Thomas Higgins

Fahy proves clutch on the greens in West of Ireland triumph

April is the cruellest month, the poet said, but it proved joyful for Bray's Alan Fahy as his hard work and patience paid off with victory in the Connolly's Audi West of Ireland Championship at County Sligo's stunning Rosses Point links.

Fahy proves clutch on the greens in West of Ireland triumph

The West awakes at Rosses Point as Connacht provides three semi-finalists

Connacht won the men's interprovincials last year and the depth in talent west of the Shannon was very much in evidence at Rosses Point yesterday as three men from the west battled their way into the semi-finals of the Connolly's Audi West of Ireland Championship.

The West awakes at Rosses Point as Connacht provides three semi-finalists

High winds send scores soaring as Rafferty retains West of Ireland lead

Rosses Point bared its fangs as a southerly wind gusting over 30 mph at times sent scores soaring in the second qualifying round for the Connolly's Audi West of Ireland Amateur Open at County Sligo.

High winds send scores soaring as Rafferty retains West of Ireland lead

Emotional Foley dedicates West of Ireland triumph to late father

Royal Dublin’s Hugh Foley broke down in tears on the 18th and dedicated the victory to his late father after he completed an impressive five-shot win and added the West of Ireland Championship to his triumph in last year’s Irish Close with at rain-soaked County Sligo.

Emotional Foley dedicates West of Ireland triumph to late father