Ireland top the leaderboard after the first day of One Man and His Dog in Gower, Wales.
Despite the lowest score of 60 in the Young Handlers round, an impressive 117 in the Brace gave them a total of 177.
However, England are just one point behind in the standings, while Wales sit third on 170.
Meanwhile, Scotland endured a tough day out in the field as two rounds of 78 gave them a score of 156.