Friendship Silver for Irish U-21 team.
The Republic of Ireland U-21 Darts team failed in their bid to stop England winning their 6th consecutive 4 Nation Youth Friendship Trophy Title in six years as the 6th annual running of the event was played out in Derby, England at the weekend.
In what was a decicive match The Republic led England 5-4, but lost the remaining six games to end with a dissappointing 10-5 defeat. The Northern Ireland and Scotland sides both left Derby having equally terrible tournaments. Northern Ireland suffered a most humiliating 15-0 defeat to England in the final round of games- a scorline which was not witnessed in the tournament before.
The Roscommon members on the panel done their county proud yet again with all four putting in worthwhile performances. Ballinaheglish's Gary Concannon won the first game of the tournament for The Republic who went on to beat their Northern counterparts 11-4. Gary also contributed to the 9-6 win over Scotland winning again. Gary's older brother David took part in one match which did not go his way. Ballymacglancy's Mark Finneran won one and lost one. Ballaghaderreen's Sean Fleming- had an outstanding weekend, coming runner-up in Friday's Friendship singles out of 60 to England's Michael Smith. He also won two of his three games in the Friendship Trophy against Northern Ireland and England. And out of 70 players he reached the semi-finals of the Sunday Singles. All four are elegible for next years event which will be down for decision in Dublin in May 2009.
Results.
Round 1 (ROI 11 NI 4,ENG 12 SCO 3).
Round 2 (NI 8 SCO 7, END 10 ROI 5).
Round 3 (ROI 9 SCO 6, ENG 15 NI 0).
Table- England 43 points, Republic of Ireland 29, Scotland 16, Northern Ireland 12.
Carpet Bob Cup.
The presentation of the prestigious Carpet Bob Cup took place in Spell's Bar, Ballaghaderreen last Friday night with an emotional Denis Coffey accepting the Cup on behalf of his Spell's side who emerged 12-8 victors after an epic battle with The Rest of the World. In a speech which bore many similarities to his recent County League acceptance speech he went on to thank everybody who took part, his own team members, and gave three cheers for the Rest of the World side who gave it their all. Preparations for next years event are already underway.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Mohill success for Thomas Concannon.
A 3-2 win over Mayo's Martin Heneghan won Thomas Concannon his first ever I.N.D.O. ranking darts title at the Mohill Youths Singles last weekend. A 3-0 quarter final win over Kilkenny's John Meaney set up a Semi final clash with his cousin Gary Concannon which he prevailed on a 3-2 scoreline. Last years Mohill winner Mark Finneran was beaten by Heneghan in the Last 8 on a 3-1 scoreline. Well done to Thomas!
Youth Friendship Trophy 2008.
Roscommon Darts Players will take to the International stage yet again when the 6th annual Youth Friendship Trophy takes place from May 23rd to the 25th in Derby, England. Ballinaheglish brothers David and Gary Concannon are one of three sets of brothers on this years 15-a side National Team. Mark Finneran from Ballymacglancy in the heart of Roscommon will also be representing the county. And for the 6th year in a row Ballaghaderreen's Sean Fleming will don the Green Shirt. All four will have been involved in National events before but this is the first time that Gary Concannon and Mark Finneran will make appearances in an International event. Northern Ireland, England and Scotland stand in the way of a first Irish Friendship Trophy Success. All four players and their travelling support are wished every success!!
Carpet Bob Cup.
Ballaghaderreen is gearing itself for yet another mouthwatering darts classic as the 2008 Carpet Bob Cup will be down for decision over the next two weeks. Captained by Denis Coffey- Reigning Roscommon County Darts Champions Spell's will put their darting reputations on the line as the players from The Rest of the World captained by the vastly experienced Davy O' Gara attempt to snatch back the Cup they so nearly won last year. The first leg of this prestigious Cup tie will take place in Spell's Bar, on Pound Street on Friday next May 16th at 9:30pm. Best of Luck to both teams!!
A 3-2 win over Mayo's Martin Heneghan won Thomas Concannon his first ever I.N.D.O. ranking darts title at the Mohill Youths Singles last weekend. A 3-0 quarter final win over Kilkenny's John Meaney set up a Semi final clash with his cousin Gary Concannon which he prevailed on a 3-2 scoreline. Last years Mohill winner Mark Finneran was beaten by Heneghan in the Last 8 on a 3-1 scoreline. Well done to Thomas!
Youth Friendship Trophy 2008.
Roscommon Darts Players will take to the International stage yet again when the 6th annual Youth Friendship Trophy takes place from May 23rd to the 25th in Derby, England. Ballinaheglish brothers David and Gary Concannon are one of three sets of brothers on this years 15-a side National Team. Mark Finneran from Ballymacglancy in the heart of Roscommon will also be representing the county. And for the 6th year in a row Ballaghaderreen's Sean Fleming will don the Green Shirt. All four will have been involved in National events before but this is the first time that Gary Concannon and Mark Finneran will make appearances in an International event. Northern Ireland, England and Scotland stand in the way of a first Irish Friendship Trophy Success. All four players and their travelling support are wished every success!!
Carpet Bob Cup.
Ballaghaderreen is gearing itself for yet another mouthwatering darts classic as the 2008 Carpet Bob Cup will be down for decision over the next two weeks. Captained by Denis Coffey- Reigning Roscommon County Darts Champions Spell's will put their darting reputations on the line as the players from The Rest of the World captained by the vastly experienced Davy O' Gara attempt to snatch back the Cup they so nearly won last year. The first leg of this prestigious Cup tie will take place in Spell's Bar, on Pound Street on Friday next May 16th at 9:30pm. Best of Luck to both teams!!
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