Darts League Results-Round 3.
Round 3 Stats-
Legs played: 107.
180’s:3
100+ checkouts: 130.
The Tower Bar, Elphin 1-6 The Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery. (5-19).
Timmy's, Elphin 4-3 Kate's, Castlerea. (15-15).
Creaton's, Loughlynn 3-4 The Hollywood, Roscommon. (13-14).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 4-3 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen. (14-12).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish A BYE
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Darts League Results- Round 2.
Round 2 Stats-
Darts League Result's- Round 2
Kate's, Castlerea 4-3 Creaton's, Loughlynn (15-11).
The Hollywood, Roscommon 2-5 Spell's Ballaghaderreen (12-18).
The Tower Bar, Elphin 0-7 Timmy's,Elphin (2-21).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 4-3 McDermott's, Balllinaheglish (13-13).
Widow Pat's Knockcroghery A BYE.
Round 2 Stats-
Legs played: 105.
180’s:5 100+ checkouts: 134.
Darts League Result's- Round 2
Kate's, Castlerea 4-3 Creaton's, Loughlynn (15-11).
The Hollywood, Roscommon 2-5 Spell's Ballaghaderreen (12-18).
The Tower Bar, Elphin 0-7 Timmy's,Elphin (2-21).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 4-3 McDermott's, Balllinaheglish (13-13).
Widow Pat's Knockcroghery A BYE.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Power Surge In Killarney
Phil "The Power" Taylor completed the double over the weekend of October 16th to 18th, at the Killarney Darts Festival held in the INEC, with 56 PDC Pros over for the weekend of darts. On Saturday, he came through an entry of 333 players to defeat Wayne "The Wanderer" Jones 6-1 in the final of the Gleneagle Irish Masters. On Sunday, he came through an entry of 161 players to defeat Paul Nicholson 6-0 in the final of the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic. The Power was in imperious form, dropping only 4 legs in 7 matches on Sunday.
Mick Egan got the draw that everyone wanted and nobody wanted, when he drew the 14 time world champion in the first round on Sunday. Egan put in a good effort, but went down 6-0, although he had chances to win 2 legs, and was close enough in a few others.
The Power lived up to his name on Sunday, averaging 115 in his second match against Pak O'Donovan (6-0), and then defeating Wayne Mardle (6-1), Michael van Gerwen (6-0), Andy Hamilton (6-1) and Wayne Jones (6-2), before taking out Paul Nicholson 6-0 in the final.
It was an unbelievable experience for Egan, playing Taylor in competition, and being up close to the Phil Taylor circus, it was easy to see why The Power is head and shoulders above everybody else.
Phil "The Power" Taylor completed the double over the weekend of October 16th to 18th, at the Killarney Darts Festival held in the INEC, with 56 PDC Pros over for the weekend of darts. On Saturday, he came through an entry of 333 players to defeat Wayne "The Wanderer" Jones 6-1 in the final of the Gleneagle Irish Masters. On Sunday, he came through an entry of 161 players to defeat Paul Nicholson 6-0 in the final of the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic. The Power was in imperious form, dropping only 4 legs in 7 matches on Sunday.
Mick Egan got the draw that everyone wanted and nobody wanted, when he drew the 14 time world champion in the first round on Sunday. Egan put in a good effort, but went down 6-0, although he had chances to win 2 legs, and was close enough in a few others.
The Power lived up to his name on Sunday, averaging 115 in his second match against Pak O'Donovan (6-0), and then defeating Wayne Mardle (6-1), Michael van Gerwen (6-0), Andy Hamilton (6-1) and Wayne Jones (6-2), before taking out Paul Nicholson 6-0 in the final.
It was an unbelievable experience for Egan, playing Taylor in competition, and being up close to the Phil Taylor circus, it was easy to see why The Power is head and shoulders above everybody else.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Darts League Results- Round 1.
Round 1 Stats-
Round 1 Stats-
Legs played: 108.
180’s:6
100+ checkouts: 111,104.
Round 1- Friday 16th October 2009.
Timmy's, Elphin 1-6 The Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery (9-18 on legs).
Creatons, Loughlynn 7-0 The Tower Bar, Elphin (21-3 on legs).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 7-0 The Hollywood, Roscommon (21-5 on legs).
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 5-2 Kate's, Castlerea (18-13 on legs).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett - A BYE
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Creatons, Loughlynn 7-0 The Tower Bar, Elphin (21-3 on legs).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 7-0 The Hollywood, Roscommon (21-5 on legs).
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 5-2 Kate's, Castlerea (18-13 on legs).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett - A BYE
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Friday, October 9, 2009
More players, more games, more darts!!!!
The 11th Roscommon County Darts League will begin this week with over 100 players from across the county taking part over the next 5 months.
