Irish golfer Danielle McVeigh made her mark among the best young women players in America as she scored a top-15 finish at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Ten Irish golfers still have their eyes on the big prize in US collegiate golf after the fields were set this week for the NCAA Regional championships.

Limerickman Cian McNamara has put himself in contention for American collegiate golf’s highest prize heading into Thursday’s second round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Championship in Oregon.

Sisters Tara and Karen Delaney helped Kent State University to a 21st-place finish at the 2006 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships in Ohio but neither of the Carlow siblings will be happy with their contributions.

Thousands of people were evacuated today as California firefighters battled to save homes from a wildfire that grew rapidly during the night.

In stark contrast to his Hollywood image and the usual inauguration festivities, California Governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger planned to take office today with a quick, low-key ceremony and then get to work.