North West Cricket Union
NWCU Senior Cup 2024
Final - Day 2: Donemana lost to Newbuildings by 5 wickets
Beechgrove, 27 July.
Donemana 173 & 126 (28.2 overs: Ray Curry 27, David O'Sullivan 26; Johnny Thompson 3-21, Trent McKeegan 2-29, Gregory McFaul 2-35)
Newbuildings 191 & 111/5 (25.1 overs: Samarth Seth 46*)
Newbulldings captain Gareth McKeegan (CricketEurope)
Johnny Thompson delivered a Man of the Match display as Newbuildings beat Donemana by 5 wickets to claim their first NW Senior Cup crown. JT's first innings 47 ensured a narrow but vital 18-run lead - a half century too for Samarth Seth. JT then took three wickets as Donemana spluttered to 81 for 7, eventually setting what looked a modest 109-run target. However, Newbuildings wobbled at 45 for 4 and 64 for 5 in the chase, but they had the back up of Seth, who signed off his season with an unbeaten 46 that took his final season tally to 997 - he departs for a training camp in India on Monday. He and JT - who else? - shared an unbroken 6th wicket stand of 45 to clinch the win. A crowd of almost 2000 on Saturday drank Beechgrove dry. I hope the Newbuildings Bar is well stocked in the days ahead!
Winning captain Gareth McKeegan of Newbuildings
Final: Final - Day 1: Donemana v Newbuildings (Close of play)
Beechgrove, 26 July.
Donemana 173 (48.1 overs; Levi Dougherty 50, Ray Curry 39, Rumesh Buddhika 22; Gregory McFaul 4-32, Jason Dunn 3-26, Trent McKeegan 2-28) Newbuildings 0/0 (0 overs)
Cup final captains Gary McClintock and Gareth McKeegan (CricketEurope)
Rain delayed the start of the Newbuildings reply and play was eventually called off for the day. The match will resume at 11.00am on Saturday.
Semi-final: Donemana beat Eglinton by 8 wickets
The Holm, 23 June.
Eglinton 119 (27 overs; Jamie Millar 21; Gary Neely 3-5, Gary McClintock 3-32, Rumesh Buddhika 2-38) Donemana 124-2 (21 overs; William McClintock 57*, Gary McClintock 44*)
Big Donemana appeal against Lahiru Dilshan (Lawrence Moore)
Donemana steamrollered Eglinton, taking advantage of an early start and an important toss to all but decide the game in the first hour. The experienced Gary Neely and skipper Gary McClintock each took three wickets as the visitors slumped to 49 for 7. The tail wagged a little with Jamie Millar making 21, but a total of 119 rarely wins games at The Holm. Andy Millar and Mattie Mills struck two blows in the reply, but the McClintock twins soon warmed to the task, each hitting four sixes in an unbroken third wicket stand of 95 in 12 overs. William also hit 5 fours in his 41-ball 57 not out, while Gary finished unbeaten on 44 - the eight wicket win settled in 21 overs.
Semi-final: Newbuildings beat Brigade by 7 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 23 June.
Brigade 142 (40.3 overs; Marcello Piedt 25, Scott Macbeth 21, Ryan Barr 20; Jason Dunn 5-25, Johnny Thompson 2-5, Trent McKeegan 2-29) Newbuildings 145-3 (21.1 overs; Samarth Seth 52, Ryan Hunter 52*)
Jason Dunn took five wickets (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings will be hoping it's a case of third time lucky as they made light work of Brigade, whose disappointing batting effort cost them dearly, the Beechgrove side slipping to their third loss in a week. Jason Dunn was the destroyer-in-chief as he picked up 5 for 25 as the visitors slipped from 65 for 2 to 142 all out. There were two wickets apiece for Trent McKeegan and former Brigade idol Johnny Thompson, who cut short a holiday in Turkey to make the clash. JT had been the hero in the quarter-final but with such a modest target, he wasn't required with half centuries for overseas professional Samarth Seth - who hit 11 fours and a six in a 33-ball 52 - and Ryan Hunter, who hit 9 fours in his unbeaten 52. They added 84 in 9 overs after two early wickets had the nerves jangling slightly for the home side. The final is set for Beechgrove on the 26th and 27th of July.
Round 2: Bready lost to Eglinton by 128 runs
Magheramason, 1 June.
Eglinton 189 (49.3 overs; Andy Millar 85, Lahiru Dilshan 25; Gavin Roulston 3-31, David Rankin 2-31)
Bready 61 (21.5 overs; Mark Averill 6-35, Jamie Millar 2-20)
Mark Averill took 6 wickets as Eglinton beat Bready (CricketEurope)
Eglinton marched into the semi-final with a thumping 128 run win at Bready. Andy Millar curbed his natural aggressive tendencies to play a mature innings that ultimately laid the platform for the victory. His 85 (7 fours, 2 sixes) was the stand-out performance in the villagers total of 189, with only Lahiru Dilshan (25) chipping in. Gavin Roulston (3-31) and David Rankin (2-31) among the wickets. What transpired next though, few could have predicted as Mark Averill (6-35) and Jamie Millar (2-20) ripped through the normally solid Bready top-order to leave their cup hopes in shreds. The opening pair were backed up by some stunning catches on a day when everything went right for Eglinton as Bready were skittled for 61.
Round 2: Glendermott lost to Donemana by 166 runs
The Rectory, 1 June.
Donemana 277 (49.5 overs; Levi Dougherty 110, Andy McBrine 40, Raymond Curry 30, William McClintock 28, William McBrine 23; Ben Mills 5-54)
Glendermott 111 (27.1 overs; Alan Johnson 42, Ben Mills 23; Rumesh Buddhika 3-15, Gary McClintock 2-12, Raymond Curry 2-21, Gary Neely 2-54)
Boundary for Andy McBrine of Donemana (CricketEurope)
On paper, Donemana's 166-run at Glendermott looks the ultimate one-sided affair, but the Rectory side had their moments and there were a few furrowed brows as the Tyrone men were wobbling at 135 for 7. Crisis, what crisis, as there were shades of the Donemana of old as they launched one of their famous comebacks. Levi Dougherty counterattacked as he thumped 10 sixes and 6 fours in his 110 from just 61 balls, adding 72 for the 8th wicket with William McBrine - who made a run-a-ball 23, and rubbed further salt in the wound during a last wicket stand of 51 in 27 balls with Gary Neely. Ben Mills claimed a five-wicket haul but 277 looked too many for the Championship side and that's how it panned out. Mills made 23 and skipper Alan Johnson 42, but three wickets for Buddhika and two apiece for skipper Gary McClintock, Raymond Curry and Gary Neely ensured the victory as the hosts were dismissed for Nelson - 111.
Round 2: Brigade beat Coleraine by 6 wickets
Beechgrove, 1 June.
Coleraine 191 (46.2 overs; Craig Averill 76, Scott Campbell 50, Marcus Poskitt 21; David Barr 5-20, Iftikhar Hussain 2-30) Brigade 196/4 (36.5 overs; Scott Macbeth 64, Ifty Hussain 42, David Barr 38, Cameron Melly 30*: Cephas Zhuwao 2-39)
DD Barr took 5 wickets for 20 runs (CricketEurope)
Holders Brigade eased into the last four, storming back after Coleraine threatened at one stage to set them a challenging total. Craig Averill's 76 (10 fours, 2 sixes) saw him and Scott Campbell (50) share a second wicket century stand to take the Bannsiders to 153 for 1 in the 30th over. They would have entertained hopes then of a total near 300, but in the end they didn't make it to 200 as they lost 9 wickets for 38 runs to be 191 all out. Ifty Hussain broke the stand with a diving return catch, and that opened the floodgates. DD Barr continues to be under-rated by many with the ball, but not by Coleraine as he took 5 for 20 - his second five wicket haul against them in two weeks. Hussain hit 8 fours and a six in a hard-hit 42, while Barr made a steady 38. Player of the Month Scott Macbeth continued his dream season with 64 (5 fours, 3 sixes) to take his season tally to 640 runs and remain on course to break the 1000-run landmark this month. Cameron Melly (30*) and skipper Britton (15*) ensuring the 6-wicket win in the 37th over.
Round 2: Newbuildings beat Ardmore by 4 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 1 June.
Ardmore 272/7 (50 overs; Dave Bezzant 76*, Rachit Gaur 54, Harry Zimmermann 49, Mark Chambers 24*, Dharm Singh 21; Ryan Hunter 2-32, Ross Hunter 2-36) Newbuildings 278/6 (45.5 overs; Johnny Thompson 74*, Ryan Hunter 72, Ross Dougherty 52, Mark Hanna 23*; Dharm Singh 2-49, Rachit Gaur 2-55)
Mark Hanna and Johnny Thompsomn shared a match winning partnership (CricketEurope)
Johnny Thompson took the nail out of the boots for the second time this season and put a nail in Ardmore's hopes for cup glory. Batting first, Ardmore made 272 for 7, thanks to two significant stand. Skipper Rachit Gaur (54) and Harry Zimmermann (49) added 112 for the second wicket before they lost their way from 124 for 1 to 177 for 7. Dave Bezzant then pummeled the home side's attack hitting 6 fours and 7 sixes in a 27-ball unbeaten 76, adding 90 in 40 balls with Mark Chambers (24*) to get the Bleachgreen side up to a tough total to chase. Newbuildings - beaten finalists in the last two years - looked in trouble at 35 for 3 - but Ryan Hunter (72) and Ross Dougherty (52) added 112 for the 4th wicket to swing the momentum back. However, Ardmore kept chipping away and at 194 for 6 in the 37th over, the contest was in the balance. JT then took centre stage as he played some of his trademark lofted shots over midwicket and long-on and off, finding the boundary at will. He had a capable partner in Mark Hanna (23*) and the duo clinched the win with an unbroken 7th wicket stand of 84 in 9.3 overs - JT applying the killer blows with four consecutive sixes to end on 74 not out from 57 balls (4 fours, 8 sixes).
Johnny Thompson
Round 1: St Johnston lost to Brigade by 6 wickets
The Boathole, 11 May.
St Johnston 182 (45.5 overs; Graeme McCarter 47, Jack Macbeth 45, Subhan Shirzad 35; JP Millar 4-38, Scott Macbeth 3-42, Josh Wilson 2-28) Brigade 186/4 (29.1 overs; Cameron Melly 76*, Scott Macbeth 58; Scott Devenney 2-23)
Cameron Melly and Scott Macbeth both scored 50s as they shared a century stand (Mervyn Robinson)
Brigade overcame a scare at St Johnston to record an ultimately comfortable six wickets win. Chasing 183, they were wobbling at 22 for 3 - two wickets for Scott Devenney (2-23). A fourth wicket stand of 134 in 100 balls between Cameron Melly and St Johnston old boy Scott Macbeth settled the Premiership side's nerves. Melly hit 10 fours and 3 sixes in a top score of 76 not out from 53 balls, while Macbeth's 58 from 61 balls included 4 fours and 3 sixes. Earlier St Johnston looked poised to post well over 200 as they reached 124 for 3 - runs for Graeme McCarter (47), Jack Macbeth (45) and Subhan Shirzad (35). They fell away though with JP Millar (4-38) , Scott Macbeth (3-42) and Josh Wilson (2-28) doing the damage.