Round 1 on the 16th of October sees Timmy's of Elphin host the Widow Pat's of Knockcroghery. Timmy's (same team, same venue,different team name!)- were very competitive for most of last year and retain alot of their players. The Knockcroghery outfit rotate their home venue every third year and represent the Widow Pat's this time. Both sides are a good bet to make the last four as long as they dont drop easy points.
2005 Champions Creaton's of Loughlynn host first time entrants The Tower Bar of Elphin. Creaton's have a mixture of experience and youth. They struggled last year and will have to rely on the younger players to pick up more points this time to make the top 4. The Tower Bar (The Beauties and The Beasts!!!) have 9 ladies and 3 fellas on board. A couple of points from this fixture would be encouraging early on.
McDermott's of Ballinaheglish host The Hollywood of Roscommon Town. McDermott's have been involved on finals night for the past three years. In 2007 as Shield winners- and in 08 and 09 as losing Cup finalists. This may be their year. They took 7 from this fixture last year something the Roscommon boys will set out to overturn. The Hollywood is a new venue for the Roscommoners who were unlucky not to have picked up better results throughout last years league.
Spell's topped the table last year- but efforts were destroyed by McDermott's in the second semi final last year. Kate's of Castlerea travel to Ballaghaderreen having lost some good players over the summer. But a good game is expected all the same.
Reigning Champions Flanagan's of Castleplunkett have to wait until next week to open their campaign.
Best of luck to all teams.
The 11th Roscommon County Darts League will begin this week with over 100 players from across the county taking part over the next 5 months.
Round 1 on the 16th of October sees Timmy's of Elphin host the Widow Pat's of Knockcroghery. Timmy's (same team, same venue,different team name!)- were very competitive for most of last year and retain alot of their players. The Knockcroghery outfit rotate their home venue every third year and represent the Widow Pat's this time. Both sides are a good bet to make the last four as long as they dont drop easy points.
2005 Champions Creaton's of Loughlynn host first time entrants The Tower Bar of Elphin. Creaton's have a mixture of experience and youth. They struggled last year and will have to rely on the younger players to pick up more points this time to make the top 4. The Tower Bar (The Beauties and The Beasts!!!) have 9 ladies and 3 fellas on board. A couple of points from this fixture would be encouraging early on.
McDermott's of Ballinaheglish host The Hollywood of Roscommon Town. McDermott's have been involved on finals night for the past three years. In 2007 as Shield winners- and in 08 and 09 as losing Cup finalists. This may be their year. They took 7 from this fixture last year something the Roscommon boys will set out to overturn. The Hollywood is a new venue for the Roscommoners who were unlucky not to have picked up better results throughout last years league.
Spell's topped the table last year- but efforts were destroyed by McDermott's in the second semi final last year. Kate's of Castlerea travel to Ballaghaderreen having lost some good players over the summer. But a good game is expected all the same.
Reigning Champions Flanagan's of Castleplunkett have to wait until next week to open their campaign.
Best of luck to all teams.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Darts AGM in Hannon's
Next meeting of Roscommon County Darts is on Tuesday the 6th of October at 8:30pm in Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon.
Roscommon County Darts Committee chosen for the 2009/2010 season.
Presidents- Liam Kerins and Atty Hynes.
Chairperson- Joe Elliffe
Secretary- Mick Egan
Treasurer- Martina McKeon.
P.R.O. - Martin Fleming.
Mens Manager-Tommy Beirne.
Ladies Manager- Martina McKeon.
Youths Manager- Luke Concannon.
Roscommon County Darts League. Rules agreed at AGM.
The Roscommon County Darts League will remain almost the same format as last year.
*Team or Publicans fee is €200, to be paid before the draw is made.
*Player fee €20 per player. And €10 per Youth player to be paid before the draw is made.
*Fixtures are to be played on Friday nights.
*Fixtures which are not played on the schedueled night must be played within the week, before the following Friday.
*For the Final Week of Fixtures all Matches throughout the county will be played simultaneusly- no exceptions.
*Maximum of 12 players per panel-all of whom must be named and paid players fee before draw is made. No player can join any team thereafter.
*Games are to start at 10pm Sharp.
*Game Dartboards must be in playable condition throughout the league at correct height.
*Oche must be in place on game nights and be correctly fixed in place and measure correctly.
*Away team throw for the Bull first to decide which team wins the darts in Games 1, 3, 5, and 7 on the night.
*7 Games of Singles on the night, best of 5 legs per game. Maximum of 7 points available on the night.
*Team Captains will be required to maintain the scores on the night, so that points and leg count should be 100% accurate at the end of the League. At the end of each night both Captains will sign the scoresheet making sure all details are accurate. Scoresheets must be kept in good and readable condition.
*The League will be decided on points scored, with the top four to playoff for overall League title.*Should any number of teams be tied on points at the end of the League stages -positions will then be decided on legs scored.
