Monthly Archives: May 2025
Withers & Leece Win Inaugural Breagle Glen Cup
Breagle Glen Cup 2025 - Seamus Whelan with Winners Neil Withers & Debbie Leece
Photo: Arnie WithersA superb entry of 40 pairs took part in the inaugural Breagle Glen Cup on Sunday. Following the merger of Port Erin & Port St Mary Bowling Clubs to form Breagle Glen Bowling Club the future is now certain; this allows the club to move forward together. The club members have put in a great deal of work over the winter to improve the bowling surface, which was running well, along with improvements made to the surrounds to paint the benches to the clubs’ new colours with flags also brightening the place up.
Losing out at the quarter final stage were Jayne Smith and Walter McCarthy (Marown) to Ballaugh’s Louise and Nigel Tebay (19-21), the last of the home greeners Jean and Bernard Thackrah to Debbie Leece and Neil Withers (Marown) 8-21. In the other half of the draw Lyn Bolton and Peter Jones were defeated 13-21 by Jenny Moore and James Teare (South Ramsey), whilst another South Ramsey pair Kim & Glynn Hargraves beat Ros Cannon and James Drinkwater 21-9.
The first semi-final saw Leece and Wither the first pair to progress to the final with a 21-14 win over Louise and Nigel Tebay, whilst Moore and Teare recovered from a deficit to edge through to the final with a 21-20 over clubmates Kim & Glynn.
The final was a low scoring affair, with Leece and Withers taking the biggest lead of the game at 19-16. A double and a single levelled the game up for the fifth time in the game to show how tight the game was. On the following end Moore and Teare were counting two for game, Withers played a reaching bowling and slightly fortuitously came off a short bowl and managed to save one and the game to put the score at 20-19. On the following end Moore and Teare were counting one for game with Withers playing a superb round peg reaching bowl to hit the jack full onto the counting bowl which knocked it off the green to leave the Marown pair counting. With the score 20-20 it went to a deciding end
The presentation was made by Steve Durcan, who thanked the club members for their support on the day, all the work carried out over the winter, the greenkeeper Bernie Durcan and his team for preparing the green, competition secretary Angie Bennett assisted by Chris Holland, and David Inch for providing the refreshments throughout the day. The prizes were presented by Club President Seamus Whelan.
Bradford Retains Classic Title
Town Classic Winner 2025 - David Bradford
Photo: Bradford Parents Inset: Glynn HargravesWith a free date in the Bowls Calendar Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly took the opportunity to hold a competition open to all with players paying £25 for the privilege, resulting in an £800 prize fund. The location of choice was Castletown Bowling Club, with the event last held at the Villa two years ago, this event was relabeled as the Town Classic,. The weather was excellent all day, with a good atmosphere around the green with 32 players taking part and plenty of spectators in attendance.
Losing out at the quarter final stage to earn themselves £50 each were Sam Clague (Marown) who lost out 14-21 to Colin Kelly (Marown), Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly eventually lost out 17-21 to Peter Jones (Marown), with the former having trailed 7-14 to level the game up at 17-17, only for Jones to finish the game off with two doubles. In the other half of the draw David Bradford was too good for South Ramsey teammate Glynn Hargraves sealing a 21-12 win, whilst Stevie Kelly (Peel) emerged victorious 21-18 against Marown captain Paul Dunn after a good battle
At the semi-final stage both payers who progressed to the final never gave their opponents a look in with 21-9 victories, as Jones seen off teammate Colin Kelly, whilst Bradford who made light work of Stevie Kelly, with both players losing out picking up £100 each for their efforts.
As is often the case in competitions it was Marown versus South Ramsey in the final. With a good crowd in attendance for the final on a tricky green, just two chalks could separate the pair after nine ends with Bradford leading 10-8. The South Ramsey man made his move winning four of the next five ends collecting six chalks to lead 16-9. The expected fightback came from Jones who picked up five consecutive ends playing a mark over the middle of the green to close the deficit to just chalks once more after 20 ends (14-16).