Round 1: Ballyspallen lost to Eglinton by 24 runs
Ballyspallen, 11 May.
Eglinton 163 (31.4 overs; Andy Millar 46, Ross McLaughlin 33, Adam Lamberton 25; Stephen Kennedy 3-13, James Cusack 3-42, Promod Maduwantha 2-32)
Ballyspallen 139 (45.3 overs; Kyle Morrow 31, Promod Maduwantha 23; Josh Martin 5-12)
Josh Martin took 5 for 12 (David Coyle)
Ballyspallen lost a controversial tie against Eglinton with Josh Martin taking 5 wickets to spin the villagers to a 24-run win. Chasing 163, the home side were looking well at 63 for 2, when Promod Maduwantha was given out hit ball twice while defending his wicket. James Cusack was run out shortly after as 96 for 3 became 139 all out with Martin taking 5 for 12. Earlier Andy Millar had cleared the ropes four times in a 30-ball 46, but it was the runs down the order from Ross McLaughlin (33) and Adam Lamberton (25) that were to prove crucial in the final analysis.
Round 1: Bready beat Bonds Glen by 6 wickets
Magheramason, 11 May.
Bonds Glen 218 (50 overs; Divan Posthumus 54, Heinrich Roberts 40, David Cooke 38, Johnny Haslett 20; Parth Palway 4-43, Nathan McCombe 3-46) Bready 220/4 (37.3 overs; Kyle Magee 107, Gavin Roulston 79; Sam Haslett 2-43)
Centurion Kyle Magee (CricketEurope)
Kyle Magee scored his maiden century for Bready as he and Gavin Roulston made light of a potentially tricky chase of 219 against Bonds Glen. The pair added 131 in 21 overs for the second wicket with Magee top scoring with 107 from 96 balls (12 fours, 2 sixes), while Roulston's 79 from 69 balls included 9 fours and 3 maximums. Sam Haslett took two consolation wicket but Bready were always in control of the chase. earlier Divan Posthumus hit 54 (9 fours), while there were runs too for Heinrich Roberts - a 27-ball 40 with 9 boundaries - and David Cooke (38). Parth Palawat's wicket laden start to the season continued as he claimed 4 for 43, while fellow spinner Nathan McCombe took 3 for 46.
Round 1: The Nedd lost to Donemana by 6 wickets
The Nedd, 11 May.
The Nedd 100 (31.1 overs; Mark McCann 25; Rumesh Buddhika 4-22, Andy McBrine 3-24, William McBrine 2-10) Donemana 101/4 (18.2 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 50; Jacob Logan Wilson 2-46)
Donemana eased into the second round with a six wickets win at The Nedd, who battled bravely in the Ballykelly sunshine. The home side will have been thankful to bat first, and managed to muster exactly 100 with McCann top-scoring with 25. Sri Lankan professional Rumesh Buddhika took 4 for 22, while Andy McBrine (3-24) and brother William (2-10) also were among the wickets. Buddhika made exactly 50 in the chase from 52 balls ( 4 fours, 2 sixes) but the home side did have four wickets to cheer about - two of which came from Jacob Logan Wilson.
Round 1: Killyclooney lost to Glendermott by 277 runs
Killyclooney, 11 May.
Glendermott 377/6 (50 overs; Malinga Amarasinghe 125, Ben Mills 105, Alan Johnson 87*; Andrew Neil 2-48)
Killyclooney 100 (20 overs; William Finlay 31, Matthew Campbell 27*; Trevor Britton 5-38, Ryan Nolan 2-8)
Centurion Ben Mills (Fred Simpson)
Highest scorers, biggest winners and the only non seeded team to advance to the last eight were Glendermott, who took merciless advantage of an understrength Killyclooney to rack up 377 for 6 and win by 277 runs. Professional Malinga Amarasinghe top scored with 125 from 89 balls (13 fours, 8 sixes) sharing stand of 125 for the 3rd wicket with Ben Mills and 129 for the 4th with skipper Alan Johnson. Mills missed out on a century last week when the rains left him stranded on 88, but he made no mistake this time as he hit 12 fours and 6 sixes in 105 from 83 balls. Johnson almost made it a trio of centurions but was 87 not out (9 fours, 4 sixes) when the overs ran out. The chase was soon in tatters and despite 31 from William Finlay and 27 from Matthew Campbell, they only managed 100 - five wickets for Ted Britton and two for Ryan Nolan.
Round 1: Ardmore beat Burndennett by 107 runs
The Bleachgreen, 11 May.
Ardmore 304/6 (50 overs; Harry Zimmermann 95, Rachit Gaur 71, Dharm Singh 48, Edrees Kharotai 26; Cody Mehaffey 2-33, Mark Pollock 2-52)
Burndennett 197/5 (50 overs; Mark Doherty 62, Galvin Pollock 36, Conan Pollock 36*)
Mark Doherty scored 62 for Burndennett (CricketEurope)
Ardmore ran out comfortable 107-run winners over Burndennett in a high scoring game at The Green. Harry Zimmermann hit 6 fours and 4 sixes ina top score of 95, adding 123 for the second wicket with skipper Rachit Gaur (71 - 10 fours) and 94 for the third with Dharm Singh (48 - 4 fours, 3 sixes). A late spurt by Edrees who cleared the ropes three times in his 26 got the total to 304 for 6. Burndennett were never in the hunt as the rate climbed and climbed, but they did manage to score 197 for 5, with Mark Doherty hitting 10 fours in a top score of 62, while Galvin and Conan Pollock each made 36.
Round 1: Fox Lodge lost to Coleraine by 17 runs
Ballymagorry, 11 May.
Coleraine 117 (31.2 overs; Marcus Poskitt 43; Gayan Maneeshan 5-26, Aaron Heywood 3-20, Jamie McIntyre 2-19)
Fox Lodge 100 (31.1 overs; Charlie Simpson 19; Craig Averill 4-20, Stephen Hutchinson 3-39, Scott Campbell 2-18)
2022 Cup winners Fox Lodge bowed out in the first round as they were beaten by Coleraine in a low scoring game at Ballymagorry. Marcus Poskitt got the Bannsiders off to a decent enough start with a hard-hit 43 (5 fours, 2 sixes), but the Bannsiders slumped from 60 for 3 to 70 for 8 - wickets for Gayan Maneeshan (5-26) and Aaron Heywood (3-20). The tail wagged to add 47 crucial runs - James Bell (18) and Gareth Burns (17) and a final total of 117. The Foxies found the going equally tough and despite late runs too from their tail, they fell 17 short - four wickets for Craig Averill, 3 for Stephen Hutchinson and two for Scott Campbell.
Round 1: Newbuildings beat Strabane by 8 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 11 May.
Strabane 207/9 (50 overs; Rhys Logue 66*, Usman Azhar 38, Nasir Nawaz 32, Muddy Raijput 24; Trent McKeegan 4-47, Samarth Seth 2-18, Ross Douigherty 2-24) Newbuildings 208/2 (26.3 overs; Jason Dunn 80, Samarth Seth 46*, Ryan Hunter 41*, Gareth McKeegan 37)
John Mooney is bowled (Lawrence Moore)
Newbuildings made light work of a potentially tricky tie at home to Strabane to ease into the last eight. Johnny Thompson's retirement lasted two weeks of the new season and he was in the action right away taking two catches including Aaron Gillespie. Rhys Logue top-scored with 66 not out, as he and Nasir Nawaz (32) added 69 for the third wicket. late runs from Usman Azhar (38) and Muddy Raijput (24) saw the Red Caps post 207 for 9 - four wickets for Trent McKeegan and two apiece for Samarth Seth and Ross Dougherty - who got John Mooney for 4. The reply raced out of the blocks with Jason Dunn hitting 7 fours and 7 sixes in a top score of 80 - sharing stands of 74 with Gareth McKeegan (37) and 56 in 5 overs with Ryan Hunter. Hunter (41*) and Samart Seth (46*) had little trouble getting the remaining runs with an unbroken third wicket stand of 78 as the win was achieved in the 27th over.
NWCU Premiership 2024
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Donemana | 14 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 236 |
| Eglinton | 14 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 236 |
| Newbuildings | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 216 |
| Brigade | 14 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 202 |
| Bready | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 156 |
| Coleraine | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 90 |
| Ardmore | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 27 | 87 |
| Killyclooney | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 27 |
Relegation Playoff: Ardmore beat St Johnston by 19 runs
Bready, 15 September.
Ardmore 201/7 (40 overs; Rachit Gaur 62*, Edrees Kharotai 44, Dharm Singh 25, Harry Zimmermann 20; David Anthony 2-28) St Johnston 182 (39.3 overs; Graeme McCarter 81*, David Lapsley 46; Edrees 3-51, Rachit Gaur 2-18, Dave Bezzant 2-55)
Ardmore happy at the 19-run win (George Brolly)
Ardmore secured Premiership cricket for 2025 after a hard-fought 19-run over St Johnston at Bready. Skipper Rachit Gaur top-scored with an unbeaten 62, adding 61 in six overs with Edrees, who thumped 4 sixes in a 21-ball 44 - three of them in successive balls from Graeme McCarter - in a late surge that took the Bleachgreen side to 201 for 7. Ardmore got three early wickets to be on top, but the Saints edged their way back in with a fourth wicket stand of 68 between opener David Lapsley (46) and Graeme McCarter. The required rate though had reached double figures as the Donegal side left their charge just too late as scoreboard pressure eventually told despite the best efforts of McCarter who made an unbeaten 81 (8 fours, 2 sixes). Edrees (3-51) and Rachit (2-18) bowled well to complete excellent all-round games, with Dave Bezzant also picking up a couple in the win. That completes the NW season with plenty to think about for both camps over the winter. Like all clubs, one or two additions will be on the agenda for sure.
Bready lost to Brigade by 10 wickets
Magheramason, 1 September.
Bready 60 (15.4 overs; Ryan Clarke 24; Ryan Barr 5-26, Marcello Piedt 5-33) Brigade 61/0 (9.2 overs; Ifty Hussain 36*, David Barr 16*)
Ryan Barr and Marcello Piedt took five wickets each (CricketEurope)
The most one-sided of matches in a typical end of season encounter in the one Premiership game that had nothing riding on it. Five wickets apiece for Ryan Barr and Marcello Piedt saw the hosts skittled out for just 50 inside 16 overs - Ryan Clarke making 24 of those. The chase was over inside 10 overs as Ifty Hussain made a run-a-ball 36 (5 fours) adding 61 with David Barr (16*).
Newbuildings beat Ardmore by 69 runs
Foyleview Arena, 1 September.
