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ENNIS’ Tricia Mangan will be the key figure on the Irish ladies golf team on their history-making mission in Dundalk this week as they attempt to win the Home Internationals for the third consecutive year.
Irish champion Mangan, who is in the form of her life and currently ranked number nine in Europe, 1s joined on the eight woman Irish team by Shannon’s Heather Nolan.
Ireland have not won on home soil since 1907, but with an ever improving side, the Irish are quietly con- fident of lifting the trophy for a third time following wins at Cruden Bay in 2003 and Royal Porthcawl in Auer
“We were very happy with our practice over this ex- cellent parkland course last week” commented team captain Sheena O’Brien-Kenney.
“We know our opposition will be stronger than ever this year but we’re most excited to have the opportu- nity to challenge for an unprecedented three-in-a-row. A good team morale added to the expected healthy home support will help tip the balance in our favour”
she added.
England look most likely to upset Ireland’s plans and hope to avenge last year’s first day defeat by Ireland which saw them finish the tournament tied second BLAS E: Doh