DARTS IN CORK - NEWS

November 2011

Abbey Pair Win Doubles

Terry Barrett and Noel McCarthy

The annual Cork Charity Cup Doubles was held at the Deanrock Darts Arena in Togher on Monday, November 28th., in aid of our Senior Citizens’ Christmas Appeal and €900 was raised on the night for this worthy cause.

52 doubles competed before a capacity attendance and our sincere thanks to everybody who contributed spot prizes etc. and in particular to Timmy Ryan who provided the fantastic hampers.

Thanks to our ticket sellers, Patsy and Gary, who did a great job.   Congratulations to the winners, Terry Barrett and Noel McCarthy (Abbey) who defeated Brian Treacy and Alan Uniacke (Quirkie's) in the final.

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Kay Wins in Carlow

Kay O’Carroll

Kay O’Carroll moved into joint top position on the Ireland Rankings List when she won Round Two of the 2012 Ireland Ladies’ Championship at Mount Wolseley Hotel in Carlow at the weekend.   She defeated the current Irish Champion, Sharon O’Brien (Kildare), in the final.

Kevin McDonnell was the best of the Cork players in the Men’s Championship.  He was beaten in the quarter-finals by Connie Finnan (Limerick) and is now well-placed to qualify for the Grand Finals next June.  

Young Bartek Janowicz from Cork made his debut in the Youths’ Championship and won his first match against a very experienced Steven Mooney (Kildare).   He was unlucky to lose out in the second round to the eventual runner-up, John Jackson (Meath).

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November 2011

Phil Clinton presenting the Memorial Trophy to Mick Maguire (Evergreen)

 

The Evergreen Bar retained the Michael Fowler Memorial Trophy when they defeated the Harp (2) 3 - 2 in the final of Division (1) of the Mahers Sports/ Unicorn League at the Deanrock Darts Arena on Monday, November 21^st.

In the semi-finals the Evergreen defeated the Rock (1) 3 – 2 while the Harp (2) had a Similar victory over the Abbey Tavern.

 

Quirkie’s Bar

Quirkie's Bar won the Division (1) Shield with a 3 - 2 win over the Tory Top (2) in the final.

Forde’s Bar Excel in Division (2)

Tony Downey presenting the Memorial Trophy to Neil Higgins (Forde’s)

Forde's Bar won the Liam Downey Memorial Trophy with a 3 - 1 win over the Tory Top (2) in the final of Division (2) of the Mahers Sports/ Unicorn League at the Deanrock.   The beaten semi-finalists were Kirby’s Korner (1) and Ferry Arms.

Double for the Deanrock

Deanrock Captains – Eoin Clarke and Kevin Keeler

It was a great occasion for the local players in the Deanrock Bar as they captured both the Division (3) League and Shield titles at the Deanrock on Monday, November 21st., 2011.

Deanrock (2) defeated the Friars Walk Tavern and the Manhattan Bar en route to winning the Division (3) League while Deanrock (1) had a convincing 3 – 0 victory over Redmond’s (1) in the Shield final.

Cork Win 5-a-side in Kilkenny

Cork 5-a-side Team – Joe Collins, John Paul Dowdall, Damien O’Driscoll, Peter Quinn and Kevin McDonnell

Congratulations to the Cork team that travelled to Shirley’s Bar in Kells, Co. Kilkenny, on Saturday, November 12^th., to compete in the 5-a-side Tournament and who emerged victorious with a 3 – 1victory over a strong Kilkenny side in the final.

The Cork team defeated Wexford 3 – 2 in a nail-biting semi-final and they continued their great run in the final with wins from Peter Quinn, Kevin McDonnell and Joe Collins who defeated David Coyne,

Benny Grace and Michael Meaney, respectively. James Brennan was Kilkenny’s winner.  In the early stages of the competition Damien O’Driscoll was unlucky not to hit a 9-darter.    He missed double 12 with his ninth dart and checked out with his next dart.

November 2011.

 Neil Higgins Wins Singles at Redmond’s

Colm O’Brien (Runner-up) and Neil Higgins (Winner)

Neil Higgins (Forde's Bar) won the Division (2) Singles at Redmond's GAA Club on November 7th. with a 3 - 1 victory over Colm O'Brien (Ferry Arms) in the final.

In the semi-finals Neil defeated Stephen O'Leary (Tory Top) and Colm defeated his team-mate, Damian Taaffe.    It was a great night for Higgins who recorded the highest check-out of 111 and hit a maximum 180 on his way to victory.