It seems there may be plenty to look forward to in the future for Irish bowling after all, after Ireland's Amanda Larkin put in an incredible performance in today's EYC Masters in Munich to eventually take a bronze medal.
Sarah Finlay also put in a top performance to make the Masters and finish inside the top 16 as England's Autumn Chamberlain went on to take the crown.
The achievement is put into real prespective when you consider this is the first time Ireland has had two representatives in the Masters at an EYC event since 1983.
Larkin only just managed to qualify for the Masters after finishing in 24th place, the final spot for the Masters. She then knocked out the number one seed before eventually coming up just short at the final stage.
It truly was a terrific performance from Larkin, who at only sixteen years of age showed a mature head on young shoulders to handle all the pressure which comes with playing in the final stages of an international event.
On the boys side of things it was a solid performance from all four, with special mention having to go to Taylor Nally, who started the tournament strongly and unfortunately just ran out of steam in the final stages before the Masters qualification was decided. Nally eventually finished in a very respectable 48th place and there certainly is reason for hope for this young man's future.
To have two players in the Masters section of an EYC event is fantastic news for the prospects of the sport in Ireland, with worries over the last few years that the sport may not even survive on an international level for Irish bowlers due to concerns over the future of the Irish Tenpin Bowling Association.
Hopefully the efforts of Larkin, Finlay and all the members of the girls and boys teams in Munich will show people in this country that there is superb talent coming up in the game, and hopefully re-awaken the appetite of any who have lost their passion and interest for the sport.
Huge congratulations to all involved in the efforts of the Irish teams in the EYC in Munich over the past week and in the preperation over the previous weeks.
For all the results check out www.eyc.bowling-em.de, the official EYC website.
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Pepsi Irish Matchplay 2011
This year's Pepsi Irish Matchplay will take place in Superdome, Palmerstown, on April 30th and May 1st.
The event is the only full-knock out tournament in Ireland, and is open to both scratch and handicap players.
Format
The tournament is a double elimination event, with each match consisting of a three-game series. Competitors are given a lane draw and find out who they will face when they arrive at their lane. Each player has two lives to start with, so if you lose your first match you are not immediately knocked out of the tournament.
Their is a top prize of €600 for the winner, as well as cash prizes for places 2-6. Prizes are based on a full field of entries (32 players).
For more information or to book your spot in the tournament call Superdome on 01-6260700.
The event is the only full-knock out tournament in Ireland, and is open to both scratch and handicap players.
Format
The tournament is a double elimination event, with each match consisting of a three-game series. Competitors are given a lane draw and find out who they will face when they arrive at their lane. Each player has two lives to start with, so if you lose your first match you are not immediately knocked out of the tournament.
Their is a top prize of €600 for the winner, as well as cash prizes for places 2-6. Prizes are based on a full field of entries (32 players).
For more information or to book your spot in the tournament call Superdome on 01-6260700.
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