96th Post... Woah, We're Halfway There


Enjoying the bants after an early Round 2 finish.

Monday was the only morning this week I managed to uncuff myself from the work laptop but I gather others not subject to such inconveniences faired much better. Happy and not-so-happy players were stalking the pistes every day bar Wednesday which suffered a very rare rain-off (that better not jinx it). Pictures are therefore at a premium with almost all relating to Monday's play. We're more than happy to take picture submissions from players at any point so please send them on to Tom D or Ciaran if you remember to take some or if you've snapped any gems!

Doubles Match Play

Work on this continues and I expect to be re-confirming numbers mid-week with a view to starting next week. More details will follow in our WhatsApp groups.

Group A League Competition

Six weeks down, six to go and the competition is bubbling along nicely. We're halfway there alright but is anybody livin' on a prayer?! Answers on a postcard please!

Charlie continued where he left off two weeks ago and top-scored again with 36 points on the day. Ciaran matched him on points scored but Charlie registered two 13s which will likely prove very important as we move toward the latter stages. Maybe we should all go away for a week! Full leaderboard follows:

And speaking of 13s, Larry is now leading the way with eight despite having played one week less than the top two. In addition, there are two players on seven, one on six and three on five.

The competition is a lot closer than it looks as when I strip it back to the best twelve games so far, the top four are separated by a mere 8 points. Game on for everyone!

Assorted photos from Monday:

Our Saviour returns! PS - he played a good shot too.

Nobody is enjoying this end.

You're intimidating nobody. *Checks Weekly Score* Oh wait, yes, yes you are.

Michael's an old hand at this stuff. When in doubt...

...point at your own boule!

I give you total focus. Not a single player rubber-necking.

The Northside Missions

Energised by the enthusiastic reception he received at the Donaghmede pistes recently, Emissary Dolan was spotted spreading The Good News in Artane this week:

We wish him well and ask that the Boules Gods bless his ministry.

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