The South Ramsey man got in picking up a double, followed by another two to lead 20-15. Jones got in knowing it was the last throw of the dice, however there was just too much room which allow Bradford to get in to put up the one chalk needed to secure a 21-15 victory to retain his Classic title, with it the £250 first prize, whilst Jones could console himself with £150 for his efforts on the day.
The presentation was made by competition organiser Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly, who thanked Castletown Bowling Club for the use of the green and for the refreshments, with special thanks to George Foy for preparing thee green, along with Brian Kelly for the smooth running of competition and everyone who had entered.
Allwood Wins Gladys Cowell Cup
Gladys Cowell Cup Winner 2025 - Val Allwood
Photo: Lynda WilsonThe Gladys Cowell Cup was first played in 1993 in memory of Peel member, Gladys Cowell. For 32 years the Cowell family has continued to support this annual event. Over the years many famous names have been engraved on the base of the trophy which makes for interesting reading.
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon with a backdrop of Peel Castle and yachts floating by and waves lapping up onto the nearby sandy beach, 13 ladies entered the competition.
There were five preliminary round games resulting in three Peel members, Jo Corkill, Val Allwood and Joyce Kelly with Margie Tasker (Breagle Glen) and the last year’s winner, Lil Smith (Finch Hill) going through to the quarter finals. All the games were very close and could have gone either way.
Going forward to the semi-finals, Jo Corkill met her match with Val Allwood, with Val being in fine form, went onto the final along with Joyce Kelly (Peel), who had a nail biting finish against Margie Tasker.
Both Peel ladies battled it out with Val eventually reaching the magic 21 to Joyce’s 16 after 20 ends. A really enjoyable afternoon of good bowling.
The trophy was presented to Val by Peel Sunset BC Secretary, Lynda Wilson, who thanked everyone for staying to the end and to the Cowell family for their continued support.
CLOSE QUARTER FINAL MATCHES IN THE JEAN KELLY COMPETITION
Jean Kelly Competition: The quarterfinals of the Jean Kelly competition were played on Thursday evening (handicaps and points are in brackets). Castletown A (+20) were at home to Mooragh Park (+50) winning the match 8-1 (207-165). Lone winner for Mooragh was Janet Monk who won to 19 against Kath Kinley. Elaine Slack for Mooragh put up a good fight against Jenny Saunders before losing to 16 with Chris Price and Amanda Lawler for Town both winning to single figures. Breagle Glen A (+25) also put in a good performance at home to Peel (+58) winning 8-1 (210-187). Sole winner for Peel was Emilie Moss who won to 17 against Pauline Worrall. Helen Cowley and Jo Corkill just missed out on two more wins for Peel when they both lost to 18 against Linda Dawson and Trish Bull. Another solid home performance saw Ballaugh A (+23) win 7-2 (201-183) against Nobles (+44). Noble’s Lisa Bradshaw and Marilyn Ellison just missed out on winning their games when they both lost to 20 against Caroline Parker and Elena Dimsdale. Two winners for Nobles were Sylvia Kennaugh and Dee Lewis who won to 17 and 14. Closest match of the night saw South Ramsey (+17) take on Marown A (+13) at home losing 3-6 and by 10 points (155-165). South’s Fiona Kennish and Jenny Moore plus Rebecca Teare and Clare Cooper for Marown all won to single figures. Closest game saw Marown’s Jayne Smith having a good battle with Kim Hargraves eventually crossing the line to win 21-17.
Ladies Open Age league: Friday evening saw another two maximums scored. First was by Ballaugh A at home against Breagle Glen B with five of Ballaugh’s wins being won to single figures. Closest game saw Breagle’s Jean Thackrah losing to 17 against Sherry Pedley. Second maximum was by Marown A at home to Ballaugh B with six games being won to single figures. Ballaugh’s Karen Young put in a good effort against Rebekah Kelly before losing to 13. Nobles travelled to Castletown B coming away with a 6-3 win. Town’s Susan Kerruish plus Libby Andrade for Noble’s won to single figures with Noble’s Marilyn Ellison having a nip and tuck game against Rachel Palmer eventually winning to 18. Mooragh Park were at home to Marown B winning 5-4 on games although the match could have ended 7-2 as Mooragh’s Joy Morris and Katie Johnson both lost to 20 against Elaine Dewhirst and Grace Cooper. Maureen Hamilton for Mooragh was the only player to win to single figures. Castletown A made their way north to South Ramsey A and although Town won 5-4 on games they lost by five points (149-144). Two closest games saw Sue Collier and Kim Hargraves for South both losing to 20 against Tracy Moore and Hannah Drewett. Breagle Glen A had a solid 7-2 win at home against Peel with four of Breagle’s wins plus one of Peel’s being won to single figures. Lynda Wilson for Peel had a good tussle with Mavis Franks winning the game 21-17.
