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Irish Open Championships 2021 Day 3

A case of Millertime on Sunday evening on lawn 4. No, not the mid-strength hooch but rather the fulsomely barneted follower of Inigo of Loïola (Ignatius of Loyola), Maximilien. The printing magnate - a serve and volleyer of distinction, dismantled the game of Gerard Osborne Burke in 90 minutes in their handicap singles clash. 26-4 the margin there. No mean feat as the bridge-designer cum mallet maestro GOB boasts the kind of game that is lorded throughout the croquet world. 

Irish Open Championships 2021 Day 2

Day 2 and cyclist supreme, Nigel Werner, is truly i mbarr a mhaitheasa (in the prime of his life) on the croquet lawns. He went round to penult' early doors in his handicap doubles morning opener before setting up his partner, Duncan Styles, in a great position to make hoop 1. The latter's tactical interjections belied his relatively new entry to the sport. A rapt Werner took on board the telling tactical observations as they plotted a collective path around the manicured surface. Styles' economical shot-making was to leave an imprint of class in a game of vacillating vicissitudes.

Irish Open Championships 2021 Day 1

 

Saturday, July 31st 2021 was destined to be a special moment in time. The Olympics of Irish association croquet (by way of the Irish Championships) started in earnest today at Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club.

2021 William Murphy Shield Rushbrooke

William Murphy Shield 19/06/21 Rushbrooke

There was another great turnout for this singles tournament at Rushbrooke.

Semi-finalists were Ken O Brien vs Mary O Connor on the top lawn and Colin Laffin vs Rory Canning from the middle lawn. 

There was a great standard of play again this week with play going to the death hoop again.

Colin Laffin won in the end but Ken O Brien put up a great challenge.

2021 Frewen Cup, Rushbrooke

12th June 2021 Frewen Cup, Rushbrooke Cork

This Tournament was held on a beautiful summer's day in West Cork.

Semifinalists: Rita Dennis and Tiernan O Rourke vs Patricia Whitty and Patrick Whitty from lawn 2. Roy O'Connor and Phil Doherty vs Hillary Whitty and Rory Canning from lawn 1.

There was a nail-biting final between Hillary Whitty and Rory Canning vs Roy O Connor and Phil Doherty with play going to the death hoop.

Roy O Connor and Phil Doherty won the day at the 13th hoop watched by a great crowd on a glorious day on Rushbrooke lawns.

 

Dublin Championship Doubles Result

The result of the Coronation Cup, the handicap doubles event in the Co Dublin Championship 3rd/4th July 2021, is as follows:

Winners: Jane O'Neill and Mark Mc Cann.

Runners Up: Frank O'Neill and Nicola Kelly

 

 

Carrickmines Croquet: Coronation Bowls

(This event – Handicap Doubles – has been carried over from the truncated Championships of County Dublin.)
The arrangements and format of the event are as follows:
1. To be played on the weekend of 3/4 July.
2. Association Croquet Alternate Stroke Doubles.
3. Minimum combined handicap 12.
4. Play will start at 09.30 each morning. Double banking.
5. No arrangements made for food or refreshments, but drinks and a limited range of sandwiches will be available from the bar.
6. No entry fee for this event.

Championships of County Dublin 2021

Carrickmines croquet players returned to competitive action for the Championships of County Dublin. This open Tournament, held at Carrickmines, was reduced from 4 to 3 days because of Covid, but still included 5 events. The weather was great and a good time was had by all! Thanks particularly to Tournament Manager Simon Williams, and to Club President John Hunt who turned out for the first time in Presidential blazer to present (in a socially distanced manner) the trophies.
The finalists in the events were:
Championship Singles – Winner Danny Johnston (Newcastle), runner up Sandy Greig.
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