Laura Davies had a bad week with the driver and missed the cut. Pic. Alex Finnigan.

Gwladys Nocera eyes up a putt on the 14th green en route to second place. Pic. Alex Finnigan.

Leona Maguire sinks a putt at Portmarnock Links. Pic. Alex Finnigan.

The 14 year old from Slieve Russell shows her short game skills. Pic. Alex Finnigan.

Jade Schaeffer shows some style. Pic. Alex Finnigan.

There was plenty of rough at Portmarnock Links. Pic. Alex Finnigan.

Picture by Alex Finnigan.

Jade Schaeffer checks her yardage.

Martina Gillen was the top Irish player at the end of the first day of the Ladies Irish Open