Dundalk darts | DDDL gets underway

placeholder image — John Kelly of the Bodhran Hawks

22 teams take part in Week One of Dundalk and District Darts League

Week One of the Heineken-sponsored Dundalk and District Dart League saw 22 teams put their toes to the oche.

A few new teams have entered the league this season, along with a few returning teams in The Avenue Inn and Courtney's. Bodhran Hawks were away to Corbetts Craicheads.

This was going to be an interesting fixture with Corbetts Craicheads having most of their team from last season, while The Hawks made a number of interesting post-season signings.

Stephen Smith put the Hawks one up before Colin Taaffe, playing in his first league game, won his game to put them two up.

Further wins for Ian Rroney, Darren Lulow, Greg Rosada, and Ryan Murtagh left the visitors leaving Seatown with the points and a 6-0 win.

Continuing in the same form as last season were Big House Eagles, who had a 6-0 win away to Commercial Classics. Conor McArdle had a 156 checkout and also got Player of the Match for his team.

In Division Two, the Punters visited the Northend to play the Cobras. Patrick Taaffe (Player of the Match for the hosts) put the hosts one up before Martin Lee levelled things up for the visitors.

Frankie Mc Donnell put the hosts 2-1 up before Gareth Woods levelled things up again.

Jordan McInerney (Player of the Match for the visitors) won the next to put the visitors 3-2 up before Marianne Gartland won the last for a share of the points for her husband Mickey's team.

"Quiz the Captain" - John Kelly (Bodhran Hawks)

What darts do you use: Steve Lennon 25g

Best dart memory: Winning the treble with The Bodhran.

Favourite player: Adrian Lewis

Most difficult opponent: Bob Morgan

Favourite opponent: Darren Ludlow

Goal in darts for the season: Finish the season

One for the future: Colin Taaffe