Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Foyle Juniors
Foyle qualified from a strong group for the 4th year in a row to the IIBA Junior Finals.
Foyles group concisted of Mid Antrim, Donegal, North West and Northern.
Foyle had victories against Mid Antrim, Donegal and North West with the only loss coming against Northern.
This is a great result for our junior players and a credit to the foyle zone.
Finals will be in ardboe on Saturday 26th February at 12 noon.
The other finalsts are Oriel, Larne and Western. Hot favorites wil be oriel last years winners who have a very strong squad.
All support will be welcome, remember this is our future.
Foyles group concisted of Mid Antrim, Donegal, North West and Northern.
Foyle had victories against Mid Antrim, Donegal and North West with the only loss coming against Northern.
This is a great result for our junior players and a credit to the foyle zone.
Finals will be in ardboe on Saturday 26th February at 12 noon.
The other finalsts are Oriel, Larne and Western. Hot favorites wil be oriel last years winners who have a very strong squad.
All support will be welcome, remember this is our future.
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
The Countdown begins!
North West v Foyle takes place in Drunachose on Saturday 19th Feb.
Will the venue be able to cope with the crowd?
Will there be fireworks?
Will the game meet with expectations or will it be one sided.
North West are BIG favourites for the game having already beaten Foyle comfortably in a friendly at the start of the season, can the Foyle underdogs up their game or will they be steam rolled by North West.
Answers by 6pm on Sat 19th!
NORTH WEST
Rink 1
Jordan Mullan
Victor Morrow
Martin McCann
Ryan O’Neill
The Only rink to be defeated in the semi final. Ryan will be determined to do better in the final. Jordan Mullan at lead will be playing his second game for the zone team and this will prove to be a good experience for the talented young lad. Victor Morrow has been steady this season at second and the unmistakable Martin McCann at third may prove to be the match winner in this rink. If their front three performs for Ryan then this will be a difficult rink to beat.
Rink 2
Charlie Mearns
Paul Mearns
Richard Service
Keith McCullagh
This rink was superb in the semi final with Keith McCullagh returning to top form. Father and son front end, Charlie and Paul will prove a handful for any of Foyles front ends. Richard Service playing at third has been outstanding since returning to the zone team and always performs well. Keith skipping the rink, a man of vast experience at this level and above which may prove to be decisive when the pressure of the big bowl is to be played.
Rink 3
Gerry Barr
Nigel Craig
John Devine
Danny Ward
Gerry Barr at lead, this is the perfect spot for the ex foyle man, one of the best leads in the country and will be on top of his game when playing with Danny. Nigel Craig at second, Nigel will be excited about this game and has worked hard to get into the zone team and fully deserved. John Devine at third is always a tough competitor, always gives 100% and may be essential in this rink. Danny Ward at skip, The show man has started to perform for North West and that spells danger for Foyle. Danny was inspirational in the semi final victory but will take no pleasure in beating whatever Foyle rink he comes up against. Expect fireworks from this rink and Danny to be at his best!
Rink 4
Robert Allen
Russell Kennedy
Arnold Daly
Nishy Logue
The crowds will flock from all over the North West to see this match! The Best in the North West will want to prove that he still is and retain that title. Robert Allen at lead has proven to be a good asset and has loads of talent. Russell Kennedy at second has loads of experience that might prove vital on the day. Arnold Daly at third will enjoy the big stage and it will be important for the rink that he starts off well. All eyes will be on the Best in the North West to prove the pretenders wrong!
Rink 5
Colum Curran
Charlie Garnham
Nigel Mearns
John Kennedy
A front end of ex Foyle men with loads of experience, both will want to be winners on the day, Colum and Charlie are both ex foyle skips and have both put in some excellent performances this season. Nigel Means at third has been on form and his partnership with John is blossoming. John Kennedy skipping the rink is more than capable of putting in a great performance with loads of experience at zone level and above, John was at his best in the semi final and will want to reproduce that in the final.
Rink 6
Billy Broom
Chris Wylie
Peter Lynch
Leigh Harrison
Billy Broom at Lead, Billy returned to the team in the semi final and it was as if he was not away, a fine performance from the big man. Chris Wylie at second, Chris is an exceptional talent and will be keen to impress on this stage. Peter Lynch at third, the ex Foyle man has had a lot to say and will be keen to put to the sword whatever Foyle rink he plays, a highly talented player that will want to prove a lot on the day! Leigh Harrison at skip, a big time bowler that has been at the top of his game in the past few seasons, consistently on form The current Irish International will be hard to beat with a strong rink.
