The final of the Canada Life International Sponsored Mixed Team Championship, Plate, and the inaugural Bowl competitions took place simultaneously on both Noble’s greens on Thursday evening, with the Championship final seeing Castletown A taking on Marown A. The floodlights were required, in perfect conditions for a bowls final.

With the league season finished in August, the previous three weeks had been reserved for a new format in the Mixed Team competitions. With 20 teams entered, this allowed for a third competition to be introduced. The Plate competition was for teams knocked out of the Championship in the early rounds, whilst teams losing out in the Plate competition went into the newly introduced Bowl competition.

The finals of the Championship and Plate took place on Noble’s One green, while the final of the bowl was contested on Noble’s Two green.

The Championship saw Castletown A progress to the final thanks to a 19-chalk victory (165-146) over Ballaugh A on Monday evening, while Marown A coasted through with a 56-chalk victory over Breagle Glen A (178-122).

The final saw the Crosby team cruise to an 8-1 victory on games, winning the all-important chalks by a margin of 59 (181-122), with Marown securing just their second Mixed Team Championship title.

In the first four games Marown made a strong start with a single figure win for Clare Cooper over Kim Foy (21-9), with the next three wins also comfortable for Marown with Jayne Smith beating Alison Kearsley 21-12, Glenn Boland won 21-13 against Hilary Kermode, while Neil Withers eased to a 21-11 win over Jordan Drewett. This put Marown into a sizeable 39-chalk lead (84-45).

Marown A team night league captain Paul Dunn had a battle on his hands throughout his match with Town Men’s captain Nathan Hamilton, with Dunn winning 21-19, while Lyn Bolton was the second 21-9 winner of the night as she beat Dean Kinley. This sealed the victory with a 53-chalk lead and just three games left to come off the green.

Stella Watterson prevented the whitewash on games with a 21-13 win over Debbie Leece, while Paul Kelly breezed home with a 21-10 win over Kieran Krypner. Rounding off the night was Jamie Box, who was pushed hard by Nathan Cooil, with the Marown man getting over the line 21-18.

Association Competition Secretary Matthew Keggen thanked Noble’s for the use of the green over the past three weeks, with a busy schedule for the club following the September bowls festival. Isle of Man County Crown Green President Hilary Kermode was then introduced to present the Championship Shield to Marown captain Jayne Smith, who congratulated her team for their performance on the night.

The final of the Canada Life International Sponsored Mixed Team Plate competition took place at Noble’s One green on Thursday evening, with South Ramsey A taking on Marown B.

Both teams lost out in the Championship, with South Ramsey falling to Marown A, while Marown B were preliminary round losers to Ballaugh A. To reach the final of the Plate South Ramsey beat their B Team on Monday evening on Noble’s Two green by 47-chalks (178-131), while Marown beat Onchan by 59 chalks (173-114).

This final turned out to be the most keenly contested of all three mixed team finals with just four chalks separating the teams at end of the match, with the Northern team winning by just four chalks (166-162), despite losing 4-5 on games.

Gill Dixon had a tussle with Juan Killip, only to lose out 19-21, Glynn Hargraves just edged home 21-20 against Peter Greenlees, while Peter Collister ran out from 13-13 with Zoe Pearson to seal a 21-13 win to leave South Ramsey seven chalks ahead after three games (61-54).

The next three games went in favour of the Crosby team, with Philippa Taylor holding a lead against Jenny Moore, only for the latter to edge ahead 18-17, with Taylor rallying once more to see the game out 21-18. Matthew Keggen led 15-14 against Kim Hargraves, with the latter sending the block off, then counting for two, however Keggen killed the end and went on to runout with a 21-14 victory. The third consecutive win arrived from Peter Jones, who beat Jordan Cain 21-12 to put Marown 12-chalks ahead with just three games left (117-105).

The deficit was reduced to a solitary chalk (126-127) as Fiona Kennish won 21-10 against Rebekah Kelly, with James Teare winning 21-14 against Celia Joughin to put South ahead by six chalks (147-141). The last game on the green saw Toby Hart up against Walter McCarthy, while the latter won 21-19 the South Ramsey man had scored enough chalks to help the team get over the line.

Isle of Man County Crown Green President Hilary Kermode presented the Shield to South Ramsey captain Kim Hargraves.

