Barry O’Leary kept his overnight lead to clinch the Irish Seniors Close Championship at Kilkenny Golf Club, closing with a round of 72 to win by two shots.

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny last night launched a unique photographic book capturing the working lives of ordinary gardaí.

Portstewart's Paul Cutler gave his Walker Cup hopes a boost when he captured the East of Ireland Amateur Championship at Baltray.

Defending champion Darren Crowe crashed out of the weather-delayed South of Ireland championship at Lahinch.