Friday 16th may
D3 Dublin University 1 v Railway Union 2
Railway Ladies 2nd's took on DU in College Park and skipper Anna Callahan having won the toss elected to field. Emily McAlinden started with the ball and took 4 for 27 off her 5 overs which started with a very good caught and bowled, Clodagh Ferry took 2 for 17 off 4 and Rachel Lamb 1 for 24 off 4. Steph Brann 16 and E. McAlinden 15. DU were all out for 81.
In reply Clodagh shone with the bat and top scored with 28 and Emily McAlinden helped out with her contribution of 15. Railway won in the 17th over reaching their target of 82 for 8. Railway 2 won by 2 wickets. An excellent start to the season by a very young and enthusiastic side. Thanks to Dave Diskin for umpiring, Molly Flanagan for scoring and various members for their support. - Sent in by Judy Cohen
D3 YMCA 2 v Rush 2 - No scorecard entered yet
Sunday 18th May
P40 Leinster 1 v Merrion 1
Merrion played Leinster at home in Rathmines with only 8 players. Leinster got 260-4 off 40 overs, Amy Kenealy finishing on 112(98) and Anna kerrison on 70(103). Isobel Joyce took all 4 wickets finishing with figures of 4-33 off 8 which was brilliant considering lack of fielders.
Merrion set about to chase, Isobel Joyce and Lena Tice opening. Teams had to come in after 8 overs when the rain came . Overs lost meant the second inning was reduced to 25 overs with a revised total of 178. Isobel batting brilliantly for her 85(71), before being stumped off Anna kerrisons bowling. Hannah de burgh whyte joined Lena in the middle and they saw the match home , Lena Tice finishing with a very well made 56(61) and Hannah de burgh whyte on 14(12). Merrion finished on 178-1 off 23.2 overs. Merrion won by 9 wickets. - Sent in by Hannah De Burgh Whyte
P40 Fingal 1 v YMCA 1 - No scorecard entered yet
This week we saw some Top performances with the bat across all 3 Divisions including -
Amy Kenealy 112(98)
Isobel Joyce 85(71)
Elana Tice 56(61)
Kim Garth 69(61)
Clare Shillington 56(28)
Gaby Lewis 42(37)
Meg Kendal 52(60)
Lucy O’Reilly 100(school game)
Kate McKenna 44(42)
Hannah De Burgh Whyte 42(46)
Clodagh Shone 28
L Carthy 41*
A Beggs 25*
Lucy Small 27
This weeks fixtures 19th-24th May
Tue, 20 May
D2 Clontarf 2 V Leinster 2 - Castle Avenue
Wed, 21 May
D2 Merrion 2 V Rush 1 - Anglesea Road
D3 Greystones 1 V Pembroke 2 - Greystones
D3 Phoenix 1 V Railway Union 2 - Phoenix Park
Thu, 22 May
D1 Malahide 1 V Pembroke 1 - Malahide
D1 North Kildare 1 V YMCA 1 - The Maws
D1 Clontarf 1 V Merrion 1 - Castle Avenue
D1 Leinster v The Hills 1 - Observatory Lane
Sat, 24 May 11:30
Minor Cup
Rush 2 V Greystones 1 - Kenure