2025 Captain Eamonn Stroker and his wife Gertrude Stroker hosted the annual Captain's Prize Day for the bowls members last Saturday. The weather played ball and a terrific afternoon's bowling was had. The challenging format devised by Eamonn initially had all the members questioning their maths abilities at the start but members quickly adapted to the fun format and learned to count again.

The AGM followed and it was good to recap on what has been a fantastic season of outdoor bowls and thinking about next summer. Thanks to Club President Shane Treacy for chairing. David Hennessy was elected as incoming Captain with John Turner as his Vice Captain. Thanks to all members of the incoming and outgoing committees for all their time and efforts. It must be mentioned that throughout the meeting Ronnie Shellard's name was regularly mentioned in the various contributions. We will miss Ronnie dearly and remember all our bowls friends who have gone before us. May they rest in peace.

Following the AGM the Presentation of Prizes for the Club Competitions was held.
Ladies Championship: :Winner Mary Murphy Runner Up: Ruth Wolfe
Ladies Handicap: Winner: Sarah Ryan Runner Up: Mary Ryan
Ladies Pairs: Winners: Betty Shellard and Sarah Ryan Runners Up: Gertrude Stroker and Mary Murphy

Men's Championship: Winner: David Hennessy Runner Up: Richard Catchpole
Men's Senior Handicap: Winner: Richard Catchpole Runner Up: David Hennessy
Men's Junior Handicap: Winner: Ray Ryan Runner Up: Joe Kirby
Men's Pairs: Winners: Joe Kirby and Alan Wolfe Runners Up: Ray Ryan and Adrian Tanner

Best Attendance and Tea of the Year Prize: Winner: Noelle Hegarty.

Captain's Prize Winners: Ray Ryan and George Treacy with Runners Up: David Hennessy and Anna O'Donoghue.

Club Achievements: Winners of Southern League 2025

A presentation was also made to Groundsman David Wolfe to thank him for leading all the work in keeping the green and the grounds.

David Hennessy presented Outgoing Captain Eamonn with a token of appreciation from the members for all his work as Captain.

Outgoing Captain Eamonn and wife Gertrude then treated members to a fantastic meal. Huge thanks to Diane Fehily for her work in organising this and to Ronan Sullivan (Barman) who had to deal with the Bowls Members in the Bar afterwards. Members are reminded to bring ID next time for age verification if purchasing from the bar. Thanks also to those who did wash up and returned the function room to normal.

Our Green in Garryduff will now close for winter but we have the Ronnie Shellard trophy, Winter League and Interpros to look forward to. Good Luck to all bowlers as indoor bowls also starts up soon.

Click on the blue text below to see Photos from the Day: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1uCjhtGJuU7ygjckQZwLxI0vPG4h5dz-a