'decent' year
Take the year as a whole, with his hard-to-stomach failures to clinch the Cognizant Classic and the Dubai Invitational back in the spring, and it would be all too easy to imagine a player ill at ease with his game and his lot between the ropes.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open - Preview - Trump International Golf Links Ireland
Letter from Doonbeg: The calm before a different storm
There is no separating the sport from the political sideshow at a venue like this. The only guarantee for this tournament is that the escapism of sport will be overruled by the real world

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day One
Shane Lowry eyes life beyond golf as he grows business interests
He's had a testing season but is more mature now, and is keenly aware of the importance of looking after Brand Lowry

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open - Preview - Trump International Golf Links Ireland
Donald Trump’s Irish Open – is the baggage worth the eyeballs?
Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington addressed a 'complicated' Irish Open venue.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Wednesday Previews
Pádraig Harrington still in it to win it as he breaks Seve Ballesteros’ record
Harrington was 24 years old when he first teed up at the Irish Open in 1996. On Thursday he will break Ballesteros’ record for most consecutive national Opens

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Wednesday Previews
Rory McIlroy: Donald Trump's Irish Open visit 'can only be a good thing'
McIlroy also spoke about his friendship with the US president's son Eric and the continuing demise of LIV Golf

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Taoiseach says offshore counter-drone technology being pursued ahead of Trump visit
Micheál Martin says Ireland has strengthened its counter-drone capabilities as security preparations intensify for the US president’s visit

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Thomas Higgins 7/8/2026
Win a title, miss the Walker Cup, make a pro debut at Doonbeg: Meet Ireland’s latest pro
The 23-year-old Roscommon golfer capped an excellent summer with a sudden-death win over Dylan Holmes at Portumna last month. This sport has a cruel way of ensuring each triumph is short-lived, though.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Rory McIlroy practices at the 15th hole 8/9/2026
Reshaped Doonbeg links ready for ultimate Irish Open test
Doonbeg's head pro Brian Shaw explains how the course has been reshaped for the Irish Open and reveals the best vantage points for spectators

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Husqvarna British Masters - Day Three - The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Tom McKibbin relaxed ahead of Irish Open despite uncertain LIV future
Reports have it that LIV is looking to file for bankruptcy protection now that its Saudi backers have pulled the plug on its ostentatious investment.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 - Tuesday Previews
Irish Open play may pause for Donald Trump's arrival in Doonbeg
Trump is expected to travel from Dublin, where he due to meet Taoiseach Micheal Martin and President Catherine Connelly

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Rory McIlroy tees off the eighteenth 8/9/2026
Irish Open 2026: Venue, TV details, prize money and everything you need to know
It promises to be another exciting competition for sports fans in Ireland to enjoy with some of the world's best golfers showcasing their talents.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 - Tuesday Previews
Jon Rahm: The Irish welcome, the wild weather and Ryder Cup hopes
Even as the wind and rain threaten to make the Irish Open at Doonbeg a stern test, Rahm feels at home in Ireland

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

G7 summit
Threat of garda industrial action averted ahead of Donald Trump's Irish visit
Garda representatives are consulting members over cancelled leave, rest breaks and accommodation concerns during major State events

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Taoiseach questions whether Iran wants peace as Trump prepares for Ireland visit
Taoiseach questions whether Iran wants peace as Trump prepares for Ireland visit
The Taoiseach said ending the conflict was vital to restoring stability to global energy markets ahead of Trump’s Ireland visit

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

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