Newbuildings 302/6 (40 overs; Ross Dougherty 129, Gareth McKeegan 75, Jason Bell 39, Jason Dunn 23; Mujeeb Rahman 2-29, Conor Brolly 2-63) Ardmore 233 (35.5 overs; Harry Zimmermann 59, Hayden Melly 34, Dave Bezzant 32, Dharm Singh 30, Rachit Gaur 20; Lewis Campbell 5-51, Ella Wasson 2-41)
Ross Dougherty scored 129 (CricketEurope)
Ross Dougherty hit a brilliant unbeaten 129 as Newbuildings beat Ardmore by 69 runs at Foyleview. The home side went into the game missing quite a few of their regulars and fielding a trio of their Under 15 side. Jason Dunn (23) and Jason Bell - who hit four sixes in a rapid 39 - got them off to a quick start but at 123 for 4, Ardmore would have sensed an opening given the inexperienced late order. However, Dougherty and skipper Gareth McKeegan ensured it was never exposed in a 5th wicket stand of 157 in 19 overs. Ross hit 12 fours and 7 sixes in his 97-ball unbeaten 129, while Gareth's 69-ball 75 included 6 fours and 6 sixes. A final total of 302 for 6 was certainly a daunting one, but Ardmore were in with a sniff at 183 for 4 thanks to an 84-run stand between Harry Zimmermann (59) and Dave Bezzant (32). They however fell away as young spinner Lewis Campbell claimed a five-wicket haul after young Ella Wasson had claimed two scalps on her senior debut including skipper Rachit Gaur. What a difference a year makes for the 2023 champions who now will be involved in the relegation shoot-out with St Johnston in two weeks time.
Eglinton beat Coleraine by 73 runs
Eglinton, 1 September.
Eglinton 218/7 (40 overs; Liam Doherty 115, Jamie Millar 46; Rory Knox 3-45) Coleraine 145 (34.1 overs; Marcus Poskitt 38, Scott Campbell 31, Craig Averill 27;Robbie Millar 3-49, Lahiru Dilshan 2-14, Liam Doherty 2-18, Jamie Millar 2-21)
Centurion Liam Doherty (CricketEurope)
Eglinton's bid for a first Senior One title since 1972 came up agonizingly short as they secured a full bonus points win over Coleraine, but missed out by 0.15 to champions Donemana. Liam Doherty was once again the Eglinton mainstay as the opener scored 115 from 114 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes) sharing a stand of exactly 100 for the 5th wicket with skipper Jamie Millar (46). Doherty's century took him past the 1000-run milestone for the season and the good news for Eglinton is that he will once again be in their team for the 2025 campaign. Chasing 219, the Bannsiders made a rapid start as Marcus Poskitt hit 7 fours in his 38, while Scott Campbell (31) and Craig Averill (27) took then to 84 for 1. The wheels came off as the spinners wrestled control with Robbie Millar, Lahiru Dilshan and Liam Doherty taking a combined seven wickets as nine wickets fell for 61 runs. The good news for Coleraine despite the loss was that Ardmore failed to get any points at Newbuildings, meaning they avoid the relegation play-off match.
Donemana beat Killyclooney by 223 runs
The Holm, 1 September.
Donemana 284/9 (40 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 47, William McClintock 40, Dwayne McGerrigle 34, Gary McClintock 31, Raymond Curry 23, Levi Dougherty 23; Mark Gordon 3-58, Jason Wallace 2-50, Timmy Dougherty 2-77) Killyclooney 61 (17.5 overs; Andy McBrine 6-10, Rumesh Buddhika 3-25)
Winners Donemana (CricketEurope)
Donemana clinched the NW Premiership title with a thumping 223-run win over Killyclooney that ensured full points plus a sizeable boost to their Nett-Run-Rate that almost doubled from 0.52 to 0.94 and above Eglinton. A solid batting effort saw runs for most of the the top order, although none went on to make a half century. Rumesh Buddhika top-scored with 47, while there were runs too for the McClintock twins - William (40) and Gary (31) - as well as a late surge from Dwayne McGerrigle who hit 4 of the 15 sixes made by his team in a rapid 34 - as well as 2 of the 27 fours in a daunting total of 284 for 9. Killyclooney's reply never got going as Andy McBrine took 6 for 10 and Rumesh Buddhika 3 for 25 as they were skittled for 61. The title then came to The Holm for the first time since 2017, and extends their lead as the NW's most successful team with 32 titles.
Andy McBrine
Brigade v Coleraine. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 25 August.
Brigade Coleraine
The dreadful weather in the North West continued on Sunday with the game at Beechgrove called off. The second attempt means no points for either ending Brigade's outside hopes of the title, and ensuring Coleraine will be looking over their shoulders as they and Ardmore try to avoid the relegation/promotion play-off game against the second-placed side in the Championship.
Newbuildings v Killyclooney. Match abandoned.
Foyleview Arena, 25 August.
Newbuildings Killyclooney
Newbuildings hopes of the title were all but ended by the weather as their second attempt game against Killyclooney was abandoned. It will now be almost certainly be between Eglinton and Donemana for the Premiership crown.
Newbuildings v Ardmore. Match postponed.
Foyleview Arena, 24 August.
Newbuildings Ardmore
Donemana v Killyclooney. Match postponed.
The Holm, 24 August.
Donemana Killyclooney
Bready v Brigade. Match postponed.
Magheramason, 24 August.
Bready Brigade
Eglinton v Coleraine. Match abandoned.
Eglinton, 24 August.
Eglinton 64/2 (16.1 overs; Liam Doherty 50*; Gareth Burns 2-7) Coleraine
Gareth Burns bowling for Coleraine in the match at Eglinton. (CricketEurope)
The only match in the top flight that managed to get underway lasted 16.1 overs before further heavy showers forced the teams to admit defeat after a valiant effort to get a game. Liam Doherty had just reached a half century with a six (51 balls; 5 fours, 3 sixes) before it was abandoned. Gareth Burns got the two wickets to fall - Andy Millar and Adam Lamberton. The match will now be replayed along the other three postponed games next weekend, with the North West having a preference for all to be played on the same day.
Ardmore beat Killyclooney by 6 wickets
Bleachgreen, 18 August.
Killyclooney 136 (34.3 overs; Jason Wallace 36, Jordan Connor 33, Andrew Neil 22, William Finlay 21; Conor Brolly 4-20, Harry Zimmermann 2-25) Ardmore 139/4 (21 overs; Dharm Singh 51, Rachit Gaur 44)
Conor Brolly took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Killyclooney's relegation from the top flight was ensured as they slid to a 6-wicket loss at Ardmore. Conor Brolly returned to take four wickets as the visitors slid to 72 for 7 despite 20's from William Finlay and Andrew Neil. An 8th wicket stand of 59 in 7 overs between Jason Wallace who top-scored with 36 (6 fours, 1 six) and Jordan Connor (33) set Ardmore 136. The Bleachgreen side were soon into their stride as Dharm Singh's 44-ball 51 (9 fours, 1 six) saw him and skipper Rachit Gaur (44) put on 91 in 13 overs. They did however lose four wickets to drop two bonus points, meaning they will in all probability have to beat Newbuildings next week, and hope Coleraine lose to both Eglinton and Brigade to avoid the relegation play/off place.
Brigade lost to Newbuildings by 1 wicket
Beechgrove, 18 August.
Brigade 82 (29.2 overs; David Barr 25, Marcello Piedt 21; Trent McKeegan 5-26, Ross Dougherty 3-20) Newbuildings 83/9 (24.4 overs; Ross Dougherty 20; Scott Macbeth 3-16, David Barr 3-17)
Match winner Trent McKeegan (CricketEurope)
It's advantage Newbuildings in the title race and it is they who will lift the Premiership title for the second time in three seasons if they beat Ardmore and Killyclooney in their final two games. It was a game low on runs but high on drama at Beechgrove with the home side dismissed for what looked like a paltry 82 - David Barr making 25 and Marcello Piedt 21. Trent McKeegan took a five wicket haul on his return to first team action, while Ross Dougherty (3-20) had made the early inroads. The chase got off to a flying starts with Mark Hanna hitting the first four balls to the boundary before being out to the fifth. Brigade kept chipping away with three wickets apiece for Scott Macbeth and David Barr having the nerves jangling, When McKeegan was joined by last man Gregory McFaul, seven were needed. McKeegan then cleared the tins to tie matters, before getting the single required to get the points much to Newbuildings delight - and relief.
Brigade beat Donemana by 77 runs
Beechgrove, 17 August.
Brigade 208/4 (35 overs; Scott Macbeth 111*, David Barr 57; Donemana 131 (30.1 overs; Levi Dougherty 27, William McClintock 20; Josh Wilson 3-23, Ifty Hussain 2-18, Scott Macbeth 2-20, David Barr 2-25)
Century for Scott Macbeth (CricketEurope)
Scott Macbeth's extraordinary season continues as the teenager scored another century to lead Brigade right back into title contention with a 77-run win over a Donemana side that had started the day on top of the Premiership. In a game that was reduced to 35 overs Brigade were 40 for 2 and wobbling slightly before David Barr (57) and Macbeth set about repairing the damage with a third wicket stand of 126 in 18 overs, Macbeth hit 7 fours and 7 sixes in his 85-ball unbeaten 111. A final total of 208 for 4 was a decent one, especially given Brigade's in-form bowling unit. Donemana's reply was stilted and couldn't really break the shackles with Macbeth getting the prize scalp of Andy McBrine into the bargain. He got two wickets, as did fellow tweakers David Barr and Ifty Hussain, while Josh Wilson was the most successful with his 3 for 23. Brigade now have a huge match on Sunday against Newbuildings with the winners arguably making themselves title favourites in the four-way battle for the crown.
Coleraine lost to Bready by 41 runs
Sandel Lodge, 17 August.
Bready 144 (39.1 overs; David Rankin 51, Gavin Roulston 20; Scott Campbell 4-23, Craig Averill 2-14, Cephas Zhuwao 2-19) Coleraine 103 (34.2 overs; Rory Knox 26; Ian Young 3-22, Sam Stott 2-17, Gavin Roulston 2-20, Nathan McCombe 2-29)
Sam Stott took two wickets (Bready CC)
Bready showed all their battling qualities to grind out a 41-run win over Coleraine at Sandel Lodge. The Tyrone side were indebted to a gritty half century from David Rankin, whose 51 got them up to 144. Spin to win was the Bannsiders motto with four wickets for Scott Campbell and two apiece for Cephas Zhuwao and Craig Averill. Ian Young took three early wickets as the hosts sputtered to 12 for 4. Rory Knox dug in to top score for the second week with 26, and the 10th wicket stand of 13 that secured a second bonus point could yet be decisive in the race to avoid the relegation play/off slot. Teenagers Gavin Roulston, Sam Stott and Nathan McCombe each collected two wickets in the 41-run win.
Killyclooney v Newbuildings. Match abandoned.
Killyclooney, 17 August.
Killyclooney Newbuildings
Heavy rain in the Donemana/Killyclooney area around mid-day put paid to the game and it will have to be replayed, most likely at Newbuildings next Sunday.
Ardmore lost to Eglinton by 88 runs
The Bleachgreen, 17 August.
