IRISH TEAMS NAMED FOR EUROPEAN MID-AMS IN AUSTRIA

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Written By Paul Gallagher
(Keith Egan in action during Home Internationals. (Photo: Tom O'Hanlon/Inpho)

(Keith Egan in action during Home Internationals. (Photo: Tom O'Hanlon/Inpho)

GOLF IRELAND

Six of last year’s bronze medal winning European Mid-Amateur teams will return looking for more silverware at Fohrenwald Golf Club in Austria which gets underway from September 9.

Two experienced sides have been selected by Gillian O’Leary and Damien Coyne for the trip to Austria.

Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe), Clodagh Coughlan (Douglas), Jessica Ross (Clandeboye) and Aideen Walsh (Lahinch) form the women’s side once again.

There are two changes for the men, with Bridgestone Order of Merit winner Gerard Dunne (Co Louth) and David Howard (Fota Island) retained, while Keith Egan (Carton House) and David Kitt (Athenry) have been added.

Spain will be looking to defend their crown in the men’s championship with France the reigning champions in the women’s event.

Women’s Irish Mid-Am Team 

  • Shannon Burke (Ballinrobe)

  • Clodagh Coughlan (Douglas)

  • Jessica Ross (Clandeboye)

  • Aideen Walsh (Lahinch)

Captain – Gillian O’Leary (The Island)

Men’s Irish Mid-Am Team

  • Gerard Dunne (Co. Louth)

  • Keith Egan (Carton House)

  • David Howard (Fota Island)

  • David Kitt (Athenry)

Captain – Damien Coyne (Tuam)

Paul Gallagher
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