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NEWS - November 2007

News from Around the Country

 
 
Dynamite Dave Hits Bronze in Winmau    
David Coyne from Kilkenny reached the semi-finals of the Winmau Boys' Masters in Bridlington at the weekend where he lost 1-4 to the eventual winner Shaun Griffiths from England.

 

Connie Finnan from Limerick was in outstanding form in the Men's Masters. He comfortably won his board before going out to Martin Phillips {Wales} in the next round.   Denise Cassidy from Fermanagh also reached the last 16 of the Women's Masters.
 
Irish Players Heading to Bridlington
Best wishes are extended to all of the Irish players that will be competing in the Winmau World Masters and in the Embassy play-offs in Bridlington this coming weekend.
Click here for updated results.
 
Batman and Robin Favourites in Monaghan    

 

'Batman and Robin' have been installed as even-money favourites to win the Fancy Dress competition at the Glencarn Classic in Castleblaney at the end of the month.

While most of the other bookies have stopped taking bets on the outcome, Bruce Betting, who are the new sponsors of the 2008 Ireland Players’ Championship, are still offering darts players a chance of doubling their money if the ‘Dynamic Duo’ capture the first prize of €250.   Ladbrokes must have some inside information as they have posted 'Dumb and Dumber' at 5/4 second favourites while Sky Bet are taking no chances and are offering 1/2 odds-on that the Batmobile will not be allowed onto the grounds of the Glencarn Hotel.

 

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na - - - Batman!  Batman!  Batman!
 
There is No Show Like a ‘Mick and Joe Show’  ! ! !
 
 
 
Bruce Betting and Morrissey Motors to Sponsor Players' Championship
 
Pictured at the Press Reception for the 2008 Ireland Players' Championship were Shane Langton {Morrissey Motors}, Joe Coyne {Ireland Players' Championship}, Pat Maher {Morrissey Motors} and Emma Lavelle {Bruce Betting}.

The Ireland Players' Championship has attracted new sponsors in Bruce Betting for the 2008 event and once again Morrissey Motors from Kilkenny will be providing a magnificent car for the first player to achieve at 9-dart finish at the Grand Finals next August.

 

The Championship has been an outstanding success since it's inauguration two years ago and with 125 players entering Round One of the current competition it is set to break all records over the next six rounds.     More than € 3,000 in prize money was paid out in the first round in Kilkenny with the winner € 1,000.

 

Round Two will take place on Saturday, December 8rth., at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel in conjunction with the Laois Darts Festival and the closing date for receipt of entries is December 5th.

 

Additional competitions at the Laois venue will be an 'Open Draw' Doubles on the Saturday night with Open Singles for Men, Ladies and Youths on Sunday.
 
Ladies' Event Added to Ireland Players' Championship

The goods news for female darts players is that a ladies' competition has been added to the programme for the Bruce Betting 2008 Ireland Players' Championship and it will commence on Saturday, December 8th., at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel in County Laois. Entries will be accepted at 12.30pm at the venue.
 

The competition will be played over four rounds with a separate prize fund at each round. A rankings system will be put in place and the top eight players after Round Four will be invited to competed in the Grand Finals.

 
Denise Triumphs in Northern Ireland Open               

There was a major shock in the Ladies' Singles competition at the Northern Ireland Open last weekend when Denise Cassidy (right) from Fermanagh defeated the World Champion Trina Gulliver in the final.

 

It was a great weekend for Denise as she teamed up with Grace Crane to win the Ladies' Doubles.

 

The Men's Singles was won by Gary Anderson who defeated Darryl Fitton.

 
Ray Farrell Back to Best Form in Holland                  

At the PDPA Players' Championship in Holland last weekend Ray Farrell was back to his best form with some brilliant throwing to eliminate Colin Osborne, Barrie Bates, Vincent van der Voort and John Part en route to the semi-finals where he lost out to the eventual winner Phil Taylor.    Hopefully, this will be the start of his climb up the PDC Order of Merit Table.
 

Klaasen Claims John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic Title

Andrew Spillane  (Destination Killarney ), Jelle Klassen  (Winner of the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic ), John McEvoy  (Sponsor ) and Lorraine O'Shea  (Gleneagle Hotel)

JELLE KLAASEN came from two sets down to defeat Vincent van der Voort 3-2 in the final of the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic at Ireland's National Exhibition Centre in Killarney.

The 23-year-old won his first PDC title with a scintillating display to see off his Master Darts stablemate and close friend van der Voort.

Van der Voort won the first two sets of the final 2-1 in a blistering start, hitting three 180s along the way.

However, the former Lakeside champion lifted his game to win the third set without reply, thanks in part to two maximums of his own.   

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Young McArdle Wins John McEvoy Bronze Dart

Photo - David McEvoy with Bronze Dart Winner Sean McArdle

Sean McArdle from Dublin became the first winner of the John McEvoy Bronze Dart Youths’ Singles Championship at the Killarney Darts Festival when he defeated Shane Nolan from Kerry in the final.  What a final it turned out to be !

Neither of the two players were in awe of the massive audience and the huge setting in the arena of Ireland’s National Events Centre at the Gleneagle Hotel as they took to the stage ahead of the final stages of the main event the John McEvoy Gold Dart Classic.

Shane Nolan was quickly into his stride as he hit a maximum 180 and checked out from 138 to go two legs up but Sean McArdle kept his cool as he struck back to take the next three legs and the title.

48 players entered the youths’ event and they provided excellent entertainment for the large crowd of proud parents and interested spectators.

In the semi-finals Shane Nolan defeated Paddy Meaney {Kilkenny}, a recent medallist at the World Cup in the Netherlands while Sean McArdle accounted for Ryan Courtney {Cork}, winner of Round One of the Ireland Youths’ Championship in Kilkenny.
 

Silver Dart Goes to England

Photo - Marie McEvoy with Silver Dart Winner Sara Rose

Sara Rose from Northampton in England won the John McEvoy Silver Darts Ladies’ Singles at the Killarney Darts Festival when she defeated Maureen Kelly {Carlow} 4-3 in the final.

Eighty two players entered for this event and they put on a great show in the ballroom of the Gleneagle Hotel.

At the semi-final stage Sara Rose defeated Joan Flynn {Kilkenny}  by three legs to one while in the other match Maureen Kelly had a 3-0 victory over another English player, Sue Cusick.

Sara got off to a flyer in the final on stage and it looked like she would have an easy victory. However,  Maureen fought back strongly to level the match at 3-3 before Sara scored strongly in the final leg and went on to take the first prize of €500 on a 4-3 scoreline.

Ladies Silver Dart and Youth Bronze Results HERE

 

Walshie Wins Gleneagle Irish Masters

Bryan Coleman  (Ladbrokes) presenting the Gleneagle Irish Masters Trophy to Mark Walsh.
MARK WALSH defeated Vincent van der Voort 6-5 in the final of Saturday's non-ranked Gleneagle Irish Masters at the INEC in Killarney.

Walsh picked up his first tournament victory since September 2005 with a superb comeback against the Dutchman, after finding himself 5-3 down in the final.

Van der Voort included finishes of 161 and 118 in pulling two legs clear, only to pay for two missed darts for the win in the ninth leg, as Walsh stepped in to land double eight and remain in the game.

He then took out 116 with van der Voort sat on 40 to send the game into a decider, and returned to the oche after his opponent missed double 13 for a 106 finish to land double ten and take the 5,000 euro first prize.   MORE
 

All Systems Go in Killarney

Andrew Spillane pictured with former

 World Champion Dennis Priestly