21/07/2025

Ministers Hail 'Magnificent Success' Of 153rd Open Championship

First Minister and Deputy First Ministers, Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, have extended their congratulations to American golfer Scottie Scheffler following his victory at the 153rd Open Championship, held at the magnificent Royal Portrush Golf Club.
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Scheffler finished four shots clear of the field on 17 under par, securing the coveted Claret Jug on the 18th green of the Dunluce Links amidst thousands of ecstatic fans.

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21 July 2025
Ministers Hail 'Magnificent Success' Of 153rd Open Championship
First Minister and Deputy First Ministers, Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, have extended their congratulations to American golfer Scottie Scheffler following his victory at the 153rd Open Championship, held at the magnificent Royal Portrush Golf Club.
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Other News In Brief
Vandalism To Mary Ann McCracken Statue Condemned Alliance Councillor Michael Long has condemned an act of vandalism targeting the statue of anti-slavery campaigner Mary Ann McCracken at Belfast City Hall. Councillor Long, who originally proposed the statue, expressed his disgust after a plaque containing Irish text was damaged.