Bartlett leaves Ireland with a lot to do to retain series

Hurling-Shinty: Scotland 3-6-4 (23) Ireland 2-3-4 (14)

Ireland head into next Saturday’s deciding senior Hurling-Shinty International in Newry with a nine-point deficit, after succumbing to their first away defeat since 2007 at Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday.

Michael Walsh’s young side, which included nine debutants, found it tough against a hungrier Scotland side who delivered a stunning display, with Man of the Match Kevin Bartlett delivering 18 points.