Duneane singles event reaches conclusion on Saturday

The finals of the Duneane Presbyterian singles tournament take place in the church hall this Saturday night.

This year’s event is a milestone one for the organisers, as the tournament - once again sponsored by Superseal Windows - celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Bowlers are competing for the Jim Richardson Memorial Shield, in memory of the long-time tournament organiser.

The event’s enduring popularity was once again emphasised last week as 84 bowlers competed on the first three qualifying nights.

Hopes of a ‘home’ winner remain intact as Duneane’s Gerald McLernon was among the first qualifiers.

Mid-Antrim Zone player Tom Lithco will also be part of the finals night line-up after coming through Friday night’s heat.

Results from the various qualifying nights so far are:

Wednesday December 10 - quarter-finals: J McErlean (Portglenone) 7, M Moore (OC) 8; M Crozier (Moorstown) 7, R Cavan (Belmont) 6; E Kelly (Moortown) 7, H Cavan (Belmont) 5; S Kerr (Moneyglass) 4, D Cavan (Belmont) 9. Semi-finals: Moore 2, Crozier 10; Kelly 10, Cavan 8.

Thursday, December 11 - quarter-finals: S Hedley (Ballywalter) bt M McNicholl (St Canice’s); N Haire (Hillsborough) 10, R McCutcheon (Rosemount) 3; I Marron (Moneyglass) 8, J Carson (DOnaghmopre) 7; S Heavern (St Canice’s) 9, S Fry (OC) 5. Semi-finals: Hedley 7, Haire 8; Marron 6, Heavern 7.

Friday, December 12 - quarter-finals: G McLernon (Duneane) 9, D Erskine (Rosemount) 3; T Morrison (First Ahoghill) 8, A Taylor (Rosemount) 4; J Graham (First Ahoghill) 13, M Bell (Moneymore) 1; S Foster (Duneane) 5, T Lithco) High Street 6. Semi-finals: McLernon 10, Morrison 5; Graham 6, Lithco 8.

Play continues this week with further qualifying nights. Anyone still wishing to enter should contact organiser Alex Bell on 07711737319.