Thomas Mackle’s final flourish secures Phair Cup

Thomas Mackle finished with three record bowls at Shannonvale on Sunday to win the Noel Phair Cup final from Edmond Sexton and Gary Daly.

Thomas Mackle’s final flourish secures Phair Cup
Wed, 24 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Seamus O’Tuama

Sexton dominated the score from the off, with Daly battling Mackle for second place.

After his big bowl from Desmond’s Sexton looked set for victory. Mackle kept the lead within reach and finished with three amazing bowls from just short of Tobin’s.

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