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.

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.....................

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

McDermott's and Spell's head for Cup Final
A repeat of the 2008 final will take place after victories for McDermott's and Spell's. Both teams will be appearing in the Cup Final for the third time, with McDermott's hoping it will be third time lucky for them, after losing out narrowly for the past two years. Losing semi-finalists Flanagan's and The Widow Pat's will contest the Shield Final. Good luck to all teams involved, and hopefully we will get another good attendance for our finals night.

Results from Friday 26th March:
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 4-2 Flanagan's, Castleplunket
(Spell's win 8-5 on aggregate);

Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 0-3 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish
(McDermott's win 2-8 on aggregate).

180's: One each for Thomas Concannon and Mick Egan.
Checkouts: A 100 checkout from Thomas Concannon.

Finals Night is Saturday April 3rd in Hannon's Hotel, Roscommon
Shield Final
Flanagan's, Castleplunket v Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery

Cup Final
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish v Spell's, Ballaghaderreen

Egan Wins 2010 Kelly Cup
Mick Egan won the Martin Kelly Memorial Cup for the second time with a 6-2 win over Sean Corcoran in the final.

Egan survived a big test against clubmate Jimmy Reilly in the last 16, before beating Sean Fleming in the last 8. One break of throw was enough to win a top class semi-final 5-2 against Thomas Concannon. Concannon included a 144 checkout - the highest of the day in this match.

Corcoran came through his board with decent wins against Paul Carton and Tommy Beirne, before taking a good 5-3 win in his semi-final against Noel Reilly. This game was tied at 3-3, but a superb 121 checkout in leg 7 swung the game his way.

The final didn't quite live up to the the standard of the semis, but Egan did more than enough to take the win, with more consistent scoring and decent finishing, including a 112 checkout in leg 6, and an 84 checkout to seal a 6-2 win.




There were 36 entries on the day.

Thanks to all who turned up and supported the event, with all proceeds on the day going to Cancer Research.





Quarter-Finals:
Sean Corcoran (Roscommon) bt Tommy Beirne (Roscommon)
Mick Egan (Roscommon) bt Sean Fleming (Roscommon)
Noel Reilly (Longford) bt John Paul Feeney (Roscommon)
Thomas Concannon (Roscommon) bt Robbie Dolan (Roscommon)

Semis-Finals:
Sean Corcoran 5-3 Noel Reilly
Mick Egan 5-2 Thomas Concannon

Final:
Mick Egan 6-2 Sean Corcoran

Highest Checkout:
144 Thomas Concannon

Top Lady:
Phil Carney

Roll Of Honour:
2010 Mick Egan (Roscommon)
2009 Aodhagan O’Neill (Cavan)
2008 Mick Egan (Roscommon)
2007 Aodhagan O’Neill (Cavan)
2006 Sean Finan (Roscommon)

1st leg of Semi-finals. Friday 19th March.
180's from Brian McCormack, Gerry Owens, Sean Fleming, Martin Fleming, Patrick Tansey and Mark Finneran.
Checkouts-121 checkout from Martin Fleming, 119 from Sean Corcoran, and 110 from Pat Byrne.
Scores-
Flanagan's, Castleplukett 3-4 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen. (16-14).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 5-2 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery. (19-10).
Second legs take place next Friday night the 26th of March in Ballaghaderreen and Knockcroghery at 10pm.

Darts League Semi-Finals
With the top four places in the league decided, the Widow Pat’s will meet McDermott’s and Spell’s will face Flanagan’s in the league semi-finals. There is one outstanding fixture still to be played to complete the league fixtures, with Creaton's, Loughglynn to play Kate's, Castlerea. The date is to be confirmed.

Semi-final 1st legs, Friday 19th March 10 p.m.
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish v Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery;
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen v Flanagan's, Catleplunket.

Semi-final 2nd legs, Friday 26th March 10 p.m.
Flanagan's, Castleplunket v Spell's, Ballaghaderreen;
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery v McDermott's, Ballinaheglish.

Martin Kelly Memorial Cup
The Martin Kelly Memorial Cup takes place on Sunday 21st March in the Hollywood Bar, Roscommon starting at 2 p.m. Entry fee €15 (entries to be in by 1 p.m. on the day, matches start at 2p.m.) Money in - Money out plus €200. All proceeds to cancer research. Contact Stephen 0877426804 or Barbara 0876362359. Your continued good support for this tournament and it's charitable cause would be appreciated.

