GLORIOUS sunshine, excellent ground conditions and a triumphant win for Ireland’s under-16s meant that Irish eyes were smiling after the Irish Polocrosse Association Tri Nations event in Nenagh showgrounds recently

Senior and under-16 teams from Ireland, England and Wales descended on the Birr Club’s venue to battle for the title of Tri Nations champions. Rising stars Caroline Bradshaw, Lauren O’Malley, Izzy Alken, Zoe Nuzum, Luke Brandon, Archie Nield and brothers Cian and Theo Boland took the honours for Ireland in the under-16 section.