The final of the Canada Life International Sponsored Inaugural Mixed Team Bowl competition took place at Noble’s Two green on Thursday evening, with North Ramsey A taking on Noble’s B.

With both teams taking an early bath in the Championship and Plate competitions, the teams were keen to become the first winners of the Bowl competition.

North Ramsey A reached the final courtesy of their Tuesday evening victory over fellow Northern team Ballaugh B by 35-chalks (171-136), while Noble’s B had to work for their nine chalk win (158-149) over Peel B, with the Noble’s team winning 5-4 on games, having won the first four games, they looked to be cruising only to lose the next four games, however Joanne Kelly’s 21-19 win over Shane Moss helped settled the Noble’s nerves.

In the final the first three games off saw North build a commanding 35-chalk lead, with Allan Callow beating Lisa Bradshaw 21-12, Janet Monk won 21-7 for the biggest win of the night against Martyn Hobson, while Rob Monk also won to single figures 21-9 against Keri Hampson.

Another three wins arrived for the Mooragh Park team, with two games going to the wire as Bailey McMullan won 21-20 against Joanne Kelly, while Tom Collins won to the same score against John Andrew. Paul Allison recorded a comfortable 21-13 win over Dave Naughton to put North Ramsey into an unassailable 45-chalk lead.

The next game off saw David Kinrade win 21-14 against Sylvia Kennaugh, with Lacey McMullan matching this win against Paul Clinton. Phil Salmon ensured it wasn’t a whitewash for Noble’s, as he beat Shannon McMullan 21-16. The matched finished 8-1 to North Ramsey A, winning the all-important chalks by 54 (184-130).

The Bowl was donated by Isle of Man County Crown Green President Hilary Kermode, this was presented to North Ramsey captain Janet Monk.

North vs South Charity Challenge: The stage was set for one of the most eagerly awaited community sporting events of the year, as the North and the South went head-to-head in the inaugural Charity Challenge, on Saturday, 20th September 2025, at Nobles Greens 1 & 2. With a start time of 10:00, spectators were treated to a full day of competition, camaraderie, and charity, all in support of Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).

The event was proudly sponsored by IQ EQ, Canada Life, and Ellan Vannin Fuels. Thanks to their generous support, every bowl sent on the day helped raise vital funds for the MNDA, an organisation providing essential care, research, and hope for those affected by the condition.

With team photos taken, the bowlers and spectators were treated to a superb performance by local singer Alexandra Slater who performed the U.K. National Anthem, followed by the Manx National Anthem. A roll up consisting of Junior Bowlers, over 70’s along with the Governor Sir John Lorimer and his Wife Lady Philippa Lorimer, who were upstaged by the Mayor Steven Crellin and his Wife Sarah with the Mayor taking bragging rights by winning the roll up.

The match format was set to ensure plenty of variety and excitement. Spectators were treated to a day of men’s doubles, Ladies doubles, mixed doubles, mixed triples, Junior bowls, and over 70’s in the mix and, to bring the day to a thrilling conclusion, men’s and Ladies singles on the main green. With such a mix of styles and formats, there was always entertainment for the spectators.

The rain held off for the majority of the day, which was a bonus given the forecast earlier in the week, even when the rain did start it was at the business end of the afternoon, did not dampen spirits in the slightest.

The categories played 11-up were Junior Singles, over 70’s Doubles and Junior Doubles, while the Mixed Triples, over 70’s Singles, Mixed Doubles, Ladies Doubles, and Men’s Doubles all 21-up off six. For each win by either team half a point was awarded, which set up the 18 singles Ladies and Men’s matches for a thrilling finish with the 18 singles with a whole point being awarded for each win.

The target was clear the first team to score 19.5 points would win the inaugural North versus South Charity Tournament. With a few last-minute tweaks to the lineup for both teams, the day got underway with North sporting Black Polo Shirts and South in White to make both teams easily identifiable.

On Green one Harrison Moore stepped in to the North Team for the Juniors and beat rising star Freddie Palmer 11-10 to get the North on the board. As the morning went on there was a common theme – the results coming in were heavily favouring the South with North losing two games 20-21 with Dougie Allan being edged out by Les Brookes, while Husband and Wife pairing Glynn and Kim Hargraves squandered a 20-9 lead to lose out 20-21 to Debbie Leece and Glenn Boland in the Mixed Doubles. A close game finally went in favour of the North as Joyce Kelly and Maureen Payne got home 11-10 to earn a rare half point for the North. Once the various categories were complete on Green One the South had scored three points more than North 6.5 to 3.5.

