The irrepressible Ciaran McGeady reclaimed the title from his brother Pat to etch his name on the Cloughaneely District Darts League Singles title for a record fifth time.
The trophy will reside in Cashelnagore once more as the superb McGeady triumphed on a scoreline of 5-1 against the giant gentleman of Ardsbeg Tony Mulhern.
The victory comes just after his Pat Rawdon success in Killybegs last weekend.
Ciaran opened the final with a 13 darter followed by a 12 darter to signal his intent. Despite the previous singles champion Tony responding in style to pull a leg back, McGeady powered on to overwhelm a very good performance from Tony.
McGeady sealed his place in the final with a commanding 4-1 win over James Doohan while Tony squeezed past the excellent young gun Cathal McGeever on a scoreline of 4-2 to make his return to the final.
Many thanks to Damien and Colleen Whoriskey and all the staff of Teac Bhillie, Gortahork for a fantastic night had by all.
Cloughaneely Singles winner Ciaran McGeady celebrates with his father Micheal.
The league and players are very lucky and grateful to have such fantastic venues available to us throughout the year.
The Teach Mhici team were presented with their league winners’ trophies on the night. Congratulations to captain Mike Naulty, Michael Coll, Danny Doogan, Owenie McGarvey, Eugene Coyle, Frank Boyd, Niall Cunningham and John Sheamais O’Fearraigh on a fantastic undefeated league season.
Cloughaneely League Winners Teach Mhici – Owenie McGarvey, Eugene Coyle, Mike Naulty, John Sheamais O’Fearraigh and Danny Doogan. Absent Frank Boyd, Michael Coll and Niall Cunningham.
League runners up and Cup winners the Shamrock B received their prizes shortly after. Well done to John Murphy, Pat McGeady, Martin McCafferty, John Paul Redddan and James Doohan for an excellent season.
Cloughaneely League Runners Up and Cup Winners Shamrock B – James Doohan, Pat McGeady, Martin McCafferty. Absent John Murphy and John Paul Reddan.
The Shamrock A were awarded with the Cup runners up trophies after they came out the wrong side of a very tight derby Cup final. Commiserations to Tony Mulhern, Jack Mulhern, Hugo Cannon, Ryan Quinn, Gerry Harley and Martin Darcy. We’d like to wish get well soon to Martin Darcy on behalf of the league and players, hopefully we see you back at the oche soon.
Cloughaneely Cup Runners up Hugo Cannon, Tony Mulhern and Paddy Cannon. Absent are Gerry Harley, Jack Mulhern, Ryan Quinn and Martin Darcy.
The Shield was won this year by the brilliant young team of Teac Bhillie C. A fantastic achievement in what was a first season for many of the young lads on the team. Congratulations to PJ Clark, Carragher Friel, Ethan Friel, Chris Ryder along with the steady older hands of Danny Friel, Frank Clark and Tom Feeney. Brilliant to see so much young talent coming through with some having already represented Donegal at inter county level.
Cloughaneely Shield Winners Teac Bhillie C – Frank Clark, Danny Frield, Ethan Friel, PJ Clark, Carragher Friel and Chris Ryder. Absent Tom Feeney.
Commiserations to the Maire Rua’s A team who came up short in the deciding leg of the final. Noel McGinley, Daniel McGinley, Chris McCallion, Shaun Gallagher and Martin Giles will no doubt be back to claim silverware in the future.
Cloughaneely Tony McCauley Cup Winner Owenie McGarvey of Teac Mhici receiving his award from Damien Whoriskey of Teac Bhillie
Congratulations to Owenie McGarvey of Teac Mhici on claiming the Tony McCauley Cup with an excellent 19 wins from 20 matches to stand alone as the top player in the league. Congratulations also to David Flood of Teac Bhillie A who hit the highest checkout of the season with a 160 finish.
Cloughaneely Singles Champion Ciaran McGeady receiving his trophy from Damien and Colleen Whoriskey of Teac Bhillie
“As the season ends, we would like to thank all the publicans and staff who host us every Thursday night and look after us so well all season,” the organisers said.
“We’d also like to thank local business who sponsor us, the kindness of Shane McGee Hardware, McClaffertys Eurospar Gortahork, Martin Terry Properties, Damien Whoriskey Plant hire as well as Cllr John Sheamais O’Fearraigh is really appreciated by all in the league.”
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