Seamus Hayes

Áine & Aideen carry the county’s hopes for Irish Open

*Aideen Walsh and Áine Donegan. Photograph: John Mangan THOUSANDS of golf followers will descend on Dromoland Castle this weekend to witness many of the game’s leading female golfers compete for the Irish ladies open title with locals backing Clare duo Aideen Walsh and Áine Donegan.

Back to back wins for Banner & Kilmihil

*Dervla Higgins is tackled by Norah O’Dwyer. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Round 2 of the ladies football senior championship saw Banner Ladies and Kilmihil record their second successive wins while Fergus Rovers and St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield shared the spoils.