On Green two the North won the first triples game, however a six-game winning streak for South was responded to by North to see the match level 3-3 on Green two. A four-game winning streak from South in the over 70’s doubles, Junior doubles, Ladies, and Men’s doubles saw another two points go to South. The men’s doubles fared slightly better for North with 1.5 points scored to South’s 1 point, with Dan McCabe and Phil Salmon edging home 21-20 against James Teare and Stefan Kelly. Once the various categories were complete on Green Two the South had scored 1.5 points more than North (6 to 4.5).

With the 18 singles matches going on slightly ahead of schedule North were on 8 points, while South were sitting pretty on 12.5 points, knowing just seven wins (seven points) from 18 singles games would be enough to see them over the line.

The singles were well contested with 13 games finishing to 16 or more, things looked to be on course for South after the first six blocks with another three points acquired, with just four more wins needed. For South Lyn Bolton came back from a 15-17 deficit against Kim Hargraves to win 21-18, while Caroline Whitehead won to the same score against Junior bowler Bailey McMullan. Picking up a third win for South was Wayne Roberts with a 21-20 victory, with the latter picking up a double on the last end in a game that changed the lead several times.

Hitting back for South with three wins were Jordan Cain who stormed to a 21-11 win over Jamie Box, Kevin Quirk’s experience carried him over the line 21-19 against Glenn Boland, while Rob Monk finished his game strongly to beat Andy Cannell 21-17.

There was still no sign of a comeback from North, what happened next with the next six blocks flipped the match on its head, with the South team stunned by the North. Peter Collister made light work of Tom Kelly 21-12, while Madison McMullan had the finish of the day with her game with South’s Tracy Moore tied at 20-20, with Moore counting for two with two good bowls – a foot and 18 inches away only for McMullan to display nerves of steel to play her last bowl just nine inches away from the jack to seal a 21-20 win. The momentum continued to gather for North with Bob Clark bating Ewan Cooil 21-16, with Fiona Kennish putting North ahead for the first time in the match by half a point (16-15.5) getting over the line 21-17 against Jayne Smith. The next block off saw the lead extended to 1.5 points as Glynn Hargraves recovered from a slow start to beat Peter Jones 21-16.

With the tension and excitement building around the green, the rain was finally starting to set in, the South hit back with two points to retake the lead by half a point 17.5-17 as Paula Garrett breezed to a 21-12 win over Louise Tebay, while Neil Withers got over the line 21-19 against Barney Kelly with the score tied at 19-19 a two secured another point for South.

A grandstand finish awaited with eight top bowlers left on the green. North captain Jenny Moore sealed a superb 21-11 win over Debbie Leece as North edged ahead again, with Janet Monk putting North just one victory away from sealing the win with a 21-16 win over Clare Cooper.

Rather fittingly it was North Vice-Captain John Kennish, who sealed the win to pass the magical 19.5 points required for North as he faced Colin Kelly, with the two having dominated the sport for over 30 years. Kennish built up a 16-8 lead over his old adversary Kelly, playing from the edge to just over the crown. Conceding the jack nearly proved costly as Kelly levelled the game 16-16 in the corners, with Kennish getting back in at the right time to see the game out 21-16 with five singles.

If Kennish and Kelly have dominated the sport for over 30 years, then two bowlers widely considered to be the best on the island this year faced off for the umpteenth time this season, with Bradford the number one and current Manx Champion. The two have shared several top titles on the Island this year. A fascinating battle took place with the players well matched the game was level 14-14 after 11 ends, then level once more (16-16) after 14 ends, with the odd end killed off. Dunn edged ahead 17-16, it was around this time that word came through that North had sealed the title, with both players visibly relaxing and providing further entertainment for the crowd. Bradford went on to pick up a double and a single and was counting for two on the following end with Dunn killing the end. Two more singles followed for Bradford, who sealed a 21-17 victory, and somewhat spookily the match score finished 21 points to North with South on 17.5.