Eglinton 254/8 (36 overs; Liam Doherty 85, Lahiru Dilshan 44, Andy Millar 41, Adam Lamberton 36; Harry Zimmermann 4-26) Ardmore 166 (27.4 overs; Harry Zimmermann 39, Conor King 20; Robbie Millar 4-36, Jamie Millar 2-36)
Liam Doherty scored 85 (CricketEurope)
Liam Doherty was once again the main man as Eglinton moved top of the table with an emphatic 88-run win over Ardmore. Doherty cleared the ropes 8 times as well as hitting 5 fours in a 54-ball 85, sharing an opening stand of 130 with Andy Millar, whose 41 included 5 fours and a six. Both fell in quick succession, but there was little respite for the beleaguered home bowling as Lahiru Dilshan hit four sixes in a run-a-ball 44, adding 83 for the third wicket with Adam Lamberton (36). Harry Zimmermann did well to end with 4 for 26, but a total of 255 in a game reduced to 36 overs was still a formidable one. Zimmermann top-scored with 39 (8 fours) and Conor King hit two sixes in a breezy 20, but Ardmore never got in any sort of position to challenge. Robbie Millar took 4 for 26, while elder sibling Jamie claimed 2 for 36. The big swing in NRR saw the villagers leapfrog Donemana, and a thrilling end to the season is in sight over the coming weeks.
Newbuildings beat Bready by 3 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 11 August.
Bready 245/5 (40 overs; David Rankin 100, Parth Palawat 47, Ian Young 38, Ryan Clarke 22, Gavin Roulston 20) Newbuildings 246/7 (38.4 overs; Ryan Hunter 79, Ross Dougherty 61, Gareth McKeegan 46; Imran Rafique 22; Parth Palawat 2-18, Ian Young 2-20, Nathan McCombe 2-61)
Ross Dougherty and Ryan Hunter scored half centuries (JT)
Newbuildings kept alive their league title hopes with a hard-fought three wickets win against near neighbours Bready. David Rankin scored another hundred - his 21st in senior cricket - hitting 14 fours and 2 sixes in his 100 from 90 balls. He added 90 for the third wicket with Parth Palawat (47) and a further 78 for the fourth with skipper Ian Young (38) in a total of 245 for 5. Newbuildings rejigged their order and it paid dividends as skipper Gareth McKeegan made 46, allied to Ross Dougherty's 61 (7 fours, 4 sixes) saw them make a bright start. Ryan Hunter also batted superbly and it was doen to him that they won with 8 balls to spare - his 79 also saw him hit 7 fours and clear the ropes four times. There was a little bit of a wobble but Newbuildings clinched what could be a vital win. They will be hoping for a Donemana slip up at Brigade next Saturday to open the door for them and the other challengers.
Donemana beat Eglinton by 5 wickets
The Holm, 11 August.
Eglinton 240/9 (40 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 115, Andy Lucas 33, Robbie Millar 20; Gary McClintock 3-35, Rumesh Buddhika 2-41, Raymond Curry 2-52) Donemana 244/5 (37.5 overs; William McClintock 85, Raymond Curry 52, Andy McBrine 31*; Andy Millar 2-48)
Lahiru Dilshan made 115 against Donemana (CricketEurope)
Donemana took a major step towards the league title with a hard-fought 5-wickets win against challengers Eglinton. Gary McClintock (3-35) helped reduce the villagers to 56 for 5 in the 18th over but they rallied strongly thanks primarily to overseas professional Lahiru Dilshan. The Sri Lankan hit 11 sixes and 8 fours in an 83-ball 115, sharing stands of 54 with Robbie Millar (20), 77 in 9 overs for the seventh with Andy Lucas (33) and 33 for the 8th with Ross McLaughlin to get them to 240 for 9. William McClintock though was in fine form - benefitting from two missed chances - to hit 11 fours and 4 sixes in a 73-ball 85, putting on 76 for the first wicket with Jamie Huey, and 90 for the second with Raymond Curry (52). There was a bit of a wobble, but no better man than Andy McBrine for the pressure situation, and his run-a-ball 31 (5 fours) got them over the line along with a few lusty blows from Gary McClintock and Levi Dougherty.
Killyclooney lost to Brigade by 8 wickets.
Killyclooney, 10 August.
Killyclooney 52 (15.4 overs; Andy Britton 7-31, Marcello Piedt 2-11) Brigade 54/2 (6.1 overs; Adam McDaid 33*)
Andy Britton (CricketEurope)
Andy Britton produced the best figures this season in the top flight as his 7 for 31 helped bundle out Killyclooney for just 52. Marcello Piedt took two wickets before the Beechgrove seamer took centre stage. Killyclooney managed to take two wickets to get a bonus point but Adam McDaid's quickfire unbeaten 33 ensured proceedings were wrapped up well before tea. Killyclooney now need to find at least two wins from their last three games or they will be playing Championship cricket in 2025.
Newbuildings lost to Eglinton by 40 runs
Foyleview Arena, 10 August.
Eglinton 203 (37.3 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 72, Liam Doherty 70; Ryan Hunter 2-19, Lewis Campbell 2-26, Ross Hunter 2-28, Gregory McFaul 2-31) Newbuildings 163/9 (40 overs; Jason Dunn 59, Gareth McKeegan 20; Liam Doherty 4-6, Andy Millar 2-28, Lahiru Dilshan 2-30)
Liam Doherty starred for Eglinton (CricketEurope)
Liam Doherty's superb season continued with a magnificent all-round display to help Eglinton make it eight consecutive Premiership wins to stay second in the table, breathing right down leaders Donemana neck. 20-year-old Doherty hit 7 fours and 5 sixes in a typically hard-hit 67-ball 70, sharing a third wicket stand of 67 with Lahiru Dilshan. The Sri Lankan hit 7 fours and 4 sixes in a top-score of 72, before being last man out with the total on 203. Jason Dunn's 59 (9 fours, 1 six) took the hosts to 92 for 2 in the reply, but Dilshan removed both him and Ryan Hunter in quick succession to open the door for the villagers. Doherty then turned his attention to the ball, removing the pivotal figure of JT first ball, going on to take 4 for 6 in a 40-run win. Eglinton travel to Donemana on Sunday, knowing that a win would leave the possibility of a first title win in 52 years a real possibility.
Donemana beat Coleraine by 6 runs
The Holm, 10 August.
Donemana 224 (39.5 overs; David O'Sullivan 93, Jamie Huey 52; Gareth Burns 2-21, Cephas Zhuwao 2-27, Lee Ritchie 2-31, Matthew Smyth 2-36, Stephen Hutchinson 2-46) Coleraine 218 (36.4 overs; Rory Knox 92, Lee Ritchie 56; Dwayne McGerrigle 3-27, Andy McBrine 3-28, David O'Sullivan 3-34)
David O'Sullivan (CricketEurope)
Donemana remain top, but only just after they won yet another thriller. They were struggling at 109 for 7 against Coleraine despite Jamie Huey’s half century, but David O’Sullivan opened his broad shoulders to hit nine sixes in a 53-ball 93 to get them to 224. When Andy McBrine and O’Sullivan reduced the Bannsiders to 62 for five, the outcome looked a formality. However, Rory Knox and Lee Ritchie (56) added 84 in ten overs to bring them right back into contention. Knox continued to clear the ropes hitting eight sixes in his 92 as Coleraine needed just eight runs with two wickets left, but attempting to get his ninth he picked out O’Sullivan on the long-off boundary. The Irish-Australian paceman then knocked out James Bell’s middle stump with a yorker to clinch the six -run win.
Bready beat Ardmore by 50 runs
Magheramason, 10 August.
Bready 278/4 (40 overs; Gavin Roulston 116, Ryan Clarke 69, Parth Palawat 31*, Kyle Magee 22; Harry Zimmermann 2-71) Ardmore 228/9 (40 overs; Harry Zimmermann 63, Hayden Melly 60, Rachit Gaur 23; Parth Palawat 3-45, David Scanlon 2-28)
Century for Gavin Roulston (CricketEurope)
Gavin Roulston's first senior century helped Bready to a 50-run win against Ardmore at Magheramason. The 18-year-old hit 10 fours and 4 sixes in his 106-ball 116, sharing an opening stand of 177 with fellow teenager Ryan Clarke, who hit 8 fours in his 69. That set up the perfect platform, with 101 coming in the last ten overs thanks to entertaining cameos from Parth Palawat (31*) and Kyle Magee (22) in a total of 278 for 4. Harry Zimmermann (63) and Hayden Melly (60) both scored half centuries, but with the required rate steadily climbing, Ardmore were never really in serious contention at any point of the chase - three wickets at the end for Parth Palawat, and an excellent spell from Davy Scanlon (2-28).
Coleraine v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Sandel Lodge, 4 August.
Coleraine 101/4 (25 overs; Matthew Smyth 31*, Scott Campbell 24, Craig Averill 20) Ardmore
Coleraine and Ardmore were left frustrated by the weather after their Premiership replay was called off after 25 overs. The Bannsiders had reached 101 for 4 with runs for Matthew Smyth (31*), Scott Campbell (24) and Craig Averill (20). This means neither side gets any points and with three games left, both are very much still involved in a dogfight to avoid relegation - either directly or via a play-off.
Brigade v Newbuildings. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 4 August.
Newbuildings 23/6 (11.2 overs; Marcello Piedt 3-9, Andy Britton 2-12) Brigade
Ross Dougherty is caught and bowled by Marcello Piedt (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings will have a second chance after the rain saved them in their match with Brigade. Three wickets for Marcello Piedt and two for Andy Britton had them in all sorts of trouble at 23 for 6 when the elements intervened. It could have been even worse as Johnny Thompson was dropped first ball.
Coleraine beat Killyclooney by 10 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 3 August.
Killyclooney 74 (29.4 overs; Kenzie Hall 25; Gareth Burns 3-12, Lee Ritchie 3-26, Rory Knox 2-0, Cephas Zhuwao 2-15) Coleraine 75/0 (14.3 overs; Matthew Hutchinson 36*, Craig Averill 31*)
Coleraine eased their relegation fears with a ten-wicket win against bottom side Killyclooney, with three wickets apiece for Lee Ritchie and Gareth Burns, plus two apiece for Rory Knox and Cephas Zhuwao. Kenzie Hall's 25 their best effort as the understrength Tyrone side scraped to 74. Matthew Hutchinson (36*) and Craig Averill (31*) knocking off the modest target with no fuss inside 15 overs.
Eglinton beat Bready by 4 wickets (DLS)
Eglinton, 3 August.
Bready 96 (31.5 overs; Ian Young 21; Robbie Millar 3-19, Jamie Millar 2-18, Eglinton 95/6 (21.5 overs; Liam Doherty 32; Gavin Roulston 5-25) (95 in 35 overs)
Eglinton are up to second in the table after beating Bready by four wickets in a low scoring game. Chasing just 96, Eglinton wobbled slightly at 73 for 6 despite a hard-hit 32 from Liam Doherty as Gavin Roulston took five wickets. Robbie Millar and Andy Lucas guided them home to keep the villagers hopes of a first league title since 1972 alive.
Ardmore lost to Donemana by 2 wickets (DLS)
The Bleachgreen, 3 August.
