IRELAND finished a credible equal fourth place in the Division 2 Nations Cup in Lisbon, Portugal, last Friday night.

Under the guidance of development team manager Michael Blake, the team of Alexander Butler (Hallowberry Cruz), Mikey Pender (Can Ya Makan), David Simpson (Keoki) and Dermott Lennon (Fleur V), were in third place after round one, where Derryman David Simpson was the standout performer after jumping a perfect clear with the Julia Cruden-owned Keoki (Catoki x Cassini I), who is just an eight-year-old.