TOURNAMENTS 2017/2018
ST NINIANS CONVOY SINGLES
Ivor Armstrong, Wellington, showed good early season form in taking the Raphoe Hardware & Grain sponsored Convoy Singles title. Runner up was Lee Jacob, Ramelton, and semi-final spots were filled by Mervyn White, Conwal, and Gary McNabb, Trory. Also competing in Finals Night were Andy Steele, Greenbank, Joe Cullen, Ballylennon, Ronnie Donnell, Dupont, Lynn Hamilton, Glendermott Pres, Samuel Bredin, Greenbank, Brian Rankin, Derramore, Rachel McDonnell, Ballylennon, Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, PJ Gallagher, Burtonport, Michael Daish, Maghery, Alan McCombe, 1st Ahoghill and Willie McHugh, St Pats, Clonleigh.
Ivor Armstrong, Wellington, showed good early season form in taking the Raphoe Hardware & Grain sponsored Convoy Singles title. Runner up was Lee Jacob, Ramelton, and semi-final spots were filled by Mervyn White, Conwal, and Gary McNabb, Trory. Also competing in Finals Night were Andy Steele, Greenbank, Joe Cullen, Ballylennon, Ronnie Donnell, Dupont, Lynn Hamilton, Glendermott Pres, Samuel Bredin, Greenbank, Brian Rankin, Derramore, Rachel McDonnell, Ballylennon, Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, PJ Gallagher, Burtonport, Michael Daish, Maghery, Alan McCombe, 1st Ahoghill and Willie McHugh, St Pats, Clonleigh.
ST JOHNSTON PRES SINGLES
Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, made it three in a row in this event when he edged out Mervyn White, Conwal, in a good final. Semi-final spots were filled by Peter Eakin, Cumber Upper and Andy Steele, Greenbank. Other competitors in the finals were Seamus McMath, 1st Ahoghill, Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy, Sara Johnston, Strabane CC, Rosemary McAnenley, Errigal, David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, Alan Browne, Wellington, Sylvia Bell, St Johnston Pres, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Trevor McIntyre, Magilligan, Owen Kelly, Carnhill, Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy and Joe Cullen, Ballylennon.
Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, made it three in a row in this event when he edged out Mervyn White, Conwal, in a good final. Semi-final spots were filled by Peter Eakin, Cumber Upper and Andy Steele, Greenbank. Other competitors in the finals were Seamus McMath, 1st Ahoghill, Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy, Sara Johnston, Strabane CC, Rosemary McAnenley, Errigal, David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, Alan Browne, Wellington, Sylvia Bell, St Johnston Pres, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Trevor McIntyre, Magilligan, Owen Kelly, Carnhill, Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy and Joe Cullen, Ballylennon.
DONEGAL ZONE OPEN SINGLES
Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, had a narrow win over Mervyn White, Conwal, to win the Zone fundraising event. Semi-finalists were Malcolm Baird, Ramelton, and Andy Steele, Greenbank. Other competitors in the Finals Night were Lee Jacob, Ramelton, Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, Malcolm Scott, Laghey, Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC, Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank, Lynn Hamilton, Glendermott Pres, Brian Doherty, St Pats, Malin, Pearl McGrath, Inch, Caolin McHugh, St Marys Buncrana, Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, Joe Cullen, Ballylennon and Colin Glackin, Maghery
Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, had a narrow win over Mervyn White, Conwal, to win the Zone fundraising event. Semi-finalists were Malcolm Baird, Ramelton, and Andy Steele, Greenbank. Other competitors in the Finals Night were Lee Jacob, Ramelton, Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, Malcolm Scott, Laghey, Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC, Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank, Lynn Hamilton, Glendermott Pres, Brian Doherty, St Pats, Malin, Pearl McGrath, Inch, Caolin McHugh, St Marys Buncrana, Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, Joe Cullen, Ballylennon and Colin Glackin, Maghery
GORTAHORK CHARITY SINGLES
Lee Jacob, Ramelton, edged out David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, to take the Gortahork title. Semi-finalists were Richard Soames, Forresters, and Michael Gallagher, Gortahork. Other qualifiers in the Finals Night were Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC, Thomas McClintock, St Johnston BC, Eddie McGonigle, Gortahork, Sylvia Bell, St Johnston Pres, Terence Patton, Strabane CC, James Collum, Gortahork, Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, Mervyn White, Conwal, Neil Ferry, Gortahork, Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Mark Cairns, Ballylennon, and Malcolm Baird, Ramelton. The big winners were the Childrens Hospital in Temple Street, Dublin who will receive a donation of €1250.00. Well done to the Club.
DONOUGHMORE PAIRS
The Norman McMullan Autos sponsored Donoughmore Pairs Tournament was won by George and Christopher O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe when they pipped Fiona McDermott and John Devine, 2nd Limavady, in the final. Semi-finalists were Dan Bonner & PJ Gallagher, Burtonport and Sandra & William Boggs, Ardstraw. Other competitors in the final were Keith Patton(Pearl Bustard) & Ken Griffith, Glenmore, Terence Patton & Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, Ian Tinney & David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, M Wilson & S McGlinchey, Kildress, Cookstown, Liam Mullan & Noel Smyth, Drummond, Limavady, Vera & David Patterson, Donoughmore, Ashley Buchanan & Lee Britton, Donemana Pres, Kieth & Ken Tinney, St Johnston BC, Paul & Alistair Mahaffey, Donoughmore, Kay Marshall & Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Colvin Beattie & Jamie Glackin, Maghery and John Solan & Colin Glackin, Maghery. The club also appreciate the support of Top Line McCrearys, McMenamin Engineering, Donegal Oil, Ethvan Ltd, Multi-crete, Clonleigh Co-Op, Patterson Kitchens, Sammy Harron, J Catterson, Inishowen Motors, Nixon Alexander Financial Services and G McLaughlin
The Norman McMullan Autos sponsored Donoughmore Pairs Tournament was won by George and Christopher O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe when they pipped Fiona McDermott and John Devine, 2nd Limavady, in the final. Semi-finalists were Dan Bonner & PJ Gallagher, Burtonport and Sandra & William Boggs, Ardstraw. Other competitors in the final were Keith Patton(Pearl Bustard) & Ken Griffith, Glenmore, Terence Patton & Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, Ian Tinney & David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, M Wilson & S McGlinchey, Kildress, Cookstown, Liam Mullan & Noel Smyth, Drummond, Limavady, Vera & David Patterson, Donoughmore, Ashley Buchanan & Lee Britton, Donemana Pres, Kieth & Ken Tinney, St Johnston BC, Paul & Alistair Mahaffey, Donoughmore, Kay Marshall & Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Colvin Beattie & Jamie Glackin, Maghery and John Solan & Colin Glackin, Maghery. The club also appreciate the support of Top Line McCrearys, McMenamin Engineering, Donegal Oil, Ethvan Ltd, Multi-crete, Clonleigh Co-Op, Patterson Kitchens, Sammy Harron, J Catterson, Inishowen Motors, Nixon Alexander Financial Services and G McLaughlin
STRANORLAR PAIRS
Winners of this Tom Stewart Autos sponsored event were Daniel O’Kane and John Quinn, Ballylennon, who beat Terence Patton and Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC in the final, Semi-final spots were filled by Paula Friel & Michael Kelly, St Euanans, Raphoe, and Ian Tinney & Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres. Other qualifiers on the night were John Solan & Colin Glackin, Maghery, Dorothy & Derek McCullough, Newtownstewart Pres, Ann Dunlop and Marcus Rutledge, Sixmilecross, and Paddy Bourke & Richard Soames, Forresters.
