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06 Sept 2025

'The Claret Jug' is coming to Mayo golf club

Famous British Open trophy will be available for photo opportunities at Westport Golf Club

'The Claret Jug' is coming to Mayo golf club

The 2019 Open Champion Shane Lowry with the Claret Jug at his homecoming event in Clara in Offaly. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The famous 'Claret Jug' is making its way to a golf club in Mayo next week.

It will be a great night for the club, the town and the county. 

The Westport Golf Club awaits the arrival of the trophy, destined for the winner of the British Open Championship, on Tuesday, April 8.

From 6pm to 8pm the cup will be made available for view and for pictures.

Westport Golf Club say there will be a traffic management system in place. A great night for the club, the town and the county. All are welcome for the family friendly gathering.

The awarding of the Claret Jug dates from 1872, which makes it one of the oldest trophies in sports history. 

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