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Sensational Lowry blocks out the noise to clinch Irish Open in record-breaking style

At the end of a tournament unlike any other, Lowry’s scintillating performance relegated everybody else in Doonbeg to a walk-on part.

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Premier League

10-man City beat United in dramatic Manchester derby

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Golf

Home hero: Shane Lowry romps to record Irish Open victory in Doonbeg

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Third Time Lucky

David Clifford hits 0-15 to inspire Fossa to Kerry intermediate championship glory

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Athletics

Mark English runs PB and finishes sixth in 800m final at Ultimate Championship

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Yesterday

13th September 2026

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Shane's World Lowry ends four-year drought with record-breaking Irish Open win at Doonbeg

The Champion

Sensational Lowry blocks out the noise to clinch Irish Open in record-breaking style

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Reaction

'I said to myself today, I have to go out and win this – I have no other choice'

Moving On

'I don't feel too far away' - McIlroy finishes Irish Open with one-under round

Football

Chelsea thrash Man United and Palace hold Arsenal as Irish stars on target in WSL2

Updated 7 hrs ago

Reaction

'I said to myself today, I have to go out and win this – I have no other choice'

7 hrs ago

Athletics

Mark English runs PB and finishes sixth in 800m final at Ultimate Championship

Updated 8 hrs ago

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Must Readthe champion

Sensational Lowry blocks out the noise to clinch Irish Open in record-breaking style

At the end of a tournament unlike any other, Lowry’s scintillating performance relegated everybody else in Doonbeg to a walk-on part.

Niall Kelly

reports from Trump International, Doonbeg

8 hrs ago

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home favourite

Enric Mas wins Vuelta to become first Spanish winner since 2014

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Premier League

10-man City beat United in dramatic Manchester derby

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Golf

Home hero: Shane Lowry romps to record Irish Open victory in Doonbeg

Offaly man storms to second Irish Open success in style.

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the Curragh

Scandinavia takes winning run to eight in Irish St Leger

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GAA integration Senior GAA officials under fire after backing away from committment to integration by 2027

Analysis

McAleese resignation is a mess for the GAA. Now they must put action behind slogans about equality

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Concern

'Deflating' and 'infuriating': Integration fallout paints bleak picture for players

Frustration

Carla Rowe: 'The disappointment right now is there’s no timelines, there’s no reassurance'

Analysis

The Minister for Sport should talk to the GAA in a language they're fluent in. Money.

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Where we all belong?

How the GAA integration plan stalled - and what players make of it

Third Time Lucky

David Clifford hits 0-15 to inspire Fossa to Kerry intermediate championship glory

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Premier League

Five-star Brighton crush 10-man Coventry

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Lottie Woad held her nerve to seal victory for Europe in the Netherlands.

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F1

Kimi Antonelli claims victory at Spanish Grand Prix to extend championship lead

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Derby Day

Rangers ease to 3-0 cup win against Celtic

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Golf

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f2

Alex Dunne finishes second in Madrid

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Premier League

Alisson Becker says Liverpool’s mentality must improve after Fulham stalemate

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Boys in Green Ranking Ireland's 50 greatest players in the Premier League

Part I

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 50-41

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Part II

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 40-31

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Part III

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Part IV

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Part V

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 10-1

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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

South Africa defeat New Zealand to complete 3-1 series victory

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Tennis

Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka with her first US Open crown

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Columnjoined up thinking

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Last week

6th September 2026 - 12th September 2026

European Football

Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink Rayo

12 Sep

Top 14

Jack Nowell opens account as Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle beat Toulon

12 Sep

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loi women's premier division

Athlone take huge stride towards title with convincing Treaty win

12 Sep

Table Toppers

Bruno Guimaraes haunts Sunderland as Arsenal maintain perfect start to season

12 Sep

8

Athletics

Mark English wins heat to qualify for 800m final at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

12 Sep

2

final push

Lowry feeds off Doonbeg’s Saturday evening energy to lock down Irish Open lead

Offaly man is seeking to win his home open for the first time since 2009.

Niall Kelly

reports from Trump International, Doonbeg

Updated 12 Sep

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Swimming

Dearbhaile Brady wins another medal at World Para Swimming European Championships

12 Sep

1

Nailbiter

Maguire and Nadaud lose as superb US fightback sets up Solheim Cup singles showdown

12 Sep

Goal Drought

Spurs remain without a Premier League goal after stalemate with Everton

12 Sep

2

Homecoming

Leinster ease to victory in pre-season friendly at Laya Arena

12 Sep

7

Racing

Hotazhell emerges as 50-1 Irish Champion Stakes winner at Leopardstown

Updated 12 Sep

Cycling

Mas on verge of Vuelta triumph as Landa earns stage 20 win

12 Sep

2

Wrap

Brentford gain another point, Villa mired in bottom three and Chelsea rescue draw against Hull

12 Sep

1

All Square

Fulham frustrate Liverpool to earn first Premier League point of the season

12 Sep

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