The day ran like clockwork thanks to the efforts of Mark Dimsdale and Joyce Ogden whose energy and enthusiasm over the Tannoy kept the crowd informed, with cheers each time a result came in.

The organisers of the event promised a close contest, which proved to be the case with bragging rights for the North, but always in the spirit of fundraising and togetherness.

Joyce Ogden thanked Noble’s Bowling Club for hosting the event, along with all the players for taking part. Roy Moore, a former Island Golf Champion went on to making a witty and entertaining speech, as he kept the crowd guessing as to who the winner was, before revealing North as the true winners.

Event Organiser Michele Cubbon (IOMCCGBA) Chairperson went on to present Christine Pain from Motor Neurone Disease Association, Isle of Man with donations of over £1,000. Thanks were also given to the sponsors IQ EQ, Canada Life, and Ellan Vannin Fuels for their valued support, South Captain Trevor Quayle, Vice-Captain Clare Cooper, North Captain Jenny Moore and Vice-Captain John Kennish, everyone who had contributed in any way and Elaine Moore for keeping everyone well fed. The idea was muted at the start of the year with nearly eight months of graft to get everything in place for what turned out to be a superb day.

North Captain Jenny Moore and Vice-Captain John Kennish were presented with the trophy, with the latter going on to say that the format and scoring had been set up in a Ryder Cup style format based on a concept of Lynn Pritchatt, whose partner Mel Evans MBE, a man who did so much for the sport over the years getting the game back onto National Television passed away with Motor Neurone disease several years ago. It was also mooted that the event could be held every other year going forward.

The Charity Challenge was so much more than a sporting fixture; it was a celebration of community spirit. The real victory on the day was in raising funds for such an important cause – with over £1,000 raised from player donations alone, along with a raffle. The final figure raised is expected to be considerably more for Motor Neurone Disease Association, Isle of Man.

With a welcome break in the monsoon like weather Finch Hill welcomed 26 pairs on Sunday at the Douglas Borough Council Challenge Cup.

The first half of the draw saw some close games with several strong pairings making their way into the second round, notably Mike Caley and Steve Cain (Nobles) and Matthew Keggen and Paul Kelly (Marown). In the bottom half of the draw Jamie Box (Marown) and Jordan Cain (South Ramsey) together with Ed Carlyle (South Ramsey) and Les Brookes (Finch Hill) all starting off strong. In an all-ladies games Janet Monk and Lacey McMullan (Mooragh Park) just pipped Lynda Cadamy and Philippa Taylor (Marown) 21-19. Sisters Shannon and Bailey McMullan (Mooragh Park) had a tough game against Peter Jones and Cherise Fialho (Marown) taking a 21-20 win.

Special mention to Castletown juniors Sam Quayle and Freddie Palmer who didn’t quite get the better of Brian Lindsay (Peel) and Kevin Airey (Noble’s) this time. Hard luck boys but possible stars of the future?

The second round saw several close games, Mark Bradshaw and Alex Yates (Nobles) just losing out 19-21 to Lindsay and Airey, then Carlyle and Brookes (South Ramsey/Finch Hill) taking a 21-18 win against home-greeners Taylor and Brookes.

Into the quarter finals defending champions Neil Withers and Paul Dunn (Marown) showed their dominance by beating Box and Cain 21-9. Castletown pairing Nathan Hamilton and Kieran Krypner lost out to Carlyle and Brookes 21-17. The closest game this round was between Keggen and Kelly who just won 21-20 against Pip Pemberton (Peel) and Peter Greenlees (Marown).

On to the first semi-final where Caley and Cain continued their challenge beating Keggen and Kelly 21-18. The second semi-final saw Withers and Dunn ending the charge of Carlyle and Brookes 21-14. Both these games saw some very close ends and skilful bowling.

On to the final. Caley and Cain who had played exceptionally well all afternoon, came up against the full might of Withers and Dunn. Every end was hard fought but Withers and Dunn proved just too much and ran out the eventually winners 21-8. Congratulations to Neil and Paul and well played Mike and Steve.

The presentation was made by Brian Murphy on behalf of Finch Hill and Douglas Borough Council. Thanks to the stewards, markers, measurers, the ladies providing the usual excellent refreshments and to Joyce Ogden for running the sheet.

