Cup quarter finals take place in the First Blues League

The Crows at home in their new venue, The Favourite Bar, looked to be winners against neighbours Reids Corner, as they took a 5-1 lead. Alas, this was their limit with the visitors winning the last five for a cracking win. Winners for The Crows were T. Harbinson (100), D. Kay (100, 140, 19 darts), K. Kennedy (2x100), S. Farr (100), A. Hanlon. Reids Corner winners were P. McCallister (100), G. Walsh, K. Mullholland (100), Don McCammon, D. McCallister and Drew McCammon (100).

Dunmurry Inn at home to Byrnes B was a tough match, going to the very last match with the home team edging it 6-5. Hitting the target for Dunmurry were N. Cummins (100), S. Allen, A. Hodgen, A. Wilson (2x100), C. Orford (100, 140) and G. Andrews (100). Winning for Byrnes B were M. Frazer (100), F. Frazer (2x100), R. Patteron, C. Lewsley and C. Byrne.

Manor Inn at home to Byrnes A were outclassed with the visitors winning 6-1. The lone winner for Manor Inn was J. Somerville, whilst K. Campbell (2x100), G. Bell (2x100), S. Lennon (100, 94 outshot), R. Montgomery (121, 140, 177, 19 darts), N. McCabe (2x100, 180, 20 darts) and J. Wilson.

Maghaberry A entertained Belfast Indoor Bowling Club with the visitors getting the better of the home team with a 6-3 victory. Maghaberry A winners were S. Hull (100), L. Kirkwood (100), M. Agnew (140, 21 darts). B.I.B.C. winners were D. Greenlees, G. Donaghy (100, 140), T. Johnston, B. Greer, M. Ferguson (100) and E. Dobbin (100, 140).

In the Sportsmans Cup, McCrums welcomed Maghaberry B, who took the first 3 games. The home team then awakened and reeled off the next 6 for a well deserved win. McCrums winners were D. Lynch (120), J. Best, A. Garrett (100), T. McCormack, C. Donald (2x100) and J. Palmer. Maghaberry B winners R. Wilson (100), A. Irwin and R. Porter (105, 116).

Catch-My-Pal at home to Marketview went 3-2 up. Marketview moved up a gear to win the next 4 for a 6-3 result. Catch-My-Pal winners were B. Faulkner, J. Snodden (100, 121) and S. McCurley. Marketview winners were P. McGlynn, K. Bowden (100), P. Burns, K. Duffy (20 darts), B. Jones (100) and M. McKee (100).

Ballymacash made the journey to Alexander’s Bar to play Laganview with the visit proving fruitful with a 6-0 win. Winners were T. Heasley, G. McCallister (200), S. Parker (100, 140), C. Jameson (100), A.J. Coburn (120, 140) and T. Bustard. Ballinderry were at home to Ballinderry A in another Cup. The home team had better finishing in this enthralling encounter, winning 6-2. Home winners S. McMurray, E. Moulds (3x100, 20 darts), G. Rea, A. Moulds (140), W. Hall (100), Neill Brown (100, 180, 21 darts). Ballinderry A winners were T. Barnes and D. Loughrin.