It's hoped West Clare will be benefitting from the immense economic boost of the Irish Open in 2026. It's understood the DP World Tour is currently in discussions with Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Doonbeg, with a view to holding the event at the world renowned course next year. The Irish Open was previously held at Lahinch in 2019 and is believed to have injected over €10m in the local economy over the course of a week. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says it would be a gamechanger.