Gerry has edged closer to a second club championship title in a row after picking up a quick fire win against the fourth seed on board 1 before watching the third and fifth seeds defeated on the next two boards.
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During the Glorney last week, Mihailo was busy interviewing some of those involved – updated to include interview with ECU President Zurab Azmaiparashvili.
With the last round 2 match decided this morning, we can now work out the draw for Wednesday’s third round.
Ireland have topped three of the four sections in the Glorney, although only take home the Robinson and – for the first time since 1963 – the Glorney, after losing out on the Gilbert on tie-break.
Ireland have had a solid first day at the Glorney – but the real test is to come in the morning, when the first round concludes with Ireland v England.
The second round of the club championships saw Gerry extend his winning streak, while there’s two unexpected zeroes at the other end of the draw!
The 2015 Glorney was officially opened by President Michael D last night, seen here being shown around by ICU Junior Officer Desmond Beatty. The first first games are this morning, and there’s two rounds a day until Wednesday.
Stephen Brady FM has sealed both a first Irish title and a record Irish title, despite the best attempts of his leagues nemesis and, quite possibly, his next league opponent.
All three club championship debutantes fell to defeat as round 1 ended in pretty much the same way it started – with upsets.
St Benildus lead the way as the Irish Senior Championships approach half-way – but there’s other more interesting Benildus performers!
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