A big welcome to all the competing nations in the World Shore Championships in Budva next week and particularly to the late arrivals in Budva last night and their big rods, Team Ireland, c'mon the boys in green, we'll be cheering you on down in Chest's.

The Irish Shore team who will compete in Montenegro in October are : Kieran Begadon Waterford Crystal SAC (Captain), Barry Roche Wexford SAC, James Gordan Menapia SAC, Mark Beatty SAI SAC, Brian Cooke Raheny & District SAC. The reserve is Joe Hennessey Tramore/Waterford SAC. www.ifsa.ie