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 (Under Tournament menu above) for the Championships of Co. Dublin, The Championships of Ireland and the Golf croquet Championship of Ireland.
Explore the whole site via the dropdown menus on the line above.
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.
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informed the WCF that they have not been able to secure adequate funding for the 2011 Womens Worlds GC Champs and have withdrawn their offer to host the event.
Just a reminder that entries for the Irish Championships in Carrickmines close on 16th July.
Details and Entry Form available under Tournaments menu dropdown.
Ireland had their highest finish in this event since 2005. A new look Irish team had two Home International debutants at four and five in the form of Nathaniel Healy and Kieran Murphy and both were to win key matches on the way to Irelands second place.
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