Darts tournament

THE Maureen Owens and Gerard McKenna Memorial Darts Tournament took place in Drumkeerin during Easter. The Open, sponsored by Drumkeerin Community Family Festival, was won by Martin Heneghan ( Mayo) who defeated John Nevin ( Cavan) 6- 5 in a brilliant final. Martin received € 1000, Perpetual Cup and trophy, with John receiving € 400 and trophy.

The beaten semi- finalists were Keane Barry ( Meath) and Padraig Hester ( Mayo) with both players receiving € 200 as well as trophies. The quarter- finalists were Stephen Gannon ( Leitrim), Aidan Somers ( Leitrim), Eugene McDermott ( Leitrim) and Sean McGowan ( Sligo) with the above four players receiving € 100 each and trophies. In the Youths’ section, Keane Barry ( Meath) defeated Killian Heffernan ( Kildare) 4- 3 with both players playing fantastic darts. Keane received € 100 and trophy, while Killian received € 50 and trophy. The beaten semi- finalists were Shane Doherty ( Fermanagh) and Martin Kerins ( Sligo), each receiving € 25. In the Ladies’ section, sponsored by McManus Window & Door Repairs, Tess McMorrow ( Leitrim) defeated Nora Fitzpatrick ( Leitrim) 3- 1 in the final. Tess received € 70, Perpetual Cup and trophy with Nora receiving € 30 and trophy. John Nevin ( Cavan) recorded the highest check out of 150 ( in the final). All of the trophies were sponsored by Francis Davitt, Davitts Bar, Drumkeerin.

A full report of the event proceedings, including the full list of sponsors and presentation of proceeds to Northwest Hospice, will be published in the coming weeks.