Turkey Legs Tournament - 27th Dec'07

In an effort to make up for the excesses of the Christmas indulgence a few hardy souls braved the elements on 27th December for the annual Turkey Legs Tournament. This tournament, despite the scurrilous rumours linking it to the legs of a local journalist, is merely a fun tournament for the festive season. Unfortunately old Turkey Legs himself couldn't be there!

Spirits were high as the trucksuited players tentatively warmed up but the friendly banter did little to hide Moira Mc Adam's competitive intentions as she and Neville Crawford got off to a fine start against Jenny Cruikshank and Dominick Burns... (me thinks Jenny sampled the mulled wine a little too often!) Not to be outdone by his dad, Wayne Crawford partnered Sonja Hateboer to an impressive win over the talented Eamon Rasdale and Leonie Madigan. In the first round singles match the excellent Hugh Maguire made short work of Conor Mac Mahon who clearly needs to find himself a new sport....snakes and ladders perhaps!

As the rounds progressed the finalists emerged edging out favourites like Dominic Burns and Wayne Crawford, however no one could argue with the inclusion of Moira, Neville, Sonja and Hugh in the final shake up. Moira is no stranger to finals (she has more crystal than Waterford and more china than Belleek) and with Hugh by her side they were simply too strong for Sonja and Neville. And so to the clubhouse were Sonja treated everyone to festive food and mulled wine.