Winners of this Tom Stewart Autos sponsored event were Daniel O’Kane and John Quinn, Ballylennon, who beat Terence Patton and Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC in the final, Semi-final spots were filled by Paula Friel & Michael Kelly, St Euanans, Raphoe, and Ian Tinney & Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres. Other qualifiers on the night were John Solan & Colin Glackin, Maghery, Dorothy & Derek McCullough, Newtownstewart Pres, Ann Dunlop and Marcus Rutledge, Sixmilecross, and Paddy Bourke & Richard Soames, Forresters.
CARNONE PAIRS
Alan McCombe and Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, beat Colvin Beattie & Michael Gallagher, Gortahork, six shots to five shots in a tight final which was decided by the last bowl. Semi-finalists were Bobby Logan & Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, and Isobel Duncan & Mervyn White, Conwal. Other Competitors in the Finals were Daniel O’Kane & Jamie Glackin, Maghery, Stuart McSorley & John Quinn, Ballylennon, John Solan & Colin Glackin, Maghery, Ashley Sproule & James Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Keith Murray & Colin Mabon, Forresters, Vanessa McHugh & Rachel McDonnell, Ballylennon, Jim Teague & Gary McNabb, Fintona Pearses, Owen Kelly & Uel Finlay, Carnone, Cecil Catterson & Davy Brown, Derg Parish, Katrine & Fiona McDermott, 2nd Limavady, Simon Donaghy & Malcolm Thompson, Gortnessy, and Caroline & Charlie Garnham, United Services Club. The club appreciate the support of Bertie Cole Sheds, McCrearys Hardware, Nixon Alexander Financial Services, WD Buchanan Civil Engineering, Donegal Oil, Raphoe Credit Union, Bernard McCarron Butchers, Barclays Newsagents, Alison McKnight Accountancy Services, Clonleigh Co-Op, Coyles Supermarkets, Raphoe, and Ian Tinney Quarries.
Alan McCombe and Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, beat Colvin Beattie & Michael Gallagher, Gortahork, six shots to five shots in a tight final which was decided by the last bowl. Semi-finalists were Bobby Logan & Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, and Isobel Duncan & Mervyn White, Conwal. Other Competitors in the Finals were Daniel O’Kane & Jamie Glackin, Maghery, Stuart McSorley & John Quinn, Ballylennon, John Solan & Colin Glackin, Maghery, Ashley Sproule & James Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Keith Murray & Colin Mabon, Forresters, Vanessa McHugh & Rachel McDonnell, Ballylennon, Jim Teague & Gary McNabb, Fintona Pearses, Owen Kelly & Uel Finlay, Carnone, Cecil Catterson & Davy Brown, Derg Parish, Katrine & Fiona McDermott, 2nd Limavady, Simon Donaghy & Malcolm Thompson, Gortnessy, and Caroline & Charlie Garnham, United Services Club. The club appreciate the support of Bertie Cole Sheds, McCrearys Hardware, Nixon Alexander Financial Services, WD Buchanan Civil Engineering, Donegal Oil, Raphoe Credit Union, Bernard McCarron Butchers, Barclays Newsagents, Alison McKnight Accountancy Services, Clonleigh Co-Op, Coyles Supermarkets, Raphoe, and Ian Tinney Quarries.
BURTONPORT SINGLES
Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, won the Singles title in Burtonport, beating local man, PJ Gallagher in the final. Jonathan Jacob, Ramelton, and Pat Walsh, Glenties, filled the runners-up spots. Other competitors on the night were Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, James Collum, Gortahork, Raymond McGarvey, Dunfanaghy and Dan Bonner, Maghery
Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, won the Singles title in Burtonport, beating local man, PJ Gallagher in the final. Jonathan Jacob, Ramelton, and Pat Walsh, Glenties, filled the runners-up spots. Other competitors on the night were Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, James Collum, Gortahork, Raymond McGarvey, Dunfanaghy and Dan Bonner, Maghery
CONWAL CHARITY SINGLES
Congratulations to our 2018 winner, Ricky Cochrane, Largy, who overcame Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, 9-7 in an excellent final, full finals night results as follows,
1st round,
N Alexander bt S McMath, G Glackin bt S McGillion, J Rutledge bt J Duggan,
Ricky Cochrane bt T Tease, G Conroy bt J Cochrane, N Rutledge bt G McNabb
S McSorley bt Rachel Cochrane, W Boggs bt K Duggan
Qtr Finals,
N Alexander bt G Glackin, R Cochrane bt J Rutledge
N Rutledge bt G Conroy, S McSorley bt W Boggs
Semi Finals,
R Cochrane bt N Alexander, S McSorley bt N Rutledge
A total of €1,400 was raised for the Spina Bifida, Donegal branch, also a massive thanks to the 201 players who took part in the tournament.
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Congratulations to our 2018 winner, Ricky Cochrane, Largy, who overcame Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, 9-7 in an excellent final, full finals night results as follows,
1st round,
N Alexander bt S McMath, G Glackin bt S McGillion, J Rutledge bt J Duggan,
Ricky Cochrane bt T Tease, G Conroy bt J Cochrane, N Rutledge bt G McNabb
S McSorley bt Rachel Cochrane, W Boggs bt K Duggan
Qtr Finals,
N Alexander bt G Glackin, R Cochrane bt J Rutledge
N Rutledge bt G Conroy, S McSorley bt W Boggs
Semi Finals,
R Cochrane bt N Alexander, S McSorley bt N Rutledge
A total of €1,400 was raised for the Spina Bifida, Donegal branch, also a massive thanks to the 201 players who took part in the tournament.
Mervyn
ST JOHNSTON BC SINGLES
Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, won this event, beating Jamie Glackin, Maghery, in the final and the semi-finalists were John Quinn, Ballylennon, and Alan Browne, Wellington. Other competitors in the Finals Night were Brian Shields, Clanabogan Parish, Colin Glackin, Maghery, Stephen Long, St Ninians, Convoy, Darren Malarkey, St Pats, Malin, Alan Marshall, Newtowncunningham Pres, Columba Friel, Dunfanaghy, Sean Ewing, Donoughmore, Ashley McCain, Derg Parish, Mervyn White, Conwal, Stephen McCrory, St Eunans, Raphoe, Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, Graham Bell, St Johnston Pres, Alan McCombe, First Ahoghill, and Caroline Garnham, U.S.C, Limavady
LAGHEY PAIRS
The Canon S J Walker Perpetual Cup was won, this season, by Terence Patton and Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC when they beat Jean Hanlon and Keith Patton, Stranorlar, in the final. Semi-final spots were filled by Hugh Cassidy and Colm Campbell, Laghey and Isobel Duncan and Mervyn White, Conwal. Also competing in the Finals Night were Ita McQuaid and Mickey Mulligan, Knockmoyle, Mark Cairns and John Quinn, Ballylennon, Rachel McDonnell and Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon and Willie and Vanessa McHugh, Ballylennon. It was a rough week weather wise and the club appreciate all those who supported the event.
