Ballyvally archers secure top titles in British Champs

At the recent British Championships, no less than 17 Ballyvally archers won GB titles in the various classes and styles.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Jun 2016, 09:42 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 18:08 BST
Ballyvally's Matthew Beattie us the Under 15 British Champion. He picked up his trophy from nine times British champion Peter Mulligan.Ballyvally's Matthew Beattie us the Under 15 British Champion. He picked up his trophy from nine times British champion Peter Mulligan.
Ballyvally's Matthew Beattie us the Under 15 British Champion. He picked up his trophy from nine times British champion Peter Mulligan.

Among them, were Marion Patterson, Matthew Beattie and Tom Mehaffey.

Marion won the British title in the style of compound barebow.

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She practises at least twice a week, once indoors and once outdoors and has travelled extensively outside Ireland with Ballyvally to increase her experience of shooting different courses.

Ballyvally's Tom Mehaffey is the Under 18 British Champion. Peter Mulligan presented him with his award.Ballyvally's Tom Mehaffey is the Under 18 British Champion. Peter Mulligan presented him with his award.
Ballyvally's Tom Mehaffey is the Under 18 British Champion. Peter Mulligan presented him with his award.

All her hard work is certainly paying off.

In the boys barebow section, Ballyvally archers won both the Under 15 and Under 18 titles. Matthew Beattie won the Under 15 trophy.

He will turn 15 soon and will therefore join the club’s Under 18 squad for 2017.

Tom Mehaffey won the Under 18 boys barebow trophy and is probably the youngest member of the U18 squad.

Marion Patterson receives her trophy for victory in the compound barebow style at the British Championships.Marion Patterson receives her trophy for victory in the compound barebow style at the British Championships.
Marion Patterson receives her trophy for victory in the compound barebow style at the British Championships.
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Both Matthew and Tom recently returned from the English Field Championships in Kendal where they got important and essential experience shooting against English Archers.

Despite the weather, it is now the summer and so Ballyvally moves outdoors from their winter base in Banbridge Leisure Centre. Sessions continue each Thursday from 5.30pm and beginners are welcome.

Details on the summer school can be obtained from Frank Mulligan on 028406 23748.