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..and a bit of September.

Building on an action-packed slate of matches in July, August and early September brought a memorable stretch of cricket for Clontarf, with silverware from three cup finals and impressive league performances across both the men’s and women’s sections. Here is a comprehensive round-up of how our teams fared across all fixtures played during August and early September.

A massive congratulations to our trophy-winning sides this month, including the W2s for lifting the Junior Cup and claiming the Division 2 title, the W3s for winning the Minor Cup, and our M5s for bringing home the Minor 2 Cup! Commendations also go to our M2s on an impressive campaign as Tillain Cup runners-up.

Our M1s experienced a highly competitive campaign in Championship action, finishing on a resounding high note. They opened with a tightly fought away battle against North County, narrowly falling short by three wickets. Staying on home turf, they faced another hard-fought contest against Phoenix, where the visitors managed to edge home in a four-wicket result. Weather then intervened in their next scheduled home fixture against Cork County, resulting in an abandonment without play. However, our M1s capped off the period in grand style with a dominant home performance against Civil Service, unleashing an outstanding batting display to post 297 runs before bowling out the opposition for 110 to record a commanding 187-run victory.

The W1s faced a challenging stretch in Premier League action against top-quality opposition. Their schedule opened at home against Merrion, where despite a spirited effort, the visitors chased down the target to claim a five-wicket win. A tough away trip to Malahide followed, with the hosts securing an eight-wicket victory. The side wrapped up their league fixtures on the road against Balbriggan, where another difficult outing saw the opposition claim a nine-wicket win.

Our M2s enjoyed a superb month filled with big league victories and a memorable run to the cup final. They started off in rampant fashion in the Second XI Premier League, putting on an extraordinary batting display to post 386 runs away to Balbriggan and seal a massive 195-run victory. Carrying that momentum into their next away fixture against Merrion, they produced a gritty performance to defend 194 runs and secure a 33-run win. Switching focus to the cup, the squad contested the Tillain Cup Final in Rush, battling hard before finishing as proud runners-up as Knockharley claimed an eight-wicket win. Bouncing back immediately in the league, our M2s produced another dominant home batting performance, scoring 319 runs to defeat Civil Service by 102 runs. They encountered a setback on the road against Pembroke with a 64-run defeat, before their return fixture at home against Pembroke was cut short by weather and abandoned, despite the opposition bowled out for 168.

The W2s delivered a sensational campaign, securing the Division 2 league title alongside major cup glory. They began their schedule in style with a dominant home performance against Terenure, cruising to a comfortable nine-wicket victory. Maintaining their impressive form, they followed up with a hard-fought 17-run away win against Leinster. The squad then saved one of their finest performances for the Junior Cup Final, producing a brilliant team display to defeat Leinster by 62 runs and lift the trophy. Returning to Division 2 action at home against Malahide, they kept their winning momentum going with a convincing 27-run victory. Their schedule concluded on the road against Merrion, where adverse weather caused an abandonment, crowning an incredible run that saw the W2s finish as Division 2 champions.

Our M3s showed great fight and character through a series of close battles in Division 6. Their fixture at home against Tyrrelstown saw a hard-fought contest end in a 54-run defeat. They bounced back with a thrilling, high-scoring affair away to DLR County, posting 274 runs in a nail-biting match that the hosts edged by four wickets. Our M3s got well-deserved reward for their persistence in their next home game, holding their nerve to defend 181 runs and record a gritty 13-run victory over North Kildare. Their stretch of matches concluded with an away trip to Malahide, which was ultimately abandoned due to weather.

The W3s enjoyed a magnificent campaign marked by silverware and consistent league form. They got underway in Division 3 with a polished six-wicket away victory against Balbriggan. The squad then turned their focus to the Minor Cup Final, putting in a fantastic performance to defeat Rush by eight wickets and claim the cup. Rejoining league action, they faced Rush the following day, coming up just short in a tight three-wicket away loss. A scheduled home encounter against Merrion was cancelled, but the side responded impressively in their next outing, powering to a nine-wicket home win over Terenure. They followed that up with a disciplined away performance against Leinster, defending 119 runs to earn a 13-run victory. A subsequent away trip to The Hills was abandoned due to weather, before their campaign concluded with a hard-fought six-wicket away loss in a re-match against Terenure.

Our M4s put in strong performances in Division 11, picking up crucial wins along the way. They started in sharp fashion on the road against Tyrrelstown, chasing down the target with ease to secure a comprehensive seven-wicket victory. Building on that success in their next home outing against Dundalk, the team produced a solid all-round effort to claim a 36-run win. Their campaign ended in agonising fashion away to North County, where, chasing 210, they fell just short in a thrilling match decided by a single run.

Our M5s capped off an impressive campaign by capturing cup silverware along and delivering strong league displays. They opened the month on the road against Ongar, sustaining a 46-run defeat, before a home fixture against Swords was abandoned due to rain. The team regrouped brilliantly in their next home outing against Adamstown, putting together a strong team performance to post 263 runs and seal a 42-run victory. After a setback on the road against Stillorgan, our M5s saved their best for last in the Minor 2 Cup Final, delivering a championship-winning performance to defeat Malahide by 20 runs and bring the trophy home.

