North Down Petanque Club

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  • RFS Triples 20 April 2024

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    A beautiful day to start off our 2024 competition programme. Congratulations to Kevin, Freda and Jos ( his very first appearance on the winners’ podium ). Photos below showing firstly, the winners and secondly, most of the competitors who look like they couldn’t care less as long as the sun shone.

  • ALL OUR YESTERDAYS

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    In 1998, our Club paid a weekend visit to Cahir PC, in Tipperary. Unbelievably, a quarter of a century ago. The photo below shows our group, only 7 of whom are still in membership. Regrettably, those marked * have passed away but, the rest of us haven’t aged a day. Back row: Ciaran McFerran, Norman…

  • AGM 2024

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    The Club’s AGM was held at Pickie BC on 13 Feb 2024. Key outcomes are: (a) a revised Constitution (b) confirmation of the largest membership since the establishment of the Club and (c) appointment of a new Hon.Treas and Committee member – see website ABOUT US/COMMITTEE )

  • New Year’s Eve 2023

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    A number of members and partners enjoyed a great night at Pickie BC on New Year’s Eve. Great company and craic and not a boule in sight.

  • Broken Boule Singles

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    Congratulations to Kevin on winning the Broken Boule Singles ( last competition of the year ) on 25 November 2023

  • Weir Family Shield Doubles

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    Congratulations to Kevin and Bob on winning the Weir Family Shield Doubles on 16 Sept 2023.

  • Glenn and Julie

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    Glenn and Julie are back on NI shores for a wedding blessing ceremony and time with friends and family. Photos below show post-ceremony poses at Bangor Castle and subsequent buffet at Pickie BC organised by Glenn’s Mum and ND club member, Linda.

  • John Paton Mem. Doubles

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    Congratulations to Sylver and Des on winning the John Paton Mem. Doubles on 26 Aug 2023.

  • Millisle Shield

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    Congratulations to Gerry H and Humberto on winning the Millisle Shield Doubles on 12 Aug 2023. Maybe somebody should teach Humberto how to put a medal on straight! (See below )

  • Bass Shield Doubles

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    For the second week running, we defied the weather forecast and had a very enjoyable competition. The gazebo kept our sandwiches from getting soggy during the lunch time rain. Congratulations to John Hennessy ( Jnr) and Helen on winning the Bass Shield Doubles on 29 July 2023. For John, this is the second year in…