Ladies Over 60 league: Last Tuesday morning, 4-2 on games seemed to be the tone when five out of the 8 matches played were won to this figure. First was Nobles winning 4-2 at home against Castletown A. Paula Garrett for Nobles won her game to single figures with Town’s Hilary Kermode just getting the better of Sue Gawne winning 21-20. Onchan won 4-2 at home to a two-player short Breagle Glen C. Chris Holland and Susan Inch were the two winners for Breagle winning their games to 17 and 12. Finch Hill visited South Ramsey B coming away with a 4-2 win. Two winners for South were Anne Buck and Sue Collier who won to 14 and 2 with Finch’s Wendy Cowin having a good game against Julie Stephens winning 21-17. Mooragh Park B visited neighbours Ballaugh B and although Mooragh won 4-2, they lost the match by 12 points. Two winners for Ballaugh were Brenda Bowyer and Alison Millard who both won to single figures, with Mooragh’s Diane Robinson and Peggy Freeman both winning their games to 18. Marown travelled south to Breagle Glen B coming away with a 4-2 win. Jacqui Elliott and Gwen Tuck were the two winners for Breagle winning to 19 and 18, with Marown’s Lynda Cadamy crossing the line 21-19 against Voirrey Curphey. Breagle Glen A put in a solid away performance at Castletown B winning 5-1. Lone winner for Town was Elaine McElroy who won to 19 against Margie Tasker with Breagle’s Caroline Whitehead winning her game to single figures. South Ramsey A travelled west to Peel coming away with a three all draw and winning by two points. Closest game saw South’s Lorraine Moore just pip Joyce Kelly 21-20 with Peel’s Mary Moffatt winning to single figures. Closest match of the morning was Mooragh Park A at home to Ballaugh A. Match finished three all, but Ballaugh took the win by only one point. Mooragh’s Janet Monk plus Julie Reilly for Ballaugh both won their games to single figures with Ballaugh’s Christine McDonald crossing the line 21-18 against Maureen Hamilton. Thursday morning’s matches saw Castletown A and Ballaugh A both score maximum points at home against South Ramsey B and Onchan respectively. Castletown A’s Barbara Young, Kath Kinley and Hilary Kermode won their games to single figures with South’s Ann Gale, Sue Collier and Anne Buck losing to 18,19 and 18. The only player to win to single figures in the Ballaugh A vs Onchan match was Ballaugh’s Pat Mason who won to 5. Closest game saw Ballaugh’s Christine McDonald win 21-17 against Maureen Payne. Home derby between Mooragh Park B and ‘A’ resulted in a 5-1 win for the A team. Sole winner for the ‘B’ team was Mary Bruce who won to 13 against Karen McGurgan with Lynn Mayers and Janet Monk for the ‘A’ team winning to single figures. South Ramsey A had a good 4-2 home win against Breagle Glen B. Two winners for Breagle were Jean Thackrah who won to 17 against Lorraine Moore and Angela Bennett who had a good game against Helen Caley eventually winning 21-20. South’s Jill Quayle was the only player to win to single figures. Nobles made their way to Marown coming away with a 4-2 win. Noble’s Libby Andrade and Jo Smith, plus Marown’s Rosie Winkle all won their games to single figures with Celia Joughin for the Crosby ladies winning to 18 against Marilyn Ellison. Breagle Glen A played host to Peel winning the match 4-2. Breagle’s Linda Dawson had a close game with Shirley Corrin with Linda eventually crossing the line 21-20. Two other close games saw Peel’s Joyce Kelly and Breagle’s Mavis Franks both winning 21-18 against Caroline Whitehead and Mary Moffatt. Finch Hill played host to Ballaugh B winning the match 4-2. Lil Smith, Anne Hon and Wendy Cowin for Finch plus Alison Millard for Ballaugh all won to single figures with Brenda Bowyer just pipping Finch’s Brenda Williams 21-18. Friday morning resulted in a three all draw between Breagle Glen C at home to Castletown B. Ros Cannon for Breagle was the only player to win to single figures with Chris Holland just missing out on another win for Breagle when she lost to 19 against Linda Dobinson.
