Dublin Mens Trials 2014

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This thread is to furnish information on our trials and to supply updates and results. A total of ten trials will be held this year to assist the selection process for the county team. The trials are open to all eligible players and anybody who participates in these trials automatically affiliates to the Dublin County Darts Organisation. There will be two trials a month from May through to September. Prospective County players are expected to support these trials. All Trials will be held in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod and there is a guaranteed prize fund of 300 Euro per Trial. The first two trials were very well supported and it was encouraging to see so many new faces in attendance.

Trial No 1 Results

Last 8
Alan Mulcahy beat Dave Kenny
Shane O'Connor beat John Seagrave
Joe Kelly beat Alan O'Reilly
Ryan Maher beat Aiden Gallagher

S/Finals
Shane O'Connor beat Alan Mulcahy
Joe Kelly beat Ryan Maher

Final
Joe Kelly 3 Shane O'Connor 0

Trial No 2 Results

Last 8
David Peacocke beat Andy Davenport
Joe Byrne beat Eamon Calleary
Jimmy Leahy beat Barney Reddy
John Seagrave beat Alan Mulcahy

S/Finals
Joe Byrne beat David Peacocke
John Seagrave beat Jimmy Leahy

Final
Joe Byrne 3 John Seagrave 0

Well done all.

Next Trial takes place on Sunday 8th June 3pm

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Reminder 3rd Dublin Men's Trial this Sunday 8th June 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod. 300 Euro guaranteed. All eligible players welcome.

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Very good turnout for 3rd Trial. Quality field and excellent overall standard. Numerous memorable games including two impressive 11 darter's from an in form Mick McGowan and current international Gareth Gray. Encouraging to see such strength in depth with so many promising young players in attendance. Players of note included Anto McCracken, Mick McGowan, Dave O'Connor, Gareth Gray, Dave and Alan Richards, Aiden McCabe, David Peacocke, Joe Kelly and Brian Barlow. Deserving winner on the day was an impressive Joe Kelly who defeated Dave O'Connor in the final. In the process Joe secured his position on this years county team by winning his second trial of the season( Any player winning 2 Trials automatically qualifies for the County Team panel) This was a fantastic achievement given the quality players on show. Well done Joe and indeed well done to all the players who contributed to a great days darts.

Last 8
Mick McGowan bt Anto McCracken
Dave O'Connor bt Dave Richards
Joe Kelly bt Gareth Gray
Aiden McCabe bt David Peacocke

S/Finals
Dave O'Connor bt Mick McGowan
Joe Kelly bt Aiden McCabe

Final
Joe Kelly 3 Dave O'Connor 0

Next Trial is Sunday 29th June 3pm in Bridge Inn Chapelizod

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well done

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Reminder 4th Dublin Trial this Sunday 29th June 3pm in Bridge Inn Chapelizod. All eligible players welcome.

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Excellent attendance for 4th Trial despite several fixture clashes( Not our doing -- Always try and avoid clashes and wish other people did the same). Top class field nevertheless and top drawer darts. Overall standard still on the up-- Couple of 11 Darters again from Mick McGowan and John Burke and lots of ton plus averages in many other legs. Most games highly competitive with numerous going to a deciding leg. Again plenty of young emerging talent on display though the kudos on the day went to the more experienced players. Impressive displays from such as Dan Kelly, Ross O'Brien, Alan Richards, Joe Byrne, Brian Barlow, John Dunne, Anto McCracken and Shane O'Connor. Eventual winner was a tenacious Joe Byrne who overcame Brian Barlow( very impressive) in a high scoring and hard fought final. This was Joe's second Trial victory so he joins Joe Kelly as an automatic qualifier each having won two Trials. Well done the two Joes( No mean feat in the circumstances) Congratulations also to all the other players who helped provide such an entertaining days darts.

Last 8
Ross O'Brien bt Dan Kelly
Joe Byrne bt Alan Richards
Brian Barlow bt John Dunne
Shane O'Connor bt Anto McCracken

S/Finals
Joe Byrne bt Ross O'Brien
Brian Barlow bt Shane O'Connor

Final
Joe Byrne 3 Brian Barlow 2

On behalf of myself and the Dublin Darts community I would like to wish Dan Kelly( A member the Dublin Team last year) all the best in the future. Dan, a brilliant darts talent, is emigrating to Australia this week. Good luck and take care.

Trial No 5 next Sunday 6th July 3pm in Bridge Inn Chapelizod.

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Updated Dublin Mens Rankings after Trial No 4. See attachment.

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Trial No 5 this Sunday 6th July 3pm in the Bridge Inn Chapelizod. Halfway stage and competition for places will soon intensify. Players are required to attend a minimum of five trials so anybody thinking of participating should be aware of this.

