Scrabble — Seven letters and a triple word score away from All-Ireland glory

From a veteran who discovered Scrabble 50 years ago to upcoming teens, Ireland's top players tell SARAH HORGAN they are looking forward to next month's tournament in Waterford

Mary Doyle and Jennie Frizelle face off over a Scrabble board ahead of the Irish Scrabble Championships next month in Waterford. Picture: Patrick Browne

Mary Doyle’s destiny was never written in the stars. Instead, it was spelt across a Scrabble board that she stumbled upon by chance and that sparked a passion which has brought her all across the world to compete.

It’s been more than 50 years since the Wexford woman discovered the board game in the recreational room of a ship bound for Australia.