I know that this time of year gets a bit crazy with re fixed matches and the web site is a great way to communicate, but unfortunately i do not have the chance to check it everyday so would be really grateful if you could contact me direct on 0872275925 with any chances of fixtures or times etc
Thank you for your co-operation
Robin S.
Monday 7th July Clontarf 1sts v Merrion league starting 6.30
Wednesday 9th July Clontarf 1sts v Merrion Cup starting 6pm
both games are at home so come out and support the girls
Thursday 10th July Clontarf 2nds v Phoenix league starting 6.30 venue TBC
Due to Merrion playing a cup game, the 4th’s match at home on Sunday has been cancelled. There is a strong possibility the 2nd’s Cup game will be fixed for this date instead, so watch this space
The 2nd’s cup refix against ‘The Hills’ scheduled for Sat 5th July has been cancelled and will be refixed at a later date
Second win in a row for the 5ths on Saturday and it looks like we’ve turned a corner. They say league form counts for nothing in the cup and so it proved as we went out to Rathmines to take on a Leinster side going well in Junior A. Im not sure who won the toss but we were fielding first anyway…with the added bonus of official umpires…
Opening bowlers RichT and Brian Cotter made sure there was no easy runs for their openers. RichT was unlucky not to get a wicket but the pressure building meant Cotter got a well deserved 3 wickets from the other end as the ball was swinging into the batsmen who were struggling against him. Change of bowling and enter Chris Padgett and our spinner Pavan. Chris bowled a very consistent line and length from his end while Pavan was getting the ball to turn a LOT off the green wicket. CP unlucky not to get a breakthrough but things were going well for Pavan down the other end. He bolwed his 12 overs straight through and finished up with a fiver (including a wicket with his 2nd last ball) for his efforts and onto the honours board. At this stage we knew we had them on the ropes. Enter RichT for his second spell and so ended his dry patch as he took the last two wickets to leave Leinster all out for 94.
After some nice tea (its always good out there) our opening batsmen CP and Fintan set about the task of chasing down the target. Rotating the strike and hitting some very nice boundaries they got us over the line long before the drinks break with Chris making 54* and Fintan getting the rest (save for a few extras) for a ten wicket victory.
This was a great all round performance with excellent bowling, some great support in the field (including two great catches on his debut for Kevin O’Connor) and a powerful display from CP and Fintan with the bat. So we march on for a home quarter final in July v Sandyford. WIth confidence high the 5ths will be hoping to climb out the relegation zone of Junior B with the 4 upcoming league games in July… watch this space.
ladies 2nds v Phoenix CUP AWAY Wednesday 2nd July 6pm start meeting in Phoenix at 5.30 latest… I am looking for an umpire for this game so if you can help out please leave a comment on this webiste. thanks in advance.
2NDS V LEINSTER AWAY LEAGUE Thursday 3rd July 6.30 pm start meeting in Leinster at 6pm latest.
Congratulations to all the members of the 2nds who faced North Kildare in the League today. North Kildare won the toss in Clontarf and elected to bat. Opening the Bowling for Clontarf were Olivia Golden (go on ya good thing) 2 for 14 off 5 and taking knocking the stumps clearly out of the ground on one occasion. and Kate Bunsworth (nicely done) 1 for 28 of 5. Then Lauren Maxwell 2 for 16 off 5 twice taking that stump out leaving a hole in the ground. oops ( just joking) and finishing it off was Netzer with 3 for 8 off 3 smooth with North Kildare finishing off their innings with 81 for 8 off 20.
Then Tarf came in to bat opening with Annette Mckeon and Olivia Golden. unfortunately for a great bit of fielding on North Kildares part had annette out bowled and caught on a very low ball. Next came in fiona who smacked a single and a 4 and was out LBW (must remember to defend ball on stumps)… Olivia was still in knocking balls left right and centre. Elaine Caverley joined olivia on the crease and knocked up 7 before being bowled.42 for 3 off 8 overs jenny O connell came in and got a good run of 11 before being caught out. Then Kate Bunsworth came in and between herself and olivia finished off the game. with 82 for 4 off 15.5 overs. so off we went in for tea celebrating…. happy days 1st win for 2nds.
But then lo and behold the unsuspectable happened there was an error in the scoring…… Netzer remember the hills in the cup a few years ago when Lindy broke and a clean break of her nose…. had to replay the hills cup blah blah blah.
Back to reality .. we found out that Clontarf were actually 3 runs short so anyway after a few cuppas and discussions with the other skipper and quick call being made…. by myself to Mary Sharp norht kildare and Olivia and Kate went back out and finished the game. ANYWAY a huge thank you to our umpires Richie and Laura (are you sure you won;t do the cup match on wednesday please) and to all my team for a fantastic win twice!!! in one game. and to Megan Dempsey who came in at the last minute and played her first game for the 2nds tonite.
WELL DONE GIRLS.
As most members are aware our 2008 Brochure is now available and I have left copies in the Main Bar and Clubhouse. If you cannot collect a copy let me know and I will ensure that you will get one.
You will note that we got good support ads locally such as Bars and Restaurants Shops and Garages and when you visit same thank them for their support
My email is cecraig@eircom.net
There are still a few spaces available for the Summer Cricket Camp being held this week. Tuesday 1st July to Thursday 3rd July (9am to 1pm) each day. Anyone interested should contact Rod Hokin (rod@clontarfcricket.com).
North County made 257 for 6 in 50 overs, Clontarf made quite a bit less than that. Apologies for the lack of detail, but the less said the better.
John