Bayside Boules Club - Alden Park - since late 2019

Congratulations to Rose and James  ...on their wonderful victory in the Doubles Matchplay Competition. They were deserved winners of a hard fought competition, especially over the doughty competitors Agnes and John, in the final.  They never lost their nerve despite having their early lead hauled back to level at one stage. [These couple of photos at the presentation ceremony are courtesy of Ciaran].  James who is always praising everyone else was almost speechless but, when composed, he thanked his most able partner, Rose, and his coach, Sean J! Our thoughts are with Rose's husband, Brian, who would love to have been part of the special occasion.  We'll see him in the New Year DV. Rose and James, the Victors. John and Agnes / Rose and James Nigel and Vivienne, last victors,   presented the Perpetual trophies to both Rose and James and Aaron and Jacob presented the vouchers for McHugh's to the Winners and Runners-Up.  Eileen D opted for Rose and James ...

  The Matchplay Competition is nearing completion.  The games are being keenly contested and watched by increasingly large audiences.  The one-game knockout stages are proving to be a knockout!   One pair, Joan and Charlie , have reached the semi-finals.  The quarter-final pairings after play today are:   Shay Coyne / Maureen Deane  v  James Rowland / Rose McDonnell Larry Breheny /  Marie Doherty  v  Ciaran Walsh  / Gerty Gilbert John O'Connor  /  Agnes Graham  v  Jimmy Quill  /  Noel Kelly Keep checking the Matchplay App and try to attend, if your free.  The crack is mighty....except for the players!!  Some people have small wagers on some of these pairings but let that not influence proceedings!  Thanks Ciaran for the Bracket and work behind the scenes. Eliminators today Sunday 12th. James, the Overseer! Chris, the Disbeliever! Ciaran, the Deliveroor! Jimmy, the Quill! To...

 Monday Competition BBC Group A Ciaran maintained his fine form to the end to retain the Tom Walsh Trophy .  He had an unassailable lead even before today's play. Final result sheet for BBC Group A Competition Dec 2021. As you can see James gave Ciaran a good run for his money.  They both played identical number of matches and scored fifteen 'thirteens' each.  However, Ciaran had a slightly better scoring average over the best of twenty-four counting scores.  Hard luck James and congrats also to Sean who was just off the pace. The timed, three changes during the two hour slot was novel for us but it worked well.  Everyone enjoyed the games and there was regularly more than twelve playing. Agnes presenting Ciaran with the Monday Competition Trophy. Our final competition games before the Christmas break was well attended and enjoyable despite the wind chill.   Ciaran bearing gifts.... Matchplay Competition  is hotting up.....while slow to start...