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Gerard McGlynn has added his name to the prestigious Leo Molloy Cup following a dramatic day of darts in Kilcar which saw Fermanagh’s Denise Cassidy throw brilliantly to become the first lady player to reach the final which finished 6-3 to the Glenfin thrower.
Gerard hit a 13 dart leg while Denise had a 113 check-out in the final in Kilcar House in front of a large attendance. In the first round of the event Gerard defeated the holder Phil McGeehan 3-0. In the semi-finals Gerard beat Adrian Byrne who was the furthest South West Donegal Darts League player to progress 5-0 while Denise won 5-4 against Derek Quinn.
The four quarter-finals saw some of the best ever darts seen at this event in its 19 years with Gerard defeating Damien McGovern 5-2, Denise beating previous champion Charlie Grant 5-4, Adrian beating last year’s runner up Declan Cunningham 5-2 and Derek hit a 164 to win his match against Kieran Gallagher who was on a double 5-3.
We had almost 60 throwers on the day which was great considering the All-Ireland Youths and other events were on so we hope see at least that entry for the 20th Leo Molloy next March where we hope to have an even bigger prize fund.
We gave out €1,400 in prize money this year and thanks to Margaret Molloy, Una Blain and our board sponsors The Sim Clinic, Tuna.ie, David’s Cabs, Carrick Meats, Fusion Bistro and Sligo Aero Club. Thanks to all who helped and to all the players who entered and Kilcar House and John Joe’s for hosting the event and to anyone else who helped in any we are very grateful.
Final
Gerard McGlynn 6 Denise Cassidy 3
Semi-finals
Gerard McGlynn 5 Adrian Byrne 0
Denise Cassidy 5 Derek Quinn 4
Quarter-finals
Gerard McGlynn 5 Damien McGovern 2
Adrian Byrne 5 Declan Cunningham 2
Denise Cassidy 5 Charlie Grant 4
Derek Quinn 5 Kieran Gallagher 3
Third Round (Board Finals)
Gerard McGlynn 4 Reece Brennan 2
Damien McGovern 4 Orin McDermott 1
Adrian Byrne 4 Eden Friel 3
Declan Cunningham 4 Christopher McBrearty 1
Denise Cassidy 4 Noel Kennedy 1
Charlie Grant 4 John Con McGinley 0
Derek Quinn 4 Eoghain McGill 1
Kieran Gallagher 4 Paul McShane 1 (134 c/o Kieran)
The highest gust was 115km/h on Wednesday, March 25
Geraldine Mullan with her family - husband John, son Tomás and daughter Amelia. Photo Geraldine Mullan
The Easter Sunday parade featuring Rosses Fifers Unite which was held in 2016. Photo: Mary Rodgers
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Volunteers are asked to meet at the Warden car park at 4pm, to come prepared, as work will get underway on a new pathway
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