We are very fortunate to be members of the Indoor Bowling section of a great club and within the’hallowed’ walls of the club exists the most talented and skilful teams of bowlers that have been seen for many a decade.

I use the word ‘hallowed’ very reverently as we have photographs of priests looking down on us as we bowl. The divine inspiration seems to have worked on our No 1 team as they have been winning league championship since Adam was courting Eve.

For those fortunate to have attended the Grand Final of the high bowling division they will remember for a long time the names of our Ringsend Indoor bowlers: Bernard Flood, Tommy Hulgraine, Carmel Magee, Willie McDonnell, Donald O’Brien, Paddy Kelly, Phil Murphy, Rose Behan, John Behan, Sean Caulfield.

A presentation dinner dance was held recently in the Regency Hotel and our first team were given the V.I.P. status in receiving their trophies. Our second team of talented Indoor Bowlers: Andy Henderson, John Wilson, Marie Montgomery, Olive Farrell, John Higgins. Derek Murphy, Sammy Best, Kay Flood, Peter Rossiter, Martin Redmond all played excellent bowls and last year finished runners-up in a very strong and competitive league. We were promoted to a higher division for 2006/2007 and again finished runners-up.

A very large and coveted cup known as the Rinks Cup was won last year by Kay Flood, Andy Henderson, Sammy Best, Derek Murphy, John Wilson, and this year we safely defended the right to bring the Rinks Cup back to Ringsend, where it will enjoy its stay amongst many other bowling trophies.

To Andy Henderson and John Wilson the club says ‘well done’ in keeping the flag at full mast in winning the pairs championship. A presentation dinner dance was also held in the Sheldon Park Hotel and again with great pride we were called upon to receive the Rinks Cup, Runners-up in league and pairs Championship winners.

Ringsend is no stranger at turning out champions and it is with a sense of pride we add the name of our bowling stars to the list.

I would like to send on behalf of our chairman Mr Bernard Flood and his Committee our utmost thanks to the many bowling clubs and look forward to meeting them next year and renewing our friendship. To Joan and Harry and their committees many thanks for their superb organisation.

Our Ringsend Indoor Bowling section unites in wishing a speedy recovery to health to Tommy Hulgraine, Donald O’Brien, Phil Murphy, and other Club members.

The Indoor Bowling Club meets in the Catholic Men and Women’s Society on Irishtown Road.