Ireland's men fall to Spain in Octagonal matches; women's quartet cut in Portugal
Ireland fell 6.5-2.5 to hosts and defending champions Spain and will battle England for third place on the final day of the Octagonal Matches in Cadiz.
Walsh leads Irish in Portugal; Ireland fall 7-2 to England in Octagonal Matches
Lahinch’s Aideen Walsh shot a four-over 76 to go into the final round tied for 29th in the Portuguese International Ladies Amateur at Montado on seven-over par.
Mehaffey saves the best for last, fourth in Portugal
Olivia Mehaffey saved the best for last and closed with a joint best of the day 68 to claim fourth place in the Portuguese International Ladies Amateur Championship.
World No 11 Olivia Mehaffey shook off her jet-lag to move up the leaderboard and head the Irish challenge in the 86th Portuguese International Ladies Amateur Championship.
She might have fallen back over the last two rounds but Castletroy's Chloe Ryan will still make a positive move in the world rankings following her share of 15th spot in the 85th Portuguese International Ladies Amateur Championship at Montado Golf Hotel.