Town Men March On
Douglas A who faced South Ramsey A
Photo: Phil CainCastletown A consolidated third place in Division One this week following a hard fought 7-3 home win over Peel A. Leading the way for the home team Aaron Richardson beat David Proctor 21-10, whilst Town Captain Nathan Hamilton beat Pip Pemberton 21-14. Dean Kinley beat former teammate Stevie Kelly 21-14, with Ian Watson matching this as he beat Paul Quirk. Andy Clark had to scrap for his 21-18 win over Andy Mackie. For the visitors the winners were Gary Smith, Tommy McMeiken, and Dave ‘Barney’ Kelly, with the latter winning to single figures. The Town men secured the aggregate two points by just five chalks (139-134).
In an even closer game North Ramsey A hosted Breagle Glen A, with the Mooragh side securing a 7-3 win as just three chalks separated the teams (127-124). Paul Allison & Tom Collins both won 21-6 for the home team, with home captain Rob Monk seeing off Trevor Quayle 21-13. John Cannan scraped home 21-20 against Dan McCabe. For the visitors Tim Williams stormed home 21-2 against Joe Kneale, whilst Wayne Roberts beat Steve Walmsley 21-9. The third winner for Breagle was Bernie Durcan who beat Jimmy Moffatt 21-11.
Two heavy defeats for Marown B saw the Crosby men slip to a 4-6 home defeat against Onchan A, with Steve Wilson losing 9-21 to Matthew Quirk, whilst Neil Dunwell won 21-7 against Kevin Kelly. Phil Kerruish was a welcome sight for the Onchan men, as he held off Jamie Joughin 21-20, with long time teammate Kevin Quirk beating Stephen Rundle 21-15. For the home team Juan Killip beat Mike Kelly 21-8, whilst Karl Parker edged home 21-20 against Reg Temporaza. The Onchan men are slowly closing the gap to the teams above them, as they recover from a slow start to the season having faced most of the top sides already.
Marown A got back to winning ways away to South Ramsey B, winning 1-9 and keeping the home team under 100 chalks (93-162). Preventing the whitewash was Lee Dawson who beat Paul Kelly 21-15, with Christian Caley the next closest to picking up a win, eventually losing out 17-21 to Tom Kelly. Three single figures wins for the Crosby men arrived from Paul Dunn, Peter Jones and Neil Withers, as they half the deficit to top spot in half to just two points.
South Ramsey A had a tough away game to Douglas A (pictured), with the Villa men picking up three wins, with Bob Clark and David Bradford both winning to single figures. Winning for the home team were captain Merv Sayle, as he beat Jordan Cain 21-13, Andy Cannell won 21-10 against Alan Moore, whilst Shaun Seal hung on to beat James Teare 21-17.
In Division Two Ballaugh A kept the foot on the gas, as they beat Noble’s B 10-0 at home, with a reality check for the visitors having been promoted from Division Three last season. Single figure victories were secured by Patrick Grant, Nigel Tebay, and captain Phil Quayle, who has made some sweeping changes to his squad over the winter, as this appears to be paying dividends as they extended their lead at the top to three points.
Second placed Marown C are waiting in the wings for a slip up from the Ballaugh men following their 1-9 away win over Breagle Glen B, with Ben Mowle the lone winner as he beat John Kelly 21-15. For the visitors Peter Kelly used all his experience to hold off Nick Peterson 21-20, with Sid Bolton and James Kelly winning 21-9 against Seamus Whelan and Derek Cadamy respectively.
Finch Hill A took the spoils 4-6 away to Noble’s A, with their cause helped by big wins from Mark Taylor, Stephen Oates, and Kevin Anderson. Kevin Moore has shown why he is now featuring for Noble’s A with a 21-4 win over Brian Aspden.
