Ireland came third at the 2019 Home Internationals, held at a wonderful venue in Budleigh Salterton Croquet club on Southwest England’s Jurassic coast. In mixed weather, the assembled 5-strong Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh teams battled it out for the glass orb trophy which Ireland last won in 2013 on home soil.
Now with photos by Samir Patal

The following are the results of the Championships of Co. Dublin Open AC tournament 31st May to 3rd June 2019

Championships of Co.Dublin Railway Cup:  Winner Simon Williams, Runner up Nathaniel Healy.

Duff Mathews Cup:  Winner Alan Looney, Runner up Gerard Osborne-Burke.

New Mirabeau Trophy:  Winner Conor O’Sullivan, Runner up Martin Gilmartin.

Phantom Shield:  Winner Tony Allwright, Runner up Mark McCann.

Boxwell Cup (Handicap Singles):  Winner Conor O’Sullivan, Runner up Gerard Osborne-Burke

Coronation Bowls (Handicap Doubles):  Winners Simon Williams and Martin Gilmartin, Runners up Gerard Osborne-Burke and Max Miller.

We have received an invitation to compete in the German Association Croquet Open Championship on 15th and 16th June 2019. Full details below.

The Scottish Croquet Association beat the Croquet Association of Ireland in the annual Appleton Trophy match in Carrickmines, Dublin by 14 games to 10.

Further report to follow. Click Title to view the full report

The Gymnastic Cup AC tournament will be held on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May 2019. It is an open event to be held at Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis club. Further information about the event can be seen in this PDF.

Danny Johnston(C), Andrew Johnston, Simon Williams, Patsy Fitzgerald and Jane Morrison (Sub - Peter Moore) are selected as the Irish team to play in the AC Home Internationals at Buddleigh Salterton on 8/9 June.

This year's Appleton Trophy match between CAI and SCA will be played at Carrickmines on 11/12 May next and the following have been selected to represent CAI:- Jane Morrison, Evan Newell, Nathaniel Healy (C), Alan Looney, Gerard Osborne Burke and Robert Miller. Sub is Dave McGrath.

Please come along or either day to cheer on the home team. Spectators are always very welcome.

The Croquet Association of Ireland is holding its Annual General Meeting in Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club, Glenamuck Road, North, Dublin 18. (2 minute walk from the Carrickmines Luas stop) on Saturday 23rd of March at 1pm. 

The itinerary for the day includes an introductory session to Golf Croquet Tactics at 11am . read more

 

Click image to read Nicola Kelly's report on the Women's World Golf Croquet Championships in New Zealand February 2019

A new page has been added to this website to outline the advantages of membership of the Croquet Association of Ireland for individuals and for registered clubs. Click title or links on this page to view.