Egan qualifies for Lakeside Qualifiers/ Winmau Masters.
Congratulations to Kilteevan and Roscommon Intercounty Darts player Mick Egan who has qualified automatically for October's Lakeside World Qualifiers and Winmau World Masters by reaching the final of the INDO Grand Prix that took place at The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown.
On Saturday, Mick Egan and Tommy Beirne took part in the mens field for the INDO ranked Percy French Singles. Connie Finnan of Limerick defeated Martin Heneghan of Mayo 6-3 in the mens final. Mick Egan enjoyed a good run to the semi-finals, before some very poor finishing put paid to his good scoring efforts, as he went down 5-1 to Heneghan. John Joe Dolan of Sligo was the other beaten semi-finalist. There was a good turnout from Roscommon in the Youths event, and Jack Morgan from Ballaghaderreen was an unlucky loser in the youths final against Donegal's Geordan Boyce. Despite Morgan getting to the doubles first, Donegal's Boyce proved the better finisher, and won the final 2-1. Olive McIntyre from Leitrim took the Ladies event with a 5-1 win over Donegal's Angela Deward.
Results:
Mens semi-finals
Mick Egan (Roscommon) 1-5 Martin Henaghan (Mayo)
Connie Finnan (Limerick) 5-1 John Joe Dolan (Sligo)
Mens Final:
Connie Finnan (Limerick) 6-3 Martin Henaghan (Mayo)
Ladies Final:
Olive McIntyre (Leitrim) 5-1 Angela Deward (Donegal)
Youth's Final:
Geordan Boyce (Donegal) 2-1 Jack Morgan (Roscommon)
On Sunday, Mick Egan, Francis Hussey and Tommy Beirne took part in the INDO Grand Prix, and Egan qualified automatically for October's Lakeside World Qualifiers and Winmau World Masters. He did so after reaching the final against Mayo's Martin Heneghan. Although beaten 6-2 in the final, Egan and Heneghan had achieved their objective as both finalists qualified. Egan played well all day, and recorded wins over Noel Reilly (Longford), Joe Nevin (Longford), Brian Murphy (Kilkenny), Andy Dempsey (Longford) and Michael Timmoney (Donegal) on his way to qualification.
Results:
Quarter-finals:
Mick Egan (Roscommon) bt Andy Dempsey (Longford)
Michael Timmoney (Donegal) bt Paul Fox (Sligo)
Don Healey (Dublin) bt John Joe Dolan (Sligo)
Martin Henaghan (Mayo) bt Jason Ryan (Longford)
Semi-finals:
Mick Egan (Roscommon) 5-2 Michael Timmoney (Donegal)
Martin Henaghan (Mayo) 5-3 Don Healey (Dublin)
Final:
Martin Henaghan (Mayo) 6-3 Mick Egan (Roscommon)
Heneghan and Egan qualify for 2010 Lakeside play-offs and Winamau World Masters.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
INDO Grand Prix Weekend April 10th-11th
All players are asked to support these tournaments, now that we have national tournaments back in Roscommon. Sunday's event will present a good opportunity to progress to the qualification stages of two prestigious international tournaments. There are plenty of people capable of playing darts at this standard, so please turn up and give it shot.
APRIL 10th-11th 2010 : I.N.D.O. Grand Prix
Percy French Hotel, Strokestown, Co.Roscommon.
April 10th:
Percy French Singles (full ranked I.N.D.O singles)
Register @ 5 p.m., games start @ 6 p.m.
Entry fees: Men €20 Ladies €15 Youths €5
April 11th:
INDO Grand Prix register by 11.30 a.m., games start at 12 noon.
Two places guaranteed entry to Winmau World Masters/Lakeside Qualifiers.
FOR ENTRIES & DARTS INFO CONTACT 086 3597007
All players are asked to support these tournaments, now that we have national tournaments back in Roscommon. Sunday's event will present a good opportunity to progress to the qualification stages of two prestigious international tournaments. There are plenty of people capable of playing darts at this standard, so please turn up and give it shot.
