Harry Morgan RIP

It is with deep regret that we at the NRBA learn of the passing of our dear friend and former esteemed member Harry Morgan. The Morgan and Mullan families are synonymous with Road Bowling in the County and indeed Harry and his family are interwoven in the fabric of our great sport at the Navan. Harry was a man of great integrity, credibility and honour and served our Club for many years. Furthermore, Harry was an integral part of the forming of the NRBA over 20 years ago. Harry is pictured above in more happier times amid the joyous occasion of welcoming our 2008 All-Ireland Novice Champion, Niall Smith, home to the Navan. He will be sadly missed by us all at the NRBA. However, his legacy of credibility and respect will live on through his Son In Law and our esteemed members Tom Mullan and Grandchildren Thomas and Darren. To the Morgan & Mullan families and wider family circle, we at the NRBA wish to forward our sincerest sympathies to you at this time. May he Rest In Peace. NRBA Committee. 19-06-10

Ulster U-12 Championship 2010

The Navan Road was the setting for the stars of the future as the U-12 Championship took centre stage on Sunday past. First up was our own Ulster U-14 Champion, David Devlin who took on the young Madden debutant, Sean Mc Guinness. The Madden lad started impressively and raced into an early advantage at the Ring Corner. However, Devlin's experience on the bigger stage started to come into play and readily "opened up" with a number of big efforts to the "Bull Track". At the line, a bowl of odds seperated the poor and it was a good start for Devlin as he embarks on another Championship year.

Down the road, the young Grange man, Oran Rafferty overcame the Navan's Eoghan Hughes in a most exciting battle. It was Rafferty that made impressive strides early on and quickly raced into a good lead after three fantastic efforts to beat "Cross's Lane". However, Hughes only started to get into his stride at this point and with three great efforts, reduced the arrears to just a few yards on the final shot. Hughes unleashed a tremendous final effort that almost scored the line and which installed him as favorite for the "score". However, putting a number of dismal efforts behind him, young Rafferty played an almighty bowl to unbelievably "score" the line and snatch the victory from the jaws of defeat. Young Hughes can take great comfort from this score as he bowled admirably after a shaky start whilst Rafferty moves forward to the next round of the U-12. Well done to all bowlers on the day.