Dublin Trials

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The Dublin County Darts Organisation(DCDO) have decided to hold "Trials" to assist the selection process for the Dublin Mens Team competing in next years All Ireland Darts Championship. Future Dublin Teams will be financed by the DCDO. There will be a total of 8 "Trials" commencing Sunday 8th September 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod. All eligible players welcome.
See Attachment for details

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Excellent turnout and brilliant days darts. Lots of new faces and consequently some surprise results. Good contingent of players from the Borough League. Lots of potential on show. A special mention to Robbie Smith who despite posting an incredible 10 darter and numerous 180's was pushed all the way in a 3-2 victory over a resilient and equally talented Alan Mulcahy. Emerging stars and eventual finalists Martin Byrne and Aiden McCabe both took some notable scalps en route to a closely contested final with Martin ultimately edging ahead in the deciding leg. Fair play to both players for their contribution to an entertaining and imformative days darts.

Last 8
Aiden McCabe beat Pat Nagle
Ryan Maher beat Andy Davenport
Dave O'Connor beat Anto McCracken
Martin Byrne beat Joe Byrne

S/Finals
Aiden McCabe beat Ryan Maher
Martin Byrne beat Dave O'Connor

Final
Martin Byrne 3 Aiden McCabe 2

On behalf of the Dublin County Darts Organisation I would like to thank all those players who endorsed and supported our endeavours to establish a fair, transparent and equitable system of team selection by showing up and participating. Thank you. Hopefully we will have a equally successful response in future Trials. The next Trial date is Sunday 29th Sept 3pm in The Bridge Inn Chapelizod. 300 Euro Prize Fund Guaranteed. All Eligible players welcome. Come along and support Dublin Darts

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The Dublin County Darts Organisation(DCDO) are presently in the process of updating their Rules. So to avoid confusion and to clarify qualification criteria issues please note that all eligible players who participate in these Trials automatically acquire affiliation status to the DCDO.

Reminder that Trial No 2 takes place this Sunday 29th September 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod. Guaranteed prize fund 300 Euro per Trial.
Come along and support Dublin Darts !

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Trial No 2 saw another great turnout. High class field ensured excellent overall standard. Some exceptional darts thrown Games were fiercely competitive. Players of note included John Dunne, John Seagrave, Don Healy, Dave O'Connor, Mick McGowan, Gareth Gray, Ross O'Brien and Anto McCracken. Eventual deserving winner was rising star John Seagrave who beat Gareth Gray in a high scoring final. Great darts all round. Well done all.

Last 8
John Seagrave bt John Dunne
Dave O'Connor bt Don Healy
Gareth Gray bt Mick McGowan
Anto McCracken bt Ross O'Brien

S/Finals
John Seagrave bt Dave O'Connor
Gareth Gray bt Anto McCracken

Final
John Seagrave 3 Gareth Gray 2

Trial No 3 is next Sunday 6th October 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod.
There are six Trials left so still plenty of chances to qualify for Dublin Team.

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Good turnout for first 2 Trials. Great to see so many players giving it a go. This commitment augurs well for the future of Dublin Darts. Keep it up. Next Trial is this Sunday 6th October 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod.

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Another good response and some exciting darts. Games were very competitive with many going to the deciding leg. Excellent overall standard. Inevitably a few unexpected results with complacency severely punished. Players of note on the day included Dave O'Connor, Ryan Maher, Ross O'Brien, Graham Rooney, Sean McArdle, Graham Matthews, Joe Byrne and impressive young player Sean Dunne. Deserving winner was Sean McArdle who emerged victorious from a very tough half of the draw. He beat an improving Graham Matthews in the final. Well done lads,. Indeed well done to all the players who contributed to an informative and enjoyable days darts.

Last 8
Graham Matthews bt Graham Rooney
Ryan Maher bt Sean Dunne
Sean McArdle bt Joe Byrne
Ross O'Brien bt Dave O'Connor

S/Finals
Graham Matthews bt Ryan Maher
Sean McArdle bt Ross O'Brien

Final
Sean McArdle 3 Graham Matthews 0

Trial No 4 takes place next Sunday 13th October 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod. Half way stage but still plenty of time to make an impact in the Rankings. Players are reminded that to satisfy eligibility criteria they must attend four Trials. Wild cards will not be used for players who do not support these Trials.

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Updated Ranking after Round 3 of Dublin Trials.

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Trial No 4 this Sunday 13th October 3pm in Bridge Inn, Chapelizod. Lots of players still in contention for qualification places but still not too late for new players to make an impact. Come out and support your County. Remember future Dublin Teams will be financed by the Dublin County Darts Organisation. As part of our fundraising programme the DCDO will be holding a Race Night on 22nd November 2013 9m in the above venue. All support welcome. Full Details later.

