This new event was played at Carrickmines on the 27th and 28th of May. Out of 31 entrants, 3 scratched before play began. Group play with 4 games for everybody was followed by a seeded play-off and a plate event for losers. To make sure of no delays, a shortened third game was the rule for the best-of-three matches. The management cannot have been too bad as there was very little squawking from the competitors.

There is still time for your entry for the Dublin Open AC Championships. Entries close on 26th May

Easiest way to enter is to use the online form at

https://forms.gle/Gy1aEGNBkPDCFZ968

Full details at

https://croquetireland.com/cai/docs/ChampionshipofCoDublin2023.pdf

CAI 10 - SCA 6

   This year's match between Ireland and Scotland was played at Carrickmines last weekend, with victory going to the hosts in the latter stages. The Scots fielded a team of four, so the CAI team was Nathaniel Healy, Alan Looney, Gerard Osborne Burke and Geraldine O'Rourke (the latter as a late replacement for the injured Frank Martin) .

Ireland took the lead on Saturday morning by winning both doubles games but from then until Sunday afternoon each session was divided evenly, so we were leading 6 - 4 on Saturday evening.

Carrickmines C&LTC announce the inauguration of a new Open Golf Croquet tournament to compete for the Harrison Cup. It will be played on 27th & 28th May 2023.

See full details here.  NB. payment details changed on 2nd May.

The Gymnastic Cup Open AC tournament will be held at Carrickmines on 30th April and 1st May and is open to all. Entries by 25th April.

Full invitation and details, click here.