Leitrim:

Paddy Murphy,

Glosterin,

Gorvagh,

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

Tel. 078-44478

2006 MAUREEN OWENS MEMORIAL DARTS TOURNAMENT

The above tournament took place on Easter Sunday in Drumkeerin Community Centre, Drumkeerin, Co.Leitrim. A total of 80 entries participated in Open, Ladies and Youths sections with prizemoney of €1,400.00 paid out plus trophies.

The following are the results:

Open

The Open Competition was won for the first time by Aodhagan O’Neill ( Cavan) - pictured right - who defeated Joe Byrne(Sligo) in the final by 6 games to 2. The winner received €400.00, Perpetual Cup and Trophy with the Runner Up receiving €200.00 and a Trophy. Beaten Semi-Finalists were Sean McGowan (Sligo) and Michael Cox (Sligo), both whom received €100.00 and Trophies. Beaten Quarter Finalists were Denise Cassidy (Fermanagh), Danny McDaid (Donegal), Eugene McDermott (Leitrim) and Padraig Hester (Mayo), each receiving a Trophy for their efforts. Eugene McDermott took home another Trophy with the Highest Check Out of 158.

Ladies

The Ladies Competition was won by Denise Cassidy (Fermanagh) pictured right - who defeated Ingrid McCaffrey (Leitrim) in the final 5 games to nil. The winner received €200.00, Perpetual Cup and Trophy with the Runner Up receiving €100.00 and a Trophy. Beaten Semi-Finalists were Joan Flynn (Meath) and Arlene McFarland (Leitrim), both whom received €50.00 and Trophies. Denise also won a Trophy for the Highest Check Out of 78.

Youths

The Youths Competition was won by Sean Og Doyne (Westmeath) who defeated Conor McDaid (Donegal) in the final 5 games to 3. The winner received €100.00 and Trophy with the Runner Up receiving €50 and a Trophy. Beaten Semi-Finalists were Raymond Mulvey (Leitrim) and Paul McGrath (Donegal), both whom received €25 and Trophies. Sean Og also won the Trophy here for the Highest Check Out of 101. 

Again, a very successful Tournament in memory of Maureen Owens, Leitrims and one of Irelands top Darts Players for many years. This year, the committee decided that instead of Main Sponsors, each board (6) would be sponsored at €100.00 each. Board Sponsors were David Cathy, Publican, Leitrim Village; Seamus Gallagher, Drumkeerin; Gael-Linn Lotteries; Monicas Pub, Drumshanbo and Drino, Aughacashel (Jointly) and Chrissie McLoughlin, Lough Allen Coffee Shop, Drumkeerin who very kindly sponsored 2 Boards and indeed kept us all fed for the evening.

All of the Trophies were kindly sponsored by Davitts Pub and thanks to Francis and the Davitt Family for the gesture and indeed for having the bar opened for the evening.

A very successful raffle was held and thanks to Mary Langan, Cosy Corner; Gerard McKenna and Thomas McHugh for sponsoring the prizes.

Thanks to Rowanberry Enterprises for the use of the Community Centre; Tommy & Margaret O’Rourke for providing the Amplification; Seamus Gilhooly and Lough Allen College for the use of tables; The Irish National Darts Organisation for the use of their Stands; The local Radio Stations and Newspapers for their help in promoting the Tournament and to the Owens Family for their attendance and to Margaret and Tom for their kind donation.Finally, thanks to all the players who took part, many who travelled long distances and hopefully many of them will return next year. Proceeds from the Tournament will be presented to North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo at a date to be announced.