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Joe Kyne Memorial Golf Day. Please find all the details for an enjoyable day at Malahide GC.

Format

• Champagne Scramble: 4-person teams.
• 2 Stableford scores to count on every hole, with 4 scores to count on the 18th
• Playing off the WHITE tee markers.
• Full course handicaps apply. Maximum handicap for a player without an official handicap: 18 for a male golfer, 28 for a female golfer.
• All players tee off on each hole.
• The team chooses which drive to play. The ball should be marked – the player whose drive is chosen plays it as it lies, and the other team members play their shots from within 6 inches of the mark, no nearer the hole.
• From that point, each player plays their own ball and records their Stableford points for the hole.
• Note: 3 drives from each player must be counted across the Par 4s and Par 5s – these should be marked on the card. For Par 3s, each player plays their own ball.
• Closest to the Pin: 9th Hole on the 🔴 RED course,
• Longest Drive: 5th Hole on the 🔵 Blue course, must be on fairway

Tee Times

Please be at the First Tee at least 20 minutes before your Tee Time

Tee Time	Team Lead
13:30	Feargal O’Reilly
13:40	Johnny Barry
13:50	John McNally
14:00	Damien Gargan
14:10	Matt Thomson
14:20	Dave Marshall
14:30	Bulls Society
14:40	Noel Kelly
14:50	Shane O’Brien
15:00	Ben McCabe
15:10	Gerry Murray
15:20	Paul Gorman
15:30	Stephen Doheny

When your round is completed, please WhatsApp your scorecard to Fionn Hand and bring the original card back to the Cricket Club.

Other Notes

• Halfway BBQ – There will be a BBQ stop at the halfway stage – grab a bite before finishing your round.
• Food & Prize-Giving – Food (Wingman) and prize-giving back in Clontarf Cricket Club from 20:00. Please collect your Wingman vouchers when checking in.
• Pace of Play – Please avoid slow play at all times: your round should take 4 hours, so please move faster if you’re tracking behind this time.

Prizes

• 🥇 Joe Kyne Memorial Cup + Shot Scope G6 Golf Watch + Sleeve of TaylorMade SpeedSoft Ink golf balls.
• 🥈 Sleeve of TaylorMade SpeedSoft Ink golf balls + €50 Kinara voucher each + wine.
• 🥉 Sleeve of TaylorMade SpeedSoft Ink golf balls + €25 Wingman voucher + wine.
• 🔭 Longest Drive: Shot Scope Rangefinder
• 🎯 Nearest the Pin: Callaway Opus 56° Wedge

Clontarf CC Hits London & Sunbury: A Whirlwind Five-Day Tour of Cricket, Culture and Community

Five days, three teams, lots of supporters and countless unforgettable moments – Clontarf Cricket Club took London and Sunbury CC by storm for an epic multi-squad tour. From stepping onto the sacred turf at Lord’s to thrilling final-over finishes against our wonderful hosts, here is the complete day-by-day recap of a truly memorable trip.

Before diving into the action, a massive note of thanks must go to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this trip such a resounding success. At Lord’s, our gratitude goes to Karl McDermott, Eoin Morgan and the London Spirit staff. At Sunbury CC, huge thanks to Chair Colin, Chair of Youth Ian, the Grounds team, the Surplus to Supper catering crew, and all the Sunbury bar staff and volunteers who welcomed us with open arms. We also owe a massive debt of gratitude to Ruth, Andy, Giles and all the youth parents and volunteers for their help with transport, along with all the umpires across our six matches. Within Clontarf CC, special thanks go to our scorers Samuel and Tony, Youth tour organisers Ropu and Jennifer, Senior tour organisers Micky and Samuel, and Social Media team Dave, Éabha, Sophie, Ruth, Tom, and every parent who submitted photos. To the sponsors of the Youth Tour: McKeon Bros., Clevercloggs, City Bin, Brown Brothers Locksmiths & Tasty Options – thank you!! Finally, to all our players, parents, and supporters for playing in a brilliant spirit and making this trip so special.👏

Day One: Lord’s, mascots, and Stumpy on the sacred turf

The tour kicked off with a smooth journey from Dublin to London in a real episode of Planes, Trains & Automobiles. After meeting tour mascot Tarbh and checking in to their hotel, the Youth squad made their way to Lord’s for a Hundred double-header to watch some of the world’s finest players in action.

The rest of the day was a whirlwind of special experiences. Emily, Molly, Hugo, and Dan stepped up as mascots for the coin tosses, several players joined Cricket District for a massive garden cricket session, and others soaked in the atmosphere of the Lord’s Pavilion while snapping selfies with Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone. To cap off an extraordinary opening day, former CCC groundsman Karl allowed the group onto the main Lord’s pitch once the action had ended. Between photo ops and cartwheels, an impromptu game of stumpy broke out on the famous outfield to wrap up a brilliant start to the tour.