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Sharp drop in numbers -- Not sure why. Question of quality rather than quantity and consequently overall standard extremely high. Some top drawer games. Halfway stage and panel beginning to take shape. However there are still many players in contention and no doubt competition for places will intensify going forward. Impressive performances from players such as John Dunne, Aiden McCabe Mick McGowan, Anto McCracken, Alan O'Reilly, Dave O'Connor, Ross O'Brien and Shane O'Connor. Deserving winner was Alan O'Reilly who beat Dave O'Connor in a high scoring final and in the process greatly enhanced his qualification chances. Well done all

Last 8
Mick McGowan bt John Dunne
Alan O'Reilly bt Aiden McCabe
Dave O'Connor bt Anto McCracken
Shane O'Connor bt Ross O'Brien

S/Finals
Alan O'Reilly bt Mick McGowan
Dave O'Connor bt Shane O'Connor

Final
Alan O'Reilly 3 Dave O'Connor 1

Next Trial is Sunday week 20th July 3pm in Bridge Inn Chapelizod

Current Rankings attached

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Trial No 6 this coming Sunday 20th July 3pm in Bridge Inn. Lots of players still in contention for places. Best of luck to all

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Attendance down again-- Disappointing. Once more a case of quality rather than quantity with some excellent games including an 11 darter from Shane O"Connor. Players of note included Anto McCracken, Dave O'Connor, Alan and David Richards, Jonny Ray, Killian McCormack, Graham Rooney and Shane O'Connor. Nice to see several young players make an impact. Eventual winner was Shane O'Connor who defeated Anto McCracken in a very competitive and high scoring final.

Last 8
Killian McCormack bt Dave Richards
Shane O'Connor bt Graham Rooney
Jonny Rea bt Dave O'Connor
Anto McCracken bt Alan Richards

S/Finals
Anto McCracken bt Jonny Rea
Shane O'Connor bt Killian McCormack

Final
Shane O'Connor 3 Anto McCracken 1

Note
Trial scheduled for Sunday 17th August has been postponed due to Dublin Team participation in the East Coast Challenge in Kilkenny on this date. This Trial will be rescheduled at a later date. Next Trial therefore is Sunday 31st August (Trial No 8 on the fixture sheet). It is our policy to avoid clashing with other competitions whenever possible so some of the later Trials may have to be rescheduled also.
Will furnish details later.
Current Rankings attached

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Correction to week 6 Rankings. Graham Rooney should have been credited with 4 points. Sorry Graham

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Last four Dublin Men's Trials deferred to October/November due to fixture congestion and impending Rail/Dart strike. We wish to ensure that all interested players are given every opportunity to compete and qualify for Dublin panel. Will post dates of remaining Trials later.

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Revised dates for last 4 Dublin Men's Trials. All played Sundays 3pm in Bridge Inn Chapelizod.

Trial No 7 --- Sunday 12th October
Trial No 8 --- Sunday 26h October
Trial No 9 --- Sunday 9th November
Trial No 10 -- Sunday 16th November

Reminder there are Two Dublin Teams to be entered in the Leinsters with players selected from the rankings. So everybody attending last 4 Trials still has a chance of inclusion for these teams.

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Chance of Venue. Unfortunately the Bridge Inn is no longer available. Will miss it -- Liked the ambiance of the Bridge -- Nice Venue. Trial No 7 will now be held in Sheriff Youth Club, Sheriff Street this Sunday 12th October 3pm. Still a lot to play for and many players still in contention for places on Dublin Team panel.

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Top class darts from a quality field. Panel beginning to take shape but still a lot of players in the running for places. Attendance could have been better but happy enough given the belated change of venue. Would like to thank Sheriff YC for facilitating us at such short notice. Nice venue and very central for all players. To get back to the Darts --Congratulations to young Robyn Byrne on her fantastic and unprecedented achievement of becoming an Irish World Darts Champion --not her last world title I would suggest. Also congratulations to Dave Concannon on winning the European title. Irish Darts is very much on the up. Congratulation to both players -- Well done.
Lots of top drawer darts also played today at 7th Dublin Trial.
Many quality performances from such as Joe Kelly, Anto McCracken, Alan Richards, John Seagrave, Jacko Barry ( Nice to see Jacko back in action and playing so well), Wesso Dunne, Brian Barlow and eventual impressive winner Mick McGowan who beat an unflappable Joe Kelly in a high scoring final. Well done all

Results
Last 8
Mick McGowan bt Jacko Barry
Brian Barlow bt Anto McCracken
Joe Kelly bt Alan Richards
John Seagrave bt Wesso Dunne

S/Finals
Mick McGowan bt Brian Barlow
Joe Kelly bt John Seagrave

Final
Mick McGowan 3 Joe Kelly 1

Next Trial is Sunday 26th October
Venue to follow -- Will Post Updated rankings later.

