Yanks Win Creedmoor Cup Match in Ireland
Way to go Team USA! The American F-Class squad won the prestigious Creedmoor Cup competition held June 28-29 at the Midlands National Shooting Centre in Tullamore, Ireland. This is a competition with a rich history, going back to the original Challenge Match in 1874 between American and Irish Teams in Creedmoor, New York. (Read Match History)
Photo by Matthew Schwartzkopf.
Phil Kelley wrote: “I never knew when planning for this trip the wonderful history that is the Creedmoor Cup, Ireland and U.S. rifle competition, and the hunger of the Irish for freedom. It is one of many things that has made this trip so enjoyable. J.P. Craven [opened] the Creedmoor competition with John Sigler, previous President of the NRA. John had the honor of the first shot with a rifle used to help gain Irish independence. The Irish, like Americans, have a rich history that ties the rifle and independence together. It has been an honor to be part of this event, with each and every individual that is part of it.”
Michelle Gallagher wrote: “Here are the teams from Ireland and the USA with the range crew. I’m so incredibly proud of all my friends on both sides of the pond. And I’m already planning to bring a team back next year for the Emerald Match. Safe travels and see you all again soon!”
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In the Emerald Team matches, U.S. squads also prevailed. USA Open Team Blue won the F-Open Division, while USA F-TR Team Red, shown below, won the F-TR event. Both winning teams enjoyed large margins of victory.
In the individual Emerald Match competition held last week, Americans topped the field. U.S. F-Open Team members did well, filling 8 of the top 10 spots with a clean sweep of the medals. Congrats to David Gosnell on his win (Dan Bramley was second and Matt Davis was third). In the F-TR class, Americans again dominated, with Barry Brazil winning, followed by Tim Stewart (second) and James Crofts (third).
F-TR Shooters Sean Murphy, Jim Crofts, and Phil Kelley celebrate after the big win…
Here are F-Open shooters lined up during the Emerald Matches. That’s Irish rifle-builder Enda Walsh in the foreground.
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Tags: Creedmoor Cup, F-Class, F-TR, Ireland, Irish, James Crofts, Sean Murphy, Tullamore
Is that a Savage?
Proud of the accomplishments of all team members that made this trip!
On to the worlds!
Yes Matt Schwartzkopf shoots a Savage action with a Krieger barrel
I just over here busy drooling over the barrels of Tullamore Dew. I think one of those would look lovely right next to the loading bench for the next 12 or so years.
What connection has F-Class shooting with the Creedmoor Match in 1874 and Centennial Match in 1876?
Absolutely none. Both Matches gave birth to the Palma Match not johnny come lately F-Class