Maybin and Moriarty out of Home Internationals

Gareth Maybin (Ballyclare) and Colm Moriarty (Athlone) have withdrawn from the Irish team for the Home Internationals at Ballybunion Golf Club on September 17 to 19. They are replaced by Richard Kilpatrick (Banbridge) and Michael Sinclair (Knock).

Kilpatrick will be making his debut as a full international while Sinclair, winner of the East of Ireland Championship this year, played for Ireland in the Home Internationals at Royal Co Down Golf Club in 1999.