Roscommon darts updates

Kates, Castlerea 2 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 5 (11-15 legs)

Widow Pat's returned to the top of the league with a good win over Kates in this delayed round 9 fixture. Paddy Connaughton got Kate's off to a flyer, winning a top class opener 3-0 against Mick Egan. After missing a 101 checkout in leg 1, Egan failed to clean up on his return and Connaughton took the leg. In leg2, Connaughton missed a 142 checkout, but after Egan missed his double from 64, Connaughton cleaned up for a 16 dart leg. In leg 3, Connaughton missed a 124 checkout, but cleaned up on his return with Egan left waiting for a chance at 20. Wayne Harris and Paul Carton played out another exciting game on the night. Good scoring but some wayward doubles added to the tension and the game was finely balanced at 2-2. Carton scored well in leg 5, and hit a superb 146 outshot to take the win. All winners on the night played well at times and fully deserved their wins. 

Scores: P.Connaughton 3 M.Egan 0; D.Fleming 1 T.Lyons 3; L.Docherty 3 K.Quinn 0; W.Harris 2 P.Carton 3; D.Connaughton 0 P.Byrne 3; M.Conneely 1 J.Reilly 3; J.McIntyre 1 N.Connaughton 3.

Round 11 fixtures Friday 7th January 2011: Flanagan's v Widow Pat's; Hollywood v Kate's; Timmy's v Chariot; Creaton's v Spell's.

Cancelled Round 10 fixtures will be re-fixed for a later date.

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Christmas Singles Title for Sean Fleming.
Ballaghaderreen’s Sean Fleming produced a run of several stunning displays to take Sunday’s Rosdarts.com Christmas Singles Title, which was held in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon. Thirty-two players from across the county took part on the day in what was the fourth running of the popular event. Wins over Thomas Concannon(3-0), Gerry Kearney (3-0), Martin Fleming (4-0), David Concannon (5-3), and a 6-4 win in the final over Paul Carton sealed his win. A good number of the players involved showed some very good form, with some unfortunate not to progress further into the competition. Thomas Concannon was the big first round casualty. As was Stephen ‘Birthday Boy’ Victory. Wayne Harris’ double trouble cost him in the last 16, while Joe Crawley and Gerry Kearney also departed the race early on. Roscommon’s John Paul Feeney hammered in 4x180’s and a 118 checkout in his 4-3 loss to Sean Finan in the Last 8. Martin Fleming went out 4-0 to the eventual winner. Patrick Tansey was beaten 4-1 by David Concannon also in the last 8. Mick Kilroe’s run ended to Paul Carton in the Last 8. Although higher checkouts were missed- John Paul Feeney’s 118 checkout was the highest of the day. Sean Fleming with checkouts of 112 and 114 beat David Concannon 5-3 in the first semi-final. Fleming who had not dropped a leg in his first three rounds, was the more consistent player in this tussle, as he held out for the win. Sean Finan’s form deserted him in the semi finals where he suffered a 5-1 defeat to a steady performance from Paul Carton. Although dropping the opening leg in the final, Fleming started the final the better of the two, with more consistent scoring and good finishing. Carton stayed close but never got ahead a second time. A 97 checkout from the eventual winner aided his cause greatly just when Carton appeared to be launching a comeback.

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Roscommon Darts League Week 9
If anyone would care to pass on the results then feel free - we may be able to update the blog, league site and put stuff into the papers then.


Roscommon Darts League Week 8
The Hollywood, Roscommon 2 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 5.
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 6 Chariot, Frenchpark 1 (20-5 on legs)
Flanagan's Castleplunkett v Spell's, Ballaghaderreen was off.
Timmy's, Elphin v Creaton's, Loughlynn was off.
The Widow's recorded a convincing win over the Chariot and moved to the top of the league. The Widow's finishing was much better than previous weeks, and this was was a major factor in their win. After the Chariot's Frank Kearney had levelled the game at 1-1, the Widow's gretaer experience told, and they ran out convincing winners. Stephen Beirne won his first ever league game for the Widow's with a victory over a spirited Micheal Morahan effort.
Scores: J.Reilly 3 N.MacTiernan 0; T.Lyons 2 F.Kearney 3; M.Egan 3 P.Henry 0; N.Connaughton 3 B.Morris 0; S.Beirne 3 M.Morahan 1; P.Carton 3 M.MacDermott 1; P.Byrne 3 S.Boland 0.

