Magnificent seven for Kelly Mallon

At Grenagh on Sunday, Kelly Mallon joined Gretta Cormican on the top of the national roll of honour with seven All-Ireland senior titles.

This was another exceptional performance from a player who has made a career of pushing out the frontiers of excellence. Right from the off, she was totally focused; her bowls were fast and accurate.

Carmel Ryan challenged strongly, but with each successive throw, Mallon set the bar higher. Ryan did remarkably well to keep Mallon in check, she never left the champion get out of sight.