*In the unlikely event teams are level on points and legs- a playoff will take place to decide who advances. The playoff shall take place at a neutral venue decided by a coin toss between team captains. Winning Captain has the choice of Venue which must be from within the League.
*The provisional start date for the 2009/2010 Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon County Darts League is the Friday, 16th of October.
New entries are more than welcome, and further information can be obtained from Martin on 0876736476.
Next meeting of Roscommon County Darts is on Tuesday the 6th of October at 8:30pm in Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon.
Roscommon County Darts Committee chosen for the 2009/2010 season.
Presidents- Liam Kerins and Atty Hynes.
Chairperson- Joe Elliffe
Secretary- Mick Egan
Treasurer- Martina McKeon.
P.R.O. - Martin Fleming.
Mens Manager-Tommy Beirne.
Ladies Manager- Martina McKeon.
Youths Manager- Luke Concannon.
Roscommon County Darts League. Rules agreed at AGM.
The Roscommon County Darts League will remain almost the same format as last year.
*Team or Publicans fee is €200, to be paid before the draw is made.
*Player fee €20 per player. And €10 per Youth player to be paid before the draw is made.
*Fixtures are to be played on Friday nights.
*Fixtures which are not played on the schedueled night must be played within the week, before the following Friday.
*For the Final Week of Fixtures all Matches throughout the county will be played simultaneusly- no exceptions.
*Maximum of 12 players per panel-all of whom must be named and paid players fee before draw is made. No player can join any team thereafter.
*Games are to start at 10pm Sharp.
*Game Dartboards must be in playable condition throughout the league at correct height.
*Oche must be in place on game nights and be correctly fixed in place and measure correctly.
*Away team throw for the Bull first to decide which team wins the darts in Games 1, 3, 5, and 7 on the night.
*7 Games of Singles on the night, best of 5 legs per game. Maximum of 7 points available on the night.
*Team Captains will be required to maintain the scores on the night, so that points and leg count should be 100% accurate at the end of the League. At the end of each night both Captains will sign the scoresheet making sure all details are accurate. Scoresheets must be kept in good and readable condition.
*The League will be decided on points scored, with the top four to playoff for overall League title.*Should any number of teams be tied on points at the end of the League stages -positions will then be decided on legs scored.
*In the unlikely event teams are level on points and legs- a playoff will take place to decide who advances. The playoff shall take place at a neutral venue decided by a coin toss between team captains. Winning Captain has the choice of Venue which must be from within the League.
*The provisional start date for the 2009/2010 Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon County Darts League is the Friday, 16th of October.
New entries are more than welcome, and further information can be obtained from Martin on 0876736476.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
No Silverware but super mixed grills!
Although Roscommon Darts players returned from The Winmau World Masters in Bridlington with no silverware, great experience was gained from playing in the World famous event. All the mixed grill dinners I ate in The Southcliff Hotel were bloody lovely too!!
Thursday's Lakeside Qualifiers were kindest to Mick Egan who after a deserved 2-0 win over fellow countryman Damien O Driscoll was defeated 2-0 by England's Sean Greatbatch (3-2 both sets). Both Sean and Martin Fleming were beaten in their first round games. Sean losing 2-1 Martin losing 2-0. Both played decently. As Thursday's Qualifiers came to a close, Donegal's Martin McCloskey sealed his place in The Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships which take place next January.
Friday's Winmau World Masters seen similiar fortunes for Roscommon players. Martin Fleming won his first round match 3-0 and eased into round two where he was defeated 3-0 by Martin Atkins. Sean Fleming and Mick Egan were both beaten in their first encounters. Despite losing in the early stages of both events all three played well first time out. With high hopes of good progress prior to the tournament Thomas Concannon and Mark Finneran were both knocked out of the Youths Championship early on. Limerick's Connie Finnan was best of the Irish reaching the QF.
Lessons were learned at the qualifiers, and as has been said before, the difference is the quality of the finishing. Take your chances when you get them, and you will have every chance of a good run and appearing on the TV. Roll on next year!!
Although Roscommon Darts players returned from The Winmau World Masters in Bridlington with no silverware, great experience was gained from playing in the World famous event. All the mixed grill dinners I ate in The Southcliff Hotel were bloody lovely too!!
Martin tucking into a mixed grill - click image for the supersize meal.
Thursday's Lakeside Qualifiers were kindest to Mick Egan who after a deserved 2-0 win over fellow countryman Damien O Driscoll was defeated 2-0 by England's Sean Greatbatch (3-2 both sets). Both Sean and Martin Fleming were beaten in their first round games. Sean losing 2-1 Martin losing 2-0. Both played decently. As Thursday's Qualifiers came to a close, Donegal's Martin McCloskey sealed his place in The Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships which take place next January.
