Doyle and Fahey lead Irish hopes in birdie-fest in Boys’ Amateur qualifying at County Louth

Fota Island's John Doyle and Adam Fahey, Portmarnock, carry Irish hopes into knockout rounds

John Doyle (Fota Island) will be looking to add the Boys’ title to the six-shot victory he notched up in lifting the Irish Boys’ Amateur Open Championship trophy in April. He posted five-under. Picture: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

John Doyle and Adam Fahey carry Irish hopes into the knockout rounds of the Boys Amateur in glorious conditions at Co Louth. 

They are seeking to win the premier under-18 title for Ireland for the first time since Grange member Leslie Walker won at Seaton Carew in 1986.