Tramore’s Robin Dawson showed his ability to remain patient in his bid for a precious tour card by opening with a two-under 70 at the Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

Mount Juliet’s Gavin Moynihan remained on course to regain his card as Tramore’s Robin Dawson and Ardglass’ Cormac Sharvin kept their hopes alive with sub-70 scores in the third round of the European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage in Spain.

Objections have been raised to halt the expansion of facilities at a one of Kerry’s most popular tourist attractions.

Former Limerick hurling manager Tom Ryan has been named as the new Westmeath boss in a high profile appointment for the Lakes County.