Paddy Higgins Memorial Cup heads North.
Tyrone's Colin Maxwell beat Roscommon's Francis Hussey in the inaugural Paddy Higgins Memorial Cup Final held in The Goal Post in Ballinagare on Sunday. A total of 64 players from 10 counties took part in what was on of the best supported evets held in Roscommon for some time. Northern Ireland was well represented with almost ten players making the journey. However despite the excellent local support it was Tyrone's Maxwell who made the best of his journey. Wins over Noel McTiernan, Billy Smith, Tommy Reilly, and Roscommon's Mick Egan set up a semi final where he beat Derry's Campbell Jackson. Francis Hussey progressed to the Final with wins over Mayo's Damien Forkin, Sligo's Edward Gray, and fellow countymen John O Connor and Martin Murphy. A semi final win for Hussey over Armagh's Noel Gates was impressive but Maxwell took a 6-4 win in the Final to dash hopes of a home win. The Paddy Higgins Memorial Cup and €400 top prize heading Northwards for 2010.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Results-19th of February. Round 16 of 18.
League Stats- Round 16.
Legs played:- 107.
180's: 4-N.Ryan, M.Egan, D.Coffey, S.C.orcoran.
100+ checkouts:- 2- 120 J.Finn; 100 W.Harris;
Hollywood Bar, Roscommon 4-3 Kate's, Castlerea. (12-13).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 7-0 Tower Bar, Elphin. (21-4).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 2-5 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery. (10-16).
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 6-1 Timmy's, Elphin. (19-12).
Delayed Round 11 Result- played 18th Feb.
180's- M.Finneran (2), G.Kearney, T.Concannon, N.Ryan.
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 3-4 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett (14-15).
League Stats- Round 16.
Legs played:- 107.
180's: 4-N.Ryan, M.Egan, D.Coffey, S.C.orcoran.
100+ checkouts:- 2- 120 J.Finn; 100 W.Harris;
Hollywood Bar, Roscommon 4-3 Kate's, Castlerea. (12-13).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 7-0 Tower Bar, Elphin. (21-4).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 2-5 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery. (10-16).
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 6-1 Timmy's, Elphin. (19-12).
Delayed Round 11 Result- played 18th Feb.
180's- M.Finneran (2), G.Kearney, T.Concannon, N.Ryan.
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 3-4 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett (14-15).
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Darts League Results-Round 15.
Friday 12th February.
Round 15 Stats-
Legs Played:- 108.
180's:- 4. P.Finan, P.Beirne, M.Finneran, M.Egan.
100+ checkouts: 3. T. Concannon (120); J.Finn (120); K.Wesolowski (118).
Creaton's, Loughlynn 2-5 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen. (16-17).
Timmy's, Elphin 4-3 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish. (15-10).
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 3-4 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett. (11-13).
Tower Bar, Elphin 0-7 Hollywood Bar, Roscommon. (5-21).
Friday 12th February.
Round 15 Stats-
Legs Played:- 108.
180's:- 4. P.Finan, P.Beirne, M.Finneran, M.Egan.
100+ checkouts: 3. T. Concannon (120); J.Finn (120); K.Wesolowski (118).
Creaton's, Loughlynn 2-5 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen. (16-17).
Timmy's, Elphin 4-3 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish. (15-10).
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 3-4 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett. (11-13).
Tower Bar, Elphin 0-7 Hollywood Bar, Roscommon. (5-21).
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Roscommon leave Intercounties dissappointed.
Donegal beat defending champions Cork on a 7-3 scoreline to take honours in the INDO All Ireland Intercounties at the weekend. Unlike the last two years Roscommon's mens team failed to qualify for the quarter finals exiting at the final 12 stage in Castlebar at the weekend. At group stage Limerick, Wicklow and Carlow were the opposition. On paper Roscommon and Limerick would be battling for top spot in the group- so alot hinged on that opening round clash. At early group stage things started brightly. Roscommon edged their way into a 4-2 lead against Limerick and were 5-3 up at best. But that progress was completely blown away as Roscommon were condemned to a totally self inflicted 7-5 defeat. That was followed with an encouraging 8-4 win over Wicklow- a game in which Roscommon recovered from a 2-0 deficit. For the second time in the day Roscommon were to blow a big lead- this time against Carlow. A 6-1 lead was well deserved- as players produced some of the finest darts ever seen thrown by a Roscommon team in the intercounties. But that 6-1 lead was blown away again- winding up with a 7-5 win. That win ensured that Roscommon finished second in the group and were paired with Wexford in the last 12 playoff where Wexford stormed home to a 7-1 win. Although full of effort Roscommon lacked any bite and turned in their worst performance when needing their best one most.
Donegal beat defending champions Cork on a 7-3 scoreline to take honours in the INDO All Ireland Intercounties at the weekend. Unlike the last two years Roscommon's mens team failed to qualify for the quarter finals exiting at the final 12 stage in Castlebar at the weekend. At group stage Limerick, Wicklow and Carlow were the opposition. On paper Roscommon and Limerick would be battling for top spot in the group- so alot hinged on that opening round clash. At early group stage things started brightly. Roscommon edged their way into a 4-2 lead against Limerick and were 5-3 up at best. But that progress was completely blown away as Roscommon were condemned to a totally self inflicted 7-5 defeat. That was followed with an encouraging 8-4 win over Wicklow- a game in which Roscommon recovered from a 2-0 deficit. For the second time in the day Roscommon were to blow a big lead- this time against Carlow. A 6-1 lead was well deserved- as players produced some of the finest darts ever seen thrown by a Roscommon team in the intercounties. But that 6-1 lead was blown away again- winding up with a 7-5 win. That win ensured that Roscommon finished second in the group and were paired with Wexford in the last 12 playoff where Wexford stormed home to a 7-1 win. Although full of effort Roscommon lacked any bite and turned in their worst performance when needing their best one most.
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