Rookie Tom McKibbin and Cameron Raymond lead home charge at Portmarnock

Mallow's James Sugrue carded an opening one-over 72 and said he was taken aback by the appearance of the wind early

James Sugrue, from Mallow, hits his tee shot on the 7th hole during day one of the Irish Challenge Golf at Portmarnock Golf Links in Dublin. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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Rookie Tom McKibbin and local professional Cameron Raymond lead the home charge at the Irish Challenge after a blustery opening round as the European Challenge Tour adjusted to seaside conditions at Portmarnock Links.