Clontarf got off to the best possible start in their Jimmy Bruen Shield Final on the final day of the Bulmers Cups and Shields National Golf Finals in Cork today.

AS the exciting build-up to the All-Ireland football decider continues, Mayo received a great boost yesterday when Ballinrobe accounted for Tralee in the All-Ireland final of the Bulmers-sponsored Pierce Purcell Shield at Shannon.