The Canon S J Walker Perpetual Cup was won, this season, by Terence Patton and Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC when they beat Jean Hanlon and Keith Patton, Stranorlar, in the final. Semi-final spots were filled by Hugh Cassidy and Colm Campbell, Laghey and Isobel Duncan and Mervyn White, Conwal. Also competing in the Finals Night were Ita McQuaid and Mickey Mulligan, Knockmoyle, Mark Cairns and John Quinn, Ballylennon, Rachel McDonnell and Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon and Willie and Vanessa McHugh, Ballylennon. It was a rough week weather wise and the club appreciate all those who supported the event.
DUNFANAGHY SINGLES
The Bill McKinley Perpetual Cup was won by John Quinn, Ballylennon, at Dunfanaghy’s Singles event held in the Ozanam Centre, Dunfanaghy. Runner-up was Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, who played stunning bowls throughout the tournament but found Quinn in imperious form in the final. Semi-finalists were Pat Walsh, Glenties, and Andy Steele, Greenbank. Other competitors seeking the Cup on the night were Terence Patton, Strabane CC, Enda Walsh, Maghery, John Solan, Maghery, Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Johnny Shields, Milford, Eamonn McConigley, Milford, Lee Jacob, Ramelton, David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, Tommy Tease, Conwal, Mark Cairns, Ballylennon, Paddy McGeehan, Manor, and Noel Hanlon, Burtonport. Many thanks to Fionajane Moore for presenting the prizes. The club appreciate the support of Lizzies Diner, Arnold’s Hotel, Sheephaven Credit Union, An Chistin, Purt Farm Supplies, Muckish Sand & Gravel, GMG Fuel, Moores Shop & Garage, Muck & Muffins and Local Blinds, Carrigart.
The Bill McKinley Perpetual Cup was won by John Quinn, Ballylennon, at Dunfanaghy’s Singles event held in the Ozanam Centre, Dunfanaghy. Runner-up was Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, who played stunning bowls throughout the tournament but found Quinn in imperious form in the final. Semi-finalists were Pat Walsh, Glenties, and Andy Steele, Greenbank. Other competitors seeking the Cup on the night were Terence Patton, Strabane CC, Enda Walsh, Maghery, John Solan, Maghery, Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Johnny Shields, Milford, Eamonn McConigley, Milford, Lee Jacob, Ramelton, David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, Tommy Tease, Conwal, Mark Cairns, Ballylennon, Paddy McGeehan, Manor, and Noel Hanlon, Burtonport. Many thanks to Fionajane Moore for presenting the prizes. The club appreciate the support of Lizzies Diner, Arnold’s Hotel, Sheephaven Credit Union, An Chistin, Purt Farm Supplies, Muckish Sand & Gravel, GMG Fuel, Moores Shop & Garage, Muck & Muffins and Local Blinds, Carrigart.
GORTAHORK PAIRS
Gortahork Pairs was won by one of Donegal’s gentlemen, John Hegarty and Fr Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, who squeezed out Antoin and Michael Gallagher, Gortahork, in the concluding end of an excellent final. Semi-final spots were filled by Rachel McDonnell and John Quinn, Ballylennon, and Dan Bonner and Jamie Glackin, Maghery. Other competitors on Finals Night were Colin Glackin & David Bonner, James Collum and Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, George and Christopher O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe and Tony Macauley and Peter Day, Gortahork.
Gortahork Pairs was won by one of Donegal’s gentlemen, John Hegarty and Fr Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, who squeezed out Antoin and Michael Gallagher, Gortahork, in the concluding end of an excellent final. Semi-final spots were filled by Rachel McDonnell and John Quinn, Ballylennon, and Dan Bonner and Jamie Glackin, Maghery. Other competitors on Finals Night were Colin Glackin & David Bonner, James Collum and Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, George and Christopher O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe and Tony Macauley and Peter Day, Gortahork.
BALLYLENNON CHARITY SINGLES
Congratulations to Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, who won this event by beating Lexi Gilfillan, St Johnston Masonic, in the final. Semi-final spots were filled by Danny McLaughlin, Greenbank, and Trevor McIntyre, Magilligan. Other competitors in the final were Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC, Shane Heavron, St Canices, Dungiven, Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy, Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, Andy Steele, Greenbank, Mick Trowlen, Milford, David Doherty, Ardstraw, Ashley Sproule, Castlederg Methodist, Cecil Jacob, Ramelton, Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, and Alan McLaughlin. The club appreciate the support of the 276 bowlers who entered the event and also the support of Nixon Alexander Financial Services, Ian Tinney and Sons, Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar, McElhinneys Department Store, Ballybofey, Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy and Reynolds of Raphoe. The winner of the Taylor Bowls bag, sponsored by Robert McCullough was won by Damien McCracken.The big winners, of course, were the Adam McDonnell Fund and Bumbleance, the Children’s National Ambulance Service as €3300.00 was raised during the event.
Congratulations to Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, who won this event by beating Lexi Gilfillan, St Johnston Masonic, in the final. Semi-final spots were filled by Danny McLaughlin, Greenbank, and Trevor McIntyre, Magilligan. Other competitors in the final were Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC, Shane Heavron, St Canices, Dungiven, Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy, Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, Andy Steele, Greenbank, Mick Trowlen, Milford, David Doherty, Ardstraw, Ashley Sproule, Castlederg Methodist, Cecil Jacob, Ramelton, Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, and Alan McLaughlin. The club appreciate the support of the 276 bowlers who entered the event and also the support of Nixon Alexander Financial Services, Ian Tinney and Sons, Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar, McElhinneys Department Store, Ballybofey, Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy and Reynolds of Raphoe. The winner of the Taylor Bowls bag, sponsored by Robert McCullough was won by Damien McCracken.The big winners, of course, were the Adam McDonnell Fund and Bumbleance, the Children’s National Ambulance Service as €3300.00 was raised during the event.
FORRESTERS/DUNKINEELY TRIPLES
This event was won by Trevor Wilson, Valerie Witherow and Terence Patton, Strabane CC, who beat Gary Glackin, Colin Glackin and Jamie Glackin, Maghery in the final. Semi-finalists were Mark Cairns, Rachel McDonnell and John Quinn, Ballylennon, and Kathleen Collum, James Collum and Owen Gallagher, Gortahork. Other competitors in the final were Ciaran Greene, Johnny Shields and Conor Connolly, Milford and Danny Bonner, Jimmy O’Donnell and Patsy Boyle, Burtonport. The club appreciate all the players who entered the event.