Friday's Winmau World Masters seen similiar fortunes for Roscommon players. Martin Fleming won his first round match 3-0 and eased into round two where he was defeated 3-0 by Martin Atkins. Sean Fleming and Mick Egan were both beaten in their first encounters. Despite losing in the early stages of both events all three played well first time out. With high hopes of good progress prior to the tournament Thomas Concannon and Mark Finneran were both knocked out of the Youths Championship early on. Limerick's Connie Finnan was best of the Irish reaching the QF.
Lessons were learned at the qualifiers, and as has been said before, the difference is the quality of the finishing. Take your chances when you get them, and you will have every chance of a good run and appearing on the TV. Roll on next year!!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Roscommon Five for World Masters
Five Roscommon Darts players will make their way to England next week for the World's oldest and most famous darts tournament. The Winmau World Masters which is now in it's 36th year will bring together over 400 players from more than 50 countries.
Mick Egan, Martin Fleming, and Sean Fleming are the first Roscommon men to ever play in the Masters. Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon will play in the Youths Masters which is a highly competitive piece in the four day event which will be broadcast live on BBC on Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th of September. All five have played for Roscommon for the past number of years and are regulars on the INDO's National Ranking System.
TV Coverage:
Saturday 5th September: 1300-1630, BBC One/online
Sunday 6th September: 1200-1530, BBC Red Button/online
Sunday 6th September: 1530-1800, BBC Two/online
Martin Kelly Cup Champion Qualifies for PDC World Championships
Cavan man Aodhagen O Neill who was winner of the Martin Kelly Cup Darts Tournament held in The Hollywood Bar in Roscommon last April has qualified for the preliminary round of the PDC World Darts Championship in December. He done so after winning the Tom Kirby Matchplay in Dublin last weekend. He is wished every success.
Ireland Players Championships Finals
Televised coverage of the Ireland Players Championships Grand Finals will be broadcast on the following dates and times. Roscommon's Mick Egan was a losing Quarter Finalist, while Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon were respective winners in the Youth Cup and Plate competitions. Forget the soaps- watch the darts!!
Tuesday, September 8th., TG4 at 7.30pm. Tuesday, September 15th., TG4 at 7.30pm. Wednesday, September 16th., TG4 at 7.30pm. Repeat programmes will be transmitted on Sunday, September 13th., and Sunday, September 20th., between 10.00 am and 11.30am.
AGM
The Roscommon County Darts AGM will be taking place soon. Date, time and venue will be available soon.
Five Roscommon Darts players will make their way to England next week for the World's oldest and most famous darts tournament. The Winmau World Masters which is now in it's 36th year will bring together over 400 players from more than 50 countries.
Mick Egan, Martin Fleming, and Sean Fleming are the first Roscommon men to ever play in the Masters. Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon will play in the Youths Masters which is a highly competitive piece in the four day event which will be broadcast live on BBC on Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th of September. All five have played for Roscommon for the past number of years and are regulars on the INDO's National Ranking System.
TV Coverage:
Saturday 5th September: 1300-1630, BBC One/online
Sunday 6th September: 1200-1530, BBC Red Button/online
Sunday 6th September: 1530-1800, BBC Two/online
Martin Kelly Cup Champion Qualifies for PDC World Championships
Cavan man Aodhagen O Neill who was winner of the Martin Kelly Cup Darts Tournament held in The Hollywood Bar in Roscommon last April has qualified for the preliminary round of the PDC World Darts Championship in December. He done so after winning the Tom Kirby Matchplay in Dublin last weekend. He is wished every success.
Ireland Players Championships Finals
Televised coverage of the Ireland Players Championships Grand Finals will be broadcast on the following dates and times. Roscommon's Mick Egan was a losing Quarter Finalist, while Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon were respective winners in the Youth Cup and Plate competitions. Forget the soaps- watch the darts!!
Tuesday, September 8th., TG4 at 7.30pm. Tuesday, September 15th., TG4 at 7.30pm. Wednesday, September 16th., TG4 at 7.30pm. Repeat programmes will be transmitted on Sunday, September 13th., and Sunday, September 20th., between 10.00 am and 11.30am.
AGM
The Roscommon County Darts AGM will be taking place soon. Date, time and venue will be available soon.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Great day For Roscommon In Kilkenny.
Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon returned home to Oran with titles under their belts, winning their respective youth competitions at the Ireland Players Championship Finals in Kilkenny. It proved to be a good day for Oran, as McDermotts team mate Gerry Fallon won the 2009 All Ireland Poc Fada competition (singles and pairs).
Finneran won the Youth Championship competition, beating pre-tournament favourite Paddy Meaney from Kilkenny 3-2, with all legs won against the throw.
Concannon, the pre-tournament favourite for the Youth Plate competition, won that out on the day, beating Dublin's Dylan Routledge 3-0.