Following Sunday’s heavy rain, the Felton’s Manx Masters for both the Ladies and Men was postponed until Wednesday evening in perfect conditions for bowling. The rearranged date and kinder conditions attracted approximately 70 spectators to the finals night at South Ramsey Bowling Club.

Felton’s Ladies Manx Masters – Drewett Secures Maiden Manx Masters Title

Losing out on Sunday in horrendous conditions were Madison McMullan 19-21 to younger sister and Mooragh Park clubmate Lacey McMullan, Kim Hargraves (South Ramsey) was defeated 15-21 by Castletown’s Hilary Kermode. In the bottom half of the draw Louise Tebay (Ballaugh) beat Stella Watterson (Castletown) 21-10, while another Town bowler Hannah Drewett won 21-12 against home greener Sue Collier.

In hugely different conditions on Wednesday evening South Ramsey made use of the Manx Lottery Trust funded floodlights, which are a massive improvement on the previous lights. Both semi-finals in the ladies event were well contested with a good battle taking place between McMullan and Kermode, however the greater experience of the latter saw the Town player finish the game strongly to take her spot in the final with a 21-19 win over the 16-year-old, who has a bright future in the game.

The second semi-final saw Drewett up against the current holder Tebay, with the former building up leads of 10-5, 16-9, and 18-10 to put the Town captain in firm control against the Ballaugh captain. With Tebay threatening a comeback, this was stopped in its tracks by Drewett who sealed a 21-16 win.

The final got underway with not only Town clubmates up against each other, but mother Hilary up against daughter Hannah. With neither player having lifted the trophy previously, a new name was guaranteed to be etched onto the famous trophy.

With all players starting off +3, and with six ends of the final played there was nothing to choose between the players with the score tied at 6-6, with three singles scored each. Drewett made the first move winning four successive ends to take a 12-6 lead, which was extended further to 17-8 despite conceding two singles.

If ever a comeback was to be made it had to be soon, with Kermode scoring two singles, however Drewett made sure this was her day as she got back in with a double, then scored two singles to secure a well-deserved 21-10 victory to win her first Manx masters title and one of her biggest wins to date.

Felton’s Men’s Manx Masters – Bradford Retains the Trophy for Win Number 5

Losing out on Sunday evening in the Men’s event were Neil Withers (Marown) 12-21 to Castletown captain Nathan Hamilton, who secured his place in the semi-final. The closest game of the round was between Peter Greenlees (Marown) and Dido Kelly (South Ramsey) with the latter getting over the line 21-19. In the bottom half of the draw 11-time winner of this competition John Kennish (South Ramsey) made light work of Peel man Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly 21-9, with current holder David Bradford (South Ramsey) winning his third game of the day to single figures as he beat Breagle man Trevor Quayle 21-7.

Wednesday night saw the last remaining visiting bowler in the Men’s competition Hamilton up against Dido Kelly, with the former getting out of the blocks the quickest, as he built up a 9-4 lead after just five ends, with the lead then being extended to 16-9 playing a similar game and length to that preferred by his opponent. With an 18-13 lead the Town man looked favourite to book his place in a first Manx Masters final, however a late rally from Kelly playing corner to crown saw the South Ramsey man take the lead for the first time in the game to go within touching distance of victory at 20-18. A double from Hamilton saw the game go to a deciding end at 20-20, however a good first bowl from Kelly went unbeaten to take his place in the final with a 21-20 victory.

The other semi-final on paper looked hard to call, however a commanding performance from the number one ranked player on the Island, the current Manx Champion Bradford saw him win a fourth game in the competition to single figures with a 21-9 victory, leaving Kennish to score on just three ends with doubles on each end scored.

The final was an all-South Ramsey affair, as Bradford scored heavily over the first 11 ends to go into an unassailable 18-6 lead, with a dominant display. Kelly went on to win three ends on the trot, to become the first opponent to reach double figures against Bradford, however this was always going to prove to be too much to comeback from against an opponent who has been in fine form this season, with Bradford winning the next two ends to seal a 21-10 win to retain the trophy and win number five in this competition.

The presentation was made by competition secretary James Teare, who thanked the ladies for the efforts with the catering, the club members who donated raffle prizes, those who had assisted throughout the two days. A special thanks was given to long term sponsors Felton’s for their continued support in this competition.