This event was won by Trevor Wilson, Valerie Witherow and Terence Patton, Strabane CC, who beat Gary Glackin, Colin Glackin and Jamie Glackin, Maghery in the final. Semi-finalists were Mark Cairns, Rachel McDonnell and John Quinn, Ballylennon, and Kathleen Collum, James Collum and Owen Gallagher, Gortahork. Other competitors in the final were Ciaran Greene, Johnny Shields and Conor Connolly, Milford and Danny Bonner, Jimmy O’Donnell and Patsy Boyle, Burtonport. The club appreciate all the players who entered the event.
ST NININANS CONVOY PAIRS TOURNAMENT
Rachel McDonnell and John Quinn, Ballylennon, took the Convoy title by beating Michael Gallagher and Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, in the J Kilpatrick (Car Sales) sponsored final. Semi-finalists were Donna Hegarty and Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, and Isobel Lindsay and Lynn Hamilton, Glendermott Pres. Other competitors in the Finals Night were David & Vera Patterson, Donoughmore, Sandra & William Boggs, Ardstraw, Malcolm Thompson & John Devine, Gortnessy, Marcus & Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Colvin Beattie & Mervyn White, Conwal, Ciaran Greene & Andy Steele, Greenbank, Mark Cairns & Jamie Glackin, Maghery, Bertie Cole & Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC, Evelyn Tait & Heather Graham, Ardstraw, John Louden & Ronnie Donnell, Dupont, Fred & Barbara Aicken, Dunfanaghy and Walter Hoy & John Kincaid, Magheramason
ST JOHNSTON PRES PAIRS
It was a family affair in the final at the St Johnston event with Dixon & James Rutledge, Sixmilecross, edging out Marcus & Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, by a shot in the concluding game. Semi-finalists were Alan McCombe & Seamus McMath, First Ahoghill and Mark Cairns & John Quinn, Ballylennon. Other qualifiers in the finals were James Caskie & Adam Rankin, Derramore, Limavady, Rachel McDonnell & Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, Andrew Steele & Samuel Bredin, Greenbank, Colvin Beattie & Mervyn White, Conwal, Valerie Witherow & Anthony Duffy, Strabane CC, Ciaran Greene & Jamie Glackin, Maghery, Terence Patton & David Bonner, St Johnston, St Johnston Pres, and Lee Britton & Ashley Buchanan, Donemana Pres.
It was a family affair in the final at the St Johnston event with Dixon & James Rutledge, Sixmilecross, edging out Marcus & Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, by a shot in the concluding game. Semi-finalists were Alan McCombe & Seamus McMath, First Ahoghill and Mark Cairns & John Quinn, Ballylennon. Other qualifiers in the finals were James Caskie & Adam Rankin, Derramore, Limavady, Rachel McDonnell & Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, Andrew Steele & Samuel Bredin, Greenbank, Colvin Beattie & Mervyn White, Conwal, Valerie Witherow & Anthony Duffy, Strabane CC, Ciaran Greene & Jamie Glackin, Maghery, Terence Patton & David Bonner, St Johnston, St Johnston Pres, and Lee Britton & Ashley Buchanan, Donemana Pres.
INCH PAIRS
This event was won by Ruth and Eddie Crawford, Ballylennon, who beat Oliver Doherty and Caolan McHugh, St Marys, Buncrana. Caolan is developing into a fine young player and would be one to watch in the future. Semi-finalists were Columba Friel & Kevin Carolan, Dunfanaghy, and Denis Doherty & Stephen Martin, Inch. Other players in the Finals were Phil McKeever & Noel Smyth, Drummond, Sammy Devenny & Roy Kennedy, St Ninians, Convoy, Shaun Breslin & Paul Doherty, Inch, and Shaun Logan & Joe Coll, Ramelton Pres.
This event was won by Ruth and Eddie Crawford, Ballylennon, who beat Oliver Doherty and Caolan McHugh, St Marys, Buncrana. Caolan is developing into a fine young player and would be one to watch in the future. Semi-finalists were Columba Friel & Kevin Carolan, Dunfanaghy, and Denis Doherty & Stephen Martin, Inch. Other players in the Finals were Phil McKeever & Noel Smyth, Drummond, Sammy Devenny & Roy Kennedy, St Ninians, Convoy, Shaun Breslin & Paul Doherty, Inch, and Shaun Logan & Joe Coll, Ramelton Pres.
RAMELTON TRIPLES
The winners of the Triples were Bobby Finlay, Uel Finlay and Andrew Buchanan, Carnone, who beat Colvin Beattie, Harry Wilson and Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, in a tied end in the final game. Semi-finalists were Siobhan Alexander, Donna Hegarty and Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, and Mick Leonard, Eamonn McConigley and Mick Trowlen, Milford. Other contenders were Laurence Herron (sub Adrian Gavigan), John Hegarty and Pat Walsh, Glenties, Samuel Bredin, Ciaran Green and Andrew Steele, Greenbank, Michael Connors, Shaun Logan and Joe Coll, Ramelton Pres and Stephen Clarke, Colin Dunwoody and Ian Hobson, Dungannon Indoor. The club appreciate the support of the players, the Ladies for the fine suppers and Donegal Oil, Bonner Quarries, Homeland, Letterkenny, Silver Tassie Hotel and McCloughan, Gunn & Co, Solicitors
The winners of the Triples were Bobby Finlay, Uel Finlay and Andrew Buchanan, Carnone, who beat Colvin Beattie, Harry Wilson and Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, in a tied end in the final game. Semi-finalists were Siobhan Alexander, Donna Hegarty and Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, and Mick Leonard, Eamonn McConigley and Mick Trowlen, Milford. Other contenders were Laurence Herron (sub Adrian Gavigan), John Hegarty and Pat Walsh, Glenties, Samuel Bredin, Ciaran Green and Andrew Steele, Greenbank, Michael Connors, Shaun Logan and Joe Coll, Ramelton Pres and Stephen Clarke, Colin Dunwoody and Ian Hobson, Dungannon Indoor. The club appreciate the support of the players, the Ladies for the fine suppers and Donegal Oil, Bonner Quarries, Homeland, Letterkenny, Silver Tassie Hotel and McCloughan, Gunn & Co, Solicitors
LAGHEY CHARITY SINGLES
Mark Beattie, Strabane Cricket Club, won the Scott Shield, beating Stuart McSorley, Adrstraw, in the final game. It would appear that his recent marriage has not dimmed his bowling prowess. Semi-finalists were Ivan McClintock, St Johnston BC, and Valerie Witherow, Strabane Cricket Club. Other players in contention for the Shield in the finals were Mervyn White, Conwal, Andrew Steele, Greenbank, Alan Brown, Wellington, Stanley Brown, Ardstraw, Ciaran Green, Greenbank, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Ashley Sproule, Castlederg Methodist, and Lorraine Mavitty, Tempo. The big winners were the Bumbleance Children’s National Ambulance Service who help critically and seriously ill children in Ireland to travel to appointments in a comfortable environment and who received €1300.00.