The hat-trick was on for Roscommon, but Mick Egan's early form sadly deserted him, as he went down at the quarter final stage in the Mens competition, to a very good Peter Quinn effort.
Despite some good earlier performances, with 3 wins in the group stage against John Elder (Antrim) 5-1, Fred Holligan (Laois) 5-2, and Dominic Fenlon (Wexford) 5-0, and 5-4 win over an excellent James Broderick (Kerry) effort in the last 16, Egan's last ever effort for Roscommon fell short, as Quinn - in the best display at the last eight stage with a 90 average - gained a deserved 5-1 win.
Quinn won through to the final, beating Cavans Aodhagan O'Neill in his semi-final. John Elder from Antrim, defeated another Antrim player, Brian Cathcart in the quarter finals, and Dublin's Garrett Gray in his semi-final.
John Elder won out the cometition, beating Quinn 6-4 in the final. Elder managed to get on top of Quinn from the start. Despite a mini revival from Quinn, including a 157 checkout in leg 9, Elder held on for a deserved win.
It was ironic in the end, as Egan had beaten Elder 5-1 earlier in the day in the group stages, but Elder improved from his bad start, to finally win his first Ireland Player's Championship.
Grand Finals day also marked the re-appearance of Kerry's Sean Marshall, who has been battling serious illness for several months. It was a welcome return to a great dart player and a very popular member of the national darting fraternity We wish him well on the road to a full recovery.
Men's results:
Last 16:
Mick Egan 5 - 4 James Broderick
Mick Barry 4 - 5 Peter Quinn
William O'Connor 4 - 5 Aodhagan O'Neill
Ricky Dunlop 4 - 5 Damien O'Driscoll
Connie Finnan 5 - 3 Darren Clifford
Garrett Gray 5 - 4 Martin Murphy
Brian Cathcart 5 - 3 Anto McCracken
Sean Marshall 3 - 5 John Elder
Quarter-finals:
Mick Egan 1 - 5 Peter Quinn
Aodhagan O'Neill 5 - 4 Damien O'Driscoll
Connie Finnan 1 - 5 Garrett Gray
Brian Cathcart 2 - 5 John Elder
Semi-finals:
Peter Quinn 6 - 4 Aodhagan O'Neill
Garrett Gray 4 - 6 John Elder
Final:
Peter Quinn 4 - 6 John Elder
Men's Highest Check-out:
170 Peter Quinn
Youths' results:
Championship Quarter-finals:
Paddy Meaney 3 - 1 Ryan Maher
Ryan Courtney 0 - 3 Martin Heneghan
James Gearon 0 - 3 Mark Finneran
Jason Hahessy 3 - 0 Dean Forde
Semi-finals:
Paddy Meaney 3 - 1 Martin Heneghan
Mark Finneran 3 - 1 Jason Hahessy
Final:
Paddy Meaney 2 - 3 Mark Finneran
Plate Quarter-finals:
Ciaran Sullivan 0 - 3 Thomas Concannon
Cathal Murphy 3 - 1 Conor Walsh
Murty Brown 1 - 3 Paul Donovan
Craig Casey 1 - 3 Dylan Rutledge
Semi-finals:
Thomas Concannon 3 - 0 Cathal Murphy
Paul Donovan 1 - 3 Dylan Rutledge
Final:
Thomas Concannon 3 - 0 Dylan Rutledge
Youth's Highest Check-out:
118 Murty Brown
Ladies' results:
Semi-finals:
Sharon O'Brien 2 - 3 Caroline Breen
Maureen Kelly 0 - 3 Denise Cassidy
Final:
Caroline Breen 1 - 4 Denise Cassidy
Ladie's Highest Check-out:
118 Denise Cassidy
Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon returned home to Oran with titles under their belts, winning their respective youth competitions at the Ireland Players Championship Finals in Kilkenny. It proved to be a good day for Oran, as McDermotts team mate Gerry Fallon won the 2009 All Ireland Poc Fada competition (singles and pairs).
Finneran won the Youth Championship competition, beating pre-tournament favourite Paddy Meaney from Kilkenny 3-2, with all legs won against the throw.
Concannon, the pre-tournament favourite for the Youth Plate competition, won that out on the day, beating Dublin's Dylan Routledge 3-0.
The hat-trick was on for Roscommon, but Mick Egan's early form sadly deserted him, as he went down at the quarter final stage in the Mens competition, to a very good Peter Quinn effort.
Despite some good earlier performances, with 3 wins in the group stage against John Elder (Antrim) 5-1, Fred Holligan (Laois) 5-2, and Dominic Fenlon (Wexford) 5-0, and 5-4 win over an excellent James Broderick (Kerry) effort in the last 16, Egan's last ever effort for Roscommon fell short, as Quinn - in the best display at the last eight stage with a 90 average - gained a deserved 5-1 win.
