The "Real Mc Coy"

Tony Mc Coy rocked the Grade 3 section of the 2010 Ring Cup with a devastating display of accurate and fast bowling to dismiss Donal Johnston by two bowls of odds at a well attended Navan Road. Mc Coy was a treat to watch as he sent his opening three bowls to "Tommy's" to raise a shot in the score. The young Lislea Man could never get on terms after yet another piledriver from McCoy that amazingly took him to the "Bull Track" in five! The pressure never dissipated from Mc Coy's performance as he raced into the Ring Corner to leave the contest beyond any doubt. It's been quite a while since our esteemed Treasurer pulled out a performance such as this and the shrewd judges will have taken note of these events that have already installed McCoy as favorite for the Grade 3. Well done Tony!

King rolls back the years!

Austin Mc Keown rolled back the years at a well attended Navan Rd on Sunday past, as he overcame the formidable Jarleth Devlin in the first round of the 2010 Ring Cup. Both bowlers took time to warm to their task and Devlin sent a huge effort from the "Ring Gates" to the "Bull Track" straight. Undaunted, Mc Keown unleashed his next three to beat "Ted's Lane" to go half a bowl of odds in front. However, it was still level pegging at the "Brown Gate" and facing "Loughrans" only a few yards separated the pair. Devlin's last bowl was played to perfection leaving Mc Keown a tricky bowl to win the day. Playing the sensible shot, Mc Keown beat the tip to roar into the next round. Mc Keown's performance to beat a fancied Jarleth Devlin may install him as one of the favorites for the Grade 1 and a "Dark Horse" for the overall tournament. In other tournament scores, David Devlin overcame Eoin Hughes in a repeat of the 2009 U-12 Ulster Final and James Devlin overwhelmed Chris Fields in the other Grade 1 encounter.

The 2010 Ring Cup

The 2010 Ring Cup will yet again be proudly sponsored by the Smith Family and the draws have been made for this fantastic competition. The tournament will be run on a "single hand" basis over three grades and are as follow;-
Grade 1:
Chris Fields v James Devlin; Michael Quigley v Darren Donnelly; Harry Toal v Niall Smith; Barry Mallon v Eamon O'Neill; Thomas Mullen v Hugh Mc Coy; Declan Mallon v Frank Oliver; Cormac Garvey v Gerard Mc Closkey; Seamus Mc Kee (Holder) v Mark Mc Keown; Conor Mc Creesh v Stephen Smith; Austin Mc Keown v Jarleth Devlin
Grade 2:
Declan Hughes v Gerald Mc Kee; Sid Donnelly v John Joe O'Neill; Oliver Gribben v Brian O'Rourke; John Quigley v Ciaran Mallon; Ryan Quigley v Fergal Mc Creesh; Cormac Gribben v Tom Mullen; Martin Hughes v Francie Mallon
Grade 3:
Kevin Smith v Ciaran Mc Creesh; Tony Mc Coy v Donal Johnston; Raymond Finnegan v v Pat Hagan; Owen Hughes v David Devlin.
Note: Scores to commence from 17 January 2010: All U-14's to use 24' Bowl with all Grade 3's to compete from "Loughran's" down the road.

2010 NRBA Committee Formed

The 2010 NRBA Committee was formed at a well attended Annual General Meeting. Mark Mc Keown has been appointed as Chairman of the Club and will be ably assisted by the former Chair, Fergal Mc Creesh. The treasurer's post will again be held by the highly respected Tony Mc Coy and assisted by Niall Smith. However, Declan Hughes has decided to step down from his post as Secretary after 12 months of fantastic work for the Club. The new Secretary will be Stephen Smith (pictured) and will be assisted by Hugh Mc Coy. We wish the new committee the very best of luck going forward.

NRBA Annual General Meeting 2010

The 2010 NRBA Annual General Meeting will be held at the NRBA Conference Centre (AKA Declan Hughes' Garage) on Sunday 10th January 2010 at 1500 Hrs. All members are urged to attend to discuss the Club's strategy going forward. The club would also like to attract new members to the club and prospective members would be warmly welcomed. We look forward to seeing a good turnout from all our members and friends.