In a very close finish Bernie and Lily Lacey won the 2000 National P&P Mixed Foursomes title at Gael Colmcille club in Kells at the weekend. Played in very wet conditions, the Trim Club pair won on a countback from Gerry and Carol Treacy (RGSC) after both pairs had finished on 16 up.

Geraldine Ward and Christy McDermott from the Portmarnock Club were the halfway leaders at 10 up, but in the worsening conditions they could only manage a two up in the afternoon which however did give them the best gross for 36 holes - their third such success in this competition.