Magee and Dunne Triple Title Winners

Kyle Magee and Clodagh Dunne took all three gold medals in their respective events at the Carlton Irish National u13 and u17 Championships.

In the U13 Boys Singles Kyle Magee took the title against Adam McAllister with Clodagh Dunne taking the U13 Girls Singles title against Rachael Woods. In the Boys Doubles Kyle Magee/Adam McAllister took the title with Clodagh Dunne/Beth Stephenson taking the u13 Girls Doubles title. U13 Mixed Doubles Kyle Magee/Clodagh Dunne took the title beating Ben O'Shea/Niamh Gannon

In the U17 event, the Boys Singles was won by Norman Lau who took the title from Ryan Getty, in the Girls Singles Alannah Stephenson won the gold beating Rachael Darragh in the final. In the Boys Doubles brothers Ross and Matthew took gold beating Norman Lau/Ryan Getty.

At the Championships Badminton Ireland announced a multiyear agreement with Carlton Sports. As one of Europe's leading Badminton suppliers Carlton sponsor some of the world's best Badminton players including British Olympic silver medallist Nathan Robertson and Irish number one Scott Evans.

Carlton pride itself in its extensive approach to manufacturing badminton equipment that delivers scientifically validated improvements to a player's game. Badminton Ireland's contract with Carlton will be centred around its new and improved feather and synthetic shuttle designed to produce more accuracy and control. The shuttle will also be used by Badminton Ireland's 15,000 members.

Members of Badminton Ireland will also soon get the chance to be kitted out with the latest Carlton products and will be able to benefit from a wide range of discounts Carlton has to offer. Carlton products can be found throughout Ireland at one of Badminton Ireland's preferred retailers or the new Badminton Ireland eShop from which members can gain great discounts on Carlton products.

"Tender process which started in October after a deal ended with a previous company led us to Carlton," explains CEO of Badminton Ireland, Richard Vaughan.
"Carlton bring a quality shuttle and international brand to badminton in Ireland. It is a quality company and it is a six times better deal for Badminton Ireland compared to the previous deal."

The sports brand, which supports badminton events such as the National Championships and the Irish Open, will also be the chief sponsor of Badminton Ireland's national teams, coaching staff and numerous projects taking place over the next two years.

Sunny Singh, Head of Sports Marketing for Carlton commented: "By providing shuttles, rackets and apparel that caters to the performance needs of all players, we look forward to supporting Badminton Ireland grow the game nationally and inspire new players to take up this great sport."
For more information about this year's competition visit www.badmintonireland.com.