Scotland celebrated qualifying for the 2007 Cricket World Cup on Wednesday with a 47-run victory over Ireland in the final of the ICC [ Images ] Trophy in Clontarf.

Scotland booked their place in the World Cup by reaching the semi-finals of the tournament along with Bermuda, Canada [ Images ] and Ireland. Holland scraped in after a fifth-place play off victory over the United Arab Emirates [ Images ].

• ICC Trophy Ireland 2005: Official site

Ryan Watson top-scored for Scotland with 94 as his side posted an impressive 324 for eight from 50 overs. In reply Ireland reached 277 for nine.

The ICC Trophy acts as a feeder tournament for less established cricket nations to join the sport's big guns at the World Cup which is being staged in the West Indies [ Images ].

Scotland's dubious reward for winning the title is to be grouped with world champions Australia [ Images ], South Africa [ Images ] and Holland in Pool 1 in St Kitts.

The fixtures schedule for the 2007 showpiece, along with tournament dates, will be announced on July 19 in Trinidad.