South Ramsey hosted the Manx Masters on Sunday, one of the highlights of the Manx bowls calendar with four separate competitions taking place throughout the day. Rain featured for the latter stages of the Junior competitions, with the rain being dodged for the majority of the morning.

JP Corry Junior Manx Masters

The Junior Manx Masters was played as a straight knockout 21up off a handicap of +6 for the older and more experienced players with an entry of nine players braving the early morning start, with the lower numbers allow a lower handicap to be played for the competition.

The title was won for the first time by Katie Jacobs (Douglas) with a superb display against Bailey McMullan, as Katie kept a level head throughout despite trailing in her early round games, being in a tough battle throughout the final.

The Villa Junior made the stronger start in the final, taking a 13-7 lead, then led 15-10, only for Bailey to fight back to level the game at 15-15. Katie got back in to score a double, with the Mooragh Park Junior responding with a single. Thee following end proved to be pivotal with Bailey counting for two, only for Katie to get a slice of fortune to flick off Bailey’s second closest bowl and win the end, which she capitalised on to score a two on the following end to lead 20-16.

Bailey hit back again with a two, was counting for two on the following end which would have put the score at 20-20,however a great last bowl from Katie sealed a 21-18 win.

Losing out at the semi-final stage Jacobs trailed Alex Hampson (Noble’s) 14-17, however a strong finish got Katie over the line 21-18. The other semi-final saw a good battle throughout between McMullan and Sam Quayle (Castletown), however it was the Mooragh Park Junior who edged home 21-18. With all three scores in the semi-final and final finishing to 18 it proved how little there was between all four semi-finalists.

At the quarter final stage Jacobs had her closest match of the morning, as she edge home 21-20 against Sam Colquitt (Noble’s), with the latter having led 16-9, four successive doubles saw the Douglas player edge ahead, as she went on to win. Hampson took a resounding 21-11 win over the current holder Lacey McMullan (Mooragh Park), while Bailey won 21-9 against Lillie Barrett (Marown). The biggest win of the round was secured by Quayle who beat Luis Richardson 21-7 to progress to the next round.

JP Corry Young Manx Masters

The Young Manx Masters for Primary School children was contested by eight players, twice the entry of 2024, with five boys and three girls featuring. This competition was played in a round robin format playing five ends with the last end played as a ‘power’ end with points scored counting double.

After a good morning of bowls, which included plenty of smiles from all the younger bowlers it was Cole Smart (North Ramsey) who went in to the final round of fixtures with a three point lead after six rounds of games over Bertie Moss. As luck would have it both juniors played each other in the final round of fixtures, as Cole won 8-2 in the deciding match to seal the victory in the group by 11 chalks (53), whilst Bertie can be proud of his efforts scoring a very respectable 42 chalks to finish as runner up.

The standard of play in both events was excellent and some of the bowls played would not have been out of place in the senior events due to take place in the afternoon. JP Corry Isle of Man supported the event once again, all competitors who took part received a prize.

Thanks were given to everyone who had helped throughout the morning, including those who had helped with the preparation in the lead up the event.

The Felton’s Ladies and Men’s competitions got underway in the afternoon, with the selection criteria being set at the start of the season, with a focus on those who have won singles competitions, or reached the latter stages in competitions with higher entries, such as the festival and pre-festival competitions. This was done to encourage entries into competitions, with points awarded for entering competitions, then additional points earned for games won. Where players had double qualified by winning more than one competition, the organisers used wildcard picks looking at ‘fantasy’ league standings, which is made up of points gained league games and open competitions or where performances from players that had impressed the selectors.

With the occasional shower passing by in the early stages, as the day went on heavy and persistent thundery showers put paid to the competition, with the difficult decision taken to suspend matches after the quarter finals had been completed, on the grounds of player safety. The semi-finals in both competitions will be played to a finish on Wednesday evening at 6:30pm.

Felton’s Ladies Manx Masters

The early rounds of the Ladies event saw the first four names in the draw all Mooragh Park players to guarantee representation in the semi-final stage for the club. Lacey McMullan recovered from her disappointment in the morning in the Junior event to beat mentor Janet Monk 21-20, whilst the McMullan sisters Bailey and Madison played each, with the latter who is the older of the siblings winning 21-11.

