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%

10 years of the Roscommon Darts League.
The early days of the Roscommon Darts League from 2000-2002 was dominated by Flanagan's of Castleplunkett. Captained by John Kearney- it was him who helped to bring together what was- and still is a great group of players. Sadly John passed away suddenly a few months after their 3rd title. But three more titles have followed since in 2004, 2007 and most recently in 2009- with alot of the original panel still involved. Thanks to the Flanagan's crew for the use of their photos.

League Results.
Round 12. Friday 15th January.
Round 12 Stats.
Legs played:103.
180's:4
100+ Checkouts: 1. 122- S.Corcoran.
The Widow Pat's, Knockcroghery 7-0 The Tower Bar, Elphin. (21-1).
Spell's, Ballaghaderreen 6-1 Flanagan's, Castleplunkett (19-8).
Kate's, Castlerea 5-2 Timmy's, Elphin (17-12).
The Hollywood, Roscommon 0-7 Creaton's, Loughlynn. (4-21).

Round 11 - 8th January
Spells v Hollywood Bar was off.
Creaton's v Kate's was off.
McDermott's v Flanagan's played Feb. 18th
Timmy's, Elphin 6-1 The Tower, Elphin. (20-4).