Arthurs wins the East of Ireland Championship

Dubliner Eoin Arthurs claimed a four-stroke victory at the the East of Ireland Championship at Baltray.

The Forrest Little clubman had to dig deep to battle past Dara Lernihan, who he trailed by three-shots at the begining of the day's play.

However, a third round 69 saw him take his place at the top of the leaderboard and he claimed a final round of 71 to ensure that he stayed there, finishing on a six-under par 282.

Lenihan had to settle for a share of second place alongside Cathal O'Malley as they both finished four shots behind Athurs.

The Curragh's Paul O'Hanlon finished at shot further back on one-under par after his final round of 72.