Ireland finish 8th in Aga Khan Trophy

Ireland have finished in eighth place in the Aga Khan Trophy competition at Dublin this evening on a total of 36 faults.

With 500/1 outsiders Italy taking the honours on 12 faults, Ireland could only claim one clear round, from Denis Lynch and 'Lantinus', but the combination then faulted twice second time out.

Only Cian O' Connor and 'Rancorrado' improved their score, with just one fence down in the second round, while Billy Twomey and 'Je t'Aime Flamenco' had eight faults in each round.

Cameron Hanley and 'Southwind VDL' were the second round discard score on 12 faults.

However, Ireland ended the eight-round season on sufficient points to remain in the Meydan Series super league for 2010, one of the world's top 10 teams.

France were the 2009 winners of the series after today's final.