Ireland levelled the Under 15 Celtic Cup series with an 87-run win against Scotland at Dumfries.

It was two names familiar to Irish fans that inspired the victory, with James West (son of Regan) taking five wickets, and Robert O’Brien (nephew of Niall/Kevin) top-scoring with 73.

Batting first, Ireland scored 221 for 9, with O’Brien sharing a third wicket stand of 69 with Adam Leckey (28).

Reuben Wilson also made a run-a-ball 28, while Ethan Marshall hit 24.

In the chase, Ethan Ramsay top-scored with 39 for the hosts, while Manu Sarasawat made 31, but it was the Irish spinners who would have the decisive say.

CSNI all-rounder West claimed 5 for 23, while Merrion’s Seb Dijkstra took 2 for 24 in the impressive win for Simon Johnston and Andrew Poynter’s young charges.