APRIL 10th-11th 2010 : I.N.D.O. Grand Prix
Percy French Hotel, Strokestown, Co.Roscommon.
April 10th:
Percy French Singles (full ranked I.N.D.O singles)
Register @ 5 p.m., games start @ 6 p.m.
Entry fees: Men €20 Ladies €15 Youths €5
April 11th:
INDO Grand Prix register by 11.30 a.m., games start at 12 noon.
Two places guaranteed entry to Winmau World Masters/Lakeside Qualifiers.
FOR ENTRIES & DARTS INFO CONTACT 086 3597007
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Martin Hannon presenting the Willie Tiernan Perpetual Cup to Spells' Seamus Duffy and Frank Duffy.
Spell's are Champions for 2010.
Superb individual performances from Flanagan’s Gerry Owens and McDermott’s Gary Concannon were the highlight of Finals night of the Roscommon County Darts League held in Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon town on Saturday night. A large crowd were entertained by some great tussles- with Spell’s of Ballaghaderreen taking top honours in the League Cup Final with a 4-2 win over McDermott’s of Ballinaheglish. Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett took the Shield title with a 4-0 win over The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery. 49 legs on the night decided the destinations of both titles with 5 more 180’s and 3 more 100+ checkouts added to the League tally.
Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen 4 McDermott’s, Ballinaheglish 2. (18-13 on legs).
Spell’s last met McDermott’s in the Cup Final in 2008 with Spell’s winning at the death.
This time it was McDermott’s who made the better start with Thomas Concannon including the first Cup final 180 and checkouts of 56,100 and 60 on his way to a convincing 4-0 win over Jimmy Finn who started to slowly early on. Winning legs of 23,19,21 and 17 darts made it 1-0 to McDermott’s.
Joe Elliffe took over where Concannon left off in taking the first leg against Sean Fleming in 22 darts. But Fleming found his range and included winning legs of 24, 15, 21,and 26 darts to get his side on the scoreboard.
Game 3 proved very important for Spell’s as Denis Coffey took a deserved 4-2 win over David Concannon. Heavy scoring throughout from Coffey as well as efficient double hits made it difficult for Concannon to pass and take a win. Winning legs of 16,22,19 and 23 darts from Coffey. Game 4 seen Spell’s Patrick Tansey take a vital 4-2 win over Mark Finneran. Both players scored better than they finished with 19x 100+ scores between them but Tansey remained alot more consistent throughout. Despite this the end result could have been either way due to the odd missed double from both players.
Spell’s Sean Corcoran was next up and found himself with the first opportunity to take the title in game 5. But after Corcoran taking the opening leg in 20 darts Gary Concannon took over and produced a very memorable performance to take a deserved 4-2 win. Winning legs of 21,18,17,and 20 darts were achieved with free flowing high scoring and very good finishing sparking hopes of a revival from the large turnout of McDermott’s support. Gary- who had been struggling badly with his game for the past couple of years deserved this win fully and players from all sides were very pleased to see him play so well.
Game 6 was to prove to be the last- as Martin Fleming beat Michael Fallon 4-0 to seal Spell’s 3rd title in 5 years. Although not the most impressive of games Fleming done enough to take the win.
Shield Final.
Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett 4 The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery 0. (12-6 on legs). Despite the lopsided score line last years Cup Champions Flanagan’s took this year’s Shield title with a 4-0 win. Of the four games three were won on the deciding leg.
Francis Hussey who started with 3x100's scraped by 3-2 against Jimmy Reilly. Reilly had a 180 and 110 checkout in the 3rd leg to take a 2-1 lead. Hussey eventually levelled in the 4th despite scoring very heavily had a 23 dart leg. A 180 from Hussey in the deciding leg gave him a slight advantage that he nearly blew but he just held on for the opening game.
Gerry Owens produced one of the performances of the League to beat Pat Byrne 3-0 and give his side a 2-0 lead. Aided by heavy scoring, including a 180 Owens had winning legs of 20,16,and 17 darts with an scoring average of 103 but dropped to 85.08 after missing a couple of doubles. Gerry Ryan beat Tony Lyons in the third and Martin Kearney wrapped it up in the 4th as he got lucky to beat Mick Egan. Egan had winning legs of 17 and 18 darts. But Kearney matched him with 18 and 19 dart legs and a winning leg of 23 darts. A 113 checkout from Egan was highest of the day.
