Reigning champions Ulster began the defence of their Women’s Interprovincials with a resounding 8 ½ to ½ victory over Connacht on day one at Slieve Russell.

Max Kennedy brilliantly birdied his last three holes to shoot a five-under 67 and share the lead with his Royal Dublin clubmate Jack McDonnell heading into this afternoon’s final round of the Kingspan-sponsored East of Ireland Amateur Open at Baltray.

Connemara’s Luke O’Neill is looking make a push in the PGA TOUR U rankings next season after entering the history books with a four-stroke win in the Mullingar 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.

Douglas’ Jack Murphy and Royal Dublin’s Hugh Foley were the leading Irish players to qualify for the final 36 holes in the Lytham Trophy at Royal Lytham.