TXT 5: Ireland finish poorly against Wales losing 5-1. Captain Andrew Johnston earning the only point and maintaining his 100% record in the singles with a 2-1 win against Ian Burridge. Wales won the competition on a matches countback beating South Africa in 2nd place.

TXT 4: Ireland trail Wales 2-0 after day 1. A very frustrating day for all of us.

TXT 3: Ireland lose to South Africa 4-2. Some consolation in Captain Andrew Johnston beating World Champion Reg Bamford in a three game thriller.

The Irish team which leaves for London this weekend to compete in the World Team Championship consists of four players from Newcastle Croquet Club. They are Ed Cunningham, Andrew Johnston, Kieran Murphy and Danny Johnston.

After a very successful Irish Open Championship last week the handicaps of several players have been changed. The biggest drop was for Fiachra Carroll, who drops from 14 to 8 after winning all 3 competitions he entered.

I've posted a set of photos from the match against Australia from last weekend. Click on the photo on right to view the gallery.

Danny Johnston and Fiachra Carroll competed in the Students Championships, representing Trinity. Danny reached the Semi-finals in the singles and together they reached the doubles Semi-finals also.
Well done to Danny who recorded his first tp in competition. Web editor

The team selection to play Australia is:
Conor Broderick
Ed Cunningham
Patsy Fitzgerald (Captain)
Gerard Healy
Danny Johnston
Kieran Murphy
Simon Williams

The 2010 Irish Golf Championship Entry Form has been added to the site. Click item under 'Tournaments/Events' above. Entries welcome from overseas players.

Croquet Canada have informed the WCF that they have not been able to secure adequate funding for the 2011 Womens Worlds GC Champs and have withdrawn their offer to host the event.

The 2010 TRINITY OPEN TOURNAMENT will be held in New Square on the 10th and 11th of July.

Just a reminder that entries for the Irish Championships in Carrickmines close on 16th July.
Details and Entry Form available under Tournaments menu dropdown.