Mark Beattie, Strabane Cricket Club, won the Scott Shield, beating Stuart McSorley, Adrstraw, in the final game. It would appear that his recent marriage has not dimmed his bowling prowess. Semi-finalists were Ivan McClintock, St Johnston BC, and Valerie Witherow, Strabane Cricket Club. Other players in contention for the Shield in the finals were Mervyn White, Conwal, Andrew Steele, Greenbank, Alan Brown, Wellington, Stanley Brown, Ardstraw, Ciaran Green, Greenbank, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Ashley Sproule, Castlederg Methodist, and Lorraine Mavitty, Tempo. The big winners were the Bumbleance Children’s National Ambulance Service who help critically and seriously ill children in Ireland to travel to appointments in a comfortable environment and who received €1300.00.
TOURNAMENTS 2016/2017
St Ninians Convoy Singles
There were some tight games and narrow wins on Finals Night, none more so than in the Final when Pat Walsh, Glenties, edged out David Morrison, 1st Ahogill, to take the title. Semi-finalists were Mervyn White, Conwal, and Mark Beattie, Strabane CC. Others competing on the night were James Marshall, St Eunans, Raphoe, Rachel McDonnell, Ballylennon, Ian Tinney, St Johnston Pres, Richard Soames, Forresters, Colum Curran, St Marys, Buncrana, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, David Doherty, Ardstraw, Brian Rankin, Derramore, Andrew Buchanan, Carnone, James Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Alan McCombe, 1st Ahogill, and Robbie Foster, Ardstraw.
There were some tight games and narrow wins on Finals Night, none more so than in the Final when Pat Walsh, Glenties, edged out David Morrison, 1st Ahogill, to take the title. Semi-finalists were Mervyn White, Conwal, and Mark Beattie, Strabane CC. Others competing on the night were James Marshall, St Eunans, Raphoe, Rachel McDonnell, Ballylennon, Ian Tinney, St Johnston Pres, Richard Soames, Forresters, Colum Curran, St Marys, Buncrana, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, David Doherty, Ardstraw, Brian Rankin, Derramore, Andrew Buchanan, Carnone, James Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Alan McCombe, 1st Ahogill, and Robbie Foster, Ardstraw.
St Johnston Pres Singles
Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, won the St Johnston title with a narrow victory over Michael Gallagher, Gortahork. Semi-finalists were Mervyn White, Conwal, and Margaret Montgomery, St Johnston Masonic. Other qualifiers on the night were Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, John Quinn, Ballylennon, Chris O'Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Bill Holmes, Du Pont, Curtis Nutt, Ashley McCain, Derg Parish, Colin Glackin, Maghery, John Devine, U.S.C, Limavady, Katrine McDermott, 2nd Limavady, Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres, James Marshall, St Eunans, Raphoe and Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC
Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, won the St Johnston title with a narrow victory over Michael Gallagher, Gortahork. Semi-finalists were Mervyn White, Conwal, and Margaret Montgomery, St Johnston Masonic. Other qualifiers on the night were Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, John Quinn, Ballylennon, Chris O'Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Bill Holmes, Du Pont, Curtis Nutt, Ashley McCain, Derg Parish, Colin Glackin, Maghery, John Devine, U.S.C, Limavady, Katrine McDermott, 2nd Limavady, Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres, James Marshall, St Eunans, Raphoe and Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC
Donoughmore Pairs
The winners of the Donoughmore Pairs were Alan McCombe and Ivan Craig, 1st Ahoghill Pres, who beat John Hegarty and Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, in the Final. Semi-finalists were Donna Hegarty & Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, and Gary Moore & Mark Beattie, Strabane CC. Other teams competing in the Finals Night were Valerie Witherow & Terence Patton, Strabane CC, George & Chris O’Kane, St Eunans Raphoe, Tom Mawhinnie & Pat Walsh, Glenties, Billy McCready & Stephen Long, St Ninians, Convoy, Charlie McNamee & Kieran Gormley, St Pats, Strabane, Margaret & Hugh Grieves, St Mary, Park, Heather Foster & Robbie Foster, Ardstraw, Ian & Noel Maxwell, Carnone, Andrew Alcorn & Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Kathleen & Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy, Uel & Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, and Lila Finlay & Andrew Buchanan, Carnone. The Club appreciate the support of main sponsor, N McMullan and McCrearys, Patterson Kitchens, Harron Commercials, J atterson, Flowershop, Multicrete, Clonleigh Co Op, Nixon Alexander Financial Services, Donegal Oil, G McLaughlin, McMenamin Engineering, Ethvan and Manhs.
The winners of the Donoughmore Pairs were Alan McCombe and Ivan Craig, 1st Ahoghill Pres, who beat John Hegarty and Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, in the Final. Semi-finalists were Donna Hegarty & Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, and Gary Moore & Mark Beattie, Strabane CC. Other teams competing in the Finals Night were Valerie Witherow & Terence Patton, Strabane CC, George & Chris O’Kane, St Eunans Raphoe, Tom Mawhinnie & Pat Walsh, Glenties, Billy McCready & Stephen Long, St Ninians, Convoy, Charlie McNamee & Kieran Gormley, St Pats, Strabane, Margaret & Hugh Grieves, St Mary, Park, Heather Foster & Robbie Foster, Ardstraw, Ian & Noel Maxwell, Carnone, Andrew Alcorn & Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Kathleen & Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy, Uel & Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, and Lila Finlay & Andrew Buchanan, Carnone. The Club appreciate the support of main sponsor, N McMullan and McCrearys, Patterson Kitchens, Harron Commercials, J atterson, Flowershop, Multicrete, Clonleigh Co Op, Nixon Alexander Financial Services, Donegal Oil, G McLaughlin, McMenamin Engineering, Ethvan and Manhs.
Stranorlar Pairs
A great final between James Collum & Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, and Raymond McGarvey & Conor Connolly, Milford, was dubbed by a spectator as one of the best he had seen in a while. Seven all going into the last end, it took a measure to decide that the winners were Raymond & Conor. Semi-finalists were Alan McCombe & Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, and Jamie Glackin & Michael Gallagher, Gortahork. Other qualifiers on finals night were Evelyn & Tony Tait, Ardstraw, Columba Friel & Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Paula Friel & Stephen Martin, St Eunans, Raphoe and Dan O'Kane & Gerald Bates, St Eunans, Raphoe
A great final between James Collum & Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, and Raymond McGarvey & Conor Connolly, Milford, was dubbed by a spectator as one of the best he had seen in a while. Seven all going into the last end, it took a measure to decide that the winners were Raymond & Conor. Semi-finalists were Alan McCombe & Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, and Jamie Glackin & Michael Gallagher, Gortahork. Other qualifiers on finals night were Evelyn & Tony Tait, Ardstraw, Columba Friel & Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Paula Friel & Stephen Martin, St Eunans, Raphoe and Dan O'Kane & Gerald Bates, St Eunans, Raphoe
Carnone Pairs
Winners of the Carnone event were Robert Allen & Stephen O'Neill, United Services, who edged out Isobel Duncan & Mervyn White, Conwal, in a good final. Semi-finalists were Jamie Glackin & Daniel O'Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, and Robert Wallace & Desmand Brownlee, Aughintober, A high class field saw the following contenders in the finals. Charlie Clark & Andy Howard, Mayne, Alan McCombe & Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, Celia & William Toorish, Strabane CC, Malcolm Cunningham & Mark Wilson, Cookstown High, Ashley Sproule & Norman Rutlede, Sixmilecross, Manus & Dixon Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Joe Cullen & Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, Trevor Vance & Colin Shortt, Clougherney, Colm Curran & Johnny Moore, St Marys, Buncrana, Ciaran Green & Danny McLaughlin, Greenbank, Caroline & Charlie Garnham, Gortnessy, and Uel Gordon & Lee Devenney, Drummond.