Ardmore 166 (30.3 overs; Rachit Gaur 44, Edrees Kharaotai 36, Ciaran Roundtree 32; Rumesh Buddhika 4-56, Gary McClintock 2-31, Gary Neely 2-46) Donemana 142/8 (31.3 overs; Andy McBrine 34, Rumesh Buddhika 24, Billy Dougherty 20*; Harry Zimmermann 3-15, Dharm Singh 2-31) (142 in 32 overs)
Rumesh Buddhika took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Donemana stay top of the table thanks to a last-over win at Ardmore. Chasing 142 in 32 overs, two wickets in an over by Harry Zimmermann – including that of Andy McBrine – meant 24 were needed off the last 13 balls with eight down. Billy Dougherty was the Tyrone side hero, hitting two sixes in an unbeaten 20 to seal the points with three balls to spare. That got his side off the hook as they were guilty of taking their foot off the gas after four wickets for Rumesh Buddhika including top-scorer Rachit Gaur (44) saw Ardmore slide from 89 for 3 to 101 for 8. Dropped chances could have proved costly as Edrees - who hit 4 sixes in a 25-ball 36 - and Ciaran Roundtree (32) added 57 in 6 overs to get Ardmore up to 166. This was Donemana's second last over win of the season over Ardmore - small margins between success and failure and you expect there will be a few more twists and turns before the end of the campaign.
Killyclooney v Ardmore. Match postponed.
Killyclooney, 20 July.
Killyclooney Ardmore
Brigade v Coleraine. Match postponed.
Beechgrove, 20 July.
Brigade Coleraine
Donemana v Eglinton. Match postponed.
The Holm, 20 July.
Donemana Eglinton
Newbuildings v Bready. Match postponed.
Foyleview Arena, 20 July.
Newbuildings Bready
Ardmore lost to Brigade by 7 wickets
The Bleachgreen, 13 July.
Ardmore 170/7 (40 overs; Hayden Melly 49*, Rachit Gaur 41, Harry Zimmermann 26; Ifty Hussain 2-25, Scott Macbeth 2-33) Brigade 171/3 (31 overs; Scott Macbeth 55, David Barr 54*, Cameron Melly 33*)
Scott Macbeth scored a rapid half century (CricketEurope)
Ardmore's relegation fears remain intact after a bruising seven wickets loss at home to Brigade, who reignited their outside hopes of the title with the win. Hayden Melly made an unbeaten 49 and Rachit Gaur 41 in a total of 170 for 7 - two wickets apiece for Ifty Hussain and Scott Macbeth. It was Macbeth who produced the innings of the day as he hit 9 fours and 2 sixes in a rapid 30-ball 55, adding 71 in 39 balls for the third wicket with David Barr, who hit five boundaries in his 54 not out. Cameron Melly (33*) was also in the runs in a dominant display by the Beechgrove side.
Eglinton beat Killyclooney by 7 wickets
Eglinton, 13 July.
Killyclooney 139/8 (40 overs; Andrew Neil 45, Timmy Dougherty 25; Jamie Millar 2-24) Eglinton 140/3 (23.3 overs; Andy Millar 65*, LIam Doherty 44; Jamal Anwar 2-30)
Andy Millar scored an unbeaten 65 (CricketEurope)
Eglinton remain third in the table following a thoroughly professional 7-wickets win at home to bottom side Killyclooney. Andrew Neil top-scored with 45, while skipper Timmy Dougherty chipped in with 25 in a modest visitors total of 139 for 8. Liam Doherty (44) and Andy Millar shared an opening stand of 84 in 14 overs to all but settle the contest, although two wickets for Jamal Anwar got his side a bonus point. Andy Millar finished unbeaten with a run-a-ball 65 (6 fours, 2 sixes) as the villagers hopes of a title remain very much intact.
Newbuildings beat Coleraine by 8 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 13 July.
Coleraine 148 (29.3 overs; Stephen Hutchinson 46, Lee Ritchie 24, Matthew Smyth 24; Gregory McFaul 4-35, Jason Dunn 3-16, Trent McKeegan 2-44) Newbuildings 150/2 (26.1 overs; Gareth McKeegan 56, Ryan Hunter 45*, Jason Dunn 34)
Gregory McFaul took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Gregory McFaul's four wickets and a half century for Gareth McKeegan helped Newbuildings to a comprehensive 8-wickets win at home to Coleraine. McFaul (4-35), Trent McKeegan (2-44), and Jason Dunn (3-16) had the Bannsiders reeling at 78 for 6. Stephen Hutchinson thumped 4 fours and 3 sixes in his 46, adding 58 for the 7th wicket alongside Lee Ritchie (24). A total of 148 rarely wins games at Foyleview, and this was once again the case, Skipper McKeegan hit 8 fours and 2 sixes in a 46-ball 56, sharing an opening stand of 83 with Jason Dunn (34). Ryan Hunter's recent form continued as he stroked 9 fours in an unbeaten 45 as they clinched victory with almost 14 overs to spare.
Bready lost to Donemana by 94 runs
Magheramason, 13 July.
Donemana 249/5 (40 overs; Andy McBrine 70, Levi Dougherty 60*, William McClintock 47, Gary McClintock 30; Ian Young 2-15) Bready 166 (37 overs; Ian Young 43, Ryan Clarke 34, Gavin Roulston 23; David O'Sullivan 3-29, Rumesh Buddhika 2-19, Dean Mehaffey 2-29, Gary McClintock 2-32)
David O'Sullivan took three wickets (CricketEurope)
Donemana are back at the top of the Premiership table following an emphatic 94-run win at Bready. Half centuries for Andy McBrine (70) and Levi Dougherty (60*) helped Donemana to 249 for 5, with the pair each clearing the ropes four times in a fifth wicket stand of 108. There were runs too for the McClintock twins - William (47) and Gary (30) - in an excellent batting effort. Bready skipper Ian Young took 2 for 15, and he too was their top-scorer, hitting four boundaries in his 43. David O'Sullivan took three wickets, while there were two apiece for Rumesh Buddhika, Dean Mehaffey, and Gary McClintock in a victory that will lift the spirits after a mini-slump.
Coleraine v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Sandel Lodge, 6 July.
Ardmore 124 (36 overs; Haydn Melly 38; Scott Campbell 3-16, Gareth Burns 2-16, Matthew Smyth 2-17, Lee Ritchie 2-18) Coleraine 0/0 (0 overs)
Ardmore will get a second chance after their game was abandoned at the midway point at Coleraine. Batting first the Bleachgreen side struggled to 124 all out, with Haydn Melly's 38 their best effort. Scott Campbell claimed 3-16, while there were two wickets apiece for Gareth Burns, Matthew Smyth and Lee Ritchie.
Killyclooney lost to Bready by 8 wickets
Killyclooney, 6 July.
Killyclooney 106 (37.1 overs; Timmy Dougherty 32, Kenzie Hall 21; Ian Young 4-7, Davy Scanlon 3-13) Bready 110/2 (21.1 overs; Ryan Clarke 29, David Rankin 25, Gavin Roulston 23*, Kyle Magee 22*)
Ian Young took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Bready skipper Ian Young (4-7) and David Scanlon (3-13) had combined figures of 7 for 20 as the Magheramason side got back to winning ways with a decisive 8-wicket win at bottom of the table Killyclooney. The hosts batting struggled with only Timmy Dougherty (32) and Kenzie Hall (21) getting runs as they made 106. That total was a winning one last week against Donemana, but lightning didn't strike twice as a solid reply with 20s for the top four of Ryan Clarke, David Rankin, Gavin Roulston, and Kyle Magee sealing the 8-wicket win just past the midway point.
Brigade lost to Eglinton by 6 wickets (DLS)
Beechgrove, 6 July.
Brigade 188/7 (32 overs; Adam McDaid 53, Scott Macbeth 48, David Barr 20, Ifty Hussain 20; Mark Averill 3-32, Liam Doherty 2-31) Eglinton 165/4 (25 overs; Liam Doherty 88, Lahiru Dilshan 27, Jamie Millar 27*; Scott Macbeth 2-27, David Barr 2-33) (Target 165 off 26 overs)
Scott Macbeth passed 1000 runs for the season (CricketEurope)
Eglinton are right in the title mix after a superb six-wicket win at Brigade. A delayed start meant a 32-over game with Brigade and batting first openers David Barr and Ifty Hussain laid the platform with 20 apiece. Adam McDaid hit 7 fours and a six in a top score of 53, sharing a third wicket stand of 102 in 13 overs with Scott Macbeth - who passed 1000 runs for the season during his 48. The home side looked on course for a total well in excess of 200, but the villagers pulled it back well with three wickets for Mark Averill and two for Liam Doherty. Rain reduced the ask to 165 for 26, and in a wonderful chase they got there with an over to spare. It was yet again the talismanic Liam Doherty who got Eglinton off to a flying start and one from which they never looked back. 'Doc' hit 11 fours and 3 sixes in his 73-ball 88, sharing half century stands with Lahiru Dilshan and skipper Jamie Millar - both of whom made 27. Could Millar be lifting the Premiership trophy for the first time for Eglinton since 1972? On this showing, you wouldn't bet against it.
Newbuildings beat Donemana by 5 wickets (DLS)
Foyleview Arena, 6 July.
Donemana 220/9 (40 overs; Raymond Curry 56, Levi Dougherty 52, Gary McClintock 26, Dean Mehaffey 25, William McClintock 21; Ross Hunter 3-39, Ross Dougherty 2-31, Jason Dunn 2-46) Newbuildings 211/5 (34 overs; Johnny Thompson 68*, Samarth Seth 65*, Gareth McKeegan 35; Andy McBrine 2-23, Gary McClintock 2-32) (Target 211 in 37 overs)
Johnny Thompson and Samarth Seth added 136 for the 6th wicket (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings are the new Premiership leaders after overtaking Donemana in an entertaining contest that was a dress rehearsal for the Senior Cup in three weeks time. Batting first the Tyrone side made 220 for 9, with half centuries for Raymond Curry - who hit 9 fours in his 56 - and Levi Dougherty, who thumped 5 sixes and 3 fours in a 36-ball 52. There were 20s too for the McClintock twins and Dean Mehaffey. Ross Hunter picked up three wickets while there were two apiece for Ross Dougherty and Jason Dunn. Gareth McKeegan hit a rapid 35 (6 fours, 1 six) but the hosts went from 49 for 0 to 75 for 5 - two wickets each for Gary McClintock and Andy McBrine. JT though continues his special appearances and it was he and overseas professional Samarth Seth who turned the game around. The pair added an unbroken 136 in 17 overs chasing a rain-revised 211 in 37 overs. JT top-scored with a 60-ball unbeaten 68 (5 fours, 6 sixes) while Seth hit 10 fours and a six in his 65 not out, also from 60 balls. If the Cup final provides similar entertainment, the NW public is in for a real treat.
Ardmore beat Bready by 214 runs
The Bleachgreen, 30 June.
Ardmore 349/3 (40 overs; Aviwe Mgijima 144*, Dharm Singh 102, Rachit Gaur 47, Ciaran Roundtree 20*; Bready 135 (24.4 overs; David Rankin 27, Ian Young 24; Dharm Singh 3-28, Conor King 2-16, Ciaran Roundtree 2-28, Rachit Gaur 2-35)
Centurions Avi Mgijima and Dharm Singh (CricketEurope)
Ardmore were more like their old selves as they recorded a thumping 214-run win over Bready at the Bleachgreen. They were put in but made the visitors rue that decision quickly as skipper Rachit Gaur raced out of the traps with a hard-hit 47 from just 28 balls (8 fours, 1 six), adding 83 for the first wicket with Dharm Singh in the powerplay. Harry Zimmermann went cheaply, but the arrival of overseas professional Avi Mgijima to the middle was the catalyst for the match defining partnership. The South African added 154 for the 3rd wicket with Singh, who scored a fine 102 from 100 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes). Avi then launched a brutal assault on the weakened Bready attack, with 95 alone coming in the last five overs, as he hit 12 sixes and 10 fours in an unbeaten 85 ball 144. Faced with such a daunting total it wasn't surprising that Bready faltered, dismissed for just 135 with David Rankin (27) and Ian Young (24) their main scorers. Singh completed a great day by taking 3 wickets, while there were two apiece for Ciaran Roundtree, Conor King and Rachit Gaur.
