Battling Irish boys celebrate famous victory

Ireland were celebrating last night after clinching the Boys’ Home Internationals title &for the first time since 2010 after a gripping final day at Forest Pines in North Lincolnshire.

Battling Irish  boys  celebrate famous  victory

After a tie with Scotland and a shock win over defending champions England, they knew they had to defeat Wales and then hope the other result would favour them.

After quite a battle Ireland were victorious over Wales 9½-5½, but it took another two hours before they could collect the trophy.

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