Quinn won through to the final, beating Cavans Aodhagan O'Neill in his semi-final. John Elder from Antrim, defeated another Antrim player, Brian Cathcart in the quarter finals, and Dublin's Garrett Gray in his semi-final.
John Elder won out the cometition, beating Quinn 6-4 in the final. Elder managed to get on top of Quinn from the start. Despite a mini revival from Quinn, including a 157 checkout in leg 9, Elder held on for a deserved win.
It was ironic in the end, as Egan had beaten Elder 5-1 earlier in the day in the group stages, but Elder improved from his bad start, to finally win his first Ireland Player's Championship.
Grand Finals day also marked the re-appearance of Kerry's Sean Marshall, who has been battling serious illness for several months. It was a welcome return to a great dart player and a very popular member of the national darting fraternity We wish him well on the road to a full recovery.
Men's results:
Last 16:
Mick Egan 5 - 4 James Broderick
Mick Barry 4 - 5 Peter Quinn
William O'Connor 4 - 5 Aodhagan O'Neill
Ricky Dunlop 4 - 5 Damien O'Driscoll
Connie Finnan 5 - 3 Darren Clifford
Garrett Gray 5 - 4 Martin Murphy
Brian Cathcart 5 - 3 Anto McCracken
Sean Marshall 3 - 5 John Elder
Quarter-finals:
Mick Egan 1 - 5 Peter Quinn
Aodhagan O'Neill 5 - 4 Damien O'Driscoll
Connie Finnan 1 - 5 Garrett Gray
Brian Cathcart 2 - 5 John Elder
Semi-finals:
Peter Quinn 6 - 4 Aodhagan O'Neill
Garrett Gray 4 - 6 John Elder
Final:
Peter Quinn 4 - 6 John Elder
Men's Highest Check-out:
170 Peter Quinn
Youths' results:
Championship Quarter-finals:
Paddy Meaney 3 - 1 Ryan Maher
Ryan Courtney 0 - 3 Martin Heneghan
James Gearon 0 - 3 Mark Finneran
Jason Hahessy 3 - 0 Dean Forde
Semi-finals:
Paddy Meaney 3 - 1 Martin Heneghan
Mark Finneran 3 - 1 Jason Hahessy
Final:
Paddy Meaney 2 - 3 Mark Finneran
Plate Quarter-finals:
Ciaran Sullivan 0 - 3 Thomas Concannon
Cathal Murphy 3 - 1 Conor Walsh
Murty Brown 1 - 3 Paul Donovan
Craig Casey 1 - 3 Dylan Rutledge
Semi-finals:
Thomas Concannon 3 - 0 Cathal Murphy
Paul Donovan 1 - 3 Dylan Rutledge
Final:
Thomas Concannon 3 - 0 Dylan Rutledge
Youth's Highest Check-out:
118 Murty Brown
Ladies' results:
Semi-finals:
Sharon O'Brien 2 - 3 Caroline Breen
Maureen Kelly 0 - 3 Denise Cassidy
Final:
Caroline Breen 1 - 4 Denise Cassidy
Ladie's Highest Check-out:
118 Denise Cassidy
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ireland Players Championships Grand Finals.
The Ireland Players Championships Grand Finals take place next Saturday August 1st from 12 noon- in the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny. Roscommon county player Mick Egan from Kilteevan is the only Roscommon man to qualify for the finals after six ranking events held over the past 9 months. A total of 32 players seperated into 8 groups battle it out for the mens title- with Egan in a group that consists of John Elder, Dominic Fenlon, and Fred Holligan. Top two in each group go forward to the knockout stages.
Mark Finneran will hope to continue his very good form as he aims to take top honours in the Youths Championship and takes on Tipperary's James Gearon in the 8 player shootout. Mark lost to Ballinaheglish's David Concannon in the Final last year but carries better form into this years event- form which almost landed him a 9-darter last weekend also in Kilkenny. Thomas Concannon will be defending his Youths Plate title in which 16 players take part. Best of luck to all three players. Full draw can be viewed at www.dartsinireland.com .
The Ireland Players Championships Grand Finals take place next Saturday August 1st from 12 noon- in the Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny. Roscommon county player Mick Egan from Kilteevan is the only Roscommon man to qualify for the finals after six ranking events held over the past 9 months. A total of 32 players seperated into 8 groups battle it out for the mens title- with Egan in a group that consists of John Elder, Dominic Fenlon, and Fred Holligan. Top two in each group go forward to the knockout stages.
