Hoey and Higgins through to school final

Ireland's Michael Hoey and David Higgins will compete at the European Tour's final qualifying school following today's conclusion…

Ireland's Michael Hoey and David Higgins will compete at the European Tour's final qualifying school following today's conclusion of Stage Two.

Hoey, one of six home players at St Cyprien, France, carded a fine six-under-par 67 today to comfortably see him into the final as one of 29 qualifiers.

Higgins, the lone Irishman at the Perelada course in northern Spain, carded a closing day 65 to see him through in a share of 25th spot.

Of the Irish players to miss out at the French course, Belfast professional Damian Mooney proved the unluckiest. He finished just outside the mark in a tie for 31st but could yet qualify as he is the fourth alternate for the finals.

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Richie Coughlan can now direct his attentions to earning a US tour card after his European ambitions faded away despite a spirited 69 today.

Noel Fox and Stephen Brown were further adrift on 291 while Ciaran McMonagle tied for 53rd.

Chris Devlin, Ireland's only representative at TorreMirona, tied for 44th place after a 73 today.