FOYLE
Rink 1
Manus Doherty
Kyle Lynch
Malcolm Thompson
Terence Patton
Have won 2 of their 3 games this season. Manus Doherty has enjoyed leading in the Foyle Team since moving from North West, a solid performer that won’t be far way. Kyle Lynch will not be short of confidence going into this match, the young man has loads of talent waiting to burst onto the scene. Malcolm has upped his game this year and has been very consistent at third for Terence. The skipper has a lot of experience and is a big time player, dangerous against any rink and capable of winning big.
Rink 2
Trevor Britton
Peter Eakin
Lee Britton
Stephen Holden
This rink was superb in the semi final and returning to the type of form expected of them. Trevor Britton has been exceptional this season, the pick of the Foyle leads thus far. Peter Eakin at second brings loads of experience and keeps the young men right. At third Lee Britton has been in superb form, the quiet man has put in consistently high performances in each round. Skipping the rink is Stephen Holden who has been getting better and better each round and was in fine form against Cork. A solid unit that has not reached it full potential yet!
Rink 3
Stuart Donnell
Patsy McCallion
Bill Holmes
Joe Miller
Stuart Donnell was brought in for the Cork game and did not disappoint, he lead really well laying good foundations for the rest of the rink, the young man will be looking forward to the final and it will be a good experience for him. Patsy McCallion at second has gone about his job quietly and efficiently all season, one of the unsung heroes in the Foyle team. The Chief at third has been inspirational this season having been given the chance to play third by Foyle this year. He will be keen to deliver especially against a team that did not give him the opportunity to shine. Expect the Chief to be on the Warpath! Joe Miller at skip, Joe has put in some top notch performances this year, winning 2 of his 3 games, Joe has played some big bowls this season and delivered some excellent shots under pressure.
Rink 4
Peter Nutt
Micky Fahy
Jimmy Mullan
Lorenzo Graham
Peter Nutt at lead has a lot of experience playing zone bowls and will need to be at the top of his game for this match. Mickey Fahy at second, a Foyle stalwart and servant of many years, at second Micky is capable of turning the game in Foyles favour. Jimmy Mullan at third, the ex NW man has loads of potential and another of Foyles quiet men, expect another good performance from Jimmy. Lorenzo Graham skipping, Lornezo has moved from third to skip since joining Foyle, the Bear and the Gardiner will want to put in excellent performances against their old employers and are more than capable of a win, expect the Bear to Roar! Let’s hope we see another robotic dance………..
Rink 5
Bobby Donnell
Ronnie Donnell
Pat McSorley
Dermot McCarron
Bobby Donnell leading is capable of putting in a good performance and will be expected to deliver by Dermot. Toucher’s will be a necessity for Dermot’s game to flourish. Ronnie Donnell at second, Ronnie has had a few good zone games this season and will be up for this game, can do a lot of damage at second. Pat McSorley at third has tons of experience at this level and has gelled well with Dermot, one of the best hitters in the game I expect the jack to be in the ditch most ends in this game. Dermot McCarron at skip, Dermot is probably the most experienced Foyle player at this level, Dermot can be devastating on his day and will be up for this game.
Rink 6
Johnny Donnell
Noel Donnell
Andrew Whiskers
Mark Beattie
Johnny Donnell has progressed each season and is now a formidable zone lead, he is having his best season to date and will go into this game full of confidence. Noel Donnell at second can be explosive, Noel if on form will be a decisive factor in this game, capable of putting in a high performance. Andrew Whiskers at third is the last of the quiet men on the Foyle team, a proven track record and consistent performer at zone level. Mark Beattie at skip, more than capable and calm under pressure has put in some great performances this season and will look to continue this in the final.
Will the venue be able to cope with the crowd?
Will there be fireworks?
Will the game meet with expectations or will it be one sided.
North West are BIG favourites for the game having already beaten Foyle comfortably in a friendly at the start of the season, can the Foyle underdogs up their game or will they be steam rolled by North West.
Answers by 6pm on Sat 19th!
