268th Post....Boules on the advance.....

Petanque Play is continuing at St. Anne's with activity on Wednesday, Thursday and now Saturday mornings.

Wednesday morning boules is well attended despite the holiday season.  Thanks Eileen for the photos.  One of the benefits of the blog is that it is a running record of activity at the pistes for over ten years and very valuable when consulting the Parks Officers in relation to enhancements.  A picture paints a thousand words so here's 8000 words without typers cramp!

Thursday morning boules is moving along steadily with a mix of new players coming to grips with the game and a few Wednesday players gently guiding them along.  Notice that some casual players found an elaborate method of scoring on tree trunks in the absence of Scoreboards or the Apps.

Baldoyle Piste Opening Ceremony:

During the week the lady mayor of Fingal Seana O Rodaigh opened the single piste at the new allotments extension in 'new' Baldoyle.  Some of our players from Alden and St. Anne's were in attendance to lend moral and practical support.

First effort at an inter-group outing this Sunday to start at 2pm, weather permitting.  The low key event will happen at Alden Park as Sundays are very busy in St. Anne's.  No prizes, no fanfare just a doubles event to start the 'Boule Rolling'. The BBC [Alden Group] consists of the top eight from our recent Competition:

Ciaran Walsh, Denis Breheny, Tom Buckley, Larry Breheny, Chris Grehan, Sean Jenkins, Vivienne O Mahony and Brian McDonnell to replace Shay Coyne [holidays].

I selected a group from St. Anne's of regulars and players from the top end of recent competitions.  Some were unable to play because of other commitments / injuries etc.  so our current team is:

Nigel O Mahony, John Campbell, Dave Hughes, Tony Watkins, Maureen Deane, Eileen Donnellan and Tom Donnellan and Mike Deegan.  If any are unavailable I'll try to get reserves.

It is hoped that St. Anne's will reciprocate possibly with other player from both venues perhaps on a day that suits both groups at a date convenient to all.  As parking can be an issue at weekends a weekday might suit best. I hope to be away from mid-September for a few weeks so others can arrange.

Saturday Morning boules Group: in St Anne's Park.  Play starts at 11 a.m..  All are welcome.  For further details contact Larry at 0872453097 . Good luck with this latest venture.  

Aerial View of Alden Park;