Arthurs scorches to lead in East of Ireland Championship

Forrest Little's Eoin Arthurs took advantage of perfect early morning conditions to scorch to a six-under par 66 and a two stroke lead in the East of Ireland Amateur Championship at County Louth.

The 24-year-old from Swords fired two eagles, five birdies and just three bogeys on the fast-running links as the Castle's Dara Lernihan posted an afternoon 68 that featured an eagle two at the 454-yard first, his 10th.