The final round of the 2026 Banbridge CC Club League took place on Sunday, with the Lutton Cup incorporated into the wider Thomas White Memorial Open Time Trial.
While Scott Daly started the day with a healthy 22-point lead at the top of the league standings, the title race was far from over. Both the ever-consistent Ruth McKee and reigning league champion Mark Kendall remained in contention and were hoping to produce a late-season upset.
On the road, Philip Castles was the fastest Banbridge rider of the day and was rewarded with the Jack Carson Cup as the club’s fastest Masters rider, a trophy he last won in 2023. However, once the handicaps were applied, club newcomer Hilary Ross emerged victorious and will have her name engraved on the Lutton Cup for 2026.
McKee was the highest-placed league contender on handicap, finishing sixth and collecting 25 valuable points. It was enough to reduce Daly’s advantage, with the league leader crossing the line in 13th place, one position ahead of Kendall in 14th. Nevertheless, Daly had done enough to retain his lead and finished the season 15 points clear at the top of the standings, securing the Banbridge CC Race League Trophy.
The battle for the Logan Cup, awarded to the rider accumulating the most points across the entire season rather than the best 11 results that count towards the Race League, proved even closer. Once again, Daly came out on top, but by a margin of just three points. McKee’s remarkable commitment throughout the season, which gave her 13 counting rides, pushed the competition right to the final event.
McKee enjoyed an outstanding season and once again claimed the Mayne Cup as the club’s Ladies Best All-Rounder. She also added the Chronicle Cup for Time Trial Best All-Rounder and the Super Fry Trophy for Masters Best All-Rounder to her collection, giving her plenty to celebrate at the club’s forthcoming Awards Night.
There was further success for Gavin Clarke, whose progression throughout 2026 has been rewarded with several trophies. Clarke claimed the Wills Cup (Time Trial), Maxwell Cup (Road Race), and the Gerald McAleenan Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Time Trial Rider.
Road racing specialist Nathan Mullan successfully retained the David Lavery Memorial Cup and also added the Gilchrist Cup to his growing list of club palmares.
Newcomer Hilary Ross was not the only rider to secure club silverware for the first time. Jordan McIlwaine will also see his name added to Banbridge CC’s honours list after winning the Quinn Cup for the 25-mile Time Trial on handicap.
A list of road event trophy winners is provided below, with all awards set to be presented at the Banbridge CC Annual Awards & Social Night on 30 October at Banbridge Hockey Club.
Following the excellent feedback received from last year’s event, Challas Roast will once again provide the BBQ. Entertainment will be supplied by Stephen Cairns, with music and dancing continuing through to midnight.
The evening is open to all members, family and friends. Tickets cost £15 per person and anyone wishing to attend should contact Toni Hannigan.
Banbridge CC 2026 Club League Table – Final Standings
| NAME | CAT | TOTAL POINTS |
LEAGUE POINTS |
|
| Scott | Daly | SENIOR | 248 | 248 |
| Ruth | McKee | WMN | 245 | 233 |
| Mark | Kendall | M50 | 222 | 222 |
| JP | JP Rice | M40 | 208 | 208 |
| Peter | McBride | M50 | 188 | 188 |
| Mark | Barr | M40 | 182 | 182 |
| Nathan | Mullan | SENIOR | 178 | 178 |
| Lucie | Rehova | WMN | 166 | 166 |
| Carla | McArdle | WMN | 160 | 160 |
| Brian | Hannon | M60 | 157 | 157 |
| Anna | McArdle | WMN | 150 | 150 |
| Richard | Nicholl | M50 | 147 | 147 |
| Mark | Neill | M40 | 141 | 141 |
| Adam | Matthews | JUNIOR | 140 | 140 |
| Trevor | Martin | M60 | 136 | 136 |
| Vincent | Conlon | SENIOR | 134 | 134 |
| Gavin | Clarke | M50 | 113 | 113 |
| Deaglan | O’Hagan | M40 | 110 | 110 |
| Malcolm | Jenkins | M60 | 103 | 103 |
| Jonathan | Walker | M40 | 101 | 101 |
| Craig | Harrison | M40 | 99 | 99 |
| Aaron | Parks | M40 | 99 | 99 |
| Richard | McBride | M40 | 98 | 98 |
| Michael | Larkin | SENIOR | 94 | 94 |
| Philip | Castles | M40 | 93 | 93 |
| Daniel | Purdy | M50 | 79 | 79 |
| Gary | Crory | M40 | 75 | 75 |
| Philip | Loughlin | M50 | 72 | 72 |
| Anthony | Molloy | M40 | 70 | 70 |
| Jordan | McIlwaine | M30 | 68 | 68 |
| Michael | Martin | M40 | 66 | 66 |
| Ryan | McBride | U16 | 63 | 63 |
| Hilary | Ross | WMN | 58 | 58 |
| Karl | McElroy | SENIOR | 55 | 55 |
| Trevor | Wright | M60 | 55 | 55 |
| Martin | Fitzpatrick | M50 | 53 | 53 |
| Jonathan | Harvey | M30 | 52 | 52 |
| Martin | Duffy | M50 | 50 | 50 |
| William | McBride | SENIOR | 48 | 48 |
| Leslie | Green | M40 | 45 | 45 |
| Erwin | McKee | M40 | 35 | 35 |
| Eve | Harrison | U14 | 29 | 29 |
| Johnny | McRoberts | M40 | 27 | 27 |
| Stephen | Fitzsimmons | M40 | 26 | 26 |
| Paul | Hannigan | M60 | 26 | 26 |
| Russell | White | SENIOR | 26 | 26 |
| David | Ross | M50 | 25 | 25 |
| Robert | McGovern | 25 | 25 | |
| Hugo | Boyd | U16 | 19 | 19 |
| Louis | Farrell | SENIOR | 14 | 14 |
| Naomi | Morgan | WMN | 14 | 14 |
| Naomi | Robb | WMN | 14 | 14 |
| Martha | Kendall | U14 | 8 | 8 |
| Toni | Hannigan | WMN | 7 | 7 |