Martin Hannon presented all prizes and the Roscommon County Darts Shield to Flanagan's Noel Ryan and the Willie Tiernan Perpetual Cup to Spell's Frank Duffy and Seamus Duffy.
A total of 2046 legs were in the played League this year. Mick Egan topped the 180’s table for the League with 10- just ahead of McDermott’s Thomas Concannon on 9. Gerry Owens with a 156 effort topped the checkouts. Creaton’s Pat Reid had the quickest leg with a 12 darter. An archive of all results and stats can be viewed at www.rosdarts.com. Just follow the link to Roscommon Darts News. Thanks to each and every person who took part in the League in any way as a player or supporter. Thanks to Tommy Beirne who called the finalsThanks to all the publicans for their hospitality and refreshments all year. Thanks to Martin Hannon and the staff at Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon for their generous sponsorship and use of their venue for our events throughout the year. Hope to do it all again next year.
Superb individual performances from Flanagan’s Gerry Owens and McDermott’s Gary Concannon were the highlight of Finals night of the Roscommon County Darts League held in Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon town on Saturday night. A large crowd were entertained by some great tussles- with Spell’s of Ballaghaderreen taking top honours in the League Cup Final with a 4-2 win over McDermott’s of Ballinaheglish. Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett took the Shield title with a 4-0 win over The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery. 49 legs on the night decided the destinations of both titles with 5 more 180’s and 3 more 100+ checkouts added to the League tally.
Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen 4 McDermott’s, Ballinaheglish 2. (18-13 on legs).
Spell’s last met McDermott’s in the Cup Final in 2008 with Spell’s winning at the death.
This time it was McDermott’s who made the better start with Thomas Concannon including the first Cup final 180 and checkouts of 56,100 and 60 on his way to a convincing 4-0 win over Jimmy Finn who started to slowly early on. Winning legs of 23,19,21 and 17 darts made it 1-0 to McDermott’s.
Joe Elliffe took over where Concannon left off in taking the first leg against Sean Fleming in 22 darts. But Fleming found his range and included winning legs of 24, 15, 21,and 26 darts to get his side on the scoreboard.
Game 3 proved very important for Spell’s as Denis Coffey took a deserved 4-2 win over David Concannon. Heavy scoring throughout from Coffey as well as efficient double hits made it difficult for Concannon to pass and take a win. Winning legs of 16,22,19 and 23 darts from Coffey. Game 4 seen Spell’s Patrick Tansey take a vital 4-2 win over Mark Finneran. Both players scored better than they finished with 19x 100+ scores between them but Tansey remained alot more consistent throughout. Despite this the end result could have been either way due to the odd missed double from both players.
Spell’s Sean Corcoran was next up and found himself with the first opportunity to take the title in game 5. But after Corcoran taking the opening leg in 20 darts Gary Concannon took over and produced a very memorable performance to take a deserved 4-2 win. Winning legs of 21,18,17,and 20 darts were achieved with free flowing high scoring and very good finishing sparking hopes of a revival from the large turnout of McDermott’s support. Gary- who had been struggling badly with his game for the past couple of years deserved this win fully and players from all sides were very pleased to see him play so well.
Game 6 was to prove to be the last- as Martin Fleming beat Michael Fallon 4-0 to seal Spell’s 3rd title in 5 years. Although not the most impressive of games Fleming done enough to take the win.
Shield Final.
Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett 4 The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery 0. (12-6 on legs). Despite the lopsided score line last years Cup Champions Flanagan’s took this year’s Shield title with a 4-0 win. Of the four games three were won on the deciding leg.
Francis Hussey who started with 3x100's scraped by 3-2 against Jimmy Reilly. Reilly had a 180 and 110 checkout in the 3rd leg to take a 2-1 lead. Hussey eventually levelled in the 4th despite scoring very heavily had a 23 dart leg. A 180 from Hussey in the deciding leg gave him a slight advantage that he nearly blew but he just held on for the opening game.
