A fourth wicket stand of 137 between Ethan Ramsay and Finlay Carter propelled Scotland U17's to an emphatic 124-run win over Ireland in the opening game of their Celtic Cup series at Forfar.

Ramsay top-scored with 98 (8 fours), while Carter's 63 included 6 boundaries. Bruce Weatherhead chipped in with 24 as the hosts amassed 273 for 8 in their 50 overs - three wickets for Srihan Karpe and two for Ryan Nolan.

Ireland openers Adam Heasley (20) and Lealand McElwee (13) put on an opening stand of 43, but the innings was soon in tatters as they slumped to 46 for 4.

James West made a battling 33, but four wickets for Tom Wylie (4-28), plus two apiece for Louis Bennet and Manu Sarasawat saw the Irish bowled out for 149.

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

Ireland Under 15's got off to a winning start beating Scotland by 6 wickets in the opening match of their Celtic Cup Series at Bangor.

There was a frustrating delay which saw the game reduced to 35 overs, and batting first the Scots made 140 fo 9 with Rory Grant top-scoring with 37.

Ethan Marshall picked up three wickets, with the spinning triumvirate of Bobby Brolly, Sam Haslett and Ben Walsh all took two.

Scotland struck two early blows in the chase, but a third wicket stand of 64 between skipper Rob O'Brien (46) and Seb Yeates (38) brought Ireland back on top, with Sam Haslett's unbeaten 25 clinching the win in the 31st over.

The teams meet again at the same venue on Tuesday.