Trinity Open Announcement

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/11/2008 - 12:24

Details of the Dublin University Open on 19th,20th April have been published. Details posted under Entry Forms section.

Irish Masters Championship

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/14/2008 - 12:26

The details for the Irish Masters have been published and are available here.

This is a competition of 2 divisions with eight players in each, initially chosen by the selection committee. It is planned that this event will provide competitive play which will count for world rankings and will develop the depth of the international squad.

Proposed venues and date are: Herbert Park 26,27 April, Newcastle 21,22 June and Carrickmines on 19,20 July and 23 August.

Entry Forms for Dublin and Irish Championships available.

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 12:27

These have been published on the Carrickmines C&LTC site and are copied on this site. Click required event under Entry Forms section to view or download a printable PDF.

Andrew Johnston qualifies at World Championships

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 12:28

Andrew Johnston qualifies for knockout stage of World Championships. See the Block results here and the knockout chart here.

Congratulations to Andrew on qualifying, but how unlucky it was to be drawn against the eventual winner in the knock-out section.

Iman El Farnsawi is new World Champion

Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/09/2007 - 19:47

Result of the Womens World Golf Croquet Championship can be viewed at http://www.croquetireland.com/ireland2007/

From the pages of Croquet Gazette.

In 1900, tournaments are advertised in Glenageary (2 lawns) and Athlone (3 lawns)
In 1901, the first North of Ireland Championship is played at Belfast, and a tournament at Mullingar is also covered.
In 1902, England played Ireland at Wimbledon, winning by 5 matches to 3. The Irish team was: C. Corbally, R.N. Roper, J.R. Murphy and S.G. Butson. This could be the first croquet international match!