Gerry Owens produced one of the performances of the League to beat Pat Byrne 3-0 and give his side a 2-0 lead. Aided by heavy scoring, including a 180 Owens had winning legs of 20,16,and 17 darts with an scoring average of 103 but dropped to 85.08 after missing a couple of doubles. Gerry Ryan beat Tony Lyons in the third and Martin Kearney wrapped it up in the 4th as he got lucky to beat Mick Egan. Egan had winning legs of 17 and 18 darts. But Kearney matched him with 18 and 19 dart legs and a winning leg of 23 darts. A 113 checkout from Egan was highest of the day.
Martin Hannon presented all prizes and the Roscommon County Darts Shield to Flanagan's Noel Ryan and the Willie Tiernan Perpetual Cup to Spell's Frank Duffy and Seamus Duffy.
A total of 2046 legs were in the played League this year. Mick Egan topped the 180’s table for the League with 10- just ahead of McDermott’s Thomas Concannon on 9. Gerry Owens with a 156 effort topped the checkouts. Creaton’s Pat Reid had the quickest leg with a 12 darter. An archive of all results and stats can be viewed at www.rosdarts.com. Just follow the link to Roscommon Darts News. Thanks to each and every person who took part in the League in any way as a player or supporter. Thanks to Tommy Beirne who called the finalsThanks to all the publicans for their hospitality and refreshments all year. Thanks to Martin Hannon and the staff at Hannon’s Hotel in Roscommon for their generous sponsorship and use of their venue for our events throughout the year. Hope to do it all again next year.
Spell's Are Champions
Shield Final
The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery 0-4 Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett
Cup Final:
McDermott’s, Ballinaheglish 2-4 Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen
Flanagan's won the Shield Final on Saturday night, defeating The Widow Pat's 4-0. Francis Hussey won a good opening match with a 3-2 over Jimmy Reilly. Gerry Owens played the best darts of the night, defeating Pat Byrne 3-0. Gerry Ryan then took a tight game 3-2 over Tony Lyons. Marting Kearney wraped up the match, with a tight 3-2 win over Mick Egan in another good game.
Spell's defeated McDermott's 4-2 in the Cup Final on Saturday night, to win their second title in three years. Thomas Concannon took the first for McDermott's with a good display beating Jimmy Finn 4-0. Sean Fleming responded for Spell's, with a good effort to beat Joe Elliffe 4-1. Denis Coffey gave Spell's the lead, with a 4-2 win over David Concannon. Patrick Tansey increased the lead, with a 4-3 win over Mark Finneran. Finneran's lack of darts this season showed, as he failed to capitalise on a few chances against the high scoring Tansey. Gary Concannon gave McDermott's some hope, playing his best darts in a long time to record a 4-1 win over Sean Corcoran. Spell's captain Martin Fleming wrapped up the match, with a 4-0 win over Michael Fallon.
Further updates will be made later, with details of the 180's and checkouts and some more information on the individual matches. Watch this space.....................
Shield Final
The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery 0-4 Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett
Cup Final:
McDermott’s, Ballinaheglish 2-4 Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen
Flanagan's won the Shield Final on Saturday night, defeating The Widow Pat's 4-0. Francis Hussey won a good opening match with a 3-2 over Jimmy Reilly. Gerry Owens played the best darts of the night, defeating Pat Byrne 3-0. Gerry Ryan then took a tight game 3-2 over Tony Lyons. Marting Kearney wraped up the match, with a tight 3-2 win over Mick Egan in another good game.
Spell's defeated McDermott's 4-2 in the Cup Final on Saturday night, to win their second title in three years. Thomas Concannon took the first for McDermott's with a good display beating Jimmy Finn 4-0. Sean Fleming responded for Spell's, with a good effort to beat Joe Elliffe 4-1. Denis Coffey gave Spell's the lead, with a 4-2 win over David Concannon. Patrick Tansey increased the lead, with a 4-3 win over Mark Finneran. Finneran's lack of darts this season showed, as he failed to capitalise on a few chances against the high scoring Tansey. Gary Concannon gave McDermott's some hope, playing his best darts in a long time to record a 4-1 win over Sean Corcoran. Spell's captain Martin Fleming wrapped up the match, with a 4-0 win over Michael Fallon.