Winners of the Carnone event were Robert Allen & Stephen O'Neill, United Services, who edged out Isobel Duncan & Mervyn White, Conwal, in a good final. Semi-finalists were Jamie Glackin & Daniel O'Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, and Robert Wallace & Desmand Brownlee, Aughintober, A high class field saw the following contenders in the finals. Charlie Clark & Andy Howard, Mayne, Alan McCombe & Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, Celia & William Toorish, Strabane CC, Malcolm Cunningham & Mark Wilson, Cookstown High, Ashley Sproule & Norman Rutlede, Sixmilecross, Manus & Dixon Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Joe Cullen & Nixon Alexander, Ballylennon, Trevor Vance & Colin Shortt, Clougherney, Colm Curran & Johnny Moore, St Marys, Buncrana, Ciaran Green & Danny McLaughlin, Greenbank, Caroline & Charlie Garnham, Gortnessy, and Uel Gordon & Lee Devenney, Drummond.
Conwal Charity Singles
Congratulations to Derek McClintock our 2017 Conwal Singles Winner who defeated Jamie Cochrane, Largy, in the final, The full final’s night results are as follows, 1st round Keith Patton, Glenmore, bt Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Jamie Cochrane, Largy, bt Willie McGeehan, Manor, Mick Leonard, Milford, vs Stuart McSorley, Ardstraw, ( both did not return for final night) Rachel Cochrane, Largy, bt Colin Glackin. Maghery, Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC, bt Malcolm Baird, Ramelton, Lexi Gilfillan, St Johnston Masonic, bt Anne Boyle, Joe Cullen, Ballylennon, bt Chuck McTaggart Milford, Andy Steele, Greenbank, bt Paul Martin, St Eunans, Raphoe. Quarter-finals. J Cochrane bt K Patton D McClintock bt L Gilfillan A Steele bt J Cullen Semi finals J Cochrane bt R Cochrane D McClintock bt A Steele A total of € 1430 was raised for Pieta House Northwest and was presented to Danny Devlin on the night. Finally a big thank you to the 198 players who played and to anyone who helped and made donations.
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St Johnston BC Singles
Stephen Long, St Ninians Convoy, capitalised on the good form he has been showing since the beginning of the season by winning the St Johnston event and booking his place in the Champion of Champions, 2017. Runner up was Alan McCombe, First Ahoghill, and the semi-finalists were Mervyn White, Conwal, and Malcolm Thompson, Gortnessey. Other competitors in the Finals were Chuck McTaggart, Milford, Eddie Crawford, Ulster Transport, Bertie Cole, St Johnston BC, Derek Corscadden, First Limavady, Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, Lisa O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank, Johnny Moore, St Marys Buncrana, Keith Tinney, St Johnston BC, Alan Marshall, Newtowncunningham Pres, William Boggs, Ardstraw, and William Devenney, First Limavady. Winners prize was a painting, sponsored by Merina Hamilton, well- known local artist and sculptor, who has commissions for work for the likes of President Mary McAleese and making awards for Horse Racing Ireland, some of which went to Sheikhs and Princess Hiya of Jordan.
Stephen Long, St Ninians Convoy, capitalised on the good form he has been showing since the beginning of the season by winning the St Johnston event and booking his place in the Champion of Champions, 2017. Runner up was Alan McCombe, First Ahoghill, and the semi-finalists were Mervyn White, Conwal, and Malcolm Thompson, Gortnessey. Other competitors in the Finals were Chuck McTaggart, Milford, Eddie Crawford, Ulster Transport, Bertie Cole, St Johnston BC, Derek Corscadden, First Limavady, Suzanne Finlay, Carnone, Lisa O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank, Johnny Moore, St Marys Buncrana, Keith Tinney, St Johnston BC, Alan Marshall, Newtowncunningham Pres, William Boggs, Ardstraw, and William Devenney, First Limavady. Winners prize was a painting, sponsored by Merina Hamilton, well- known local artist and sculptor, who has commissions for work for the likes of President Mary McAleese and making awards for Horse Racing Ireland, some of which went to Sheikhs and Princess Hiya of Jordan.
Laghey Pairs
Johnny Shields and Conor Connolly, Milford, took the Laghey Pairs title, beating George and Christopher O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, in the final. Semi- finalists were Hughie O’Donnell & John Bushell, Milford, and Phyllis White & Bill Duncan, Conwal. Other competitors in the Finals were David & Vera Patterson, Donoughmore, Paula Friel & Stephen Martin, St Eunans, Raphoe, Terence Patton & Mark Beattie, Strabane CC and Isobel Duncan & Mervyn White, Conwal. The club would like to thank all those who supported the event and all those who helped with the organisation.
Burtonport Singles
John Quinn, Ballylennon, took the Burtonport Singles title, beating Colin Glackin, Maghery, in the final. Semi-finalists were Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, and Pat Walsh, Glenties. Other qualifiers for Finals Night were Ian Tinney, St Johnston Pres, PJ Gallagher, Burtonport, Terence Patton, Strabane CC and Mark Beattie, Strabane CC
John Quinn, Ballylennon, took the Burtonport Singles title, beating Colin Glackin, Maghery, in the final. Semi-finalists were Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, and Pat Walsh, Glenties. Other qualifiers for Finals Night were Ian Tinney, St Johnston Pres, PJ Gallagher, Burtonport, Terence Patton, Strabane CC and Mark Beattie, Strabane CC
Dunfanaghy Singles
The Finals of the Bill McKinley Open Singles on Saturday night witnessed some exceptional bowls in the matches on display and kept the spectators on the edge of their seats throughout the evening. Winner was Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC, taking his second singles title in the month of January. Runner up was John Quinn, Ballylennon, and the semi-finalists were Johnny Shields, Milford, and Mark Cairns, Ballylennon. Other competitors in the Finals were Sylvia Bell, Raphoe Pres, Lexie Gilfillan, St Johnston Masonic, Margaret Montgomery, St Johnson Masonic, Conor Connolly, Milford, Michael Kelly, St Eunans, Raphoe, Stevie McCrory, St Eunans, Raphoe, John Solan, Maghery, Mick Leonard, Milford, Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, Drew Alcorn, Dunfanaghy. Aiden Gallagher, Maghery, and Stephen Long, St Ninians, Convoy,. Many thanks to all the players who supported the event and to all who helped make it a success. The club appreciated the support of Lizzies Diner, Arnolds Hotel, Boyce Centra, Sheephaven Credit Union, An Chistin Restaurant, Purt Farm Sales, Kerrs Butchers and Muckish Sand & Gravel.