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Good turnout For Trial No 4. Exceptional days darts. Select field with some brilliant and exciting games. Couple of 11 and 12 dart games. Overall standard excellent and definitely improving with each Trial. Numerous players shone on the day included Mick McGowan, Joe Byrne, Martin Byrne, Dave O'Connor, Ryan Maher, Eugene McArdle, Andy Davenport, John Seagrave and Luke Cheevers. Worthy winner was a resurgent Mick McGowan(12, 12 and 14 darts game) who defeated Mr Consistency Joe Byrne in a high scoring and competitive final. Well done lads and indeed congratulations to all players
Several very promising young players coming through. Great to see and augurs well for the future of Dublin darts. On the downside some established players seem a bit lukewarm in their support. However there is still plenty of time to rectify this as there are 4 Trials left with the next one being held in The Bridge Inn on Sunday 10th November 3pm. Come along and support your County. Current Ranking after 4 Trials enclosed


Last 8
Joe Byrne bt Ryan Maher
Dave O'Connor bt Eugene McArdle(Sen)
Martin Byrne bt Andy Davenport
Mick McGowan bt Luke Cheevers

S/Finals
Joe Byrne 3 Dave O'Connor 2
Mick McGowan 3 Martin Byrne 0

Final
Mick McGowan 3 Joe Byrne 1

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Good turnout For Trial No 4. Exceptional days darts. Select field with some brilliant and exciting games. Couple of 11 and 12 dart games. Overall standard excellent and definitely improving with each Trial. Numerous players shone on the day included Mick McGowan, Joe Byrne, Martin Byrne, Dave O'Connor, Ryan Maher, Eugene McArdle, Andy Davenport, John Seagrave and Luke Cheevers. Worthy winner was a resurgent Mick McGowan(12, 12 and 14 darts game) who defeated Mr Consistency Joe Byrne in a high scoring and competitive final. Well done lads and indeed congratulations to all players
Several very promising young players coming through. Great to see and augurs well for the future of Dublin darts. On the downside some established players seem a bit lukewarm in their support. However there is still plenty of time to rectify this as there are 4 Trials left with the next one being held in The Bridge Inn on Sunday 10th November 3pm. Come along and support your County. Current Ranking after 4 Trials enclosed


Last 8
Joe Byrne bt Ryan Maher
Dave O'Connor bt Eugene McArdle(Sen)
Martin Byrne bt Andy Davenport
Mick McGowan bt Luke Cheevers

S/Finals
Joe Byrne 3 Dave O'Connor 2
Mick McGowan 3 Martin Byrne 0

Final
Mick McGowan 3 Joe Byrne 1

That's some serious throwing right there.

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Trial No 5 this Sunday 10th November 3pm in Bridge Inn, Chapelizod. Still plenty of time to make an impact on the rankings with 4 Trials remaining. Hope to see you all Sunday.

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Good turnout for Trial No 5. Top quality field. Overall standard continues to climb with some exceptional games. Competition for ranking points intensifies. Numerous players of note on the day including Mick McGowan, Glenn Spearing, Aiden McCabe, Jimmy Leahy, Anto McCracken, Shane O'Connor,Alan Mulcahy and Eugene McArdle. Eventual finalists Anto McCracken and Shane O'Connor both took some notable scalps en route to a closely contested final with a resurgent Shane just shading the match in the final leg. Well done lads.
Also a special mention to Glenn Spearing who was an unlucky 6-5 loser in the final of the Northern Ireland Open on Saturday. Great performance Glenn.

Last 8
Anto McCracken bt Aiden McCabe
Mick McGowan bt Alan Mulcahy
Shane O'Connor bt Glenn Spearing
Jimmy Leahy bt Eugene McArdle

S/Finals
Anto McCracken bt Mick McGowan
Shane O'Connor bt Jimmy Leahy

Final
Shane O'Connor 3 Anto McCracken 2

Trial No 6 takes place in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod next Sunday 3pm.
Updated rankings attached

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Brief reminder that Trial No 6 takes place this Sunday 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod. Competition for ranking points now on. All players still in with a chance as lots of points still up for grabs. Good luck all.

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Trial No 6 produced another cracking days darts. Overall standard top class. Competition for ranking points intensifies. Several people making successful late surges. Many players still in contention to make Dublin panel. Some excellent individual performances on the day from such as Anto McCracken, Shane O'Connor, Ryan Maher, Sean McArdle, Jimmy Dunne, Dan Kelly, Jimmy Leahy and Ross O'Brien. Eventual deserving winner was emerging star Dan Kelly who overcame an equally talented Jimmy Dunne in the deciding leg of a tense final. Both lads have greatly enhanced their chances of qualification. Well done lads. Indeed well done to all the players.

Last 8
Jimmy Dunne bt Shane O'Connor
Ryan Maher bt Anto McCracken
Sean McArdle bt Ross O'Brien
Dan Kelly bt Jimmy Leahy

S/Finals
Jimmy Dunne bt Ryan Maher
Dan Kelly bt Sean McArdle

Final
Dan Kelly 3 Jimmy Dunne 2

Note
Trial No 7 due to be played on Friday 29th Nov has now been brought forward to Thursday 28th November 9pm

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Trial No 7 this Thursday night November 28th in Bridge Inn Chapelizod 9pm. Lots of players still in with chance of making Dublin Panel so it is imperative that all those players attend the last two Trials. Best of Luck everyone.