Roscommon Darts League Week 7.
Spell's, Balaghaderreen 4 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 3.(14-13).
The Chariot, Frenchpark 2 Kate's, Castlerea 5. (7-16).
Creaton's, Loughlynn 3 The Hollywood, Roscommon 4. (14-14)
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 3 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 4. (12-15).

Roscommon Darts League Week 6.
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 3 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 4. (11-13 on legs).
The Widow's winning run came to an end in a tight game. There was some good darts in patches, but poor finishing. The Widow's came from 3-1 down to level the match at 3-3, but Luke Concannon gave the visitors the win, with a 3-1 win over Willie Doyle in the last game. 180's on the night for Mick Egan and Thomas Concannon.
Scores: T.Lyons 0 D.Concannon 3; M.Egan 3 A.Fallon 0; P.Carton 0 T.Concannon 3; M.Beirne 1 M.Finneran 3; P.Byrne 3 J.Elliffe 1; N.Connaughton 3 G.Concannon 0; W.Doyle 1 L.Concannon 3.

Kate's, Castlerea 4 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 3. (13-12 on legs).
Kate's continued their good run of results with this good home win over Spell's in Castlerea on Friday night. Wayne Harris got the homeside of to the perfect start with a 3-1 win over Maritn Fleming in what was the best game on the night. A 15-dart third leg from Harris ending in a 76 checkout was also the best of the night.Paddy Connaughton made it 2-0 to Kate's before Denis Coffey got Spell's on the board including a 180 in his win. Lenny Doherty also included a 180 in beating Frank Duffy 3-0. Mattie Connelly sealed the win for Kate's with a 3-1 win over Sean Corcoran. Spell's took the last two gamescourtesy of Paddy Fleming and Patrick Tansey. Scores:- W.Harris 3,M.Fleming 1;PConnaughton 3, E.McDonagh 1;N.Revins 0, D.Coffey 3;L.Doherty 3, F.Duffy 0;M.Connelly 3, S.Corcoran 1;D.Fleming 1, P.Fleming 3;J.McIntyre 0, P.Tansey 3.

The Hollywood, Roscommon 3 Timmy's, Elphin 4. (11-12 on legs).
Timmy's let a 3-0 lead slip as The Hollywood fought back with 9 straight legs to level 3-3. But Padraig Beirne made it an away win for the Elphin boys with another 3-0 win the 5th 3-0 win of the night. A 100 checkout from Robbie Dolan and a 180 from Nipper McKeon were recorded on the night.
Scores:- M.Kilroe 1,M.Hynes 3;C.Boland 1, R.Southam Snr. 3;J.McGrath 0,T.Beirne 3;G.Murphy 3,M.Murphy 0;R.Dolan 3,G.McKeon 0;J.P.Feeney 3,J.O.Connor 0;D.Boyle 0,P.Beirne3.

Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 5 Creaton's, Loughlynn 2. (17-10 on legs).
High checkouts from Gerry Kearney (110), Joe Crawley (102) and Adrian Doory 100 were recorded in this win for Flanagan's. The homeside took a 3-0 lead before both sides shared the last four games.
Scores:- B.McCormack 3,S.Finan 1;N.Ryan3,R.Finan 0;G.Kearney 3,P.Reid 2;G.Ryan ,J.Crawley 3;M.Kearney 3,B.Scally 1;J.Ryan 1,A.Doory 3;G.Owens 3,P.Finan 0.

Kate's go top despite defeat.
Round 2 Result from last Wednesday:
Widow Pat's 4 Flanagans 3 (15-12 on legs).
M.Egan 3 K.McCormack 0; P.Carton 3 G.Owens 1; J.Reilly 3 G.Kearney 2; T.Lyons 1 M.Kearney 3; W.Doyle 0 N.Ryan 3; P.Byrne 3 G.Ryan 0; S.Beirne 2 B.McCormack 3.
A close game that could have gone either way, but The Widow Pat's continued their unbeaten start to the season. Gerry Owens, Gerry Kearney and Stephen Beirne were unlucky losers on the night.180s on the night for Mick Egan and Stephen Beirne. Pat Byrne put in an impressive performance, and hit the seasons highest checkout with a 155 effort in his game against Gerry Ryan.

