History
Celtic Challenge
Overview
In 1989, the Scottish Petanque Association accepted an invitation to play Wales in Cardiff, where Scotland won. The return match was held in Stirling in 1990, and following a request from Northern Ireland to be included, the Celtic Challenge was formed.
During 1991, the Irish Petanque Association was formed, and the third Celtic Challenge was held at Clandboyne, Northern Ireland.
The Celtic Challenge is played over two days. Each nation supplies four teams of three or four players, with the host nation supplying an additional 'B' squad. The winner is the squad that achieves the most wins after twelve rounds (when each team has played against all the opposing teams). The host nation’s 'A' and 'B' squads play each other in the first four rounds.
Intense competition and a social and friendly atmosphere combine to make the Celtic Challenge one of the highlights of the petanque calendar.
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 Celtic Challenges were not contested.
Going into the 2027 competition, the standings are as follows: Wales has won 14 times, Scotland has won 13 times, and Ireland has won 9 times.
During 1991, the Irish Petanque Association was formed, and the third Celtic Challenge was held at Clandboyne, Northern Ireland.
The Celtic Challenge is played over two days. Each nation supplies four teams of three or four players, with the host nation supplying an additional 'B' squad. The winner is the squad that achieves the most wins after twelve rounds (when each team has played against all the opposing teams). The host nation’s 'A' and 'B' squads play each other in the first four rounds.
Intense competition and a social and friendly atmosphere combine to make the Celtic Challenge one of the highlights of the petanque calendar.
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 Celtic Challenges were not contested.
Going into the 2027 competition, the standings are as follows: Wales has won 14 times, Scotland has won 13 times, and Ireland has won 9 times.