Peel B secured a solid 7-3 home win over Castletown B to lift themselves from bottom of the table to seventh place, with both teams securing 21-20 wins. Denzil Smith held off Ross Moore for the Peel men, whilst David Quayle did likewise against Andrew Cover. For Town Patrick Cooper beat Ross Menton 21-15. Dougie Allan was the best winner on the night beating Juan Drinkwater 21-4.
Onchan B are smack bang in the middle of the table in 5th place, as they consigned Douglas B to bottom spot following their 9-1 home win over the Villa men, with Willie Cowley ensuring the visitors didn’t go home completely empty handed with a 21-14 win over Neil Richmond.
In Division Three Peel C are in top spot despite playing a game less than the teams immediately below them, following their 8-2 home win over South Ramsey C. The Peel men won three close games, with Owen Crompton holding off Anthony Kelly 21-18, Nathan Jones beat Jay Moore 21-20, with Charlie McMeiken continuing his positive start to the season as he held his nerve to beat James Moore 21-20. Winning for the visitors were Paul Routledge (21-20) against Matthew Venables, whilst captain David Corkill beat Andy Jackson 21-14.
North Ramsey B lost ground on the leaders following their 7-3 home win over Breagle Glen C, with David Kinrade beating Peter Kennaugh 21-2, Lee Christian won 21-4 against Peter Collins, with Gary Merrill winning 21-5 against Mark Pendlebury. Winning for the visitors were Harry Minor, Alan Crebbin, and Christopher Dent.
Noble’s C were up against their lower ranked D Team, it the C side that edged it 6-4, taking the aggregate by 12 chalks (138-126).
Marown D are kicking on nicely, as they sit in fourth spot following their 8-2 home win over bottom side Ballaugh C.
In Division Four Onchan C remained top by four points despite taking their turn to sit out. Finch Hill B sit in second place following their 8-2 home win over Peel D.
South Ramsey D won 7-3 over Douglas D, with the Villa men going two players short on the night.
North Ramsey C had a positive week, will have been delighted to come away from the Villa with a 3-7 win over Douglas C.
Noble’s E came from the Crofts with a 3-7 win over Castletown C, as they navigated a tough away green for new bowlers. Leading the way for Town were 11-year-old star in the making Freddie Palmer who beat Lee Cain 21-16, Freddie’s Grandad George Peach won to the same score against Ross Pulman, whilst another Junior bowler continues to improve, as Zac Bowrey won 21-18 against Chris Kirkman.
MOORE AND KENNISH WIN LADIES ASSOCIATION PAIRS COMPETITION
Association Ladies Pairs Winners 2025 - Fiona Kennish & Jenny Moore
Photo: Kim HargravesThe Ladies Association Pairs competition was played on Sunday at Castletown attracting an entry of 18 pairs. The sun shone for most of the day with some excellent bowling being played throughout the afternoon. Getting through to the semis were Gill Dixon and Elaine Moore who beat Hannah Drewett and Alison Kearsley 21-19; Lynda Cadamy and Sue Gawne who beat sisters Sue Wilshaw and Pat Heesom 21-8; Jenny Moore and Fiona Kennish who beat Tracy Moore and Kath Kinley 21-19, and Ros Cannon and Mavis Franks who beat Pauline Cowley and Martha Butler 21-14. First semi saw Gill and Elaine up against Lynda and Sue. Gill and Elaine started off strong leading 18-8 after eight ends, but with determination and good woods played, Lynda and Sue won the next four ends to trail 15-18 but then a two and one on the next two ends saw Gill and Elaine take the game 21-15.
In the second semi Jenny and Fiona played Ros and Mavis. Although Ros and Mavis played some good bowls, Jenny and Fiona were in control winning 21-13. With all four ladies playing well the final was expected to be close. Unfortunately for Gill and Elaine, Jenny and Fiona had other ideas and with some superb bowling and never looking back, they won 21-11.
Congratulations to Jenny and Fiona on their well deserved win. Many thanks to Castletown for hosting the competition and providing refreshments throughout the afternoon, and to Chris Holland (Ladies Competition Secretary) and her team for the smooth running of the event.