Round 5 Results from The Roscommon Darts League on Friday:
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 5 The Chariot, Frenchpark 2. (18-9 on legs).
A 180 from The Chariot's Shane Boland and a 121 checkout from Spell's Sean Corcoran were the only two good bits from a poor match played out in Ballaghaderreen on Friday night.
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 4 Kate's, Castlerea 3. (17-12 on legs).
Lenny Doherty added his third 180 of the League during his 3-2 win over Mark Finneran.
Timmy's, Elphin 2 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 5. (8-16 on legs).
A single 180 came from Gerry Kearney who also provided a 120 checkout. However a 137 checkout from his team mate Gerry Owens was the highest of the night.
Creaton's, Loughlynn v The Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery was OFF.
The League table and all related league information including fixtures and results can be viewed at http://www.rosdarts.com/

Good Wins for Kate's and The Hollywood.
Round 4 Results of The Roscommon Darts League:
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 2 The Hollywood, Roscommon 5. (11-17 on legs).
Scores: G.Kearney 0 M.Kilroe 3; A.Fleming 1 T.Duignan 3; B.McCormack 3 R.Dolan 2; N.Ryan 2 J.P.Feeney 3; K.Kearney 0 J.McGrath 3; M.Kearney 2 K.Wesolowski 3; G.Owens 3, S.McConn 0.
A 100 checkout came from Flanagan's Martin Kearney in this match, but it was a good result for those yankee doodle dandies from Hollywood.
The Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 5 Timmy's, Elphin 2. (17-8 on legs).
Scores: M.Egan 3 T.Beirne 0; P.Carton 3 R.Southam Jnr 0; J.Reilly 3 M.Hynes 1; N.Connaughton 3 J.O'Connor 0; P.Byrne 3 R.Southam 1; W.Doyle 2 M.Murphy 3; S.Beirne 0 P.Beirne 3.
A 100 checkout from Jimmy Reilly topped off the best performance of the night.
Kate's, Castlerea 5 Creaton's, Loughlynn 2. (18-13 on legs).
Scores: L.Doherty 3 R.Finan 2; W.Harris 3 S.Finan 2; N.Revins 3 S.Coleman 2; D.Fleming 1 J.Crawley 3; P.Connaughton 3 B.Scally 1; M.Connelly 2, A.Doory 3; J.McIntyre 3 P.Reid 0.
James McIntyre recorded a 180 while Lennie Doherty had two.
The Chariot, Frenchpark 1 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 6. (4-20 on legs).
Scores: N.Dowd 0 M.Finneran 3; N.McTiernan 1 J.Elliffe 3; T.Farrell 0 T.Concannon 3; F.Kearney 0 A.Fallon 3; M.Morohan 0 G.Concannon 3; J.Moran 3 G.Fallon 2; P.Henry 0 M.Fallon 3.
McDermott's Gary Concannon recorded the only 180 of the night as The Chariot crashed to their 4th successive 6-1 defeat of the league..

Full details on league can be viewed at http://www.rosdarts.com

Concannon takes University Honours.
Well done to Ballinaheglish's David Concannon wh became the 2010 UDAI (University Darts Association of Ireland) Darts Singles and Doubles Champion last week in Carlow.

No joy for Egan at World Masters
Mick Egan travelled to Hull with the Republic of Ireland party, to participate in the Lakeside World Championship qualifiers and Winmau World Masters. In Thursday's Lakeside qualifiers, Egan won his first match against Austrian Gerard Michal 2-0 in sets. A stiffer task awaited in round two, against Dutch International Gino Vos. Despite a good performance, Vos ran out the winner 2-0 in sets. Sligo's Sean McGowan was the best of the Irish, losing narrowly in the last eight of the qualifiers. In Friday's Winmau World Masters, Egan was an unfortunate loser in the first round against Scottish International John Henderson. Henderson won by 3-1 in sets, but Egan missed big opportunities in the second and fourth sets, and could easily have won out by the same scoreline. Donegal's Martin McCloskey was the best of the Irish, reaching the TV stages and enjoying a run to the semi-finals before losing out to England's Martin "Wolfie" Adams. McCloskey's run was the best ever by an Irish representative.

