The Croquet Association of Ireland

Welcome to the CAI website. CAI is the governing body for the sport of Croquet in Ireland.
What became modern croquet was first played in Ireland in the 1830's and the game is still popular here, particularly in its "garden" form.
On this site you will find the latest news of the game in Ireland, this year's fixture list, the Honours Board, archived matters and articles on the history and the tactics of the game.
There are entry forms (click list in left hand column) for the Championships of Co. Dublin, The Championships of Ireland and the Golf croquet Championship of Ireland.
If you would like to have matters added to the site or wish to contact us,

Irish Masters Update Rounds 3 & 4.
On a weekend where Division 1 was washed out and most of the games forced to be completed outside the assigned time, it was Division 2 where all the excitement was. Kieran Murphy had an excellent weekend keeping a 100% record for the weekend including a hard fought late […]

This years team for the Home Internationals consisted of Ed Cunningham, Andy Johnston, Simon Williams, Patsy Fitzgerald and Gerard Healy playing in that order.
The opposition is never easy at this event, especially at positions 1 and 2. Ed and Andy were a little disappointed to both finish on 0/3. They had chances against their higher-ranked […]

In beautiful sunshine Simon Williams wins the Championship Singles and the Handicap Doubles with David McGrath.

See Updated Handicap List.

The team selected to represent Ireland at the Home Internationals, to be played at  Surbiton on 14/15 June is:-
Ed Cunningham (C)
Andrew Johnston
Simon Williams
Patsy Fitzgerald
Gerard Healy.
Best of luck to them.

Sunday June 8 One day open Golf Croquet Tournament at Carrickmines
Saturday and Sunday June 28th and 29th Open Junior Croquet Championship. Entries ASAP

Match score: SCA 16, CAI 9. The SCA regained the Appleton Trophy, which it had last won outright in 2002 (but had retained in 2003 as the match was a draw).

LATEST: Simon Williams and Ed Cunningham are undefeated after two rounds. Div 2: Robert Barklie now joined by Russell Harris in subsequent matches

A revised format combined this years Silver and Bronze Medals held in Carrickmines under sunny skies. 9 players pitched into one block all-play-all, followed by a best-of-three final match between the top two players. Firm hoops challenged any sloppy play but on the other hand the lawns were quite easy-paced.
The most consistent players proved to […]