Mark Finneran will hope to continue his very good form as he aims to take top honours in the Youths Championship and takes on Tipperary's James Gearon in the 8 player shootout. Mark lost to Ballinaheglish's David Concannon in the Final last year but carries better form into this years event- form which almost landed him a 9-darter last weekend also in Kilkenny. Thomas Concannon will be defending his Youths Plate title in which 16 players take part. Best of luck to all three players. Full draw can be viewed at www.dartsinireland.com .
Monday, July 20, 2009
O'Connor Takes Park Inn Singles
Luke Concannon, Mark Finneran, Sean Fleming and Mick Egan travelled to Kilkenny, and joined a field of 54 for an open singles at the Park Inn, Kilkenny city.
Luke Concannon and Mark Finneran were first round casualties. Finneran was particularly unlucky when going down to Fermanagh's Brendan Dolan. Finneran was on for the perfect 9-darter at one stage, hitting seven treble 20's, but he missed the treble 19.
Sean Fleming reached the last 16, before losing to Egan. Egan had the best run on the day, beating Jacko Barry (Dublin), Mick Dwyer (Kilkenny), Fleming and John Boisclair (Mayo) to reach the semi-finals. Egan lost out at the semi-final stage to eventual winner William O'Connor (Limerick). O'Connor won out on the day, beating Steve McDonnell (Meath).
Last 16 results:
Johnny Digan 1 - 5 Steve McDonnell; Sean Fleming 1 - 5 Mick Egan; William O'Connor 5 - 3 Denis McCarthy; Johnny Hannon 3 - 5 Brendan Dolan; Mick Meaney Jr 5 - 2 Shane O'Connor; John Boisclair 5 - 0 Connie Finnan; Noel Redmond 5 - 2 Noel Reilly; Shane Nolan 5 - 3 James Dowling.
Quarter-final results:
William O'Connor 5 - 2 Mick Meaney Jr; Steve McDonnell 5 - 3 Shane Nolan; Noel Redmond 5 - 4 Brendan Dolan; Mick Egan 5 - 4 John Boisclair.
Semi-finals:
Mick Egan 3 - 6 William O'Connor;
Noel Redmond 5 - 6 Steve McDonnell.
Final:
William O'Connor 6 - 1 Steve McDonnell
Luke Concannon, Mark Finneran, Sean Fleming and Mick Egan travelled to Kilkenny, and joined a field of 54 for an open singles at the Park Inn, Kilkenny city.
Luke Concannon and Mark Finneran were first round casualties. Finneran was particularly unlucky when going down to Fermanagh's Brendan Dolan. Finneran was on for the perfect 9-darter at one stage, hitting seven treble 20's, but he missed the treble 19.
Sean Fleming reached the last 16, before losing to Egan. Egan had the best run on the day, beating Jacko Barry (Dublin), Mick Dwyer (Kilkenny), Fleming and John Boisclair (Mayo) to reach the semi-finals. Egan lost out at the semi-final stage to eventual winner William O'Connor (Limerick). O'Connor won out on the day, beating Steve McDonnell (Meath).
Last 16 results:
Johnny Digan 1 - 5 Steve McDonnell; Sean Fleming 1 - 5 Mick Egan; William O'Connor 5 - 3 Denis McCarthy; Johnny Hannon 3 - 5 Brendan Dolan; Mick Meaney Jr 5 - 2 Shane O'Connor; John Boisclair 5 - 0 Connie Finnan; Noel Redmond 5 - 2 Noel Reilly; Shane Nolan 5 - 3 James Dowling.
Quarter-final results:
William O'Connor 5 - 2 Mick Meaney Jr; Steve McDonnell 5 - 3 Shane Nolan; Noel Redmond 5 - 4 Brendan Dolan; Mick Egan 5 - 4 John Boisclair.
Semi-finals:
Mick Egan 3 - 6 William O'Connor;
Noel Redmond 5 - 6 Steve McDonnell.
Final:
William O'Connor 6 - 1 Steve McDonnell
Friday, July 10, 2009
Bronze for Irish at Europe Cup
Well done the Irish team who claimed an excellent third spot at the 2009 Europe Cup in Eindhoven, Holland at the weekend. Managed by Kilkenny's Tom Keogh- Mark Finneran, Thomas Concannon, Martin Heneghan from Mayo and Kilkenny's Paddy Meaney were all in excellent form at the weekend.
In the Boys Singles Mark Finneran lost to the eventual winner Oscar Lukasiak in the Semi-Final on stage on Saturday morning. Mark progressed with wins on Friday over opponents from Wales (3-0), Hungary (3-1), Sweden (3-2) and Russia (2-1). Mark's run was one of the best by an Irish player in the 20 year history of the event. Thomas Concannon was unlucky to be beaten 3-2 in legs by Swedish opponent Birk Kamp in the first round on Friday. Martin Heneghan was beaten 3-2 by Dutch opponent Gilbert Van Der Meyden in Round 2. Paddy Meaney also lost to the eventual winner Oscar Lukasiak in the QF.
