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Irish Open 2019 Finals Day

The Irish Championship Singles was won by Andrew Johnston who beat Patsy Fitzgerald in a very close final. The Maughans won the Doubles Championship. Full results ................

Irish Open. Final Day's play

9:30 Championships Doubles
11.00 Championships Singles, Green Cup, Steele Cup
14:30 Handicap Singles, USCA Salver, Alternate Stroke Doubles
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Irish Open 2019 Day 7

Inclement weather on Day 7 of the Irish Open could not dampen the spirits of competitors nor their acolytes. A veritable power play from Andrew Johnston resulted in a brace of triple peels in his 2 nil win versus Danny Johnston. Also in the Championship Singles, Patsy Fitzgerald twarted the hopes of US public representative, Randy Cardo, with some clever approach play and accurate hoop-running. Cardo displayed some outstanding shot-making and an even temperament in a game that had neutrals cooing. 

Irish Open 2019 Day 6

Day 6 of the Irish Open witnessed matches of considerable quality. The main Championships SIngles tournament began with excellent wins by Danny Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Patsy Fitzgerald and Randy Cardo. Photos of the first six days' actions at The 2019 Irish Open Photo Gallery

Irish Open 2019 Day 5

Day 5 of the 2019 Irish Open was not short on drama or outstanding croquet delivered breathlessly by a diverse cast of players in favourable conditions. Once again, an extended crew delivered a sumptuous afternoon tea. The opening rounds of the Irish Championships, the Green Cup, the USCA Salver got underway in mainly good weather. Photos of the opening days actions at The 2019 Irish Open Photo Gallery

The Mcweeney Regained - Fantastic Win for Ireland

This year's match between CAI (Nathaniel Healy, Jane Morrison, Conor Broderick, Sandy Greig, Dave McGrath and Myles McWeeney) and the CA (Brian Havill, Jim Field, Kevin Carter, Paul Hetherington, Richard Peperell and Sophie McGlen) was played at Surbiton in London, a club famed for its welcoming atmosphere - and excellent lawns.

Irish Open 2019 Day 4

Day 4 of the 2019 Championships of Irish Croquet saw the onset of the maiden Alternate Shot Doubles competition and occupied most of the lawns in the morning. The afternoon saw the early rounds of the Green Cup, the USCA Salver and the Newell Candlestick. Full report by Dave McGrath. Photos of the opening days actions at The 2019 Irish Open Photo Gallery

Irish Open 2019 Day 3

Sun drenched lawns afforded competitors ideal conditions on Day 3 of the 2019 Irish Croquet Championships. Handicap Double Final results in a win forAndrew Johnston and Daniel Herliagty. Report by Dave McGrath. Photos of the opening days actions at The 2019 Irish Open Photo Gallery