Open Age League: Last Wednesday evenings fixtures saw two maximums being scored. First was Marown A at home to Breagle B (189-78). Although Breagle tried their best, unfortunately they were up against a strong home team. Closest game of the match was Jayne Smith against Breagle’s Jackie Elliott with Jayne winning to 16. Second maximum was scored by South Ramsey at home to Ballaugh B (189-66). Again the Ballaugh ladies played well but South were on form with the closest game being Helen Caley winning to 13 against Charlotte Neeson. Castletown A put in another solid performance away to Breagle A winning 8-1 dropping only three points (121-186). Stella Watterson and Kath Kinley for ‘Town’ both won to single figures with Breagle’s sole winner Margie Tasker, winning to 18 against Anne Oates. Mooragh Park were at home to Nobles winning the match 7-2 (168-144). Two winners for Nobles were Marilyn Ellison and Libby Andrade who won to 5 and 16. Nobles just missed out on another win when Lisa Bradshaw lost to 20 against Katie Johnson. Peel Sunset hosted Marown B winning 7-2 (172-147). Grace Cooper and Elaine Dewhirst nearly made two more wins for Marown when they both lost to 20 against Gill Clarke and Beverly Wilson. Douglas travelled to Castletown B winning 5-4 on games but losing on points (166-144). Closest game of the match saw Douglas’s Jane Lothian just pip Barbara Young 21-19.
Friday evening’s matches saw another maximum scored by Castletown A at home to Mooragh Park (189-99) with four of ‘Town’s wins being won to single figures. Lacey McMullan and Janet Monk missed out on wins for Mooragh when they both lost to 19 against Hilary Kermode and Jenny Saunders. Marown A travelled to Douglas coming away with a 7-2 win (173-108) with four of the Crosby ladies winning to single figures. Two winners for Douglas were Erin Quayle and Paula Garrett who won to 17 and 9 respectively. Ballaugh A visited Peel in a relatively high scoring match with Ballaugh winning 5-4 (156-173). No games were won to single figures with the closest game being between Peel’s Jo Corkill and Cath Harvey with Jo crossing the line 21-19. Ballaugh B put in a solid performance at home against Castletown B winning 6-3 (172-149). Ballaugh’s Elaine Fenton won to single figures with Castletown’s Barbara Young, Sue Peach and Sue Wilshaw winning their games to 16, 14 and 16. Breagle A visited Marown B coming away with a 5-4 win (166-128). Breagle’s Angela Bennett, Mavis Franks and Katie Williams all won to single figures with Rosie Winkle (Marown) just pipping Caroline Whitehead 21-17. South Ramsey visited Nobles coming away with an 8-1 win (179-85). Lone winner for Noble’s was Jo Smith who won to 11 against Helen Caley. Closest game saw South’s Gill Dixon winning to 15 against Libby Andrade.
Ladies Over 60’s: Tuesday morning (29 April) Mooragh Park B visited Nobles. Despite some good ends from Mooragh, the Nobles ladies were on fine form recording a maximum (126-29) with all games being won to single figures. Ballaugh B were at home to Breagle C with the match finishing three all but Ballaugh winning on points (96-82). Breagle’s Di Benson and Gwen Tuck plus Ballaugh’s Brenda Bowyer all won to single figures. Ann Kinvig just missed out on another win for Ballaugh losing to 20 against Susan Inch. Castletown A travelled to Marown coming away with a 4-2 win (99-86). Lynda Cadamy for Marown and ‘Town’s Anne Oates both won their games to 5. Ballaugh A visited South Ramsey B winning 4-2 (115-81). Two closest games saw South’s Ann Gale and Rose Waterworth for Ballaugh both winning their games to 19. South Ramsey A made their way to Castletown B winning the match 4-2 and by seven points (110-103). No games were won to single figures with South’s Judy Kelly just getting over the line 21-19 against Judith Moore. Onchan were at home to an on-form Peel team with Peel winning 5-1 dropping only six points (120-77). Lone winner for Onchan was Maureen Payne who won to 15 against Mary Moffatt, with Peel’s Val Allwood winning her game to single figures. Breagle B hosted Finch Hill winning 4-2 (119-111) with all games going into double figures. Wendy Cowin for Finch nearly made the match three all when she lost to 20 against Dot Mylchreest. Breagle A made their way north to Mooragh Park A coming away with a 4-2 win (108-82). Two winners for Mooragh were Elaine Slack and Janet Monk winning to 13 and 11, with Breagle’s Caroline Whitehead and Linda Dawson winning their games to single figures.
