The 2004 Suzuki All-Ireland Ladies Senior Cup was launched yesterday. The competition is open to golfers in all of the 390 golf clubs affiliated to the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU).

A COTTAGE with a contemporary feel is how auctioneer John Rohan describes Rock Cottage in Tramore, Co Waterford.

John McGinn (Greenore) will face a strong challenge when he defends his title at the Golfsure sponsored Irish Amateur Close Championship at Tramore Golf Club from June 14-18.