HOME INTERNATIONALS - Scotland lose out to Ireland on day 1

Scotland lost out to Ireland by 8 - 7 in the rain delayed first match in the 2012 Home Internationals, being played ay Glasgow Gailes this week.

Due to torrential rain, the Scotaldn Vs Ireland match was not concluded on Wednesday, with some of the singles matches being finished early on Thursday morning.

Jack McDonald (Kilmarnock Barassie) added 1.5 points from a possible 2 to the Scotland total, teraming up with Graeme Robertson in the morning foursomes to beat Richard O'Donovan & Charles Selfridge by one hole, then securing a half match with Harry Diamond in his singles.

In the other match, which was concluded on Wednesday, England beat Wales by 9.5 - 5.5.