South Ramsey’s Kim Hargraves came through a tough draw with clubmate and top player Jenny Moore 21-20, with a strong finish to the game. Clare Cooper (Marown) just lost out 18-21 to Hilary Kermode (Castletown).

Stella Watterson (Castletown) had an emphatic 21-6 win over recent IOM September Festival winner Debbie Leece (Marown), which set up a second-round match with current holder Louise Tebay (Ballaugh) who held off Lyn Bolton (Marown) 21-18.

Hannah Drewett beat home greener Fiona Kennish 21-10, while Sue Collier (South Ramsey) beat Breagle Glen’s Caroline Whitehead 21-16.

The quarter finals saw the McMullan’s battle it out, with Lacey and Madison in a good battle as the conditions worsened with puddles forming quickly, it was the younger sister (Lacey) who got over the line 21-19. In the second quarter final Kermode was able to see off Hargraves 21-15.

In the bottom half of the draw both games were straightforward for the winners as Tebay recorded a comfortable 21-10 win over Watterson, while Drewett held a considerable lead against Collier, with the former going on to win 21-12.

Lacey McMullan vs Hilary Kermode

Louise Tebay vs Hannah Drewett

The competition is played to a finish on Wednesday at 6:30pm at South Ramsey Bowling Club.

Felton’s Men’s Manx Masters

In the first round of the Men’s event Peter Collister (South Ramsey) trailed Will Penhallurick (Onchan) 5-8, then went on a 16-point break to win 21-8. An all-Castletown affair was won 21-7 by Town captain Nathan Hamilton over Kieran Krypner.

Alan Moore (South Ramsey) won 21-20 against Tom Kelly (Marown) in his first-round match, while Dean Kinley (Castletown) held off Rob Monk (North Ramsey) 21-17. Another close match saw Dan McCabe (Breagle Glen) lose out 20-21 to Onchan’s Kevin Quirk.

In the bottom half of the draw John Kennish (South Ramsey) recovered from a 7-12 deficit to beat Matthew Quirk (Onchan) 21-16. Glynn Hargraves (South Ramsey) took a comfortable 21-7 win over Marown’s Glenn Boland.

The biggest upset of the round was Reginald Temporaza (Onchan) who stormed to a 21-10 win over Colin Kelly (Marown). Noble’s man Kevin Moore who recently reached the last 32 of the September Festival lost out 16-21 to Trevor Quayle (Breagle Glen).

The second round of the Men’s event saw the conditions worsen in the second half of the round as Hamilton edge home 21-20 against Moore, while Peter Greenlees (Marown) beat Kevin Quirk 21-15.

Kennish made light work of Paul Kelly (Marown) who never scored, while Barney Kelly (Peel) eased to a 21-5 win over Hargraves. The current holder David Bradford beat South Ramsey teammate Jordan Cain 21-9.

With the decision taken to finish the round of games the quarter finals saw Neil Withers (Marown) lose out 12-21 to Hamilton, while Dido Kelly had enough in the locker to see off Greenlees 21-19.

The bottom half of the draw saw Kennish ease to a 21-9 win over Barney Kelly, while Bradford was the biggest winner of the round 21-7 against Quayle.

Nathan Hamilton vs Dido Kelly

John Kennish vs David Bradford

The competition is played to a finish on Wednesday at 6:30pm at South Ramsey Bowling Club.

22 teams took part in the Breagle Glen any combination threesomes open competition, with the rain just about holding off for most of the competition, with the number taking part matching the 2024 entry.

In the first semi-final it was an all Breagle affair with Mavis Franks, Trevor Quayle, and Ewan Cooil taking on Steve Durcan, Bernie Durcan, and Seamus Whelan, with the latter trio losing out 17-21 as they conceded a four on the 13^th end, otherwise they had matched their clubmates point for point over the course of the game.

With an all Breagle affair in the first semi-final it had to be an all-South Ramsey affair in the other semi-final as the Ladies took on the men with Elaine Moore, Joyce Odgen, and Kim Hargraves up against John Kennish, David Bradford, and Jordan Cain. The Ladies had matched the men point for point and blow for blow up with the score tied at 16-16, only the men to make their move and finish the game off 21-16 to book their spot in the final.

With a guaranteed Breagle Glen versus South Ramsey final, the Ramsey men took an early 11-7 lead, only for this to be wipes out in two ends as they conceded a three and a two to the Breagle Trio to trail 11-12.

