Ireland looking to bounce back from England defeat against Wales

“It was always going to be tough. We came here knowing that England are probably the strongest of the four home nations but we gave it a good go,” said captain John Carroll.
Ireland looking to bounce back from England defeat against Wales

Barry O’Connell (Douglas) chips out of the bunker. Pic ©INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon.

Ireland Boys’ Captain John Carroll says the future is bright as his players were resolute in defeat to England on the second day of the R&A Boys’ & Girls’ Home Internationals in Cork.

A youthful looking Irish outfit battled hard against their more experienced opponents with Isaac Oliver (5&4), William O’Riordan (3&1) and Caelan Coleman (3&2) grabbing three precious victories in the afternoon singles.

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