2020 Leo Molloy

Details: Published: 07 September 2020

McGowan wins second Leo Molloy Title after 18 year Gap

Sligo’s Sean McGowan is the 2020 Leo Molloy Memorial Darts champion following a 6-2 win over defending champion Gerard McGlynn from Glenfin, McGowan champion in the third holding of this event in 2002 was in brilliant form all day and was a deserving winner. Over 60 players entered this year in what was a fitting tribute to Leo and the standard from start to finish was excellent. In the semi-finals we witnessed one of the greatest matches ever in the tournament where McGowan defeated Adrian Butch Devine 5-4 while Gerard dashed local thrower Andrew Gillespie his first final appearance, Andrew did however win the highest checkout of the event which was a 160 hit against John Flood in the quarter final. Thanks to John Joe’s and Kilcar House for hosting the event, to all markers and checkers, to Ciaran Cannon for the PA and walk on music. To our sponsors Adrian Molloy (Tuna.ie), Trevor McBrearty (Sim Clinic), Linda Boyle (Fusion Bistro), David Byrne (Kilcar Cabs), Adrian Byrne (Carrick Meats) and to those who make induvial contributions to the prize fund you continued support is appreciated and finally to all the players who helped make this event happen thanks for your support. Next year we will be running a shield for the first round losers and a minimum prize fund of €2,000!

2020 Leo Molloy Champion Sean McGowan with Aaron Molloy and Kenneth Kennedy

2020 Leo Molloy Runner Up Gerard McGlynn

2020 Leo Molloy Semi Finalists Adrian Devine and Andrew Gillespie

2020 Leo Molloy Quarter Finalists John Flood and Antony Whoriskey

2020 Leo Molloy Quarter Finalist Damien Hennigan

Final

Sean McGowan 6 Gerard McGlynn 3

Semi Finals

Sean McGowan 5 Adrian Devine 4

Gerard McGlynn 5 Andrew Gillespie 3

Quarter Finals

Sean McGowan 4 Antony Whoriskey 3

Adrian Devine 4 Damien Hennigan 1

Gerard McGlynn 4 Stephen Harron 2

Andrew Gillespie 4 John Flood 3 (160 c/o Andrew)

Third Round

Sean McGowan 4 John Trackray 3

Antony Whoriskey 4 Kieran McGeany 3

Adrian Devine 4 Thomas Evans 0

Damien Hennigan 4 Paul McShane 0

Gerard McGlynn 4 Cara Boyle 0

Stephen Harron 4 Joe Flood 1

Andrew Gillespie 4 Michael Leech 0

John Flood 4 Hugh Doherty 1

Second Round

Sean McGowan 4 Andrew Barron 1

John Trackray 4 Ady Somers 0 (2 x 180 John)

Antony Whoriskey 4 David Harron 1

Kieran McGeany 4 Declan Cunningham 1

Adrian Devine 4 Dylan Linton 1 (180 Dylan)

Thomas Evans 4 Eoghan McGill 3

Damien Hennigan 4 Kevin Lyons 1 (180 Damien)

Paul McShane 4 John Joe Byrne 0

Gerard McGlynn 4 John Meencha 1

Cara Boyle 4 Michael Molloy 0

Stephen Harron 4 Alan Byrne 3

Joe Flood 4 John Con McGinley 2

Andrew Gillespie 4 Kenneth Kennedy 2

Michael Leech 4 Roger McShane 2 (2 x 180 Michael)

John Flood 4 Packie Gallen 0

Hugh Doherty 4 Michael Curran 1

First Round

Sean McGowan 4 Owen Carr 2 (3 x 180 Sean)

Andrew Barron 4 Martin Barr 1

John Trackray 4 Shaun Foy 0 (2 x 180 John)

Ady Somers 4 Dylan Martin 0

Antony Whoriskey 4 Cormac Cunningham 0

David Harron 4 Conal Lyons 0

Kieran McGeany 4 Oisin Byrne 2

Declan Cunningham 4 James Weir 3 (146 c/o Declan)

Adrian Devine 4 Anthony Diver 0

Dylan Linton 4 Adrian Byrne 3

Thomas Evans 4 Conor McKivergan 0

Eoghan McGill 4 Christy Byrne 0

Damien Hennigan 4 Dermot Kane 1

Kevin Lyons 4 Brendan McShane 3

Paul McShane 4 Johnny Rooney 0

John Joe Byrne 4 Kieran Gallagher 0

Gerard McGlynn 4 John McHugh 0

John Meencha 4 Norman Fuller 0

Cara Boyle 4 Martin McGinley 1

Michael Molloy 4 Gary Healey 2

Stephen Harron 4 Christy Gallen 0

Alan Byrne 4 Christopher McBrearty 1

Joe Flood 4 Aaron Molloy 0

John Con McGinley 4 Liam Gallagher 3

Andrew Gillespie 4 David Murphy 2

Kenneth Kennedy 4 Dermot Ward 2

Michael Leech 4 Darragh Gallagher 0 (156 c/o Michael)

Roger McShane 4 Liam McShane 0

John Flood 4 James Byrne 1

Packie Gallen 4 Orin McDermott 0

Hugh Doherty 4 Robert McShane 0

Michael Curran 4 Liam Donegan 1

UPDATE €1,500 PRIZE FUND TO BE WON!!

2020 Leo Molloy Memorial Tournament.

The 20^th Leo Molloy Memorial Cup takes place on Saturday 7^th March in Kilcar Village. This popular open singles event attracts players from all over the county and beyond and previous winners include Brendan Dolan, Sean McGowan and Martin McCloskey.

This year is the 20^th hosting of the tournament remembering Leo Molloy who did so much for darts not just locally but in the county but sadly passed away at a young age but this event is a fitting tribute in his memory and also the fact that this tournament is going from strength to strength.

The prize fund this year is €1500 with €600 for the winner, €300 for runner up, €150 for losing semis and €75 for the losing quarter finalists this will be for the first time an open draw every round (best of 7 from first round to quarter final, best of 9 in semi and best 11 in final)and registrations will be taken in Kilcar House from 2-3:30pm NO ENTRYS after 3:30pm first matches at 4pm.

Names are been taken in advance via the South West Donegal Darts Facebook group or contact James at 086-9969256 or Kenneth at 086-8361698 accommodation available locally at Dún Ulún House or Kilcar Lodge other accommodation also in the area if required.

Previous Men’s finals:

2019 Gerard McGlynn Denise Cassidy 3

2018 Phil McGeehan 6 Declan Cunningham 3

2017 Michael Leech 6 Stephen Harron 3

2016 John Gallagher 6 Liam Gallagher 4

2015 Liam Gallagher 6 Antony Mularkey 1

2014 Charlie Grant 6 Amir Quiambao 1

2013 Campbell Jackson 6 Charlie Grant 1

2012 John Gallagher 5 John McGinley 2

2010 JJ Dolan 5 James Deery 2

2009 Brendan Dolan 5 John McGinley 2

2008 Brendan Dolan 5 John McGinley 2