INDO Dungarvan Festival
Mick Egan and Martin Fleming travelled to Dungarvan for the first INDO ranking tournaments of the year. On Saturday, despite putting in a decent performance, Fleming went out at the last 32 stage, losing 4-1 to Kilkenny's Benny Grace. Egan reached the last 8 before losing out 4-2 to Kilkenny's Mick Meaney. On Sunday, Fleming lost out at the last 32 stage on a 4-1 scoreline to Meaney, and Egan lost out at the last 8 stage to Grace on a 4-1 scoreline.

Dates for the Diary
March 27th INDO Youths Inter-Counties, Sligo Southern Hotel.
April 3rd Roscommon Darts League Shield and Cup Finals, Hannon's Hotel, Roscommon.
April 10th INDO Singles Tournament, Percy French Hotel, Strokestown.
April 11th INDO Grand Prix, Percy French Hotel, Strokestown.

All Roscommon Darts League News, Views, Links, Photos and Videos can be viewed from www.rosdarts.com

Blast from the past!!!

Round 17 Result.
Kate's, Castlerea 1-6 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett. (6-20).
Round 18 Results.
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 5-2 Hollywood Bar, Roscommon. (19-6).
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 7-0Tower Bar, Elphin. (21-1).
Creaton's, Loughlynn 3-4 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery. (13-12).
Round 11 Fixture. Wednesday 10th March.
Creaton's, Loughlynn v Kate's, Caslterea. (-).
Round 18 Fixture. Friday 12th March.
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish v Kate's, Castlerea.
Semi-Finals fixed for Friday the 19th of March and 26th of March with a provisional date of Saturday the 3rd of April set for the Finals.

Latest results and fixtures.
Round 17 Results:
Legs: 97
100+ checkouts: 2 Paul Carton (108), Atty Hynes (100)
180's: 1 Paddy Connaughton
Timmy's, Elphin 3-4 Creaton's, Loughlynn. (11-15 legs)
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 2-5 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen. (15-8 legs)
Tower Bar, Elphin 0-7 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish. (1-21 legs)
Kate's, Castlerea 1-6 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett. (6-20 legs)

Round 11 Result:
100+ checkouts: 1 Frank Duffy (110)
180's: 0
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 5-2 Hollywood Bar, Roscommon (18-11 legs)

The below games are fixed for Friday, but will more than likely change due to the backlog of games for some teams. Confirmed fixures will be posted here and notified to teams during the week.
Round 18 Friday 5th March. 10pm.
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett v Hollywood Bar, Roscommon
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish v Kate's, Castlerea
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen v Tower Bar, Elphin
Creaton's, Loughlynn v Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery

All Roscommon Darts League News, Views, Links, Photos and Videos can be viewed from www.rosdarts.com

Sports Partnership Awards 2010
Congratulations to Mark Finneran, who will pick up the award for Darts this coming Friday, in recognition for his efforts at local, national and international level during 2009. Congratulations also to Gerry Fallon, a former McDermott's player, who will pick up the hurling award.

Ireland Players Championship 2010 Round 4.
Mick Egan was the sole representative from Roscommon in round 4 in Clonmel on Sunday. A total of 117 senior men had entered, and Egan had a good run to the last 8, gaining 6 points in his pusuit of a place in the Grand Finals in June.

Last 16:
Peter Waters 1 - 5 P.J.Moylan
Kevin McDonnell 3 - 5 Jacko Barry
David Coyne 4 - 5 Peter Quinn
Denis McCarthy 4 - 5 Paul Brewer
Harry Strahan 1 - 5 Willie O'Connor
Brian Doheny 5 - 4 John O'Shea
Mick Egan 5 - 4 Mick Barry
Shane O'Connor 5 - 1 Mick Meaney Jr

Quarter finals:
P.J.Moylan 0 - 5 Jacko Barry
Peter Quinn 3 - 5 Paul Brewer
Willie O'Connor 5 - 4 Brian Doheny
Mick Egan 0 - 5 Shane O'Connor

Semi-finals:
Jacko Barry 6 - 1 Paul Brewer
Willie O'Connor 6 - 1 Shane O'Connor

Final:
Jacko Barry 6 - 5 Willie O'Connor

Paddy Higgins Memorial Cup heads North.
Tyrone's Colin Maxwell beat Roscommon's Francis Hussey in the inaugural Paddy Higgins Memorial Cup Final held in The Goal Post in Ballinagare on Sunday. A total of 64 players from 10 counties took part in what was on of the best supported evets held in Roscommon for some time. Northern Ireland was well represented with almost ten players making the journey. However despite the excellent local support it was Tyrone's Maxwell who made the best of his journey. Wins over Noel McTiernan, Billy Smith, Tommy Reilly, and Roscommon's Mick Egan set up a semi final where he beat Derry's Campbell Jackson. Francis Hussey progressed to the Final with wins over Mayo's Damien Forkin, Sligo's Edward Gray, and fellow countymen John O Connor and Martin Murphy. A semi final win for Hussey over Armagh's Noel Gates was impressive but Maxwell took a 6-4 win in the Final to dash hopes of a home win. The Paddy Higgins Memorial Cup and €400 top prize heading Northwards for 2010.