The Finals of the Bill McKinley Open Singles on Saturday night witnessed some exceptional bowls in the matches on display and kept the spectators on the edge of their seats throughout the evening. Winner was Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC, taking his second singles title in the month of January. Runner up was John Quinn, Ballylennon, and the semi-finalists were Johnny Shields, Milford, and Mark Cairns, Ballylennon. Other competitors in the Finals were Sylvia Bell, Raphoe Pres, Lexie Gilfillan, St Johnston Masonic, Margaret Montgomery, St Johnson Masonic, Conor Connolly, Milford, Michael Kelly, St Eunans, Raphoe, Stevie McCrory, St Eunans, Raphoe, John Solan, Maghery, Mick Leonard, Milford, Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, Drew Alcorn, Dunfanaghy. Aiden Gallagher, Maghery, and Stephen Long, St Ninians, Convoy,. Many thanks to all the players who supported the event and to all who helped make it a success. The club appreciated the support of Lizzies Diner, Arnolds Hotel, Boyce Centra, Sheephaven Credit Union, An Chistin Restaurant, Purt Farm Sales, Kerrs Butchers and Muckish Sand & Gravel.
Gortahork Pairs
Gortahork Pairs Final on Friday Night produced some quality bowls and saw Jimmy O’Donnell and Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, winners of the title for this season. Runners-up were Valerie Witherow and Suzanne Finlay, Strabane CC and the semi-finalists were Chuck McTaggart & Conor Connolly, Milford, and Declan Breslin & Eddie McGonigle, Gortahork. Other competitors in the finals were Dean & Michael Kelly, St Eunans, Raphoe, Michael Gallagher & Chris O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Tommy Macauley & Peter Day, Gortahork and Ownie Ferry & Michael Daish, Burtonport. The club appreciated the support of all those who entered the event and those who assisted in the organisation.
Gortahork Pairs Final on Friday Night produced some quality bowls and saw Jimmy O’Donnell and Patsy Boyle, Burtonport, winners of the title for this season. Runners-up were Valerie Witherow and Suzanne Finlay, Strabane CC and the semi-finalists were Chuck McTaggart & Conor Connolly, Milford, and Declan Breslin & Eddie McGonigle, Gortahork. Other competitors in the finals were Dean & Michael Kelly, St Eunans, Raphoe, Michael Gallagher & Chris O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Tommy Macauley & Peter Day, Gortahork and Ownie Ferry & Michael Daish, Burtonport. The club appreciated the support of all those who entered the event and those who assisted in the organisation.
Forresters Triples
The above Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union sponsored event was won by Mark Cairns, Rachel McDonnell and John Quinn, Ballylennon, who beat Gary Glackin, Neil Hanlon and Jamie Glackin, Maghery, in the final. Semi-finalists were Pearl Bustard, Ken Griffith and Keith Patton, Glenmore, and Ciaran Green, James Marshall and David Bonner, St Johnston Pres. Other competitors in the finals were Aiden Gallagher, James Shovlin and John Solan, Maghery, Bill Duncan, Isobel Duncan & Mervyn White, Conwal, Sara Johnston, Trevor Wilson & Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC and Philip Durning, Chuck McTaggart & Conor Connolly, Milford
The above Ballyshannon & Killybegs Credit Union sponsored event was won by Mark Cairns, Rachel McDonnell and John Quinn, Ballylennon, who beat Gary Glackin, Neil Hanlon and Jamie Glackin, Maghery, in the final. Semi-finalists were Pearl Bustard, Ken Griffith and Keith Patton, Glenmore, and Ciaran Green, James Marshall and David Bonner, St Johnston Pres. Other competitors in the finals were Aiden Gallagher, James Shovlin and John Solan, Maghery, Bill Duncan, Isobel Duncan & Mervyn White, Conwal, Sara Johnston, Trevor Wilson & Valerie Witherow, Strabane CC and Philip Durning, Chuck McTaggart & Conor Connolly, Milford
Ballylennon Singles
Jamie Cochrane, Largy, took the Ballylennon title when he beat Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, in the final. Playing the better bowls throughout the event, he nearly faced an upset playing his young sibling, needing to pull out all the stops in the last end of the quarters to make it to the next round. Semi-finalists were Colin Mabon, Forresters, and Pat Walsh, Glenties. Other competitors on Finals Night were Dermot McCarron, Bishop St, David Gourley, Ardstraw, Brian McAlary, Marian, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Rachel Cochrane, Largy, Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, Colm Curran, St Marys, Buncrana, PJ Gallagher Burtonport, Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres, Anthony Duffy, Strabane CC, Martina Brogan, Ramelton, and Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank. Rachel McDonnell thanked all who helped in any way to organise and sponsor the event. The big winners were Ballaghderg Special Needs Playschool and Convoy Community Playgroup for therapy equipment for helping children with Cerebral Palsy who shared some €4000.00
Jamie Cochrane, Largy, took the Ballylennon title when he beat Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, in the final. Playing the better bowls throughout the event, he nearly faced an upset playing his young sibling, needing to pull out all the stops in the last end of the quarters to make it to the next round. Semi-finalists were Colin Mabon, Forresters, and Pat Walsh, Glenties. Other competitors on Finals Night were Dermot McCarron, Bishop St, David Gourley, Ardstraw, Brian McAlary, Marian, Harry Wilson, Ardstraw, Rachel Cochrane, Largy, Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, Colm Curran, St Marys, Buncrana, PJ Gallagher Burtonport, Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres, Anthony Duffy, Strabane CC, Martina Brogan, Ramelton, and Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank. Rachel McDonnell thanked all who helped in any way to organise and sponsor the event. The big winners were Ballaghderg Special Needs Playschool and Convoy Community Playgroup for therapy equipment for helping children with Cerebral Palsy who shared some €4000.00
Maghery Singles
PJ Gallagher, Burtonport, proved his fondness for the Maghery venue by winning their Singles event again, beating Danny McLaughlin, Greenbank, in a strong finals field. Semi-finalists were Jamie Glackin, Maghery, and Michael Gallagher, Gortahork. Others competing in the Finals Night were Colin Mabon, Forresters, Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, John Quinn, Ballylennon, Chris O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Mervyn White, Conwal, Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres, Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, Darragh McShea, Maghery, Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Andrew Steele, Greenbank and Colin Glackin, Maghery. Many thanks to the club’s sponsors, Noel Wallace Transport, SuperValue, Dungloe, Bayview Bar, Dungloe, Glackin Family, Langan Family, Bridget O’Donnell, John Solan, Jack Brereton, John Gallagher, Strand Bar and Christine Gallagher. A big thank you also to all the players who supported the event and to Hannah Glackin, Suzanne Glackin and Geraldine Bonner, who provided a super supper each night.
