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Dundalk and District Darts League - Premier Division
Big House Eagles 4–2 The Commercial Club
Second met third in what promised to be a thrilling Dundalk and District Darts League encounter, and it certainly delivered. The Big House Eagles set the tone early, racing into a 2–0 lead to put immediate pressure on their rivals.
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Young Aaron Coyne responded in style for The Commercial Club, defeating the formidable Conor Dunne to bring his side back into contention.
However, the Eagles regained control before Ciaran Treanor stepped up in a crucial clash against Conor McArdle.
With both players arguably in the form of their lives, it was Treanor who produced a superb performance to keep his team’s hopes alive.
With the tie finely poised, Aidan Conroy showed his class in the final match, seeing off John O’Brien to secure an impressive 4–2 victory for the Eagles.
Uncle Tom’s Sparrows 3–3 Northend Green
Honours were even in a tight and thoroughly enjoyable contest. Both teams played their part in a competitive encounter that could have gone either way. A fair result in the end, well played, gents.
Punters 2–4 Avenue Inn
League leaders Avenue Inn made the trip to the Punters and wasted no time asserting their dominance, storming into a commanding 4–0 lead with clinical performances across the board.To their credit, the hosts rallied late on.
Bob Morgan and Tony Kenna produced strong finishes to claim the final two matches and add some respectability to the scoreline. Nevertheless, it was a polished 4–2 win for the Avenue, who continue to set the pace at the top.
Dundalk and District Darts League - Division One
Callans HBX 1–5 Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin picked up where they left off last week with another commanding display, securing a fine 5–1 victory. The win sends them top of the table with just five games remaining in what promises to be an exciting run-in.
Commercial Classics 2–4 Bodhran Hawks
Mickey McMahon got the Hawks off to a flying start, putting the visitors one up before Aidan Dorey levelled proceedings.
The Hawks then took control, winning the next three matches, highlighted by a sensational scoring display from Stephen Smith.
In a performance that would trouble even Luke Littler, Smith fired in eight ton-plus scores, six of which narrowly missed the 180 mark. It was a match not to be missed.
Mark Flynn claimed the final game for the hosts, but the Hawks had already done enough to run out deserving 4–2 winners.
Corbetts Craicheads 2–4 Punters Athletic
Barry Dillon edged the Craicheads into an early lead, but Punters Athletic responded strongly. Winning four of the next five matches, they turned the contest around to secure a solid 4–2 victory on the night.
Dundalk and District Darts League - Division Two
Phoenix 0–6 Callans B
A top-of-the-table clash that proved one-sided on the night. Callans B arrived with intent and delivered a statement performance, whitewashing their title rivals 6–0.
The result sends them one point clear at the summit with just four games remaining, a huge step in the title race.
Bodhran Bandits 2–4 Northend Bullys
Another close encounter saw Northend Bullys edge out a 4–2 win. The result keeps them within touching distance of the leaders, with just four points separating them from top spot and four games still to play.
Dundalk and District Darts League - Division Two Plate
Northend Cobras 3–3 Commercial 26rs
Honours were shared in a tightly fought battle between two evenly matched sides. Remarkably, the teams remain level at the top of the group, identical on points, legs won and lost, setting up a fascinating finish.
Courtney's 4–2 Phoenix Flyers
A difficult night for the Phoenix camp as both of their teams suffered defeats. Courtneys proved just too strong for the Flyers, claiming a 4–2 victory in a competitive contest.
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