Further updates will be made later, with details of the 180's and checkouts and some more information on the individual matches. Watch this space.....................
Thursday, April 1, 2010
McDermott’s face Spell’s in decider
The 2010 Roscommon County Darts League Shield and Cup Finals take place in Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon this Saturday the 3rd of April beginning at 6:30pm.
Proceedings will get under way with the Shield Final between The Widow Pat’s of Knockcroghery and Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett.
In the main event at 9pm Spell’s of Ballaghaderreen and McDermott’s of Ballinaheglish contest the Roscommon County Darts League Cup final after their respective semi final wins on Friday night. The sides last met in the Cup final in 2008 and both teams retain most of the players that faced each other on a day when Spell’s ran out 4-3 winners. This year Spell’s and McDermott’s finished 3rd and 4th in the League stages. In the semi-finals, McDermott’s wasted no time on capitalising fully on their 5-2 first leg victory. The first three games in Friday nights return leg all went McDermott’s way giving them an 8-2 win over the table toppers. Mick Egan and Thomas Concannon recorded 180’s, Egan’s 10th of the League. A 100 checkout from Thomas Concannon was highest of the night. Spell’s were made to work very hard to progress from the other semi. For the second time in a week Spell’s had to recover from a 2-0 deficit. But two very precious wins from Sean Fleming and Denis Coffey over Francis Hussey and Martin Kearney gave Spell’s a 6-5 overall lead. Noel Ryan could have levelled for Flanagan’s but failed to hit the winning dart- allowing an improving Sean Corcoran in to give Spell’s their 7th game. Martin Fleming finished off the job for the home side with a 3-2 win over Joe Ryan.
There have been 1997 legs of darts played so far in the league, with 93 x 180’s and 41 x 100+ checkouts, the highest of which is held by Flanagan’s Gerry Owens with a 156 effort.
With both the Shield and Cup finals of both 2008 and 2009 going to a deciding leg, it could be expected that both of these finals will be equally close. Previous results and happenings count for nothing on finals day and the best of luck to all teams.
Roscommon Darts League Finals
Saturday April 3rd @Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon
Shield Final 6:30pm:
The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery v Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett
Cup Final 9pm approx.
McDermott’s, Ballinaheglish v Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen
Youths fall at Last 8.
Roscommon’s had two Youths darts team entered at the I.N.D.O. All Ireland Darts Championships which was won by Mayo on Saturday. Roscommon’s B team departed at group stage while the A team were knocked out at the Quarter Final stage.
I.N.D.O. Grand Prix in Strokestown.
The I.N.D.O. Grand Prix weekend takes place in The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown on the weekend 10th and 11th of April. Full details at www.rosdarts.com
Ireland Players Championship Round 5
Mick Egan was the sole Men's representative, and departed at the last 32 stage, going down 5-3 to Daryl Gurney despite some good performances, which including a 161 checkoput for a 12 dart finish in his last 64 game. Galway's P.J. Moylan rolled back the years at the Green Isle with an exciting 6-5 victory over Mick Barry from Dublin in the final. Donal Egan made his debut in the Youth's tournament, but went down in the frst rounmd against more experienced opposition.
Last 16:
Daryl Gurney 5 - 3 Benny Grace
Aodhagan O'Neill 1 - 5 Craig Sproat
Alan Reilly 1 - 5 Denis McCarthy
P.J. Moylan 5 - 3 Don Healy
Martin Conroy 5 - 3 Connie Finnan
Brian Doheny 5 - 0 Steve McDonnell
Mick McGowan 5 - 0 John O'Shea
Kevin Burness 2 - 5 Mick Barry
Q/finals:
Daryl Gurney 2 - 5 Craig Sproat
Denis McCarthy 3 - 5 P.J. Moylan
Martin Conroy 4 - 5 Brian Doheny
Mick McGowan 4 - 5 Mick Barry
S/finals:
Craig Sproat 4 - 6 P.J. Moylan
Brian Doheny 2 - 6 Mick Barry
Final:
P.J. Moylan 6 - 5 Mick Barry
The 2010 Roscommon County Darts League Shield and Cup Finals take place in Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon this Saturday the 3rd of April beginning at 6:30pm.
