Ireland Under 15's began their defence of the Celtic Cup with a convincing 8-wickets win over Scotland at Dumfries.

Batting first the hosts were rocked by early wickets from Railway Union's Toby Slye-O'Connell and Bonds Glen pacer Mark Robinson.

Rudra Chouskey made 33 for Scotland, but they limped to just 101 - two wickets also for Instonians off-spinner Ben Walsh and Jack Smyth - the Templepatrick all-rounder a late call-up to the squad.

The Irish reply didn't get off to the best of starts either, with Robbie McCollam and Marko Bates both dismissed in the second over by Nathan Umeed.

However, once again Gethin Kelleher and Callum Armstrong forged a partnership, with the pair putting on an unbroken 96 for the third wicket.

Terenure's Kellher hit 10 fours in an unbeaten 59, while Rush left-hander Armstrong made 29 not out.

The teams are back in action on Tuesday at the same venue.

U15 Celtic Cup 
At Nunholm, Dumfries,Ireland beat Scotland by 8 wickets
Scotland 101 (36.1 overs: Rudra Chouksey 33; Jack Smyth 2-0, Mark Robinson 2-7, Toby Slye-O'Connell 2-18, Ben Walsh 2-20)
Ireland 102/2 (23.4 overs: Gethin Kelleher 59*, Callum Armstrong 29*; Nathan Umeed 2-24)