By the 10^th end the score was tied 15-15, only for Kennish, Bradford, and cain to score a three, only to immediately concede a two to leave the game finely poised at 18-17 to the visiting bowlers. Three singles at the business end of the game were enough to seal a 21-17 victory over the home greeners in an entertaining final.

Steve Durcan presented the prizes, thanked all those that took part in the competition, Angie Bennett for running the sheet, and everyone that had helped throughout the day.

In the Ladies main event Marown bowler Debbie Leece secured the Isle of Man September Festival to pick up her biggest win to date, with a resounding victory over South Ramsey’s Jenny Moore, as the latter reached the final playing off a handicap of scratch, giving most of her opponents a five start this was an achievement in itself.

The stage had looked set for Moore to defy the handicap, and pick up another Festival title, however Leece had other ideas with a superb display. With Leece winning the toss for who would get the jack on the first end, Moore won the first end to get an early feel of the jack, however Leece went on to win the next seven ends, scoring 10 chalks to put the game almost out of reach by going into the lead 15-1 leading well and playing good second bowls any time that she was in trouble.

With Moore getting back in with a double, the score was now 3-15, Moore headed for a longer length, but in doing so sent the jack off to allow Leece to go on the same mark she had enjoyed success on throughout the game to get back in and score two singles. The South Ramsey player got in with a good two and a single to offer some hope, however this was extinguished on the following end with the Marown player making the most of the room offered to her.

With the score 19-6 Leece was back on her favoured mark, however an unusually loose end was punished fully by Moore to put the score at 8-19. Moore headed for the sanctuary of playing over the crown over a decent length of the green, however Leece once again played a great second bowl to lead 20-8. Leece was counting for game on the following end, with Moore saving game with a reaching bowl. With no sign of nerves from Leece, the following end proved to be the final end as Leece jumped in on the room offered to her to seal a superb 21-9 victory.

There can be no arguments about the winner, despite the handicap in the final as this never came into play, with Leece taking a deserved win to etch her name into the history books, in doing so qualified for the Champion of Champions Event at Owley Wood at the end of September.

Both finalists had to battle for their place in the final, with Leece leading 20-14 against Castletown’s Stella Watterson, only for the latter to get to within touching distance of the winning line at 19-20, however Leece settled herself to play a good first bowl to see the game out 21-19. Moore got the handicap back after just three ends against Caroline Whitehead (Breagle Glen) to lead 6-5, however the game turned into a back-and-forth battle from there. Moore got into a 17-14 lead; however two doubles saw Whitehead edge ahead 18-17. A three-end winning streak from Moore resulted in a 21-18 victory to book her place in the final.

Leece started her day as one of six locals still in the running, with a hard fought 21-19 win over Marown teammate Lyn Bolton, while Watterson had a more comfortable 21-15 win over Madison McMullan (Mooragh Park). In the other half of the draw Moore recorded the biggest win with a 21-13 victory over Clair Russell (Alkincoats PWA), while Whitehead’s game with 2019 winner Gill Simm (Lune Road) went to the wire with a 21-20 win for the Breagle player.

Ladies Tourism

The Ladies Tourism was also played down to the winner on Thursday morning on Noble’s 2 green, with the final having both local and visiting bowler interest, with Nicola Boulton (Broughton) taking on Fiona Kennish (South Ramsey). Kennish made the better start ensuring Boulton never won two ends in the early stages of the game to lead 10-6, 13-9, and 15-12. Boulton stepped up a gear to win six of the last eight ends to seal a 21-17 victory, scoring five doubles in total to set herself up for the win.

Boulton booked her place in the final with a comfortable 21-15 win over Sarah Weaver (Wrockwardine Wood), whilst Kennish took on fellow local bowler Lyn Bolton (Marown), trailed 17-20, managed to creep over the line 21-20 with two singles and a double to progress to the final.

In the quarter finals Boulton progressed with a 21-16 victory over Clair Russell (Alkincoats PWA), whilst Weaver beat Linda Rowland (Knutsford) to the same score. In the other half of the draw Kennish won 21-14 against Caroline Bushell (Lindal BC), while Bolton had to work for her 21-18 win over Lynn Bennett (Garswood Hall).