Hero’s welcome for Pádraig — and the Claret Jug

THE Claret Jug coveted by golfers the world over made a return journey to Dublin last night as Open champion Pádraig Harrington came home to a hero’s welcome.

Hero’s welcome for Pádraig — and the Claret Jug
Tue, 22 Jul, 2008 - 01:00

Just as he did last year the day after winning the title for the first time, Harrington jetted from Gatwick Airport in London to Weston Aerodrome on the fringes of Dublin city.

The two-time champion arrived just after 9.30pm, tired but happy after a day of interviews and charity appearances in England and accompanied by the famous Claret Jug.

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