Musgrave Centenary Celebration

Congratulations to Musgrave Bowling Club on reaching their 100th year. In celebration, they held a Centenary Dinner in the Beechlawns Hotel on Friday evening past with many members, current & past, along with partners and friends. The evening proceeded with a superb meal, excellent speeches and plenty of craic.

Musgrave very kindly invited NIBA President Dan Dempsey as Guest of Honour, who in his after dinner speech, outlined in detail, the many great Musgrave bowlers and their many honours, not only at Association, but also representing Ireland, at British Isles and even further afield over the past 100 years. Dan then wished Musgrave continued success for the next 100 years.

Secretary John Watson, in his address enlighten those present of the origins of Musgrave.
Musgrave Park is named after Sir Henry Musgrave, who donated the land used to build the park, which opened to the public in 1924. The name “Musgrave” itself is derived from Old English words meaning “mouse” and “grove,” reflecting its historical significance and the Musgrave family’s philanthropic legacy.

Concluding this great evening of friendship and enjoyment, Musgrave President Frank Agnew presented NIBA President with a set of engraved whiskey glasses, which Dan obviously appreciated and assured everyone they will be the recipient of a fine Irish Single Malt before long.

(Pictured is Dan Dempsey, Frank Agnew & Michael Dunlop)