Irelands Players Championships Round 1. Kilkenny.
Mick Egan and Martin Fleming were among the 123 entrants who participated in Round 1 of Ireland's Players Championships in Kilkenny at the weekend. Egan lost out at the last 32 stage on a 5-4 scoreline to Kilkenny's Benny Grace in an outstanding clash in which Egan missed two darts to win. Martin Fleming had a 5-2 win over Limerick's James O Connor before being knocked out on a 5-4 scoreline to Ian Dobson. Round 2 takes place in Nenagh in late November. More info at www.dartsinireland.com .

Round 3 Results from The Roscommon Darts League.
The Hollywood, Roscommon 2 The Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 5. (8-16 on legs).
Scores- T.Duignan 1 P.Carton 3; K.Wesolowski 0, J.Reilly 3; M.Kilroe 3 T.Lyons 0; R.Dolan 1 N.Connaughton 3; G.Murphy 0 P.Byrne 3; J.P.Feeney 3 S.Byrne 1; J.McGrath 0 W.Doyle 3.
Willie Doyle recorded the only 180 on the night.

Creaton's Loughlynn 6 The Chariot, Frenchpark 1. (18-10 on legs).
Scores- R.Finan 3 B.Morris 1; D.Doory 0 P.Henry 3; S.Finan 3 T.Farrell 1; J.Crawley 3 N.McDermott 0; P.Reid 3 J.Moran 2; B.Scally 3 N.Morohan 2; A. Doory 3 N.McTiernan 1.
Joe Crawley's 103 checkout was highest of the night.

McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 1 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 6. (10-18 on legs).
Scores-T.Concannon 3, E.McDonagh 0; D.Concannon 1 S.Fleming 3; J.Elliffe 0 M.Fleming 3; M.Finneran 2 S.Corcoran 3; A.Fallon 2 P.Tansey 3; P.Egan 1 P.Fleming 3; L.Concannon 1 F.Duffy 3.
Thomas Concannon recorded the only 180 on the night.

Timmy's, Elphin 4 Kate's, Castlerea 3. (13-12 on legs).
Scores-M.Hynes 3 P.Connaughton 1; J.O.Connor 0 D.Fleming 3; R.Southam 3 D.Connaughton 0; D.Murphy 3 J.McIntyre 2; G.McKeon 1 M.Connelly 3; M.Murphy 3 M.Noone 0; P.Beirne 0 L.Doherty 3.
David Murphy's 110 checkout was the highest of the night.


Round 2 Results from The Roscommon Darts League.
Kate’s, Castlerea 4 The Hollywood, Roscommon 3, (14-10 on legs).
L .Doherty 3 K.Wesolowski 0; W.Harris 1 M.Kilroe 3; P.Connaughton 3 S.Victory 0; M.Connelly 1 G.Murphy 3; N.Revins 3 R.Dolan 0; D.Fleming 0 JP Feeney 3; A.Revins 3 D.Boyle 1.
Paddy Connaughton recorded a 118 checkout.

The Chariot, Frenchpark 1 Timmy’s, Elphin 6, (8-20 on legs).
J.Moran 0 M.Hynes 3; M.Morohan 1 G.McKeon 3; S.Boland 1 M.Murphy 3; T.Farrell 3 R.Southam Snr 2; N.McTiernan 2 A.Hynes 3; N.McDermott 0 J.O.Connor 3; P.Henry 1 P.Beirne 3.
Peter Henry recorded the only 180 on the night.

Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen 2 Creaton’s, Loughlynn5, (13-17).
S.Fleming 2 S.Finan 3; S.Corcoran 3 S.Coleman 0; J.Finn 2 B.Scally 3; D.Coffey 2 J.Crawley 3; P.Fleming 3 P.Finan 2; D.Smyth 1 A.Doory 3; F.Duffy 0 P.Reid 3.
Sean Fleming and Sean Finan recorded a 180 each. Sean Finan also added a 110 checkout. While Denis Coffey recorded a 115 checkout for the homeside.

Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery v Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett was off.

