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Congratulations to the Leinster Senior team who have gained promotion to Premier “B” division in the English Inter Counties. Over the last 6 seasons and many matches played by so many Leinster players, it is with great pleasure that I have this opportunity to congratulate this season’s manager Joe Ledwidge and his team that has represented our Province on a task well done.

Behind the team there is great support, especially Joe’s wingman or should I say “wing woman” Siobhan Grehan and her two fellow advisors Des and Dan.

I would like to wish those Leinster players who are currently injured, a speedy recovery and finally on behalf of the player’s thank the Leinster Executive who believed and supported the team to this great achievement.

Once again well done to the travelling squad:
Karen, Clare, Keelin, Pauline, Norma, Eddie, David, Niall, Mark, Joe and Siobhan.

1st Match 1-5-2010 Leinster bt Kent 6-5
2nd Match 1-5-2010 Leinster bt Norfolk 7-4

3rd Match 2-5-2010 Leinster bt Northumberland 7-4

Kent came second and are also promoted...BrianK.

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Report on saturdays Matches

Leinster had two great wins today defeating Kent and Norfolk,tomorrow will see Leinster play their final match against Northumberland.
Due to a new floor in Milton Keynes two of the Leinster Team have picked up niggley ankle injuries,needing attention from the physio.
Hopefully the Leinster team has a good night rest and we wish them the best of luck in tomorrows match....Brian Kelly

While there will be a lot of interest in whether the Leinster Rugby Team can make their second Heineken Cup final and repeat last years win, for some this weekend is all about The Inter County Play-offs in Milton Keynes and whether Leinster Badminton can make its way back into the Premier Divisions of this Badminton England Event.

This is the team’s first time playing in the Play off weekend since re-entering the competition six years ago in Division 5. It is testament to the effort put in by so many people over this time that in five of the six seasons the team has successfully been promoted. It is also important to highlight that some of those playing have been part of this team throughout.

In the Playoff’s Leinster will face first team opposition from Norfolk, Kent and Northumberland who topped the other three Division 1 groups. The playoffs will be a round robin format with two promotion places available to the first and second placed teams. There will be no easy matches and we are expecting tough opposition in all three ties.

The Team to represent Leinster this weekend is as follows

Karen Bing

Eddie Cousins

Clare Flood

David Gannon

Keelin Fox

Joe Ledwidge

Pauline Glennon

Niall Tierney

Norma McIntyre

Mark Topping

Play will start at 11am on Saturday when Leinster's first opposition will be Kent.

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Written By: Joe Ledwidge
Date Posted: 4/30/2010
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