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Dublin Men's Trial No 8 this Sunday 26th Oct 3pm in Sheriff YC-- Sheriff Street. Many players still in with chance of making County Panel. All eligible players welcome.

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What time can you head down and practice from? About 2? Thinking about heading along to this for the craic. Haven't played a proper tournament in months

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Good turnout and some serious darts. Encouraging to see players persevering. Panel beginning to take shape but still a lot of competition for places and many players still in contention. Only two Trials left and obviously some players will be disappointed. However we are sending two teams to the Leinsters so there is still a lot to play for.
Overall standard at Trial No 8 was excellent and players to shine included Brian Barlow, Dave O'Connor, Alan Richards, Jacko Barry, Anto McCracken, Mick McGowan, Stephen McCarthy and Frank Kelly. Eventual winner was man in form Mick McGowan who edged out a consistent Anto McCracken in the final. Well done lads. Mick has now automatically qualified for the County panel as a two time Trial winner.

Last 8
Dave O'Connor bt Jacko Barry
Mick McGowan bt Frank Kelly
Anto McCracken bt Alan Richards
Brian Barlow bt Stephen McCarthy

S/Finals
Anto McCracken bt Brian Barlow
Mick McGowan bt Dave O'Connor

Final
Mick McGowan 3 Anto McCracken 2

Next Trial is Sunday 9th Nov 3pm in Sheriff Street YC,

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Current Rankings

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Next Trial is this Sunday 9th Nov 3pm in Sheriff Street YC. Panel shaping up but lots of players still in the mix. All eligible players welcome.

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Numbers down but only to be expected as we near the end of the Trials and most places on panel are already settled. However a lot of players still in contention for the final few places. So it will go down to the wire and the last Trial next Sunday 3pm in Sheriff Street YC. Good days darts today and again quality field made it hard to advance. Top displays from such as John(Wesso) Dunne, Anto McCracken, Joe Byrne, Shane O'Connor, Dave O'Connor, Eamon Callery, Aiden McCabe and Brian Barlow. Winner on the day was Wesso Dunne who beat Joe Byrne in the final. On his way to an impressive victory Wesso took some big scalps and in the process guaranteed his place on the Dublin panel. Well done to Wesso and all the other players who have already qualified for the Dublin Team for the All-Irelands.

Results of 9th Trial

Last 8
Wesso Dunne bt Brian Barlow
Shane O'Connor bt Aiden McCabe
Anto McCracken bt Dave O'Connor
Joe Byrne bt Eamon Callery

S/Finals
Joe Byrne bt Anto McCracken
Wesso Dunne bt Shane O'Connor

Wesso Dunne 3 Joe Byrne 2

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Attached are current Rankings with just the 10th and last Trial remaining next Sunday 3pm in Sheriff St YC

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Last Trial again saw some excellent darts. Competition for the last few places on the panel was intense. Indeed some players may not have helped their cause by trying too hard. Players to shine included Wesso Dunne, Jimmy Dunne, Alan Mulcahy, Dave O'Connor, Joe Byrne, Shane O'Connor, Joe Kelly and Aiden Gallagher.

Results
Last 8
Jimmy Dunne bt Joe Byrne
Wesso Dunne bt Joe Kelly
Alan Mulcahy bt Aiden Gallagher
Dave O'Connor bt Shane O'Connor

S/Finals
Wesso Dunne bt Jimmy Dunne
Dave O'Connor bt Alan Mulcahy

Final
Dave O'Connor 3 Wesso Dunne 1

The following players have successfully negotiated the Trial process and deservedly earned their places on the Dublin County panel for the Inter-County Championships(All- Irelands) in Ennis in February 2015. Congratulation to all. Well done to Shane O'Connor who topped the rankings and to Anto McCracken who retains the captaincy. Congratulations also to Jacko Barry who will be added to the panel as a wildcard. Jacko is back playing top darts after a prolonged period of injury and will be a welcome addition to the squad.

1. Shane O’Connor
2. Dave O’Connor
3. Anto McCracken (Captain)
4. Joe Byrne
5. Mick McGowan
6. Joe Kelly
7. John Dunne
8. Brian Barlow
9. John Seagrave
10. Aiden McCabe
11. Alan O’Reilly
12. Alan Mulcahy
13. Alan Richards
14. Aiden Gallagher
15. Jacko Barry (Wild Card)

Commiserations to those players who did not quite make the panel. Dublin Trials are very competitive and while Trials may not be everybody's preference at least they are fair and transparent and give all aspiring players an opportunity to compete. They also facilitate young players gaining experience at a higher level.
Finally I would like to thank all those players and supporters who attended the Trials.