Coleraine lost to Eglinton by 5 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 29 June.
Coleraine 231/8 (40 overs; Scott Campbell 62, Craig Averill 59, Marcus Poskitt 38, Matthew Smyth 21; Andy Millar 4-39) Eglinton 232/5 (38.4 overs; Liam Doherty 115, Andy Millar 79; Cephas Zhuwao 2-44)
Centurion Liam Doherty (CricketEurope)
Eglinton moved right into contention for the title with an excellent 5-wicket win at Coleraine. Half centuries from Scott Campbell and Craig Averill, plus Marcus Poskitt's 38 laid the platform at 142 for 1, the Bannsiders going on to post 231 for 8 - four wickets for Andy Millar. Millar then shared an opening stand of 154 with Liam Doherty that broke the back of the chase. Millar hit 6 sixes and 5 fours in his 79, with fellow opener Doherty going on to ensure victory with a quite brilliant 115. 'Doc' cleared the ropes 9 times as well as hitting 5 fours in his 103-ball knock. There was a late mini-wobble with the finishing line in sight, but the result was never in doubt, only the margin.
Ardmore lost to Newbuildings by 7 wickets
The Bleachgreen, 29 June.
Ardmore 101 (32.1 overs; Mark Chambers 24, Ciaran Roundtree 24, Rachit Gaur 23; Ryan Hunter 4-1, Trent McKeegan 3-19) Newbuildings 107/3 (19 overs; Samarth Seth 37*, Ross Dougherty 32*; Rachit Gaur 2-30)
Ryan Hunter (CricketEurope)
Defending champions Ardmore find themselves right in the midst of a relegation battle after another poor batting display. 20s from Rachit Gaur, Mark Chambers and Ciaran Roundtree took them to 99 for 4 before the wheels came off in spectacular fashion. The part-time spin of Ryan Hunter claimed 4 for 1, as the Bleachgreen side imploded to 101 all out - Trent McKeegan having taken three early wickets. Gaur's two wickets had Newbuildings at 44 for 3 in the chase, but an unbroken 4th wicket stand of 66 in 10 overs between Samarth Seth (37*) and Ross Dougherty (32*) sealed the seven wicket win - both hitting 5 fours and a six.
Killyclooney beat Donemana by 2 runs
Killyclooney, 29 June.
Killyclooney 104 (28.2 overs; Jamal Anwar 24, William Finlay 21; Raymond Curry 4-28, David O'Sullivan 3-24, Rumesh Buddhika 2-22) Donemana 102 (23.4 overs; Timmy Dougherty 3-28, Matthew Campbell 3-36, Jason Wallace 2-0, Jordan Nelson 2-13)
Bottom of the table Killyclooney inflicted a first league defeat of neighbours Donemana, a result that really opens up the title race, while also making the relegation battle even more intense. It didn't look possible at the midway point as four wickets for Raymond Curry, three from David O'Sullivan and two for Rumesh Buddhika saw the hosts bowled out for 104 - Jamal Anwar making 24 and William Finlay 21. However, Killyclooney battled as if their lives depended on it, with three wickets apiece for opening bowlers Timmy Dougherty and Matthew Campbell, plus two for Jordan Nelson seeing Donemana falter from 50 for 2 to 66 for 8! Dwayne McGerrigle and Billy Dougherty added 36 to take them to within one boundary of victory. However, Jason Wallace was the hometown hero as he captured the last two wickets in successive balls to seal a two-run win and spark wild scenes amongst the home players and supporters.
Brigade beat Bready by 4 wickets
Beechgrove, 29 June.
Bready 220/8 (40 overs; Parth Palawat 67, Gavin Roulston 55, Ian Young 37, Ryan Clarke 20; David Barr 2-37, Andy Britton 2-51) Brigade 221/6 (38.4 overs; Cameron Melly 92, Andy Britton 53*, Adam McDaid 21, Marcello Piedt 20: Ian Young 3-36)
Cameron Melly scored 92 (CricketEurope)
Cameron Melly's timely return to form reignited Brigade's title aspirations as they beat second placed Bready by 4 wickets in an entertaining game at Beechgrove. Batting first the visitors posted 220 for 8, with Gavin Roulston laying the foundations with a well-made 55. A flurry of wickets saw the momentum shift slightly, but a 5th wicket stand of 62 in 10 overs between skipper Ian Young (37) and Parth Palawat got the innings going again. Palawat benefitted from a few missed opportunities to play some outrageous shots in a quickfire 67 from 42 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes). A target of 220 looked challenging and even more so when Ian Young and Nathan McCombe took early wickets to have them spluttering at 14 for 3. Melly got them back on track with stands of 68 with Adam McDaid (21) and 42 with Marcello Piedt (20). The defining stand came though with skipper Andy Britton, with the duo's 6th wicket stand of 91 all but settling the contest. Melly top-scored with 92 (13 fours, 1 six) while Britton's run-a-ball unbeaten 53 included 7 fours and a six.
Bready beat Coleraine by 104 runs
Magheramason, 22 June.
Bready 284/3 (40 overs; David Rankin 106*, Kyle Magee 76, Gavin Roulston 50, Ryan Clarke 22) Coleraine 180 (34.5 overs; Marcus Poskitt 69, Craig Averill 35; Nathan McCombe 3-17, David Rankin 3-25, Jamie Mutch 2-11)
David Rankin celebrates his century (CricketEurope)
A 164-run stand between David Rankin and Kyle Magee helped Bready see off the challenge of Coleraine at Magheramason by 104 runs. Gavin Roulston's half century and 22 from Ryan Clarke got the hosts off to a solid start, before Rankin and Magee lit the touch paper in the second half of the innings. Magee hit an even-time 76 while Rankin remained unbeaten on 106; moving through the gears late on to reach his 'ton' heading into the final over. The former Warriors man smashed 7 fours and 7 sixes- 46 runs coming off the last 15 balls he received as Bready set a mammoth target of 284-3. To be fair, Coleraine went toe-to-toe early on with Marcus Poskitt making 69 and Craig Averill 35 in a century stand for the first wicket. After that however, Gareth Burns with 16* at Number 11 was best of the rest as the Bannsiders were bowled out for 180; Nathan McCombe (3-17), Rankin (3-25) and Jamie Mutch (2-11) the best of the nine bowlers used as Bready picket up full points.
Newbuildings beat Killyclooney by 9 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 22 June.
Killyclooney 107 (22.2 overs; Jamal Anwar 50, Kenzie Hall 21; Jason Dunn 4-12, Ross Hunter 3-24, Trent McKeegan 2-30) Newbuildings 108/1 (15.2 overs; Gareth McKeegan 76*, Jason Dunn 23)
Jason Dunn celebrates his four wickets (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings moved into joint-second place in the table after they recorded an emphatic 9-wicket win at home to Killyclooney. A half century from Jamal Anwar and 21 from Kenzie Hall saw 'Clooney reach 88-2 before the wheels came off in sensational style and the last 8 wickets added just another 19 runs. Jason Dunn (4-12) and Ross Hunter (3-24) did the bulk of the damage after Trent McKeegan's early 2-30 and chasing just 108 to win, the hosts made no mistake from there. Skipper Gareth McKeegan warmed up for Sunday's senior cup semi-final duel against Brigade hitting 9 fours and 5 sixes in an unbeaten 76 and with Dunn chipping in with 23, Newbuildings posted a bloodless victory.
Donemana beat Brigade by 8 wickets
The Holm, 22 June.
Brigade 137 (31.5 overs; Adam McDaid 38, Andy Britton 35; Andy McBrine 3-36, William McBrine 2-24) Donemana 141/2 (25.2 overs; Gary McClintock 58, Rumesh Buddhika 54; Cameron Nawn 2-20)
Leaders Donemana widened the gap between them and the chasing pack with an emphatic 8-wicket win over rivals Brigade in a game reduced to 33 overs by overnight rain at The Holm. The Beechgrove side were looking to Scott Macbeth to hit them out of early trouble, but his wicket at 48 for 2 saw a mini-collapse as they slumped to 48 for 5. Adam McDaid hit 4 sixes in a top-score of 38 as he and Andy Britton (35) doubled the score. Three wickets for Andy McBrine and two for William saw Brigade 137 all out. Such totals rarely win matches at the venue, and this was again the case as Donemana's opening pair of Gary McClintock and Rumesh Buddhika both made half centuries in an opening stand of 99 that all but settled the contest. Buddhika hit 5 sixes and 5 fours in his 48-ball 54, while McClintock's 58 included 6 fours and 3 sixes, falling just before the end - Cameron Nawn with the two consolation wickets. A real statement win for the Tyrone side that gives them breathing space approaching the midway point next week.
Eglinton beat Ardmore by 8 wickets
Eglinton, 22 June.
Ardmore 117 (35.5 overs; Haydn Melly 34; Andy Millar 3-15, Liam Doherty 3-21, Lahiru Dilshan 2-28) Eglinton 119/2 (17.2 overs; Adam Lamberton 56*, Andy Millar 31, Lahiru Dilshan 26*; Harry Zimmermann 2-45)
Successful appeal by Andy Millar (CricketEurope)
Eglinton ran out deserved and emphatic 8 wicket winners at home to an out of sorts Ardmore. The Bleachgreen side batted first, but were soon in trouble with a succession of their batters playing some very loose shots. Haydn Melly's patient 34 the best of their disappointing effort of 117. There were three wickets apiece for Andy Millar (3-15) and Liam Doherty (3-21), with two for Lahiru Dilshn (2-28). Liam Doherty went to the first ball of the reply, but that was a false dawn for the visitors, as the impressive Adam Lamberton hit 7 fours and 2 sixes in his unbeaten 56, sharing stands of 61 for the second wicket with Andy Millar (31), and an unbroken 58 for the second with Lahiru Dilshan (26*).
Ardmore v Bready. Match abandoned
The Bleachgreen, 15 June.
Ardmore Bready
Overnight rain put paid to any chance of play at the Bleachgreen, despite the mopping up operation. The umpires pulled the plug after a second inspection at 1pm. The match will now be replayed in the coming weeks.
Brigade beat Killyclooney by 78 runs
Beechgrove, 15 June.
