Thursday, 24 July 2008
Darren's coming home!
All at the Navan Road are extremely proud to hear that the former Navan Road man Darren Oliver is the Munster Junior A Champion 2008. The Killarney Chef beat Corkman, Michael Bohane by 1 bowl of odds for a purse of €2,000 in Dunmanway, West Cork last Saturday evening. The news has been greeted with delight here at the Navan as our ex-Clubman makes his way home to "Tin Town", for his All-Ireland final on Saturday 2nd August 2008. It is hoped that the Ballycrummy native can "cook up a treat" for all his friend and followers when he faces Martin Toal in the Junior A Final at 3:00pm on the Markethill Rd. Tassagh. Congratulations Darren and good luck in the All-Ireland Final from all your friends at the Navan Road.
Sunday, 13 July 2008
Cormac falls just short in All-Ireland decider
Our own Cormac Garvey fell at the final hurdle in his quest for the Junior B All-Ireland title at Skibereen on Saturday 12th July 2008. Cormac was facing the experienced Michael Hurley (pictured left) who had previously gained National Honours at Novice 2 level. However, it was no Novice performance that snatched the victory from the jaws of defeat in front of a large crowd on the Marsh Rd. course. 
It was a dream start from Cormac that had his supporters from the Navan in raptures as his first five bowls surged him into a two bowl advantage. It was here that the wheels started to come off the bike as Hurley unleashed a massive bowl from a poor corner that went "Out" in one. Here, Cormac had four average bowls that conceded the lead as Hurley found his range. From here on, Hurley bowled superbly and finished the score extremely strongly to take the contest by a bowl of odds. For Cormac, this was a spirited and gutsy performance and one which attracted many admirers to our man from the Navan. So, it wasn't to be for Cormac and his legion of supporters from the "tracks" who made the long journey from Armagh. A journey which will hopefully be retraced in the not too distant future. Well done Cormac, from all at the Navan.
It was a dream start from Cormac that had his supporters from the Navan in raptures as his first five bowls surged him into a two bowl advantage. It was here that the wheels started to come off the bike as Hurley unleashed a massive bowl from a poor corner that went "Out" in one. Here, Cormac had four average bowls that conceded the lead as Hurley found his range. From here on, Hurley bowled superbly and finished the score extremely strongly to take the contest by a bowl of odds. For Cormac, this was a spirited and gutsy performance and one which attracted many admirers to our man from the Navan. So, it wasn't to be for Cormac and his legion of supporters from the "tracks" who made the long journey from Armagh. A journey which will hopefully be retraced in the not too distant future. Well done Cormac, from all at the Navan.
Thursday, 10 July 2008
Cormac goes for Gold
This forthcoming weekend sees our own Navan Clubman, Cormac Garvey go for the ultimate accolade in Road Bowling, All-Ireland Champion! Cormac faces the Cork man, Michael Hurley on the Marsh Rd. Skibereen on Saturday afternoon at 1400Hrs. All-Ireland Finals are nothing new to Cormac as he was crowned U-18 All-Ireland Champion in previous years. However, reports from Cork suggest Cormac will have to be at his very best on Saturday afternoon if he is to bring home the All-Ireland Junior B Championship Cup to the Navan Rd. outside Armagh.
Cormac's journey through the Ulster Championship has not been without mishap. However, sterling performances against Thomas Mullan and Declan Mallon, together with his experience on the big stage would suggest that Cormac could indeed overcome the Cork man and bring the cup back to the "tracks". Good Luck Cormac from all your fellow Clubman and safe journeys for all those travelling to Cork this weekend.
Cormac's journey through the Ulster Championship has not been without mishap. However, sterling performances against Thomas Mullan and Declan Mallon, together with his experience on the big stage would suggest that Cormac could indeed overcome the Cork man and bring the cup back to the "tracks". Good Luck Cormac from all your fellow Clubman and safe journeys for all those travelling to Cork this weekend.
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