Day Two: Sightseeing and arrival at Sunbury

Sunday gave the Youth tour party a chance to recover from the excitement of Lord’s and take in some of the sights of London. Players and supporters spent the morning exploring Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the RAF Museum, Soho, Camden Market, and St. Paul’s Cathedral amongst others. Following an afternoon of sightseeing, a quick coach trip brought the group to their base at Sunbury, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Senior squad to prepare for three action-packed days of cricket.

Day Three: A scorching opening round at Sunbury CC

Cricket officially got underway under hot skies, with all three Clontarf sides taking on their Sunbury counterparts.

In the Girls’ match, Sunbury chose to bowl first, and our team posted a strong total of 134/6 from 20 overs. Lily retired on 45 off just 28 balls, while Hannah retired on 33 alongside a solid contribution from Aysha. The bowlers then delivered a sharp performance in the field, led by Emily’s figures of 2/3 – including a double-wicket maiden. Julia and Robyn grabbed a wicket apiece to secure a fantastic opening victory.

Under a scorching afternoon sun, the Boys kicked off their tour in dominant fashion. Sunbury batted first and set a target of 107/7, restricted by relentless bowling from Neil (2/8), Rory, and Hugo. The run chase was over in a flash as opening batter Oscar smashed an explosive 50 before retiring off just 16 balls. Supported by Freddie and Luke, the team cruised home to an eight-wicket win.

In the Mens’ fixture, Clontarf elected to bat first and posted a formidable 219/9, headlined by a magnificent century from Bilal (106) with key support from Arpit and Rizwan. In reply, Chris led the bowling attack with 4/51 alongside wickets for Amir and Sam, but Sunbury produced a strong chase to seal the win with overs to spare in a brilliant contest.

Day Four: Dramatic chases and an emotional return

Day Four delivered more high-quality cricket, plenty of drama, and a warm homecoming on the pitch. Off the pitch, Clontarf weren’t the only visitors at Sunbury, as the MCC were in town to take on the Sunbury Men’s First XI. We were delighted to be invited to fill a table at the match lunch, where the cheese board was apparently out of this world (according to Samuel). Dick Forrest entertained everyone in the room with jokes, stories, and anecdotes – all while sporting a pink cowboy hat!

In the Boys’ second match of the series, Sunbury came out strong, batting first to post 178/3 despite economical bowling from Neil (0/6 off two overs) and wickets from Hugo and Antares. Dan H top-scored with an unbeaten 29, while Oscar and Hugo chipped in, but the chase eventually fell 62 runs short against a disciplined Sunbury attack.

Our Girls delivered an outstanding all-round performance. Bowling first, Aysha claimed a double-wicket over, supported by wickets from Preet and Hannah, to restrict Sunbury to 108/4. The chase was controlled from start to finish as Lily top-scored for the second match running with a brilliant unbeaten 30, hitting four consecutive boundaries in the 16th over. With Hannah L scoring 29 and Aysha adding 16, our side wrapped up an impressive eight-wicket win.

In the Mens’ game, Sunbury posted 205/8 in the first innings, with James taking 2/41 while Chris and Nathan picked up a wicket each. The innings featured two fantastic catches from Lucy, after an early injury to Sam had seen Andrew take over captaincy duties. Rebuilding the chase, Andrew top-scored with a magnificent 59 – including three sixes and seven fours – on his return to his former home ground, though CCC were eventually bowled out for 138.

Day Five: Hat-Tricks, hard-fought chases, and fond farewells

The final day of cricket brought some incredible individual milestones and some thriller finishes before the team headed for home.

The Boys faced a tough start, losing three early wickets before Freddie anchored the innings, retiring on 29 with five boundaries. Dan H (16*) and Oscar (12) pushed the total to 119/7. In reply, Oscar, Antares, and Ross took a wicket each – with Ross finishing as the pick of the attack (1/25) – but Sunbury chased down the target with seven wickets in hand.

Batting first, the Girls set 106/6 from 18 overs, anchored by Laura’s unbeaten 24 alongside runs from Aysha and Preet. The second innings produced the dramatic highlight of the tour as Molly claimed a spectacular hat-trick, finishing with figures of 3/10. Early breakthroughs from Robyn, a direct hit run-out by Lily, a maiden from Preet, and tight death bowling from Emily, Hannah, and Aysha restricted Sunbury just six runs short of the target to cap off a brilliant series win.

In the Mens’ match, Sunbury set a massive target of 274 before being bowled out by the Clontarf attack, with Arpit taking 3/45 and Chris grabbing 2/52. A special mention goes to James, who captained the side in his final match for Clontarf before returning home to New Zealand. Our men put up a heroic run-chase that went right down to the final over, with Navneet scoring a quality 57 and Chris completing a fine match with 54. Clontarf fell just six runs short in a brave 268-run effort.

To wrap up an unforgettable trip, Micky and Ropu made several presentations to our hosts at Sunbury CC to thank them for their incredible hospitality and tireless work in making the tour possible. It was the perfect ending to a fantastic five days of cricket, camaraderie, and club spirit!