NORTH WEST
Rink 1
Jordan Mullan
Victor Morrow
Martin McCann
Ryan O’Neill
The Only rink to be defeated in the semi final. Ryan will be determined to do better in the final. Jordan Mullan at lead will be playing his second game for the zone team and this will prove to be a good experience for the talented young lad. Victor Morrow has been steady this season at second and the unmistakable Martin McCann at third may prove to be the match winner in this rink. If their front three performs for Ryan then this will be a difficult rink to beat.
Rink 2
Charlie Mearns
Paul Mearns
Richard Service
Keith McCullagh
This rink was superb in the semi final with Keith McCullagh returning to top form. Father and son front end, Charlie and Paul will prove a handful for any of Foyles front ends. Richard Service playing at third has been outstanding since returning to the zone team and always performs well. Keith skipping the rink, a man of vast experience at this level and above which may prove to be decisive when the pressure of the big bowl is to be played.
Rink 3
Gerry Barr
Nigel Craig
John Devine
Danny Ward
Gerry Barr at lead, this is the perfect spot for the ex foyle man, one of the best leads in the country and will be on top of his game when playing with Danny. Nigel Craig at second, Nigel will be excited about this game and has worked hard to get into the zone team and fully deserved. John Devine at third is always a tough competitor, always gives 100% and may be essential in this rink. Danny Ward at skip, The show man has started to perform for North West and that spells danger for Foyle. Danny was inspirational in the semi final victory but will take no pleasure in beating whatever Foyle rink he comes up against. Expect fireworks from this rink and Danny to be at his best!
Rink 4
Robert Allen
Russell Kennedy
Arnold Daly
Nishy Logue
The crowds will flock from all over the North West to see this match! The Best in the North West will want to prove that he still is and retain that title. Robert Allen at lead has proven to be a good asset and has loads of talent. Russell Kennedy at second has loads of experience that might prove vital on the day. Arnold Daly at third will enjoy the big stage and it will be important for the rink that he starts off well. All eyes will be on the Best in the North West to prove the pretenders wrong!
Rink 5
Colum Curran
Charlie Garnham
Nigel Mearns
John Kennedy
A front end of ex Foyle men with loads of experience, both will want to be winners on the day, Colum and Charlie are both ex foyle skips and have both put in some excellent performances this season. Nigel Means at third has been on form and his partnership with John is blossoming. John Kennedy skipping the rink is more than capable of putting in a great performance with loads of experience at zone level and above, John was at his best in the semi final and will want to reproduce that in the final.
Rink 6
Billy Broom
Chris Wylie
Peter Lynch
Leigh Harrison
Billy Broom at Lead, Billy returned to the team in the semi final and it was as if he was not away, a fine performance from the big man. Chris Wylie at second, Chris is an exceptional talent and will be keen to impress on this stage. Peter Lynch at third, the ex Foyle man has had a lot to say and will be keen to put to the sword whatever Foyle rink he plays, a highly talented player that will want to prove a lot on the day! Leigh Harrison at skip, a big time bowler that has been at the top of his game in the past few seasons, consistently on form The current Irish International will be hard to beat with a strong rink.
FOYLE
Rink 1
Manus Doherty
Kyle Lynch
Malcolm Thompson
Terence Patton
Have won 2 of their 3 games this season. Manus Doherty has enjoyed leading in the Foyle Team since moving from North West, a solid performer that won’t be far way. Kyle Lynch will not be short of confidence going into this match, the young man has loads of talent waiting to burst onto the scene. Malcolm has upped his game this year and has been very consistent at third for Terence. The skipper has a lot of experience and is a big time player, dangerous against any rink and capable of winning big.
Rink 2
Trevor Britton
Peter Eakin
Lee Britton
Stephen Holden
This rink was superb in the semi final and returning to the type of form expected of them. Trevor Britton has been exceptional this season, the pick of the Foyle leads thus far. Peter Eakin at second brings loads of experience and keeps the young men right. At third Lee Britton has been in superb form, the quiet man has put in consistently high performances in each round. Skipping the rink is Stephen Holden who has been getting better and better each round and was in fine form against Cork. A solid unit that has not reached it full potential yet!
