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Mon 07 Jul 2007European glory as Irish overcome formidable FrenchEUROPEAN AMATEUR:The Ireland team returned home to Dublin Airport early yesterday morning after putting in a sterling performance to beat France in the final to secure the European Amateur Team Championships at Western Gailes Golf Club for the first time in 20 years, writes Paul Gallagher.Michael Burns's young soldiers were put out to battle against stiff opposition at the the Ayrshire venue all week long and each time they answered the call. Although Rory McIlroy was inspirational as he spearheaded the Irish campaign throughout he may not look back so fondly on the final for on both outings he lost.