PJ Gallagher, Burtonport, proved his fondness for the Maghery venue by winning their Singles event again, beating Danny McLaughlin, Greenbank, in a strong finals field. Semi-finalists were Jamie Glackin, Maghery, and Michael Gallagher, Gortahork. Others competing in the Finals Night were Colin Mabon, Forresters, Adrian Gavigan, Glenties, John Quinn, Ballylennon, Chris O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, Mervyn White, Conwal, Richard Kilpatrick, St Johnston Pres, Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, David Bonner, St Johnston Pres, Darragh McShea, Maghery, Fred McKinley, Dunfanaghy, Andrew Steele, Greenbank and Colin Glackin, Maghery. Many thanks to the club’s sponsors, Noel Wallace Transport, SuperValue, Dungloe, Bayview Bar, Dungloe, Glackin Family, Langan Family, Bridget O’Donnell, John Solan, Jack Brereton, John Gallagher, Strand Bar and Christine Gallagher. A big thank you also to all the players who supported the event and to Hannah Glackin, Suzanne Glackin and Geraldine Bonner, who provided a super supper each night.
St Ninians, Convoy Pairs
Jim Teague and Gary McNabb, Fintona Pearses, added to their tournament successes when they beat Gary Moore and Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, in the J Kilpatrick (Car Sales) sponsored Final. Semi-finalists spots were taken by Bill Holmes & Dermot McCarron, Du Pont, and Kathleen & Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy. Other finalists were Ernie Thompson & Keith Patton, Glenmore, Neil Ferry & Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, Marty McNicholl & Brian Rankin, Derramore, Marcus & Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Jean & Alex Buchanan, Carnone, Barbara & Noel Smyth, Drummond CC, Audrey & Lexie Gilfillan, St Johnston Masonic, Stanley Brown & David Doherty, Ardstraw, Johnny Shields & Conor Connolly, Milford, Sean Ewing & Trevor Bates, Donoughmore, Mary & Anthony Duffy, Strabane CC and Danny & Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank.
Jim Teague and Gary McNabb, Fintona Pearses, added to their tournament successes when they beat Gary Moore and Mark Beattie, Strabane CC, in the J Kilpatrick (Car Sales) sponsored Final. Semi-finalists spots were taken by Bill Holmes & Dermot McCarron, Du Pont, and Kathleen & Joe Duggan, Dunfanaghy. Other finalists were Ernie Thompson & Keith Patton, Glenmore, Neil Ferry & Owen Gallagher, Gortahork, Marty McNicholl & Brian Rankin, Derramore, Marcus & Norman Rutledge, Sixmilecross, Jean & Alex Buchanan, Carnone, Barbara & Noel Smyth, Drummond CC, Audrey & Lexie Gilfillan, St Johnston Masonic, Stanley Brown & David Doherty, Ardstraw, Johnny Shields & Conor Connolly, Milford, Sean Ewing & Trevor Bates, Donoughmore, Mary & Anthony Duffy, Strabane CC and Danny & Seamus McLaughlin, Greenbank.
St Johnston Pres Pairs
The final was a game of two halves. Trevor Bates and Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, stormed into a seven shots to one shot lead but had to rely on a tight measure in the final end to beat Andy Steele and Samuel Bredin, Greenbank, to win nine shots to eight shots. Semi-finalists were Alan McCombe & Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, and PJ Gallagher & PJ McCrossan, Burtonport. Other competitors in the finals were James Shaw & Alan Dyche, Aughintober, Declan McCann & Kevin McNamee, St Marys Aghadowey, Jamie Glackin & Andrew Buchanan, Burtonport, Alistair Mahaffey & Robert Lowry, Donoughmore, Jonathan Jacob & James Marshall, Ramelton, Glenda & Ashley Sproule, Castlederg Methodist, Gary McNabb & Gerard Conroy, Fintona Pearses, and Ivan & Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC
The final was a game of two halves. Trevor Bates and Daniel O’Kane, St Eunans, Raphoe, stormed into a seven shots to one shot lead but had to rely on a tight measure in the final end to beat Andy Steele and Samuel Bredin, Greenbank, to win nine shots to eight shots. Semi-finalists were Alan McCombe & Ivan Craig, First Ahoghill, and PJ Gallagher & PJ McCrossan, Burtonport. Other competitors in the finals were James Shaw & Alan Dyche, Aughintober, Declan McCann & Kevin McNamee, St Marys Aghadowey, Jamie Glackin & Andrew Buchanan, Burtonport, Alistair Mahaffey & Robert Lowry, Donoughmore, Jonathan Jacob & James Marshall, Ramelton, Glenda & Ashley Sproule, Castlederg Methodist, Gary McNabb & Gerard Conroy, Fintona Pearses, and Ivan & Derek McClintock, St Johnston BC
Laghey Charity Singles
The charity event was won by Tom Vaughan, Ballyshannon, beating Mervyn White, Conwal, in the final. Semi-finalists were John Quinn, Ballylennon, and Ali Brown, Wellington. Other competitors in the final were Andrew Steele, Greenbank, Kathleen Duggan, Dunfanaghy, George Hurst, Ballinamallard, Stephen Martin, St Eunans, Raphoe, Ian Tinney, St Johnston Pres, David Doherty, Ardstraw, Pat Walsh, Glenties, and Gerard Bates, Donoughmore
The charity event was won by Tom Vaughan, Ballyshannon, beating Mervyn White, Conwal, in the final. Semi-finalists were John Quinn, Ballylennon, and Ali Brown, Wellington. Other competitors in the final were Andrew Steele, Greenbank, Kathleen Duggan, Dunfanaghy, George Hurst, Ballinamallard, Stephen Martin, St Eunans, Raphoe, Ian Tinney, St Johnston Pres, David Doherty, Ardstraw, Pat Walsh, Glenties, and Gerard Bates, Donoughmore
Ramelton Triples
Winners; Colvin Beattie, Stuart McSorley, Michael Gallagher
Runners-Up; Brian Rankin, Marty McNicholl, Adam Rankin
Donegal Qualifiers
Phyllis Lyttle, Kathleen Duggan, Joe Duggan
Mark Cairns, David Bonner, Jamie Glackin
Daniel O'Kane, Rachel McDonnell, John Quinn
Winners; Colvin Beattie, Stuart McSorley, Michael Gallagher
Runners-Up; Brian Rankin, Marty McNicholl, Adam Rankin
Donegal Qualifiers
Phyllis Lyttle, Kathleen Duggan, Joe Duggan
Mark Cairns, David Bonner, Jamie Glackin
Daniel O'Kane, Rachel McDonnell, John Quinn
Gortahork Charity Singles
Postponed
Postponed
Inch Pairs
No information received
No information received