Brigade 282/7 (27 overs; Scott Macbeth 156*, David Barr 24; Jordan Connor 3-55) Killyclooney 204/9 (27 overs; Timmy Dougherty 62, Jamal Anwar 55, Kenzie Hall 43; Scott Macbeth 3-33, Ifty Hussain 2-29, David Barr 2-46)
Scott Macbeth comes off after making unbeaten 156 (Mervyn Robinson)
Scott Macbeth has really taken his game to a different level this year, and the highest compliment I can pay the 19 year-old is that his efforts are 'Decker Curryesque'. The match at Beechgrove was reduced to just 27 overs, but that still gave enough time for the teenager to bludgeon 12 sixes and 12 fours in a brutally destructive 156 not out from only 69 balls. His first 50 came from 26 balls, and then went to the century in just another 14 - 34 of them coming from one Jordan Connor over that included a no-ball (4 sixes, 2 fours and a 2). Connor despite that destructive over was still the best of the visitors attack, taking 3 for 55. The reply was a brave one without ever threatening to get any points. Kenzie Hall hit 5 sixes in a rapid 43, adding 76 in 8 overs with Jamal Anwar (55). Skipper Timmy Dougherty also had some fun, hitting 5 sixes - three in one Andy Britton over that cost 27 - on his way to a top-score of 62, but three wickets for Macbeth, and two apiece for Ifty Hussain and DD Barr sealed the 78-run win that keeps Brigade in the slipstream of leaders Donemana.
Eglinton beat Newbuildings by 3 wickets
Eglinton, 15 June.
Newbuildings 197/7 (40 overs; Samarth Seth 68, Ryan Hunter 44, Jack McIvor 30*, Jason Dunn 25; Andy Millar 3-21) Eglinton 198/7 (37.5 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 104*, Mark Averill 30*; Ryan Hunter 2-16, Jack McIvor 2-28, Ross Hunter 2-35)
Lahiru Dilshan scored a match winning unbeaten century (Louise Lamberton)
Eglinton showed their fighting qualities as they dug deep to clinch a vital home win over Newbuildings. They looked in real trouble as wickets for the Hunter brothers and Jack McIvor had them 103 for 7 chasing 198. But Sri Lankan professional Lahiru Dilshan was still there and he found the perfect ally in Mark Averill, who once again showed his value to the village side, but this time with the bat. 'Dilly' made a brilliant unbeaten 103 from 89 balls (7 fours, 6 sixes) as he and Averill (31*) delighted the home support in the early evening sunshine to clinch the three-wicket win with 13 balls to spare. Samarth Seth had made 68 (5 fours, 4 sixes) in the visitors total of 198 for 7, with runs too for Ryan Hunter (44), Jack McIvor (30*, and Jason Dunn (25). A brave effort by Newbuildings missing many of their regular line-up, but a win for Eglinton that will put them in good heart ahead of their quest to reach the cup final when they travel to Donemana next week.
Coleraine lost to Donemana by 6 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 15 June.
Coleraine 186/9 (40 overs; Cephas Zhuwao 47, Scott Campbell 33, Craig Averill 29, Marcus Poskitt 20; Ray Curry 3-41, David O'Sullivan 2-28) Donemana 188/4 (37.2 overs; Andy McBrine 83*, Raymond Curry 59, Rumesh Buddhika 32; Cephas Zhuwao 2-35)
Donemana celebrate a wicket (Lawrence Moore)
Andy McBrine is another player at the top of his game, and the Irish international was to the fore as Donemana stayed top of the Premiership with a very good win away at Coleraine. The Bannsiders scored 186 for 9, with Zimbabwean Cephas Zhuwao clubbing four sixes in his 32-ball 47, before McBrine took a fine catch to end the fun. Scott Campbell made 33, while there were cameos too for Craig Averill (29) and Marcus Poskitt (20). Raymond Curry grabbed three wickets and David O'Sullivan two. Rumesh Buddhika made 32 at the start of the reply, and when Zhuwao (2-35) took another wicket the door was slightly open at 70 for 3. It was firmly shut though as McBrine hit 5 sixes and fours in his 83 not out from 64 balls, adding a match defining 105 in 17 overs for the fourth wicket with Raymond Curry who made 59 (7 fours, 1 six).
Bready lost to Eglinton by 14 runs
Magheramason, 8 June.
Eglinton 187/6 (40 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 47, Adam Lamberton 34, Andy Lucas 31, Jamie Millar 28, Liam Doherty 22; Gavin Roulston 3-27) Bready 173 (39 overs; Jamie Magee 46, Parth Palawat 42, Gavin Roulston 27; Mark Averill 4-33, Jamie Millar 3-32)
Mark Averill took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Mark Averill was again the kryptonite to Bready's batters as the Eglinton bowler's last-gasp heroics sealed another win for the villagers after last week's cup heroics. Needing 16 from the final two overs with four wickets left, Bready looked slight favourites, with Jamie Magee (46) well set after helping the hosts stabilise chasing 188. Averill though picked up three wickets, including Magee to finish with 4 for 33 in a 14-run win. Jamie Millar (3-32) had done much of the early damage for Eglinton. The skipper had also chipped in with 28 earlier in their total of 187 for 6 - Lahiru Dilshan making 47, Adam Lamberton 34, and Andy Lucas a vital 31 against his former club.
Donemana beat Ardmore by 2 wickets
The Holm, 8 June.
Ardmore 210/9 (40 overs; Harry Zimmermann 85, Dharm Singh 27, Haydn Melly 22; Andy McBrine 3-26, Gary Neely 2-37, Gary McClintock 2-44) Donemana 211/8 (39.5 overs; Raymond Curry 37, DJ Dougherty 35, Andy McBrine 34*, Levi Dougherty 30, Rumesh Buddhika 23; Conor Brolly 2-28, Edrees 2-41, Harry Zimmermann 2-44)
Donemana are now clear at the top of the Premiership after a dramatic last-over win at home to defending champions Ardmore. Neding 13 from the final over, Irish international Andy McBrine cleared the ropes from the first and fifth deliveries much to the delight of the home support. It was a nervy chase at the end, with Ardmore chipping away at the top order - the top six of whom all got past 20. The result was tough on Harry Zimmermann who had held the Ardmore innings together with his even time 85 (6 fours, 4 sixes) , adding 62 for the 5th wicket with Haydn Melly (22). McBrine (3-26) again took the bowling honours with 3 for 26 in a fine all-round display.
Newbuildings beat Brigade by 42 runs
Foyleview Arena, 8 June.
Newbuildings 232/5 (38 overs; Ross Dougherty 87, Samarth Seth 55, Jason Dunn 48, Mark Hanna 23*; Marcello Piedt 2-42, Andy Britton 2-65) Brigade 190 (35.5 overs; Cameron Melly 38, Ifty Hussain 37, Scott Macbeth 29, Marcello Piedt 20; Ross Hunter 4-39, Lewis Campbell 3-12, Ross Dougherty 2-16)
Ross Dougherty (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings put a dent in Brigade's title ambitions as they inflicted a 42-run loss on the Beechgrove side in a dress rehearsal for their cup semi-final in two weeks time. Ross Dougherty top-scored with 87 from 90 balls (10 fours, 3 sixes) sharing stands of 93 for the second wicket with Jason Dunn (48), and 84 for the third with Samarth Seth, whose 42-ball 55 included 6 fours and 3 sixes. Mark Hanna then clubbed 2 fours and sixes in a 7-ball 23 not out to get the Foyleview side up to 232 for 5. Ifty Hussain hit 8 fours in a quickfire 37 at the top of the order, but Ross Dougherty's 8 overs went for just 16 and at 56 for 3 in the 17th over, the visitors were in trouble. Cameron Melly (38) and Scott Macbeth (29) added 54 for 5th over, but Macbeth played on for the first of four wickets for Ross Hunter, while Melly was one of three wickets for teenage spinner Lewis Campbell as Newbuildings large contingent of fans were left with plenty to cheer in a famous morale boosting win.
Killyclooney lost to Coleraine by 41 runs
Killyclooney, 8 June.
Coleraine 225 (37.2 overs; Stephen Hutchinson 72, Matty Smyth 38, Craig Averill 22, Marcus Poskitt 22; Timmy Dougherty 3-38, Matthew Campbell 3-46) Killyclooney 184 (38.2 overs; Jamal Anwar 49, Andrew Neil 48, Timmy Dougherty 26; Cephas Zhuwao 4-33, Gareth Burns 3-45)
Cephas Zhuwao took four wickets (CricketEurope)
Coleraine prevailed in a tough battle at Kilyclooney, getting them out of two precarious situations to eventually seal a 41-run win. They were in trouble firstly batting at 68 for 5 with Timmy Dougherty (3-38) and Matthew Campbell (3-46) both in the wickets. Stephen Hutchinson's counter-attacking 72 from 50 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes) saw him add 84 in 12 overs with skipper Matty Smyth (38) to get the Bannsiders up to 225. Jamal Anwar (49) and Andrew Neil (48) put on 98 for the second wicket to get the hosts to 105 for 1 in 22 overs, and on course to get their first win of the campaign. But four wickets for Cephas Zhuawao and three scalps for Gareth Burns produced a collapse as the hosts were dismissed for 184.
Coleraine lost to Brigade by 26 runs
Sandel Lodge, 25 May.
Brigade 228/6 (40 overs; Scott Macbeth 78, David Barr 68, Ifty Hussain 25, Adam McDaid 21; Stephen Hutchinson 2-31, Gareth Burns 2-43) Coleraine 202 (37.4 overs; Marcus Poskitt 107, Craig Averill 37; David Barr 5-43, Iftikhar Hussain 2-25)
Marcus Poskitt scored 107 (CricketEurope)
Brigade won on the road at Coleraine despite a century for Marcus Poskitt. The Beechgrove side owed much of their total to a wonderful 3rd wicket stand of 112 in 12 overs between the in-form Scott Macbeth and David Barr. Macbeth top-scored with 78 from just 46 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes), while Barr's 68 included 3 fours and 2 sixes. Poskitt and Craig Averill (37) got the chase off to a flier with an opening stand of 105 in 14.3 overs, before Ifty Hussain dismissed Averill and Zimbabwean stand-in professional Cephas Zhuwao in successive balls. DD Barr then worked his way through the rest of the order - his 5th and final wicket that of Poskitt, whose even time 107 included 14 fours and 3 sixes as Brigade won by 26 runs.
Bready beat Newbuildings by 26 runs.
Magheramason, 25 May.
Bready 231/4 (40 overs; David Rankin 53, Parth Palawat 48, Ryan Clarke 46, Ian Young 35*; Ryan Hunter 2-47) Newbuildings 205 (40 overs; Samarth Seth 104, Sam McClintock 23; Parth Palawat 4-38, Pierce Ryan 3-55, Nathan McCombe 2-53)
Century for Samarth Seth of Newbuildings (CricketEurope)
A fine batting display by Bready set up a 26-run win over neighbours Newbuildings in a high-scoring game. David Rankin top-scored with 53, adding 70 for the second wicket with Ryan Clarke (46), while there was also a half century stand between Parth Palawat (48) and Ian Young (35*) as the Magheramason side posted 231 for 4. There were early wickets in the chase for Pierce Ryan and Parth Palawat, and it looked like an easy win at 68 for 5. However, Samarth Seth kept it interesting with 104 from 89 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes) but was just left with too much to do as the hosts prevailed.
Eglinton lost to Donemana by 6 wickets
Eglinton, 25 May.
