Moore gets Irish players in tune

The Irish players were treated to a private session with Christy Moore last night to help gear them up for a battle with the auld enemy.

Earlier in the week golfer Shane Lowry took them for a coaching clinic that produced mixed results — one unnamed player had more success breaking clubs than hitting balls — but last night was spent listening to old favourites like Lisdoonvarna and Joxer goes to Stuttgart.

“The players have been talking about it for a few days and there should be a good buzz because the whole squad are invited along,” said team manager Michael Kearney.