Foyle v North West friendly

The Foyle V North West zone friendly has been arranged for Oct 16th.

This match should be turned into an annual event.
With both zones being neighbours it would seem perfect sense to give both zones a practice game.

It provides a good opportunity to blood new talent and also tryout positional changes.

Skipping Berth

With one of the established Foyle Skips moving on, this opens up a coveted spot on the Foyle Team.

Who whas the potential to fill this role, the obvious choice is D Ward if he decides to play and hopefully he will but if he doesn't then who are the contenders?

Possible Contenders

The Old Hands

J Miller
A constant third at zone level and has stepped up a few times when called upon. Skips for Dupont in the league, lots of experience. Wins several tournaments a year.

K McConomy
Also a constant third at zone level and skips for Dupont.

M Fahey
Played alot of games for Foyle both as a skip and as a third, loads of experience,not played alot of bowls over the past few seasons.

Young Pups

L Brittion
The Quiet Man, Good player, loads of potential and has won a few tournaments skipping though not in rinks.

R Kincaid
Another good player with loads of potential and has won rinks tournaments skipping although considered to play some rash shots at times.

Foyle Transfers

There is a lot of talk about players coming and going in Foyle.

Some are confirmed (bold) and others are possibilities

M Thompson
N Donnell
A Duffy
B Holmes
M Doherty
J Mullan
P Lynch
L Graham
D Ward

Players Out
E Curran

9 Players in 1 player out.
All 9 players good enough for a spot on the zone team.
So that would mean 8 possible changes to the team.
Could be quite a dilemma for the selectors but a positive one all the same.

Under new management

With Eddie having moved to Donegal the blog has now moved into new hands.

We at Foyle wish you all the very best, except when your playing Foyle.

Good Luck Eddie

Foyle Best Bowler

If we are to record results in league table for competitions within the Zone, we need a name and also a points system.

It will only be open to Foyle players, a suggestion for scoring based on feedback last time the topic was discussed would be;
Qualify 1 pt.
Semi-Finals 2 pts.
Runner-up 3 pts.
Winner 4 pts.

Unless something better is suggested we will stick to this, but still need a name.
Any suggestions?

Newtonstewart Pres B.C.

Newtownstewart Presbyterian Bowling Club are holding an open pairs tournament in the Model school Newtownstewart.
The tournament is fully licensed by The IIBA and is a welcome new addition to the bowling calendar.
The Model school is located at 6 Baronscourt Road Newtownstewart, BT784EX.
The qualifying nights are as follows

Monday 16th August
Tuesday 17th August
Wed 18th August
Thursday 19th August
Friday 20th August

Finals Night is on Saturday 21st August.
There will be prizes for all finalists.
For further details on entry please contact Mr Robert Brown on 02881661688 or 07751212441.
The closing date for entries is Friday 13th August and competitors are advised to book early to avoid dissappointment.
We wish Robert and the rest of the organisers all the best, and hopefully they get a good entry, and maybe it could become an annual event.

Irish Team Selected

Unofficial sources claim Irish team selected, as follows;

Paul Duff, Joe Beattie, Gerard Conroy, Ray Stubbs
James McCaffery, Ryan O'Neill, Uel McKeeman, Colm McHugh
Garfield Lithco, Paul Reid, Gerry McCabe, Gary Burke
DJ Wilson, Leigh Harrison, Alan Paul, John Quinn.

Quality representation from our part of the Country with Leigh, Ryan, and John all selected for what is a very strong looking squad.

Congratulations to all who made the team, and good luck in the Isle of Man.