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

Donegal defender Karl Lacey has been confirmed as one of a large number of players asked to attend the first trial match for the Ireland International Rules panel this weekend.

YOUTH invariably has its fling in the major championships these days but yesterday’s second round of the South of Ireland was an opportunity for those beyond their best playing days to show their worth.

SCOTTISH Radio Holdings has snapped up Donegal Highland Radio, its third Irish takeover in five years.