Fota Island's David Howard knows he's close to slipping into an Irish blazer after battling his way into the last 16 of the Pierse Motor Group South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at Lahinch.

David Howard’s victory at the East of Ireland has seen him rise to second on the Bridgestone Men's Order of Merit.

Fota Island's David Howard birdied the last to win the East of Ireland Championship by a shot at a windswept Baltray.

Millicent’s Brian Doran bounced back from his disappointment in the South of Ireland Championship to claim his first amateur ‘major’ with a two-shot win in the 62nd Mullingar Scratch Trophy.

Millicent’s Brian Doran carded a two-under 70 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Mullingar Scratch Trophy.

Millicent’s Brian Doran continued his fine run of form to grab a share of the lead heading into the final two rounds of the Mullingar Men’s Scratch Trophy.

Tramore’s Jack Hearn and Co Louth’s Evan Farrell will take a one-stroke lead into Monday’s final two rounds at the Mullingar Scratch Trophy.