Irish golf team selected

The team to represent Ireland in the European Team Championship at Western Gailes Golf Club, Scotland, 7th July 3 and 7 has been announced today:

Jonathan Caldwell (Clandeboye)

Shane Lowry (Esker Hills)

Richard Kilpatrick (Banbridge)

Rory McIlroy (Holywood)

Gareth Shaw (Lurgan)

Simon Ward (Co. Louth)

1st Reserve: Niall Turner (Muskerry)

2nd Reserve: Niall Kearney (Royal Dublin)

The team to represent Ireland in the Youths International match against Scotland at West Waterford Golf Club on Wednesday, June 27 is:

Andrew Hogan (Newlands)

Niall Kearney (Royal Dublin)

Dara Lernihan (Castle/ UCD)

Neil O Briain (Royal Dublin)

Seamus Power (West Waterford)

Fergal Rafferty (Dungannon)

1st Reserve: Nick Grant (Knock)

2nd Reserve:Paul Cutler (Portstewart).