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Seventeen players today in glorious sunshine.  Dolores has crept ahead after two sessions with steady scoring.
Our best wishes to members who are unwell, at present, or otherwise unavailable to play.

Henceforth, we will take the organiser's time from their watch or phone for the start and finishing time as there was some confusion today with different times being proffered.  Play must stop at noon, also, to ensure fairness in scoring.  Unless weather stops play players should continue to play till noon.

NAMES	Week 2  Competition 'C'
	Wed.  25 / 7  /18
	G.1	G.2	G.3	G.4	Tot.	R.T.
Bridget	3	13	5		21	60
Brogan					0	40
Catherine					0	19
Colm	13	13	13	11	50	50
Dave	13	8	13		34	62
Dolores	9	13	13		35	82
Don	13	10			23	23
Eileen	8	10	0	12	30	52
Jeanette	13	5	4		22	41
John C	6	12			18	38
Kitty					0	0
Liam	13	8	13		34	34
Maeve					0	26
Maureen					0	0
Michael	13	13	13	11	50	76
Mike	8	10	0	12	30	77
Nigel					0	0
Pat D					0	0
Patricia	13	10			23	59
Richie	9	13	4		26	52
Sean					0	0
Shay					0	0
Sheila	3	13	5		21	60
Tom D	9	5	13		27	55
Tom S	6	12			18	18
Tony					0	26
Yvonne	13	5	4		22	42

Some photos, courtesy of Dave from a few weeks back....[click on them to enlarge ]

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Seventeen players on a dull but warm morning.  The first day of 'C Competition 2018'.
Mike continued where he left off the previous session, ably assisted by Dolores.
Before play we presented the revamped trophy to Mike for winning the previous competition.  Mike himself repaired the trophy and he was re-presented with inscribed trophy by Tony.
[See the Photos below]

	NAMES	Week 1  Comp.C
		Wed.   18 /07 /18
		G.1	G.2	G.3	G.4	Tot.	R.T.
1	Bridget	13	13	13		39	39
2	Brogan	13	4	13	10	40	40
3	Catherine	7	4	8		19	19
4	Colm					0	0
5	Dave	4	11	7	6	28	28
6	Dolores	13	13	13	8	47	47
7	Don					0	0
8	Eileen	3	13	0	6	22	22
9	Jeanette	7	4	8		19	19
10	John C	10	10			20	20
11	Kitty					0	0
12	Liam					0	0
13	Maeve	13	13			26	26
14	Maureen					0	0
15	Michael	3	13	0	10	26	26
16	Mike	13	13	13	8	47	47
17	Nigel					0	0
18	Pat D					0	0
19	Patricia	13	4	13	6	36	36
20	Richie	3	4	13	6	26	26
21	Sean					0	0
22	Shay					0	0
23	Sheila	13	13	13		39	39
24	Tom D	4	11	7	6	28	28
25	Tom S					0	0
26	Tony	13	13			26	26
27	Yvonne	10	10			20	20

We are collecting 5 Euro from all players to cover the costs of inscribing the Trophy etc. until the fund expires.  Would players with short names try to win as the fund will last longer!!!!

164 th Post

HAPPY BASTILLE DAY

In conjunction with the Rose Festival in St. Anne's Park the Wednesday Boules Group had their own 'Fun Day' and picnic.  We played a couple of games and invited passers-by to try the game.  We played at our usual 10  to  12 slot and availed of the lovely food and drink brought along for the occasion.  The weather was wonderful and the ambiance convivial.  Great to have Gerald [Kitty's husband] and Fionuala [Tony's wife] along for the day. Thanks to Fionuala and  Dolores for the photos included below.  [Remember to click on them to enlarge them]

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Second casual playday before Competition starts next Wednesday.

Seventeen players in nice cloudy conditions with just a hint or rain, as promised.
[Click on photos to enlarge]

Next Saturday.......




This Sat 14th July we hope,with 'Park's permission', to have casual boules with possible passer-by participation at the usual time of 10 a.m. to Noon.

We will put up some bunting and we request that any player coming would bring a small plate of savoury / sweet food so we can have a small picnic at the end.  Should you wish to bring soft drinks
and/or dress up for the occasion....feel free.....but not obligatory!  If you have a fold up chair that might be handy also.

Be aware that PARKING might be restrictive and you might have a short walk to the pistes.

I've contacted the Park Superintendent and informed him of our plan.  He hasn't replied yet but I'll let ye know if there's any difficulty!

Other Bastille Day Events...... https://ie.ambafrance.org/https-ie-ambafrance-org-Bastille-Day-2018

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I believe your roasting there in Dublin. Judging by the summery gear n the scorched earth I'd say ye'r getting a 'better' summer than the continent. I bet the shady pistes are in great demand!
Thanks to Dave for forwarding some great photos of the casual play last Wednesday.
I believe Brogan regaled the group with renditions on the tin whistle in Mike's honour. What a lovely occasion..... Sorry to have missed it.

Don't forget Lads....If you weren't at Boules you could be in a Shopping Centre!!