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Handball
Report 2002 - 27/12/02
| Chairman |
Martin Murphy (Downpatrick) |
| Secretary |
Peter McSherry (Saval) |
| Ass. Sec |
John Mc Avoy (Saval) |
| Treasurer |
Gerry McEnthe (Clonduff) |
| Co. Board Delegate |
Dessie McNeill (Carryduff) |
| P.R.O. |
Sean McNally (Rostrevor) |
| Youth Officer |
Jartath Digney (Saval) |
| Committee |
Brian Havern (Saval) |
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Tom Savage (Downpatrick) |
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Tony Wilson (Clonduff) |
Handball in Co. Down continues to grow
in popularity although this applies mainly to the Saval
club where the numbers playing are steadily rising year
on year. That this is not being replicated throughout the
county is due to lack of recognition by the clubs of the
potential handball courts have to offer.
Co. Down Handball Leagues
The four top teams in the county; Downpatrick, Clonduff,
Saval and Carryduff competed in div. 1 with Downpatrick
proving once again to be the strong force in Co. Down handball.
The second division was fought out between 8 teams from
Saval and 1 from Clonduff . The league finished in early
December with the outcome not decided until the final round.
The Savalmore team of Stephen Sands, Dessie Sands and Brian
Turley took the honours with the Sheeptown team of Finbarr
McNally, Paul Greenan and Garry Sands taking the runners
up spot.
Co. Down Handball Championships
Paul Shields from Clonduff won the Northern Bank junior
2 singles tide defeating Mall McManus from Downpatrick.
Paddy Havern & James McNally from Saval defeated Collie
Turley & Barrie McCoy in the junior 2 doubles final. In
a repeat of last year's masters final between two Saval
players, it was Seamus Sands who reversed last years result
defeating Brian Havern this time round. The masters doubles
final was also an all Saval affair with Seamus Sands & Eamon
McCarthy narrowly defeating Cathal Digney & Pethr McSherry.
Paul Girvan was on top form to defeat Pethr McSherry in
the over 45's singles final. In the over 45's doubles Brian
Havem & Philip Campbell defeated Paul Girvan & Jim Harland.
The division 2(a) championship was won by the young talent
Stephen Sands who won both his games against the wily campaigner
Gavin Quinn who can play better than he showed in the final.
The division 2(b) championship was also won by another blossoming
young Went in the shape of Kevin McCarthy who defeated Fergal
McConville in a much closer final. Kevin recovered to win
the deciding third game having lost the second to a determined
Fergal.
First Trust North Ulster League
Five teams from Co. Down now com- pete in the highly competitive
Ulster leagues. Clonduff, who were playing their first year
in div.1 and Donal Armstrong in the team put up a great
show against the cream of Ulster hand- ball. Downpatrick,
with Tom Savage and Co are also still holding their own
in div.1 which is of a very high standard.
Saval had a record breaking year in the Ulster League with
all three teams gaining promotion. Paddy Havern, James McNally,
Seamus Sands & Eamon McCarthy won division 4 at their first
attempt. Peter MeSherry, Brian Havern, Cathal & Jarlath
Digney were runners-up in div.5 and Collie Turley, Barire
McCoy, Declan & Gerard McCarthy won div. 6 in their first
year in the Ulster League!
Down Teams Contest All-Ireland Feile Final
The Juvenile handballers of Downpatiiek guided by Martin
Murphy and those of Saval guided by Brian Havern, done their
county proud when they defeated all competition to contest
the All-Ireland Feile final at the Rossa club on the Shaws
road in Belfast in July. The final was a very close affair
which Downpatrick won by just 5 points overall. Well done
to all concerned.
If you want to try your hand at this enjoyable sport, get
in touch with Peter McSherry and he will arrange a trial
at a time to suit you.
Peter MeSherry
Tel; Home 30264313
Work 30266066
Mob.07899943081
e. mail pmsherry@btinternet.com
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