Unfurling the Flag at Leinster, 2025.

The annual unfurling the flag ceremony was held at Leinster on Saturday afternoon 29 March 2025.

The President, Annette Finn assisted by Ladies Captain Mary Kelly and Mens Captain Seamus Ryan unfurled the club flag and Annette raised it high on the flagpole to mark the official opening of the Summer Bowling Season 2025 at Leinster. Annette welcomed the members present and wished all members a successful and enjoyable bowling season, she thanked the many sub-committees for their work throughout the year and in particular the Development Committee for the many new members they brought to the club. Captains Mary and Seamus then rolled the symbolic first bowls of the season. Marion O’Callaghan presented bouquets to Annette & Mary.

Anne O’Herlihy (past President of ILB) presented Pat MacDonagh with a “Certificate of Achievement” to acknowledge Pat’s achievement in winning all 4 Womens Championships ( Singles, Pairs, Triples, & Rinks) and the Over 55. The framed certificate also displayed Pat’s international medals which she donated to the club. The framed certificate will be displayed in the Club House.

The unfurling ceremony was followed by the final of the Paul Smyth Trophy ( report to follow ) and afterwards the members retired to the Bowlers Pavilion for prize giving and much appreciated refreshments.

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