Results- Full Fixture list and other league and county related darts news can be viewed at
www.rosdarts.com

League begins with some fine darts
The first round of the Roscommon County Darts League was completed on Friday night with wins for defending champions Spell’s, Flanagan’s, Creaton’s, and The Hollywood.
Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett 4 Kate’s, Castlerea 3. (16-12 on legs).B.McCormack 3, Dan Connaughton 0; G.Kearney 2, P.Connaughton 3; G.Owens 2, W.Harris 3; A.Fleming 3, D.Fleming 2; M.Kearney 3, M.Connelly 0; K.Kearney 3, M.Noone 1; N.Ryan 0 L.Doherty 3. Martin Kearney recorded a 180 while Gerry Owens recorded two 180’s. Wayne Harris recorded checkouts of 120 and 126.
The Hollywood, Roscommon 6 The Chariot, Frenchpark 1. (19-9 on legs).C.Boland 3,P.Henry 0; K.Wesolowski 3, J.Moran 2; M.Kilroe 3, T.Farrell 2; R.Dolan 3, F.Kearney 0; J.P.Feeney 3, M.Morohan 0; D.Boyle 1, N.McTiernan 3; J.McGrath 3, N.McDermott 2. Trevor Farrell recorded the only 180 of the night.
Creaton’s, Loughlynn 4 McDermott’s, Ballinaheglish 3. (15-13 on legs).S.Finan 3, T.Concannon 2; S.Coleman 0, M.Finneran 3; B.Scally, 2 J.Elliffe 3; J.Crawley 3, M.Fallon 0; R.Finan 1, D.Concannon 3; A.Doory 3, G.Concannon; P.Reid 3, A.Fallon 1.Sean Finan and Thomas Concannon recorded a 180 each. Sean Finan also had a 122 checkout while Thomas Concannon had a 127 checkout in what was an entertaining opening game on the night.
Timmy’s, Elphin 3 Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen 4. (13-15).G.McKeon 3, F.Duffy 1; M.Murphy 0, J.Finn 3; T.Beirne 0, S.Fleming 3; D.Murphy 2, D.Coffey 3; A.Hynes 3, S.Corcoran 2; R.Southam 0, P.Tansey 3; M.Hynes 2, P.Fleming 3. Patrick Tansey recorded a 180 and a 121 checkout is his blistering win over Richard Southam.
Round 2- Fixtures. Friday 22nd October at 10pm.Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery v Flanagan’s, Castleplunkett; Kate’s, Castlerea v The Hollywood, Roscommon; The Chariot, Frenchpark v Timmy’s, Elphin; Spell’s, Ballaghaderreen v Creaton’s, Loughlynn.
Killarney Darts Festival.
Mick Egan put in several top class performances whilst competing at the Killarney Darts Festival at the weekend winning 7 of his 9 games. Egan had three fine wins in Friday night’s qualifiers as he booked his place in Sunday’s John McEvoy Gold Dart Singles Pro Tour event. Saturday’s Gleneagle Irish Masters was also kind to him as he reached the last 64 out of a field of 350 players from Ireland and abroad. Two early wins were followed by a 4-1 loss to PDC Pro Andy "The Hammer" Hamilton - but Egan’s 83 average had brought some of the best out of Hamilton who managed an 89. Egan missed tops for a 157 checkout in leg 5, but never got back as Hamilton checked out. Sunday saw Egan explode out of the blocks with a super 6-0 win over Shane O Hara. A 90.18 average his best of the weekend. Egan’s participation ended in his third game with a 6-1 defeat to another PDC Pro Peter "Snake Bite" Wright. Egan won the first leg with a 132 checkout and with an 83 average was never too far behind but could not pass Wright who was beaten by Ronnie Baxter in the next round. Missed doubles in leg 3 could have put Egan ahead 2-1, but Wright gave him few opportunities afterwards. Martin Fleming’s tournament ended in the first round on both days suffering a 4-3 loss to PDC player Jon Arches on Saturday - having been 3-2 up and missing seven match doubles. Fleming lost out 6-1 to PDC Pro Wez "Av it" Newton on Sunday, Although not scoring near as well as his more experienced opponent Fleming had chances in 4 of his 6 losing legs bringing his involvement to an end.

AGM & 2010-11 League meeting

At the AGM, all current committee members returned unopposed.
Robbe Dolan agreed to assist the treasurer due to illness and family commitments.
Sean Fleming elected Youth Team manager after Luke Concannon decided not to stand.
Tommy Beirne stood down as Men's manager, no replacement manager elected yet.

