CAI versus SCA (Appleton Trophy)
Carrickmines, Dublin, Ireland Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2011

Scotland beat Ireland 14 matches to 11
25 games, 5 doubles, 20 single games (15 eligible for rankings)

Trinity Open Association Croquet
Saturday 28 May
Start time: 09:00 sharp
Entry limited to eight players
Entry fee: €15
Format: Straight knockout, advanced play

The players selected to represent Ireland in the 32nd Home Internationals which takes place 18/19 June in Heaton Park, England are;

Ed Cunningham
Patsy Fitzgerald
Andrew Johnston
Kieran Murphy
Simon Williams

Ireland will be competing in the European Team Championships which will be held in Cheltenham from the 23-26 June.
This event is a mixture of Golf and Association Croquet and a three person team are being sent to represent Ireland;

Kieran Murphy (C)
Danny Johnston
Jack Clingan

Ed Cunningham regained his hold on the Silver Medal Invitational after Andrew Johnston's two year unbeaten run in the event.
Fine weather, nice lawns and very firm/tightly-set hoops challenged the 6 players. Despite the hoops and the early date in the season, 16 triple peels were recorded in the 29 games played = 55% which is a high percentage.

The details and entry forms for the Dublin Championships and the Irish Championships are now available for download under the 'Tournaments/Events' menu item above. Overseas entries welcome.

Saturday the 12th of March saw the first competitive outing for DUCC this season
against Carrickmines.

The Peter Brown trophy is played for annually by the two clubs, this year the

Danny and Andrew win Masters divisions.

Herbert Park Croquet Club Croquet Notes 2010

The first match of the season was on May 8th against Carrickmines at Carrickmines. A slight disaster for HPCC who lost 8-1 but this was offset, to some extent, by a most substantial and enjoyable tea.

Lovely sunny weather with less than one hours drizzle all weekend. Nineteen players after a handful of withdrawals (including two English visitors who we hope can get their passports in order in time for next years tournament!). Nice afternoon teas thanks to the tennis brigade in Carrickmines and top quality lawns as per usual from Simon and Rocket.