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Ireland win European Amateur Championship

Richard Kilpatrick won both of his matches today
Richard Kilpatrick won both of his matches today

The Irish Amateur Men's team have won the European Championship by beating France.

The morning foursomes were shared one apiece thanks to a victory by Richard Kilpatrick and Shane Lowry on the 17th.

Ireland won three of the afternoon singles despite Rory McIlroy suffering a 3 & 2 defeat in the first match out.

Irish champion Shane Lowry led the way with a 5 & 4 victory, followed by a 3 & 2 success for Richard Kilpatrick while Johnny Caldwell also won 3 & 2.

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