In the Boys Pairs- after a 1st round win over an English pair Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon exited after a last 16 loss to Finnish opponents on a 3-2 scoreline who were eventual runners up. Martin Heneghan and Paddy Meaney exited at the QF stage losing out to eventual winners Oscar Lukasiak and Edmund Torbjonsson from Sweden.
The good form showed by the Irish lads in the Singles and Pairs continued in the 4-a-side Boys Team event. A blistering team effort on Friday evening seen 9-2 wins over Finland and Scotland which were hard fought before they stuffed Turkey 9-0 to reach the QF. A 9-5 win in Friday nights QF against a fast emerging Czech Rep. side proved very tough. Saturday's stage semi final started well for the Irish taking a 3-1 lead. Sewden replied to take a 5-4 lead. Mark Finneran took the 10th game to level but Sewden took the next 3 needing only one more to prevail. Ireland did take one more leg- but Sweden done enough to win out 9-6. Sweden came runner up to The Netherlands.
Day 1 on Thursday last was a decent one for the Irish girls pair. Kilkenny's Jessie Keogh and Galway's Aoife Ryan were knocked out at the QF stage of the girls pairs on Thursday evening. However that result was not to be repeated on Friday as they both suffered early defeats in the girls singles bringing their involvement to an end.
Well done to all involved.
Complete results at www.ecydarts.eu
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Superb support for Europe Cup pair.
McDermott's of Ballinaheglish was packed last Saturday night as over 40 regular, non regular darts players and non players took part in a fundraising challenge to support Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon who will be two of Ireland's Europe Cup 4-a-side team that travel to Holland in early July. This was the second of two nights of fundraising which seen outstanding support come from their community and further afield over the two nights. Mark Finneran's team won the much coveted Bully's Charity Cup. After the scores were tied at 19 each Mark hammered Thomas in a play-off on a convincing scoreline of 1-0. The following are thanked for their contributions- Peter Owens, Padraig White, Flanagan's Pub Castleplunkett, Andy Fallon, Michael Fallon, Padraig Feely, Pauline Kenny, Spell's of Ballaghaderreen, Marty Concannon, Brian McCormack, Dermot Fallon, Shirley Fallon, Joe and Deirdre Elliffee, Sean Fleming, Martin and Sinead (for Bully!),Luke Concannon and the Finneran family. Thanks also to- Michael Earley's of Bushfield and Sean and Teresa McDermott's in Ballinaheglish for the use of their venues. A massive thank you goes out to everybody who have supported Mark and Thomas in any way- it is very much appreciated.
The Europe Cup takes place in Eindhoven, Holland between the 9th and 12 of July. Mark and Thomas will be joined by Mayo's Martin Heneghan and Kilkenny's Paddy Meaney on the 4-a-side team. Ireland's first attempt in this tournament in Amsterdam in July 2005 was the best effort to date from an Irish side with Ballaghaderreen's Sean Fleming and Noel Tuohy on the team that finished 2nd to the host nation. For those who want to follow live scores at this years event can go to http://www.ecydarts.eu
McDermott's of Ballinaheglish was packed last Saturday night as over 40 regular, non regular darts players and non players took part in a fundraising challenge to support Mark Finneran and Thomas Concannon who will be two of Ireland's Europe Cup 4-a-side team that travel to Holland in early July. This was the second of two nights of fundraising which seen outstanding support come from their community and further afield over the two nights. Mark Finneran's team won the much coveted Bully's Charity Cup. After the scores were tied at 19 each Mark hammered Thomas in a play-off on a convincing scoreline of 1-0. The following are thanked for their contributions- Peter Owens, Padraig White, Flanagan's Pub Castleplunkett, Andy Fallon, Michael Fallon, Padraig Feely, Pauline Kenny, Spell's of Ballaghaderreen, Marty Concannon, Brian McCormack, Dermot Fallon, Shirley Fallon, Joe and Deirdre Elliffee, Sean Fleming, Martin and Sinead (for Bully!),Luke Concannon and the Finneran family. Thanks also to- Michael Earley's of Bushfield and Sean and Teresa McDermott's in Ballinaheglish for the use of their venues. A massive thank you goes out to everybody who have supported Mark and Thomas in any way- it is very much appreciated.
The Europe Cup takes place in Eindhoven, Holland between the 9th and 12 of July. Mark and Thomas will be joined by Mayo's Martin Heneghan and Kilkenny's Paddy Meaney on the 4-a-side team. Ireland's first attempt in this tournament in Amsterdam in July 2005 was the best effort to date from an Irish side with Ballaghaderreen's Sean Fleming and Noel Tuohy on the team that finished 2nd to the host nation. For those who want to follow live scores at this years event can go to http://www.ecydarts.eu
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