Results-19th of February. Round 16 of 18.
League Stats- Round 16.
Legs played:- 107.
180's: 4-N.Ryan, M.Egan, D.Coffey, S.C.orcoran.
100+ checkouts:- 2- 120 J.Finn; 100 W.Harris;
Hollywood Bar, Roscommon 4-3 Kate's, Castlerea. (12-13).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 7-0 Tower Bar, Elphin. (21-4).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 2-5 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery. (10-16).
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 6-1 Timmy's, Elphin. (19-12).
Delayed Round 11 Result- played 18th Feb.
180's- M.Finneran (2), G.Kearney, T.Concannon, N.Ryan.
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 3-4 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett (14-15).

Darts League Results-Round 15.
Friday 12th February.
Round 15 Stats-
Legs Played:- 108.
180's:- 4. P.Finan, P.Beirne, M.Finneran, M.Egan.
100+ checkouts: 3. T. Concannon (120); J.Finn (120); K.Wesolowski (118).
Creaton's, Loughlynn 2-5 Spell's, Ballaghaderreen. (16-17).
Timmy's, Elphin 4-3 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish. (15-10).
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 3-4 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett. (11-13).
Tower Bar, Elphin 0-7 Hollywood Bar, Roscommon. (5-21).

Roscommon leave Intercounties dissappointed.
Donegal beat defending champions Cork on a 7-3 scoreline to take honours in the INDO All Ireland Intercounties at the weekend. Unlike the last two years Roscommon's mens team failed to qualify for the quarter finals exiting at the final 12 stage in Castlebar at the weekend. At group stage Limerick, Wicklow and Carlow were the opposition. On paper Roscommon and Limerick would be battling for top spot in the group- so alot hinged on that opening round clash. At early group stage things started brightly. Roscommon edged their way into a 4-2 lead against Limerick and were 5-3 up at best. But that progress was completely blown away as Roscommon were condemned to a totally self inflicted 7-5 defeat. That was followed with an encouraging 8-4 win over Wicklow- a game in which Roscommon recovered from a 2-0 deficit. For the second time in the day Roscommon were to blow a big lead- this time against Carlow. A 6-1 lead was well deserved- as players produced some of the finest darts ever seen thrown by a Roscommon team in the intercounties. But that 6-1 lead was blown away again- winding up with a 7-5 win. That win ensured that Roscommon finished second in the group and were paired with Wexford in the last 12 playoff where Wexford stormed home to a 7-1 win. Although full of effort Roscommon lacked any bite and turned in their worst performance when needing their best one most.

Darts League Results-
Round 14 stats:
Legs Played-110.
180's:3. D.Murphy, J.Elliffe, JP. Feeney.
100+ checkouts: 0.
Kate's, Castlerea 7-0 Tower Bar, Elphin. (21-3).
Hollywood Bar, Roscommon 3-4 Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery. (15-15).
Flanagan's, Castleplunkett 4-3 Timmy's, Elphin. (14-13).
McDermott's, Ballinaheglish 5-2 Creaton's, Loughlynn. (19-10).

Roscommon Youths Win again
The next generation of Roscommon Youth Darts Players grabbed the first taste of success at the weekend as they won the Annual West Coast Challenge Event held in Sligo. The panel- made up of players from the Ballinaheglish, Castleplunkett, and Ballaghaderreen areas, endured a difficult and overly prolonged days play before they took honours. At group stage- wins over Sligo (5-0); Galway B (3-2);Donegal B (5-0); and Limerick (3-2) were recorded. A 3-2 semi final win over Donegal was deserved and that was followed by a comprehensive 3-0 win in the final over Galway A- who had been tipped for glory. Well done to the lads and managers. Panel- Mark Finneran, Shane McDonagh, Shaun McHugh, Ryan Lynch, Kevin Fleming, Derek Doohan and Gary Concannon. Managers Luke Concannon and Sean Fleming.

Pete Donnellon Cup
The Annual Pete Donnellon Cup between the Roscommon and Longford Intercounty Mens Darts teams takes place in The Old El Passo, Keenagh, Co.Longford next Sunday the 31st of January at 4pm. Roscommon's mens team will meet at Hannon's Hotel in Roscommon at 2pm.

Round 13 Results
League Stats-
Legs Played: 103.
180's: 4.
100+: P.Tansey (152); J.P.Feeney (117); T.Lyons (103).

Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 3-4 McDermott's, Ballinaheglish. (12-12).
Creaton's, Loughlynn 1-6 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett. (8-18).
Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 3-4 Kate's, Castlerea. (14-12).
Timmy's, Castlerea 5-2 Hollywood Bar, Roscommon. (17-10).

Padraig Kearney wins A1 Roofing Ltd Singles.
Roscommon Intercounty player Padraig Kearney won the A1 Roofing Ltd sponsored Double in Double out Singles held at Hannon's Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday evening last. Over 30 of the best darts players from across the county took part in the event in which there was a prizefund of almost €750. It was the second running of the tournament generously sponsored by Seamus Duffy at A1 Roofing Ltd Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen. Sean Fleming won last year’s running- but this was the first time on Roscommon soil that the players were tested by the tricky double in double out format. At the end of the evenings action it was former Irish youth and Senior International Padraig Kearney who tasted the first local success of 2010- and his first success in some time.
The draw threw up all kinds of surprises, with all 4 boards providing equally tough paths through to the semi finals. While the new format would test any player, some of the counties more experienced players were to depart the competition in the first round namely Sean Finan, James McIntyre, Tony Lyons, Gerry Owens and Martin Kearney. Recent Christmas Singles winner Francis Hussey was also out after the first round. The second round seen Tommy Kenny Cup winner- Sean Fleming depart the race. Jimmy Reilly, Mick Egan, Noel Ryan, and Martin Murphy also failed to progress any further. The quarter finals seen Wayne Harris overcome Thomas Concannon on a 4-3 scoreline. A 120 checkout from Wayne Harris during that contest, was outdone by a 150 checkout from Thomas Concannon- which was the highest of the day. Martin Fleming overcame John Paul Feeney in the board two final on a 4-1 scoreline. Patrick Tansey pipped Paul Carton in a match that went to the death in the board three final. And Padraig Kearney continued his progress with a 4-2 win over David Concannon.
Both semi finals went to the deciding leg. Neither of the respective winners led at any stage, until it was over. Patrick Tansey led Wayne Harris 3-2 and 4-3 but a battling Harris got the rub of the green in the last two legs to progress at Tansey's expense. Martin Fleming held leads of 1-0, 3-1, and 4-2 against Padraig Kearney. But he could not hit that all important match winning double despite making numerous visits to the board. A fortunate- but relieved Kearney reaching the final with a 5-4 win.
In the Final both Kearney and Harris checked in better than they checked out. Hitting 42x100+ scores between them throughout, the first 6 legs were shared- all going with the darts. Kearney opened up with a 23 darter ending with a 66 checkout. A nervy 2nd leg was taken by Harris before an 18 darter from Kearney made it 2-1. A 19 dart leg from Harris levelled again. But Kearney with a 20 dart leg took the lead again in the 5th. Harris struggled through the 6th leg to take it. Kearney slipped up by missing doubles out in the 7th leg as Harris broke the throw. Kearney responded to take the 8th leg but Harris managed to break the throw again in the 9th leg in a 20 darter to take the lead again. But Harris- who was now throwing with the darts for the match failed to get off in the 10th leg until his 11th dart and handed Kearney a head start which he used to good effect. With the score now at 5-5, Kearney stood up to the task much better. Although Kearney failed to get away until his 4th dart Harris failed to capitalize on that error. Scores of 135,140, and 100 aided Kearney down to his match winning checkout on double 8.
Presentations were made by Seamus Duffy of A1 Roofing Ltd, Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen to prize winners and to the Champion himself- Padraig Kearney.
Roscommon County Darts wish to thank Seamus Duffy of A1 Roofing Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen for their very generous sponsorship of this event. It is very much appreciated.
Scores:-
Last 16:-(T.Concannon bt S.Fleming; W.Harris bt J.Reilly; M.Fleming bt M.Finneran; J.P.Feeney bt P.Byrne; P.Carton bt M.Murphy; P.Tansey bt D.Coffey; D.Concannon bt N.Ryan; P.Kearney bt M.Egan).
Last 8-(W.Harris 4 T.Concannon 3; M.Fleming 4 J.P.Feeney 1; P.Tansey 4 P.Carton 3; P.Kearney 4 D.Concannon 2).
Semi- Finals:- (W.Harris 5 P.Tansey 4; P.Kearney 5 M.Fleming 4).
Final- P.Kearney 6 W.Harris 5.
Highest Checkouts:- Thomas Concannon 150, Pat Byrne 125, Patrick Tansey 124,Wayne Harris 120.
Final Stats.
Padraig Kearney 6-5 Wayne Harris
20:100+:16
2:140+:4
0:180's:0
33%:Check-in:32%
17%:Check-out:17%
25%:Overall:25%