Nine teams have expressed their intentions to participate:
Creatons (Loughglynn); Flanagan's (Castleplunket); Hollywood Bar (Roscommon); Kate's (Castlerea); McDermott's (Ballinaheglish); Spell's (Ballaghaderreen); Elphin (men's team); Knockcroghery; Chariot (Frenchpark).

League meeting on October 1st @ 8.30 p.m. in Hannon's Hotel, Roscommon.

Entry fees for all teams entering league must be paid on night when the draw for the league will take place.

Player lists should be provided by each team on the night. Additions can be made prior to league commencing, but not after the league starts.

The provisional start date for the 2010/ 2011 Roscommon County Darts
League is Friday the 15th of October.

Pub fee is €200. Players fee has been reduced to €10.

The rules are the same as the previous 3 seasons:

• There will be a maximum of 12 players per panel, all of whom must be named and have paid the players fee before the draw is made.
• No player can join a team after the league has started.
• Team lists and contact numbers will be distributed to all teams as soon as possible.
• Games will be played on Friday nights, starting at 10pm sharp.
• Fixtures will be distributed to all teams.
• Any game not played, should be played by the following Friday, to avoid a backlog of fixtures.
• Game dartboards must be in playable condition throughout the league at correct height.
  An oche must be in place on game nights and be correctly fixed in place and measured correctly.
• The away team will 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.
• Any singles match which is not played (named player not present, insufficient players etc) will result in that singles match being forfeited with a 3-0 score.
• Team captains will be required to maintain the scores on the night, so that points and leg counts should be 100% accurate at the end of the League.
• At the end of each night both Captains will sign the score sheet 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 play off for the 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 play off will take place to decide who advances. The play off shall take place at a neutral venue decided by a coin toss between team captains. The winning captain has the choice of venue, which must be from within the League.

The draw will be made on receiving fees and players names at the next meeting of Roscommon County Darts on Friday October 1st @ at 8:30 p.m.

Roscommon County Darts AGM.
Takes place on Friday the 17th September 2010 in Hannon's Hotel Roscommon beginning at 8:30pm. All existing members welcome as are new ones. New ideas for the coming year are welcome too. Start spreading the word!

Darts on TG4
TG4 will be transmitting two major Irish Darts events for six consecutive Monday nights at 7.30pm commencing Monday, August 9th., and the programmes will be repeated on the following Saturday mornings.
The All-Ireland Darts Championships from the City West Hotel will be shown in the first three transmissions followed by the Grand Finals of the 2010 Ireland Players' Championships in the Springhill Court Hotel in the last three programmes.

Darts in Mayo this weekend
Mayo Open, Saturday 7th @ 7 p.m. in the Welcome Inn, Castlebar.
Martin Geraghty Memorial Cup, Sunday 8th @ 1 p.m. in the Welcome Inn, Castlebar.
I.N.D.O. half-ranked singles.
Mens, Ladies, Youths singles on the day.
Contact Martin Geraghty at 086-3463724 or 086-3762576

Egan tops group- but falls at knockout stage.
Mick Egan was Roscommon's sole representative at The Ireland Players Championsghips Grand Finals to be held in The SpringhillCourt Hotel in Kilkenny on Sunday. Split into 8 groups of 4- the top 32 players on the island battled it out fore the €2,000 top prize. Egan made a very good start in his bid for the title by topping his group for the second year running. He started with the most impressive of his three group games. A 5-2 win over Campbell Jackson was followed by a 5-3 win over Alan Reilly. With those two wins Egan qualified for the knockout stages but another 5-4 win over Eugene Ryan in his final group game ensured Egan topped the group. Mick Barry was Egan's opposition in the last 16 and it was Barry who opened up a two leg lead. Egan responded with two of his own before both players missed doubles in the fifth which swung Barry's way. A few bounce outs after that didnt help Egan's cause and while he still managed to get to finishes he didnt get a chance at them. Barry winning out on a 5-2 scoreline.
The eventual winner was Cork's John O Shea who beat Limerick's Connie Finnan 6-3 in the final.

