Youths Darts

Roscommon Youths Darts
When Roscommon won it's first I.N.D.O. All Ireland Youths Title in February 2004 under the guidance of Tommy Beirne, it was an outstanding achievement for a County that had only been competing in The All Ireland's for 5 years. Roscommon had been extremely unlucky not to win at it's first attempt- and for one reason or another- all the members of that panel in 1999 never got to win an All Ireland at youths level, some have not played for the county at any level since. .
The years in between 1999 and 2004 provided many memorable moments for youths in all competitions.
Padraig Kearney from Castleplunkett was one of the best youths ever to play for Roscommon. His talent was recognised nationally and made his debut on the Irish 15-a-side team in November 2002. Ballaghaderreen's Gavin Conway came within millimetres of becoming Irish Youth Master also in November 2002. Also from Ballaghaderreen Noel Tuohy was a participant in the Winmau World Masters in 04 and 05- rewarded for his consistent play throughout that 2 year period. Sean Fleming has become one of Ireland's most capped youths- featuring in all 5 Youth Friendship Trophy (YFT) Events to date, 2 Europe Cups in Holland 05 and Germany 06.
Two Boyle players lifted those 2 All Ireland titles. Keelan Woods 04 and David Conroy in 05. David had a spell playing national youths darts in 04, 06 and 07 at the YFT.
Roscommon have been Runners-up in the last two All Ireland' s beaten by Clare in 06 and in 07 to Cork. With the 2008 season almost upon us the Roscommon panel to participate in The WCC and All Ireland Intercounties bears alot of similiaraties to last years panel. Hopes are high that both Titles can come back to the County again, and continue to build on the achievements of the past.