Ireland Over 40's bounced back from a heavy loss against Wales to beat England in the Triple Crown of Cricket tournament.

Former Glamorgan and Kent batsman Mike Powell - with 27 first-class centuries to his name - top-scored for the hosts making 66 in their total of 230 for 9, with Jonathan Tall (3-25) and Bill Whaley (2-49) the pick of the Irish attack.

Ireland's reply was a disappointing one as they were bundled out for 116 - 20's for Richie Lawrence (29), Danny Barclay (25) and John Anderson (20).

Thursday's clash with England saw a rejuvenated Ireland come out on top with a 41-run win.

They recovered from a precarious 72 for 6 to post 212 for 9, with Stephen Ogilby top scoring with a fluent 82 (6 fours, 2 sixes) sharing a seventh wicket stand of 87 with Paul Ryan, who hit five boundaries in his 44.

Irish heroes Allan Eastwood and Stephen Ogilby

There were runs too for Rory McCann (23) and Etesham Ahmed (22).

Allan Eastwood's four wicket haul ensured Ireland were always on top, boosted too by the first-ball dismissal of Darren Stevens by Jonathan Tall. Paul Ryan picked up two scalps, while the other successful bowlers were Etesham Ahmed and Phil Eaglestone.

The tournament concludes on Friday when the Irish team take on their Scottish counterparts.