MURPHY SNATCHES VICTORY IN NORTH EAST FINAL The North East Junior A final could not be classed as high standard for the grade but it kept the spectators entertained to the last shot. Played in Grenagh between Billy McAuliffe, Eamonn Bowen and Timmy Murphy for a total stake of 2300. Bowen trailed this score from the off, 3 shots each to the lollipops Murphy led McAuliffe with Bowen back in third place. McAuliffe took the lead with a good 4th and should have capitalise on a poo

TOM O'Donovan from Crossbarry took the Vintage C title at Timoleague, overcoming John Twohig and DD Carrollin a three-way contest for stakes of 3x 950 a-side. O’ Donovan got off to a dream start with a huge opener to the sheds and raised a bowl on both opponents with another impressive second shot. He held and extended his advantage with two more to the Guard's house, where he had a comfortable lead of two bowls on Carroll and one on Twohig - excellent bowling at this grade.

Maria Nagle claimed the Gretta Cormican Queen Qualifiers Cup with a dominant victory over Meghan Collins at Timoleague.David Hegarty also secured a win at Beal Na Marbh, defeating Edmund Sexton in tough conditions. In tribute to the late Joe Bowen, Liam Murphy triumphed in the Joe Bowen Memorial Cup final with a strong finish.