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Trial No 7 this Thursday night November 28th in Bridge Inn Chapelizod 9pm. Lots of players still in with chance of making Dublin Panel so it is imperative that all those players attend the last two Trials. Best of Luck everyone.

Lets hope at this late stage with lads down in 13th or 14th position, that there friends don't start throwing games for them.............. Leaving them win so they pick up a few extra points.

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Slight drop in numbers for Trial No 7 but quality field nevertheless. Some excellent performances. Quite a few unexpected results early on which demonstrates the high overall standard on display. Rankings beginning to take shape but still quite a few possible permutations with many players still in contention. Players to shine on the day included Gareth Gray, Dave Kenny, Joe Kelly, John Nolan, Martin Byrne, Eugene McArdle, Dave O'Connor and Jimmy Leahy. Deserving winner was the ultra consistent Dave O'Connor who beat Gareth Gray in a high scoring final. Dave scored 2 consecutive maximums in a stunning 12 dart final leg. Well done lads.

Last 8
Gareth Gray bt Dave Kenny
Jimmy Leahy bt Joe Kelly
Martin Byrne bt John Nolan
Dave O'Connor bt Eugene McArdle

S/Finals
Gareth Gray bt Jimmy Leahy
Dave O'Connor bt Martin Byrne

Final
Dave O'Connor 3 Gareth Gray 1

Final Trial will be held in The Bridge Inn on Sunday 15th December 3pm.
Lots of players still in contention for a place on the Dublin Panel for the All - Irelands.

Note
Just to clarify position as regards Trials and to avoid possible confusion. Players must win at least one game to be awarded points.

Current Rankings Table attached(Should be Week 7 not week 6 as stated) Tried unsuccessfully to edit this error.

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Trial No 8 this Sunday 15th December 3pm in Bridge Inn Chapelizod. Final Trial so last chance for many to make the Dublin panel for Inter- Counties Team Championship in Ennis. Best of luck everyone.

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Final Trial. All things considered turnout wasn't too bad. Some brilliant darts thrown with lots of players upping their game in their endeavours to make the Dublin Panel for the Inter-Counties Darts Championships. Congratulations to all those who succeeded and commiserations to those didn't. Players of note on the day included Anto McCracken, Martin Byrne, Shane O'Connor, Dave O'Connor, Joe Kelly, Jimmy Dunne, John Dunne, Shane Ryan and exciting young player Darren Lynch(Remember you heard it first here). Deserving if somewhat surprising winner was Shane Ryan who played exceptional darts throughout and was good value for his victory over the ultra consistent Dave O'Connor in a high scoring final. Unfortunately Shane just missed out as regards the panel for the All- Irelands but we are going to give him a shot at the Leinsters. Dave on the other hand achieved the distinction of topping the Dublin Rankings. No mean feat considering the quality on display. Well done to both lads and again congratulations to all those who made the panel.
Roll on February.

Last 8
Jimmy Dunne beat John Dunne
Shane Ryan beat Shane O'Connor
Dave O'Connor beat Joe Kelly
Martin Byrne beat Anto McCracken

S/Finals
Shane Ryan beat Jimmy Dunne
Dave O'Connor beat Martin Byrne

Final
Shane Ryan 3 Dave O'Connor 1

Final Rankings and Dublin Panel (less possible wildcards) attached

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Final Trial. All things considered turnout wasn't too bad. Some brilliant darts thrown with lots of players upping their game in their endeavours to make the Dublin Panel for the Inter-Counties Darts Championships. Congratulations to all those who succeeded and commiserations to those didn't. Players of note on the day included Anto McCracken, Martin Byrne, Shane O'Connor, Dave O'Connor, Joe Kelly, Jimmy Dunne, John Dunne, Shane Ryan and exciting young player Darren Lynch(Remember you heard it first here). Deserving if somewhat surprising winner was Shane Ryan who played exceptional darts throughout and was good value for his victory over the ultra consistent Dave O'Connor in a high scoring final. Unfortunately Shane just missed out as regards the panel for the All- Irelands but we are going to give him a shot at the Leinsters. Dave on the other hand achieved the distinction of topping the Dublin Rankings. No mean feat considering the quality on display. Well done to both lads and again congratulations to all those who made the panel.
Roll on February.

Last 8
Jimmy Dunne beat John Dunne
Shane Ryan beat Shane O'Connor
Dave O'Connor beat Joe Kelly
Martin Byrne beat Anto McCracken

S/Finals
Shane Ryan beat Jimmy Dunne
Dave O'Connor beat Martin Byrne

Final
Shane Ryan 3 Dave O'Connor 1

Final Rankings and Dublin Panel (less possible wildcards) attached

Well done shane. A lovely lad and a fine darts player.
Hopefully it's the start of a good run for him.