Skipper Andy McGirl and the Fourth X1 got the 2022 season off to a winning start with a win over Kilkenny at The Vineyard on Saturday.

Batting first, The Hills put on an impressive 227 for 2 off the allotted 40 overs. Top scoring for the Milverton men was the 17 year old James Courell with 94, his maiden half century for the club and tantalisingly close to the ton. James was ably assisted by Conor O’Brien with an unbeaten 54 and Andrew Russell with 45. A fine batting display for the season opener bodes well for the remainder of the season.

Setting about the run chase in a business like manner all of the Kilkenny batters contributed but came up short with 208 for 9 in reply. Best bowling for The Hills was an impressive 4 for 36 off 8 for Ashad Farrooqi including 2 caught and bowled. Other contributors with the ball were Kieron Phillips with 2, Jason Magee, Conor O’Brien and Muddesser Bhandara with a wicket each.

Great to see young talent coming through into the senior cricket ranks so early in the season. Full details on the following link:

https://www.cricketleinster.ie/match-centre/match/DX92G96BLJ

Murray Commins has been rewarded for his recent performances with the Ireland Wolves and previously in the interprovincial series with a 12 month retainer contract with Cricket Ireland. This is the first time that Murray has been recognised in this way by Cricket Ireland and we wish him well in the coming season.

The numbers drawn in last nights draw were;

3, 8, 16 & 19

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were Anne Maguire & Mary Clinton, €25.00 each.

The Jackpot next week will be €3,650.00.

Thanks again to The Shoehorn Skerries for the continued support.

Our 2022 season starts this coming weekend, the following are the fixtures;

Saturday 16th April

Fourth X1 vs Kilkenny, start time 1 pm. League Division 17.

Sunday 17th April

First X1 Vs Balbriggan, start time 12 noon. Friendly 40 overs.

Monday 18th April

Ladies First X1 Vs Clontarf. 1 pm start time, Pilkington Plate first round.

Our Easter Camp will run at The Vineyard from Tuesday April the 19th though to Thursday April 21st.

Softball camp will run each morning from 10 to 12 each day for 6-9 year olds

Hardball camp will run each day from 2 to 4 for 10 to 12 year olds

You can register and pay to participate on our Clubforce website at the following link:

https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp?LL_ID=2980&intMF_ID=10086#Anchor

The numbers drawn in the Lotto Draw last evening were;

9, 13, 16 & 27

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were Anne Maguire & Conor Donoghue, €25.00 each.

Many thanks for renewed support from sponsor The Shoehorn, Skerries.

The Jackpot next week will be €3,600.00.

The numbers drawn in The Lotto last evening were;

3, 20, 29 & 30

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were Michelle Everard & Sarah Clinton, €25.00 each.

Jackpot next week will be €3,550.00.

Friday April 1st.

Start Time 20.00

To celebrate the start of the 2022 season the President would like to invite all members and supporters to a special buffet at The Vineyard. The date is Saturday April the 9th and the evening will kick off at 8 pm. Catering will be provided by our old friends Catering North Dublin who will present a variety of dishes to choose from. Costs for the event are €15.00 per head and should be booked in advance at the following email address: milvertonmail@gmail.com

The numbers drawn in last nights Lotto were;

12, 16, 18 & 23

There was no winner of The Jackpot.

Lucky Dip winners were Michael Gavin & Jim Bennet, €25.00 each.

The Jackpot next week will be €3,500.00.

Many thanks to Richie’s Bike Store in Swords for their continued support.