The opening two days of the 2020 Irish Championships of Association Croquet have been akin to a starburst of celestial play from the brightest stars in the croquet firmament. The current pandemic has changed life considerably but a resolute crew of the game's staunchest supporters grabbed both mallet and the deis speisialta(special opportunity) to exhibit their talents on a befitting stage.
Outstanding lawns on Day 1, prepared by master agronomist Simon Williams, had some competitors dreaming of the afternoon's Wembley FA Cup centrepiece as the first balls departed A baulk and B baulk at the start of morning's play. 
Click the title to read Dave McGrath's full report.

Carrickmines C&LTC announce that they will be able to hold the Irish Croquet Championships between 1st and 8th August this year. Entries are now invited for this event.

The Re-Updated Entry Form is available for download here and shows the 9 Events to be played and the dates for them (note that as for last year the different events are timed for different days). Entry deadline is 26th July.

Due to the exigencies of the Covid 19 pandemic the annual match between CAI and CA has been cancelled and will be played in Dublin next year.

It is with deep sadness that I have to report the passing of Harry Johnston. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13th May 2020 in Eyrefield Manor Nursing Home, Greystones.

He was a great character in the world of Irish Croquet and was an Honorary Vice-President of the CAI. 

A CAI Women In Sport Sub-Committee Formation Invitation 2020 - to all women players

The CAI Council announces the formation of a 1st CAI Women In Sport all-women sub-committee and invites all women players interested to apply directly to WiS Lead nicola.kelly@ucd.ie for a place. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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Due to the restrictions in place due to Covid-19, the Championships of Co Dublin and the Home Internationals this year have been cancelled.

The venue for the first ever Spain-Ireland Women’s GC match was the Villa Padierna Racquet club on the Costa del Sol, about 10k from Estepona. There were two excellent croquet lawns surrounded by tennis and padel courts, lots of palm trees and the sound of the waves breaking on the beach about 50 yards away.

The Irish Golf Croquet Team to plan against Spain next week met together to have a coaching session with Andrew Johnston. We wish them all the very best in their first international match.