INDO Mohill Spring Festival
The INDO Mohill Spring Festival took place over the weekend of 8th/9th May.
On Saturday, Mick Egan, John Paul Feeney and Krystof Wesolowski took part in the mens singles. Feeney and Wesolowski went out at the first round, Egan went out at the last 8 stage, losing out 4-2 to Meath's Steve McDonnell. Poor finishing at vital times cost Egan the game here. Mayo's Martin Heneghan won out on the night, beating Donegal's Anthony Whoriskey 6-2 in the final.
Mens results:
Semi-finals:
Martin Heneghan (Mayo) 5-2 Steve McDonnell (Meath)
Anthony Whoriskey (Donegal) 5-3 Connie Finnan (Limerick)
Final:
Martin Heneghan (Mayo) 6-2 Anthony Whoriskey (Donegal)

On Sunday Egan and Tommy Beirne entered the men's event. Once Again, poor finishing cost Egan as he went down 4-2 to Limerick's Connie Finnan in the first round. Tommy Beirne went out at the last 16 stage, losing out to Mayo's Martin Heneghan. Michael Timmoney from Donegal won out the men's event on the day, beating Longfords Stphen Ganley 6-2 in the final.
Olive Mcintyre from Leitrim won out the ladies event, beating Nicola O'Donovan of Cork 5-4 in the final.
In the youths, Jack Morgan from Ballaghaderreen reached his second final of the season, but went down 2-0 to Murty Brown of Tipperary.
Results:
Mens semi-finals:
Michael Timmoney (Donegal) 5-4 Martin Heneghan (Mayo)
Stephen Ganley (Longford) 5-2 John Edwards (Wicklow)
Mens final:
Michael Timmoney (Donegal) 6-2 Stephen Ganley (Longford)

Ladies final:
Olive McIntyre (Leitrim) 5-4 Nicola O'Donovan (Cork)

Youths final:
Murty Brown (Roscommon) 2-0 Jack Morgan (Roscommon)

The next INDO ranking event is in Dungarvan, on the weekend of June 12th/13th.

News round-up

Darts Tournament in Hollywood Bar
Sunday 16th May 2010
John Paul Feeney presents the Mayhem Darts Festival
Hollywood Bar, Roscommon @ 4p.m.
Contact John Paul for details on 0861229072.
Trophies and prize money available.
Tournament is in memory of James Thomson.
Moved from 9th May due to clash with Mohill.
May be moved again to a later date.

Ireland Players Championship Round 6 ( April 25th)
Mick Egan qualified for the Grand Finals for the second year, finishing 15th in the rankings, with the top 32 qualifying. After 5-3 wins over Glen Spearing (Dublin) and Andrew MCCormack (Wexford), he lost out 5-3 to Shane O'Connor (Dublin). The 4 points on the day secured his place in the Grand Finals. Denis McCarthy (Kilkenny) won out round 6, beating Garrett Gray (Dublin) in the final. A total of 61 mens competitors entered on the day.
Mens Results:
Last 16:
James Dowling 3 - 5 Sean McArdle
Ali Powell 5 - 3 Eugene Ryan
Brian Doheny 3 - 5 Denis McCarthy
Mike O'Sullivan 0 - 5 Jason Cullen
Mick Meaney Jr 0 - 5 Peter Quinn
Craig Sproat 2 - 5 John O'Shea
Shane O'Connor 5 - 3 Mick Egan
Brendan Dunne 2 - 5 Garrett Gray

Quarter-finals:
Sean McArdle 5 - 2 Ali Powell
Denis McCarthy 5 - 4 Jason Cullen
Peter Quinn 5 - 4 John O'Shea
Shane O'Connor 2 - 5 Garrett Gray

Semi-finals:
Sean McArdle 2 - 6 Denis McCarthy
Peter Quinn 1 - 6 Garrett Gray

Final:
Denis McCarthy 6 - 4 Garrett Gray

INDO Atlantic Fours (April 24th-25th)
Nobody from Roscommon attended this, as it clashed with the Ireland Players Championship Round 6. With the INDO being a top secret organisation, with few if any information leaks, results are difficult to obtain. Rumour has it that Sean McGowan (Sligo) beat Martin Heneghan (Mayo) in the final of the INDO full ranked singles on the Sunday.
Results:
Semi-finals:
Martin Henaghan (Mayo) 5-4 Tomas McGrath (Kerry)
Sean McGowan (Sligo) 5-4 JJ Dolan (Sligo)

Final:
Sean McGowan (Sligo) 6-5 Martin Heneghan (Mayo)

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.

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

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.