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.