Last Thursday’s fixtures saw Castletown A score another maximum at home against Breagle B (126-62) with four of Town’s wins being won to single figures. Breagle’s Voirrey Curphey just missed out on a win for her team when she lost to 20 against Jenny Saunders. Mooragh Park A travelled south to Breagle C coming away with a three all draw but winning by five points (96-101). Di Benson had a nip and tuck game against Mooragh’s Janet Monk eventually crossing the line to win 21-20. Breagle’s Gwen Tuck and Mooragh’s Joy Morris both won their games to single figures. Nobles hosted neighbour’s Finch Hill winning 4-2 (112-71) with three of Nobles wins being won to single figures. Iris Kermode for Finch had a good battle against Jo Smith with Iris winning to 20. Castletown B travelled to Peel Sunset coming away with a three all draw but losing on points (106-83). Joyce Kelly and Val Allwood for Peel plus Linda Dobinson for Town all won their games to single figures. Closest game saw Town’s Elaine McElroy win to 20 against Terri Berry. South Ramsey A put in a good home performance winning 5-1 against Marown A (115-62). Lone winner for Marown was Mair Moore who won to 10 against Helen Caley. Home derby between Ballaugh A and B resulted in a solid 5-1 win for ‘A’ dropping only one point (125-66). Lone winner for ‘B’ was Shirley Watling who won 20 against Beryl Bridson, with A’s Rose Waterworth and Kay McKiernan winning their games to single figures. Breagle A hosted Onchan winning 4-2 (116-66) with three of Breagle’s wins being won to single figures. Two winners for Onchan were Caroline Heathcote and Caroline Whitehead who both won to 16. Mooragh Park B visited neighbours South Ramsey B winning 4-2 (103-85). Gill Hammond and Diane Robinson for Mooragh plus Sue Collier for South all won to single figures. Closest games saw Mooragh’s Pat Lenton pipping Ann Gale 21-20 and Anne Buck for South winning 21-19 against Shirley Corteen.
McCarthy Wins First Men’s Title
Non-Winners Cup Winner 2025 - Walter McCarthy
Photo: Matthew KeggenOnchan Bowling Club hosted the Association Non-Winners’ Cup on Sunday afternoon with the competition open to those who had never won a Men’s singles open previously, with 51 players entering to take their chance to win their first open, a healthy increase on last year’s entry of 40.
Losing quarter finalists were Bob Callow (Douglas) to Jamie Joughin (Marown) with the latter recovering from a 13-19 deficit to runout with a 21-19 win. Castletown’s Kieran Krypner lost out to the same score against Alex Yates (Noble’s).
In the other half of the draw Town captain Nathan Hamilton progressed to the next round with a 21-16 win over Mike Caley (Noble’s), whilst Walter McCarthy (Marown) made light work of Peel man Paul Quirk with a 21-9 win.
In the semi-finals Yates booked his place in the final with a 21-12 win over Joughin, keeping his opponent to scoring on just four ends, whilst McCarthy had to dig deep to hold off Hamilton 21-17, with a strong finish with the score tied at 17-17.
The final got underway with Yates getting out of the blocks the quickest leading 14-8 after six ends helped by scoring three doubles. McCarthy responded winning six of the next seven ends, working his way back into the game with three doubles of his own to take a 17-15 lead.
The Noble’s man stopped the rot with three consecutive singles to retake the lead 18-17 after 16 ends. The Marown man went one better scoring four singles over the next four ends to see the game out 21-18 to secure his first Men’s open title.
At the conclusion of play the presentation was made by Association Competition Secretary Matthew Keggen who thanked Onchan Bowling Club and its members for hosting the competition, everyone who entered, and those who came to support.