Pressure over the deepening junior cycle row is putting some second-level teachers in danger of losing their jobs, it has been claimed.

Only one member of the Irish team for next month’s Home International Championship turned up for the South of Ireland at Lahinch over the weekend.

Walker Cup hopefuls Simon Ward and Jonathan Caldwell will lead the chase for the East of Ireland Amateur Open at Co Louth on Saturday.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy has set his sights on Tiger Woods' course record in the Irish Close at the European Club.