Rugby players in an Irish Open Pro-Am are not an unusual sight. Along with GAA stars and jockeys, they are a staple of the pre-tournament entertainment at this annual stop on the European Tour.

Ireland’s farming community is in mourning this week for former IFA president Paddy Lane, whose funeral took place yesterday in his native Parteen, Co Clare.

MUNSTER'S magnificent win over Leinster unleashed a tidal wave of celebration at Lansdowne Road after 5pm yesterday.

Mike Tagney, a seven handicapper at Castlegregory, made home advantage count when scoring a 69 nett in the Kerry Alliance outing on Saturday.