Decent season for locals
Harry Allen looks back on the outdoor season
DROMORE
Dromore failed to get a win until the last match of the season when they beat Lurgan who were relegated to NIBA Division 2 along with them, but Dromore will do well next season.
Dromore B had a good season but finished in fourth place in NIBA Division 5, just outside the promotion spots.
FINAGHY
After being saved from relegation by teams dropping out last season Finaghy had a good season in NIBA Division 4 finishing fourth in a competitive Division.
The B team again survived with difficulty in Division 7 after fulfilling their programme.
HILDEN
A good season in Private Greens Senior 3, but it could have been better for although being promoted Hilden really had the opportunity to win the Division.
The B team also had a good year after promotion from Junior 3. They finished in the top five of Junior 2 and that was better than expected.
A bonus for the club was Steven Kirkwood winning the Irish Youth Singles and brother, Robert, retaining his junior international place.
LAGAN VALLEY
Made sure of staying in NIBA Division 5 in the last match of the season, though it was in many ways a disappointing season.
The win took them to third from bottom, but they can do better next time.
LISNAGARVEY
The season finished on a high when they climbed the NIBA Division 1 table during the second half to finish fourth, though, with a little luck, it could have been third.
They also won the Alwood Shield by beating Portadown in the final and they did a lot to raise charity cash during the competition.
The B team managed to finish fifth in a competitive Division 4, though the season was a bit up and down.
Noel Graham and Neil Mulholland retained their international places and so did George Carson at junior level.
A good performance by John and Gareth McCloughlin, Ivan Craig and Neil Mulholland in winning the NIBA fours title before losing by a shot in the Irish final.
MALONE
Malone had a good season to finish mid-table in Private Greens Senior 3 and this was a marked change from a few years back.
Hopefully they can maintain the improvement next season.