Danny Nolan from Greystones captured the Irish Artisans' Championship for the seventh time when he won the 36-hole tournament at Howth last week. The six-handicapper carded rounds of 75 and 78 to finish three clear of his nearest challenger, Michael Devlin from Woodbrook.

Johnny Byrne from Grange was third and Eddie Kelly (Royal Dublin) took the nett honours on 144.