The Clare Champion

14/09/2026

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13/09/2026

Lowry lifts the trophy as Trump lifts the tariffs

Shane Lowry capped off a memorable week with a birdie on the 18th hole to claim his second Irish Open title in West Clare....

Shane Lowry capped off a memorable week with a birdie on the 18th hole to claim his second Irish Open title in West Clare. Under the microscopic gaze of the world’s media, some of the world’s best golfers, thousands of spectators and a US President watched on as the Clara man gave an exhibition ...

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US President Donald Trump heads into the hotel one last time before he is transported to Marine One for a return to Shannon Airport.

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Shane Lowry of Ireland celebrates with the trophy, on the 18th green, after winning the Amgen Irish open at Trump International Golf Course, Doonbeg. Photograph by John Kelly.

13/09/2026

Amgen Irish Open champion Shane Lowry lifts the trophy at Trump Doonbeg.

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A selection of job vacancies from last week's Clare Champion.

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Immediately after the presentation POTUS will board Marine One and leave Doonbeg.

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Shane Lowry celebrate his win at the Amgen Irish Open.

13/09/2026

What if everyone wants to live here?

For decades, the west worried about people leaving. Now the challenge is hanging on to those who already live here, and making room for those who want to build new lives....

For decades, the west worried about people leaving. Now the challenge is hanging on to those who already live here, and making room for those who want to build new lives. Housing is not just another part of the economy. A secure home underpins almost everything else in a person’s life: independenc...