The 2008 outdoor ICC European tournament season begins with the Under 17 Division 1 title being decided in and around Belfast.

The hosts defeat The Netherlands by eight wickets at Downpatrick.

Scotland had a ninth wicket partnership of 32 between Sam Hunt and Willie Rowan to thank for their two-wicket win at Holywood.

A comfortable six wicket victory over Jersey at Saintfield booked Ireland's place in Thursday's final.

The Scots win comfortably, but Guernsey hold their heads high on Day Two

The Netherlands qualified for Friday's third place play off as they overcame Jersey by seven wickets at Comber.

The islanders record their first victory in the top tier of European youth cricket

The match between Guernsey and The Netherlands had to be abandoned after 28 overs.

The home nation defeats Scotland by nine wickets at Stormont in the tournament decider.

It's a washout at Bangor, but play is finished at Saintfield