The Annual LCU Awards night takes place in Old Belvedere Rugby Club on Saturday 18th October at 7.30pm. This is always a great night out!

Clontarf will have its usual table of ten places so if you would like to go to the Awards Dinner, please contact Stella asap. Tickets cost €50 and must be paid for in advance (before 10th Oct). For bookings email secretary@clontarfcricket.com

Thanks

The Hills C.C. yesterday clinched the WM League Section A Title. Accordingly, the proposed re-fix game between our 1st XI and North County at Castle Avenue next Wednesday will NOT now take place.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their co-operation during what was an extremely difficult season weather -  wise for fixtures.

Fergus C.

Saturday, September 20th, Castle Avenue
Rush 82 all out in 30.2 overs (Ropu 4/20, J. Morrissey 3/23, R. Hokin 3/10) LOST TO Clontarf 83/2 in 18.4 overs (E. Delany 43*, D. Rigby 22) by 8 wickets.

Match report here.

Sunday, September 21st, Castle Avenue
Old Belvedere IV 42 all out in 18.5 overs (Sunni 4/6, Pavan 3/2, Usman 2/6) LOST TO Clontarf V 43/3 in 14.1 overs (C. Padget 23) by 7 wickets.

Saturday at Castle Avenue: MERRION 143 (49.4 overs; M Petrie 36no, P Lavang 28, G Molins 4-27, A Cusack 2-23, R Hokin 2-38) lost to CLONTARF 144-3 (44.2 overs; D Rigby 82, Hokin 27no) by 7 wkts. Clontarf 24pts, Merrion 1.

Sunday at Castle Avenue: Leinster 245-8 (50 Overs) (J.A.M.Molins 85; A.Scholtz 34; R.Hokin 3-51) v Clontarf. No Result. 8 points each.

First things fisrt, well done to 3rds on winning their last game to secure the promotion into senior 3. I would to thank the 3rds team on yet another great season and pat yourself on the back for putting in a huge effort this summer to finally put ourselves back into senior 3 where Clontarf 3rds should be and belong. I would also like to Thank all the lads who filled in when players were missing and especially the lads who came in on very short notice. You lads also played a major part in helping the 3rds promotion and can also take a lot of credit for doing so.
On another note it was a great honour for me in been your captain for the last three seasons and helping me through the lows and celebrating our highs in which there were a hell a lot more of them as promotion has proved from middle B to Senior 3. Since I won’t be around next summer to crack the whip as its worn out anyway, I expect you to treat the new incoming captain in the same way as I was treated. Put in the Hard Work lads and stay up or even win yet another League.
Well done to the rest of the teams on their seasons. Clonarf C.C is what you want to make of it whether its serious or social cricket its good to be part of a great club.

Bryan McD

4th’s match v Halverstown Sunday 14th Sept. has been cancelled due to unplayable wicket.

The outstanding WM Section A game between our 1st XI and North County (originally scheduled for Cup Final day on 30th August) has now been re-fixed for Wednesday 24th September at Castle Avenue (11.00a.m.).

Fergus C.

The 3rds have responded quickly to the call for season averages, and these now appear on the 3XI tab at the top of the page. Thanks to Robert for putting these together.

I realise some of the other club teams have matches remaining, but all club teams are invited to send in what they have when things wrap up and I’ll post them for all to enjoy over the winter months!

Batting and bowling averages for the 2008 season can be seen on the 2XI tab at the top of the page.

Ed writes: good job Cully, if any other teams have similar stats send them in please!

This year’s Annual Dinner takes place in the Clubhouse on Friday 26th September. Letters about the Dinner are in the post but I do not have current addresses for some members. If you have not received a letter by Monday 15th September, please email your postal address to secretary@clontarfcricket.com

We hope to present the Oulton Cups at the Dinner so:

a) if you have one in your house please return it to Stella asap!

b) could teams please ensure (subtly or otherwise!) that their chosen winner attends the Dinner if possible.

Please book your place at the Annual Dinner as early as possible to make life a bit easier for the organisers!!

Thanks!