There was no shortage of drama heading into the last week of the season as Merrion played out two cliffhangers, sadly losing both by the closest of margins.
MERRION 3 VS KNOCKHARLEY 1
The 3rds travelled to Knockharley and soon were bundled out for a paltry 64...
Merrion finished the season on a high as the 1sts registered a comfortable win against Pembroke and the 3rds beat Civil Service 1 in a high-scoring encounter.
MERRION 1 VS PEMBROKE 1
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MERRION 3 VS CIVIL SERVICE 1
A rainy night led to...
MERRION W2 VS YMCA W2
The women's 2nds secured a comfortable 6-wicket victory against YMCA W2 on Monday, making light work of a target of 113 runs. Arlene Stanton and Isabel Light were the standout performers.
MERRION 2 VS LEINSTER 2
In their midweek refix, Merrion...
Overall, it was a good week for the club. The 4ths and 5ths registered huge wins. Also, the 3rds and 2nds did one better, winning both their respective games. Speaking of individual records, there were 2 centurions and also a 5-wicket haul.
MERRION 3 VS YMCA...
MERRION W1 VS CLONTARF W1
MERRION 4 VS CLONTARF 4
MERRION W2 VS BALBRIGGAN W1
MERRION W1 VS YMCA W1
MERRION 1 VS MALAHIDE 1
MERRION 3 VS RUSH 2
MERRION 5 VS SLIEVE BLOOM 1
MERRION 6 VS HALVERSTOWN 1
MERRION 2 VS YMCA 2
MERRION 4 VS CASTLEKNOCK 1
MERRION 6 VS PHOENIX...
MERRION 1 VS PEMBROKE 1
The result was very much in the balance at the halfway mark. Merrion had batted first in the Premier League encounter with Pembroke on Saturday in Anglesea Road. A score of 243 all out was certainly defendable but looked a little...
MERRION W1 VS MALAHIDE W1
Merrion Women continued neck and neck with YMCA at the top of the Sprint Coatings Division 1 League after a fine win over Malahide . The highlight of the game was a fine century by Rebecca Stokell which propelled...
Jack Carty pulled off a miraculous victory for the 1sts against Phoenix 1 but his heroics wasn't enough to secure a semi-final spot in the Alan Murray T20 competition. While our 5ths secured a 4-wicket victory, there were losses for 4th and 6ths.
MERRION 1 VS...
BATSMEN
Runs were hard to come by in June with only four players making over 100. Topping the list, and not for the first time, John Anderson is way out in front with 172 at an average of 86. The outstanding individual performance was Anderson’s 124*...
A win in the Premier League followed by a loss in the 2nd Round of the Irish Senior Cup for the 1st XI. It would have been nice to win both but if that was not to be then at least the results are the...
It has been a tricky start to the season for the club in the Open Competitions. But last weekend saw the first indication of improved performances across the board with all teams winning their games.
SUMMARY
Merrion 1 vs Clontarf 1
The top match between Merrion 1st XI...
Both the Open and Women's 1st XI continue their good run of form but other teams struggle. To the end of May teams below the 1st XI have played 22 games winning only 6. Last weekend saw a welcome and well-deserved win for the 4th...