You might have seen this on the Cricket Europe website but just in case you havent, check out a new band called the Duckworth Lewis Method (fearturing Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy) at http://www.myspace.com/dlmethod, in particular the song Jiggery Pokery, pure class.

Deryck

Just a quick note to wish all captains, players, coaches and new groundsman all the best for the coming season. Castle Avenue is never far from my thoughts. Lets hope the weather holds fair for a good year of cricket!

I hope to get over at some stage during the season to see some cricket and catch up over a few beers!! Or I may even see some of you at The Rose Bowl for Irelands FPT game.

Congratulations to Laura Cullen on her selection for the Ireland squad for the ECB Womens County Championship games this summer.

Full squad here.

I’d just like to congratulate everyone involved in the organisation of the Ball on Saturday. I was truly a fantastic night and everyone was in great spirits.

To have that amount of people attending was a tribute to your efforts. Well done.

Rain has intervened to cause the 5XI home game against Dundrum on Saturday to be cancelled.

The 4ths game tomorrow on Saturday away to Merrion at Anglesea Road was also cancelled.

Training for the Under 11 and 13 Boys will commence next week.

Details are: Under 11s - Tuesday 28 April 4pm - 5pm and Wednesday 29 April 4pm - 6pm

Under 13s - Tuesday 28 April 5pm - 6pm and Wednesday 29 April 4pm - 6pm

Registration and further details will be provided at training. Any queries please contact the Club Coach at rod@clontarfcricket.com. Friday night coaching for 6 to 9 year olds will be commencing later in May. Details will be posted at a later date.

Just like to wish all the captains and the players best of luck for the season in bringing the sliverware back to the club. I look forward to reading the game results…

There are some spaces that have become available for the CCC Gala Ball in aid of Special Olympics Ireland, to be held in Clontarf Castle next Friday night, April 24th at 8pm. These will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Contact Dom Rigby on 086 8051118 or at dombats3@hotmail.com if interested.

Just wondering what are the opening hours of the club shop this year, and when will it be open for the first time this year?

Clontarf members are saddened to hear of the death of Jack Whelan last Easter Sunday morning. Jack was a very popular member, and brought great life to club. He will be sadly missed in many ways in Castle Avenue. Condolences are offered to the Whelan Family.

Funeral on Thursday after 11.30am Mass in St. Anthony’s Church, Clontarf, followed by burial in Fingal Cemetry.

Roger McGreal
President, Clontarf Cricket Club