Not Bad(minton) At All!

Congratulations to my husband, John Murphy (Clonakilty Badminton Club), and Adam Harris (Skibbereen Badminton Club), both who competed in the Irish National Men’s Doubles, Grade G, in Dublin. An amazing run of games, earned them a qualification for the Irish National Men’s Doubles, Grade G Final which will be held in the Irish National Indoor Arena, in Dublin, on the 12th of May 2024.

John is originally from Rockchapel. He played juvenile badminton with Rockchapel Badminton Club, in the 1990’s, under the guidance and encouragement of Badminton coach, Timmy Twomey. John is now living in Clonakilty West Cork, and plays Badminton with Clonakilty Badminton Club.

I can’t commend Timmy Twomey and the Rockchapel Badminton Club enough, for their positive influence, great spirit and sportsmanship that stayed with John well into his adult years. It is great to see that Rockchapel Badminton Club is still as vibrant as ever, with no doubt many more young people being positively influenced and encouraged by this juvenile club. - Michelle Murphy

John Murphy (Clonakilty Badminton Club) and Adam Harris (Skibbereen Badminton Club), both who competed in the Irish National Men’s Doubles, Grade G, in Dublin.