Gerard Macken took his Crumlin Cup team back to Blackrock following their semi final success the previous week. The weather was kinder this time but the opposition Crumlin are regular cup winners and sure to provide stiff opposition.

While Crumlin put up a brave fight in the end Westmanstown prevailed winning by 70 points to 54. There were jubilant scenes after the match as Westmanstown lifted the trophy for the first time since 2013.

Gerard thanked all who played on the day and in previous rounds. This marks a winning end to a very successful 2025 for Westmanstown Bowling Club.

Thanks to Adrian Doyle, Trish Dillon and Carmel Delaney for the images.

We are delighted to report on a very successful week for the club.

On Sunday John Gleeson and his O’Dea Cup team travelled to Bray to take on Crumlin in the final of this competition. Westmanstown were worthy winners with a score of 70 points Crumlin’s 56 points. Congratulations to those who played on the day and those who played in the previous rounds.

Then on Wednesday afternoon the Division 1 team played their final league match of the 2025 season. Gerard Macken knew his team needed 3 points in the final game to top the table and retain the ILBI Perpetual Trophy.

In the end Westmanstown won in style collecting all 7 points against Dunlaoghaire. It was a long season and well done to all the players on the panel who contributed to bringing the league title back to Westmanstown for the second year in a row..

Westmanstown were in action against Blackrock in the quarter finals of the Crumlin Cup. It was a very close affair with Westmanstown coming out top winning by 3 shots. The semi final will take place on Sep 14th in Blackrock where Westmanstown take on Bray for a place in the final.

Thanks to Adrian Doyle for the photos below,

The annual preseason match with Ierne took place last Saturday. This year it was Westmanstown turn to travel to Ierne for the game.

After a closely fought match Westmanstown lost to Ierne by 3 shots. Westmanstown would like to thank Ierne for their hospitality and look forward to getting back to winning ways net year.

Thanks to Adrian Doyle for the photos.

New Members Competition
Gents: Tony Donoghue – Winner, James Kenny – Runner-up
Ladies: Olive Barry – Winner, Maura Gilmartin – Runner-up

Ladies Competitions
Championship: Kathleen Madigan -Winner, Caroline Blake – Runner-up
Captains Prize: Anne Donaldson -Winner, Mary Wafer – Runner-up
Junior Cup: Bernie Edgeworth -Winner, Anne Donaldson – Runner-up
Noeleen King: Mary Wafer – Winner, Mary Brophy – Runner-up
Pairs: Carmel Delaney & Marie Hickey – Winners, Caroline Blake & Mary Hynes – Runners-up

Gents Competitions
Championship: Dermot O’Hara – Winner, Noel Cassidy – Runner-up
Senior Cup: Leo Smith – Winner, Sean Hynes – Runner-up
Captains: Prize Bill Delaney – Winner, Liam Spollen – Runner-up
Rory O’Hanlon: Liam Spollen Winner, Tom Casserly – Runner-up
Pairs: Sean Hynes & Ed Hickey – Winners, Eamon Brennan & Liam Spollen – Runners-up

Mixed Pairs Competition
Anne Donaldson & Declan Cooke – Winners, Catherine Dunne & Peter Knight – Runners-up

A good crowd of supporters were in Bray today to support our players in the ILBA Championships. Junior Triple players, Margaret O’Hara, Cora Smith and Marie Hickey won against a good team from DLGC. Tomorrow, Mary Persidatt is playing at 5.30 in the Junior Singles.

The return match with North Kildare was held in Westmanstown Bowling Club on Sunday 28th May, 2023. A total of €1,400 was raised between the two matches.

Thanks to the organisers Carmel and Bill Delaney and all who too part and gave generously.

Westmanstown Bowling Club hosted a ladies tournament in aid of https://asiam.ie/ Ireland’s National Autism Charity. Bowlers from clubs from all around the city were turned to support this very worthy cause. A fun day has had by all and almost €900 was raised for the charity.

A very sincere thanks to all the participants from the various clubs who played and made it such a wonderful day.

Thanks to Adrian Doyle for the photos.

The start of the new season in Westmanstown was marked by the unfurling of the club flag.

After the ceremony President Marie and our Captains Tony and Emelie were on hand to roll the first bowls of new season.

This was followed by the first Sunday rinks of the year. Thanks to all who came along and support the event and to Adrian Doyle for the photos.