Ricky Weldon in the East of Ireland last year. Photo Jenny Matthews/www.golffile.ie)Just three of Ireland’s 12 hopefuls made the cut in the Kerry London Championship on the 888poker.com PGA EuroPro Tour.

Niall Kearney is tied for 15th after his opening 71 at Burhill. Richard Weldon’s Europro Tour season is off and running after he opened with a four under 68 around the New Course at Burhill in the Kerry London Championship.