Rink 3
Stuart Donnell
Patsy McCallion
Bill Holmes
Joe Miller
Stuart Donnell was brought in for the Cork game and did not disappoint, he lead really well laying good foundations for the rest of the rink, the young man will be looking forward to the final and it will be a good experience for him. Patsy McCallion at second has gone about his job quietly and efficiently all season, one of the unsung heroes in the Foyle team. The Chief at third has been inspirational this season having been given the chance to play third by Foyle this year. He will be keen to deliver especially against a team that did not give him the opportunity to shine. Expect the Chief to be on the Warpath! Joe Miller at skip, Joe has put in some top notch performances this year, winning 2 of his 3 games, Joe has played some big bowls this season and delivered some excellent shots under pressure.
Rink 4
Peter Nutt
Micky Fahy
Jimmy Mullan
Lorenzo Graham
Peter Nutt at lead has a lot of experience playing zone bowls and will need to be at the top of his game for this match. Mickey Fahy at second, a Foyle stalwart and servant of many years, at second Micky is capable of turning the game in Foyles favour. Jimmy Mullan at third, the ex NW man has loads of potential and another of Foyles quiet men, expect another good performance from Jimmy. Lorenzo Graham skipping, Lornezo has moved from third to skip since joining Foyle, the Bear and the Gardiner will want to put in excellent performances against their old employers and are more than capable of a win, expect the Bear to Roar! Let’s hope we see another robotic dance………..
Rink 5
Bobby Donnell
Ronnie Donnell
Pat McSorley
Dermot McCarron
Bobby Donnell leading is capable of putting in a good performance and will be expected to deliver by Dermot. Toucher’s will be a necessity for Dermot’s game to flourish. Ronnie Donnell at second, Ronnie has had a few good zone games this season and will be up for this game, can do a lot of damage at second. Pat McSorley at third has tons of experience at this level and has gelled well with Dermot, one of the best hitters in the game I expect the jack to be in the ditch most ends in this game. Dermot McCarron at skip, Dermot is probably the most experienced Foyle player at this level, Dermot can be devastating on his day and will be up for this game.
Rink 6
Johnny Donnell
Noel Donnell
Andrew Whiskers
Mark Beattie
Johnny Donnell has progressed each season and is now a formidable zone lead, he is having his best season to date and will go into this game full of confidence. Noel Donnell at second can be explosive, Noel if on form will be a decisive factor in this game, capable of putting in a high performance. Andrew Whiskers at third is the last of the quiet men on the Foyle team, a proven track record and consistent performer at zone level. Mark Beattie at skip, more than capable and calm under pressure has put in some great performances this season and will look to continue this in the final.
Foyles Finest Feb 15th
Updated after Strabane Pres rinks. Table displaying those on 2 pts and above.
Friday, 11 February 2011
Ladies Zone Finals Day
Good Luck to our neighbours Donegal Ladies and North West Ladies in their resptective Finals tomorrow. Donegal take on Armagh and North West play Western. For both of our neighbours this is the start of a potential double and both will want to show the men how to win it!
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Foyle 97
A little bit of trivia.
Can you name the 24 Foyle players that played in the Final and in their respective rinks?
Can you name the 24 Foyle players that played in the Final and in their respective rinks?
Friday, 4 February 2011
Foyles Finest
Foyles Finest continues with Upper Glendermott Pairs this week and Strabane Pres Rinks next week. Good Luck to all Foyle participants.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Foyle 58 Cork 45
T. Patton won 12 - 9
S. Holden won 11 - 3
J. Miller won 11 - 5
Half time Foyle 34 Cork 17
Strong 1st Half performance from all three Foyle rinks.
Cork fought back in the 2nd half and at one stage took the overall lead with the scores
M Beattie 1 - 6
D McCarron 1 - 7
L Graham 3 - 10
At this point the pressure was high and the atmosphere was electric.
Foyle responded and the final scores were:
M Beattie 8 - 8
D McCarron 7 - 8
L Graham 9 - 12
Overall a good team performance with some notable performances by T Britton, S Holden, S Donnell, J Miller and J Mullan.
S. Holden won 11 - 3
J. Miller won 11 - 5
Half time Foyle 34 Cork 17
Strong 1st Half performance from all three Foyle rinks.
Cork fought back in the 2nd half and at one stage took the overall lead with the scores
M Beattie 1 - 6
D McCarron 1 - 7
L Graham 3 - 10
At this point the pressure was high and the atmosphere was electric.
Foyle responded and the final scores were:
M Beattie 8 - 8
D McCarron 7 - 8
L Graham 9 - 12
Overall a good team performance with some notable performances by T Britton, S Holden, S Donnell, J Miller and J Mullan.
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