Barrack Hill Ball Roll Results

The rain didn’t deter the people of Cobh yesterday as hundreds turned out to support the annual ‘Barrack Hill Ball Roll’ which takes place every August Bank Holiday in aid of charities Brainwave Ireland and Cancer Research. Thousands of tennis ball sized plastic balls are let loose at the top of Cobh’s steepest hill, Barrack Hill and roll right to the end where the first five through a single pipe are deemed winners and receive cash prizes from €500 downwards.

This year, before the main Ball Roll, there were other events like Crab Fishing competitions for the kids, a Family Treasure Hunt around the streets of Cobh and a Big Ball Uphill challenge. Speaking at the prize giving afterwards, both former Mayor of Cobh, Cllr Paddy Whitty and organiser Cllr Paddy Histon thanked and paid tribute to the people of Cobh and business owners for their continued support of this event. A special thank you was given to the residents of Barrack Hill for their assistance and co-operation.

Families line the Promenade for the Crab Fishing competition - Photo by MH Event Photography

Crab Fishing Competition Winner Adam Lynch	Crab Fishing Competition 2nd Place - Stuart Lynch
Crab Fishing Competition 3rd Place - Rachel Cunningham	Treasure Hunt Winners - The Hamilton Family
Up Hill Ball Challenge Won by Ryans Bar - Anthony O'Bierne accepts prize	JB ROX performing outside of Ryans Bar after prize giving

Results of the day as follows:

Ball Roll Winners
1st – Ball 1381 – Ger Browne
2nd – Ball 1072 – Mossy Walsh
3rd – Ball 5385 – Mary O’Connor
4th – Ball  ____ – Stephen Hurley
5th – Ball – 4534 – Pad Mellerick

Crab Fishing Competition
1st – Adam Lynch
2nd – Stuart Lynch
3rd – Rachel Cunningham

Family Treasure Hunt
The Hamilton Family

Big Ball Uphill Challenge
Ryan’s Bar – Anthony O’Bierne & Alan Stack