Proceedings will get under way with the Shield Final between The Widow Pat’s of Knockcroghery and Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett.
In the main event at 9pm Spell’s of Ballaghaderreen and McDermott’s of Ballinaheglish contest the Roscommon County Darts League Cup final after their respective semi final wins on Friday night. The sides last met in the Cup final in 2008 and both teams retain most of the players that faced each other on a day when Spell’s ran out 4-3 winners. This year Spell’s and McDermott’s finished 3rd and 4th in the League stages. In the semi-finals, McDermott’s wasted no time on capitalising fully on their 5-2 first leg victory. The first three games in Friday nights return leg all went McDermott’s way giving them an 8-2 win over the table toppers. Mick Egan and Thomas Concannon recorded 180’s, Egan’s 10th of the League. A 100 checkout from Thomas Concannon was highest of the night. Spell’s were made to work very hard to progress from the other semi. For the second time in a week Spell’s had to recover from a 2-0 deficit. But two very precious wins from Sean Fleming and Denis Coffey over Francis Hussey and Martin Kearney gave Spell’s a 6-5 overall lead. Noel Ryan could have levelled for Flanagan’s but failed to hit the winning dart- allowing an improving Sean Corcoran in to give Spell’s their 7th game. Martin Fleming finished off the job for the home side with a 3-2 win over Joe Ryan.
There have been 1997 legs of darts played so far in the league, with 93 x 180’s and 41 x 100+ checkouts, the highest of which is held by Flanagan’s Gerry Owens with a 156 effort.
With both the Shield and Cup finals of both 2008 and 2009 going to a deciding leg, it could be expected that both of these finals will be equally close. Previous results and happenings count for nothing on finals day and the best of luck to all teams.
Roscommon Darts League Finals
Saturday April 3rd @Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon
Shield Final 6:30pm:
The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery v Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett
Cup Final 9pm approx.
McDermott’s, Ballinaheglish v Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen
Youths fall at Last 8.
Roscommon’s had two Youths darts team entered at the I.N.D.O. All Ireland Darts Championships which was won by Mayo on Saturday. Roscommon’s B team departed at group stage while the A team were knocked out at the Quarter Final stage.
I.N.D.O. Grand Prix in Strokestown.
The I.N.D.O. Grand Prix weekend takes place in The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown on the weekend 10th and 11th of April. Full details at www.rosdarts.com
Ireland Players Championship Round 5
Mick Egan was the sole Men's representative, and departed at the last 32 stage, going down 5-3 to Daryl Gurney despite some good performances, which including a 161 checkoput for a 12 dart finish in his last 64 game. Galway's P.J. Moylan rolled back the years at the Green Isle with an exciting 6-5 victory over Mick Barry from Dublin in the final. Donal Egan made his debut in the Youth's tournament, but went down in the frst rounmd against more experienced opposition.
Last 16:
Daryl Gurney 5 - 3 Benny Grace
Aodhagan O'Neill 1 - 5 Craig Sproat
Alan Reilly 1 - 5 Denis McCarthy
P.J. Moylan 5 - 3 Don Healy
Martin Conroy 5 - 3 Connie Finnan
Brian Doheny 5 - 0 Steve McDonnell
Mick McGowan 5 - 0 John O'Shea
Kevin Burness 2 - 5 Mick Barry
Q/finals:
Daryl Gurney 2 - 5 Craig Sproat
Denis McCarthy 3 - 5 P.J. Moylan
Martin Conroy 4 - 5 Brian Doheny
Mick McGowan 4 - 5 Mick Barry
S/finals:
Craig Sproat 4 - 6 P.J. Moylan
Brian Doheny 2 - 6 Mick Barry
Final:
P.J. Moylan 6 - 5 Mick Barry
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