Eglinton 170 (39.5 overs; Jamie Millar 62*, Liam Doherty 29; Gary McClintock 4-28, Andy McBrine 2-25, Rumesh Buddhika 2-35) Donemana 171/4 (31.1 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 44, William McClintock 44*, Gary McClintock 30*, DJ Dougherty 22; Lahiru Dilshan 3-26)
Robbie Millar is bowled by Gary McClintock (CricketEurope)
Donemana won again despite an Eglinton batting fightback. Gary McClintock's (4-28) new ball burst had the home side in all sorts of trouble, with wickets too for Andy McBrine and Rumesh Budhika having them 82 for 7. Jamie Millar's run-a-ball unbeaten 62 helped them to 170. Rumesh Buddhika (44) and DJ Doherty (22) took Donemana to 83 for 1, before Lahiru Dilshan (3-26) accounted for Dougherty, Raymond Curry and Andy McBrine in quick succession. At 91 for 4, the door was open, but an unbroken 5th wicket stand of 81 in 13 overs between the McClintock twins quickly slammed it shut. William hit 4 sixes in a top-score of 44 not out, while Gary's fine all-round display saw him make an unbeaten 30 as Donemana march on.
Ardmore beat Killyclooney by 72 runs
The Bleachgreen, 25 May.
Ardmore 188/6 (40 overs; Harry Zimmermann 58, Hayden Melly 50; Timmy Dougherty 2-24, Jamal Anwar 2-25) Killyclooney 116 (32 overs; Timmy Dougherty 36, Jamal Anwar 36; Dharm Singh 3-14, Rachit Gaur 3-16)
Haydn Melly and Harry Zimmermann both scored 50s (CricketEurope)
Defending champions Ardmore got their first league win of the season with an ultimately comfortable 72-run win over Killyclooney. A fourth wicket stand of exactly 100 in 22 overs between Harry Zimmermann and Hayden Melly saw the pair both pass 50 in a total of 188 for 6. There were two wickets apiece for Timmy Dougherty and Jamal Anwar, while the champagne moment was a stunning leaping one-handed boundary catch for Anwar. Rachit Gaur (3-16) had Killyclooney in early trouble, but they recovered to 84 for 3 with skipper Dougherty and Anwar each making 36. The wheels however came off as they lost 7 wickets for 32 to be 116 all out - Dharm Singh's three wickets instrumental in the collapse.
Brigade v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 12 May.
Brigade 133/1 (19.4 overs; David Barr 62*, Iftikhar Hussain 45, Adam McDaid 25*) Ardmore
Brigade's batsmen had gotten themselves in a great position before the deluge and will be bitterly disappointed that the game didn't go the distance. Ifty Hussain (45) raced out of the blocks hitting 6 fours and a six in his 31-ball stay, sharing a stand of 78 with DD Barr in the powerplay. Barr had reached a fluent 62 from 59 balls (8 fours, 1 six), adding an unbroken 55 in 9 overs with Adam McDaid (25*). The Bleachgreen side had flown in a sub pro from England for the game - former Pakistan Test played Abid Ali, but he didn't get an opportunity to either bat or bowl.
Eglinton v Killyclooney. Match abandoned.
Eglinton, 12 May.
Killyclooney 58/5 (16.4 overs; Timmy Dougherty 21*; Jamie Millar 4-33) Eglinton
Eglinton were well on top of their clash with Killyclooney when the game was called off. Home skipper Jamie Millar had claimed four wickets for 33 as the visitors slumped to 58 for 5 with only his opposite number Timmy Dougherty holding firm on 21 not out.
Coleraine lost to Newbuildings by 15 runs (DLS)
Sandel Lodge, 12 May.
Newbuildings 269/7 (40 overs; Ryan Hunter 93, Gareth McKeegan 58, Samarth Seth 57; Matthew Smyth 4-56, Lee Ritchie 2-29) Coleraine 187/6 (29.5 overs; Garnett Tarr 116*; Ross Hunter 3-18) (202 in 29.5 overs)
Replacement pro Garnett Tarr scored 116 not out in a losing cause (Matthew Hutchinson)
The only senior game to beat the weather was at Sandel Lodge where Newbuildings just about weathered another storm to clinch a 15-run (DLS) win over Coleraine. batting first Newbuildings piled up an imposing 269 for 7 in their 40 overs with Ryan Hunter top-scoring with a fluent even time 93 (8 fours, 2 sixes). Hunter shared a second wicket stand of 103 in 19 overs with Gareth McKeegan - the skipper rejuvenated at the top of the order as he hit 4 fours and cleared the ropes three times in his 58. Samarth Seth added a further 73 in 9 overs with Hunter, as he hit 7 fours and 2 sixes in his 57 from just 38 balls as the runs came fast at the end. The home side chase looked a forlorn one as Ross Hunter claimed 3 for 18, with the Bannsiders reeling at 85 for 5 at the 20 overs mark. Garnett Tear - a South African brought in for the game as a sub pro - went on the attack and in the course of the next 45 minutes brought an entire new complexion to the contest. he found a willing ally in Lee Ritchie with the pair adding 65 for the 6th wicket as Tear thumped 7 sixes and 7 fours in a quite destructive 116 not out from just 74 balls. It was looking like it could go all the way, but with 83 needed from 61 balls the rains arrived and Tear's efforts were in vain - Newbuildings winning by 15. It wasn't all bad news for the Bannsiders though as with the washouts elsewhere the 4 bonus points ensured they went top of the table for a few weeks at least.
Donemana v Bready. Match abandoned.
The Holm, 12 May.
Donemana 185/2 (26.2 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 119, Raymond Curry 38*) Bready
Rumesh Buddhika (Gary McClintock)
Donemana were well on top in their home clash with Bready when play was halted. A century for Sri Lankan professional Rumesh Buddhika had them on course for a total well in excess of 300 at 185 for 2 in the 27th over. Buddhika hit 14 fours and 8 sixes in his 119, sharing a second wicket stand of 153 in 21 overs with Raymond Curry (38*).
Donemana v Bready. Match abandoned.
The Holm, 4 May.
Donemana Bready
Killyclooney v Eglinton. Match abandoned.
Killyclooney, 4 May.
Eglinton 94/2 (12 overs; Liam Doherty 56*; Jason Wallace 2-50) Killyclooney
Just 12 overs were possible before the rains settled in, but Liam Doherty had shown his class in the brief passage of play possible. The Ireland U19 international raced to an unbeaten 56 off 40 balls (3 fours, 5 sixes) as Eglinton reached 94 for 2 in 12 overs. Jason Wallace dismissed Andy (19) and Jamie Millar (2), but in the end it was the weather that was the winner.
Coleraine v Newbuildings. Match abandoned.
Sandel Lodge, 4 May.
Coleraine 50/2 (11 overs) Newbuildings
Coleraine had made 50 for 2 when once again the weather won the day. Scott Campbell (19) and Craig Averill (6) the wickets to fall - Ross Hunter and Trent McKeegan the successful bowlers. Marcus Poskitt (16*) and skipper Matty Smyth (9*) the unbeaten batters.
Brigade v Ardmore. Match abandoned.
Beechgrove, 4 May.
Ardmore 65/4 (15 overs; Mark Chambers 17*; Andy Britton 2-14) Brigade
Cameron and Hayden Melly (CricketEurope)
Another game that managed to get an hour's play was at Beechgrove where the top two from last year met. Ardmore had reached 65 for 4 with four of their players getting to double figures, but none really going on. Rachit Gaur (11) and Dharm Singh (16) added 32 before they fell in quick succession. Hayden Melly was the second on Andy Britton's (2-14) victims, and when Harry Zimmermann (15) fell to Scott Macbeth just before the close, they looked in trouble. Mark Chambers (17*) and Tim Harris (1*) were in the middle when play was halted and eventually abandoned just after 3pm.
Ardmore lost to Coleraine by 6 wickets
The Bleachgreen, 27 April.
Ardmore 136 (35.3 overs; Rachit Gaur 43, Hayden Melly 24; Scott Campbell 3-32, Matthew Hutchinson 2-13, Lee Ritchie 2-26) Coleraine 137/4 (35.2 overs; Scott Campbell 49*, Matthew Smyth 33, Marcus Poskitt 20; Bobby Brolly 2-11)
Coleraine heroes Scott Campbell and Matty Smyth (CricketEurope)
Defending champions Ardmore lost their opener in a low scoring game at the Green. Skipper Rachit Gaur's 43 was the best of their 136 - debutant Hayden Melly chipping in with 24. Scott Campbell took 3-32, and the left-hander anchored the chase with an unbeaten 49. He and Marcus Poskitt (20) laid a solid platform, but when Bobby Brolly (2-11) took the second of his two wickets, the required rate had climbed to 5 an over. Skipper Matty Smyth played the most fluent innings of the day - a quickfire 33 from just 28 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes), as he and Campbell added 54 in 7 overs to all but settle the contest.
Bready beat Killyclooney by 9 wickets
Magheramason, 27 April.
Killyclooney 137 (34.5 overs; William Finlay 34, Kenzie Hall 24; Parth Palawat 5-38, Ian Young 3-27) Bready 138/1 (17.5 overs; Ryan Clarke 69*, David Rankin 31, Gavin Roulston 21*)
Parth Palawat (CricketEurope)
Bready got their campaign up and running with a dominant 9-wicket win over Killyclooney. New Indian professional Parth Palawat took five wickets and skipper Ian Young three as the visitors were dismissed for 137, despite a surprise appearance by Blayde Cappell - out for 3. William Finlay 34, and Kenzie Hall 24 their main contributors. Ryan Clarke's unbeaten half century eased the Magheramason side to the win without having to get out of second gear.
Eglinton lost to Brigade by 74 runs
Eglinton, 27 April.
Brigade 183/7 (40 overs; Scott MacBeth 52, Adam McDaid 32, Ifty Hussain 32, Cameron Melly 24; Liam Doherty 3-43 Eglinton 109 (32.5 overs; Liam Doherty 33; Scott MacBeth 4-20, David Barr 2-5, M Piedt 2-11, Iftikhar Hussain 2-20)
Big appeal from Eglinton bowler Liam Doherty (Lawrence Moore)
Scott Macbeth starred as Brigade got their season up and running with a 7 wickets win at Eglinton. The Irish U19 international top-scored with a fluent 52 from 44 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) in their total of 183/7. Adam McDaid and Ifty Hussain both made 32, while Cameron Melly hit 24. Liam Doherty (3-43) was the best with the ball, and he too was the pick of the batters, making 33 out of the hosts disappointing 109. Macbeth took four wickets to complete a superb all-round effort, while there were two apiece for DD Barr, Ifty Hussain and new pro Marcello Piedt.
Donemana beat Newbuildings by 7 wickets
The Holm, 27 April.
Newbuildings 141 (29.4 overs; Samarth Seth 80*, Jason Dunn 23; Willie McBrine 3-26, Adam Britton 2-11, Gary McClintock 2-15) Donemana 146/3 (18.5 overs; Andy McBrine 55*, William McClintock 37*, DJ Dougherty 26, Rumesh Buddhika 24)
Donemana got their season up and running with an emphatic 7 wickets win at home to Newbuildings. The visitors struggled in the early season conditions with only new professional Samarth Seth adapting as he hit 10 fours and cleared the ropes four times in an unbeaten 80 from just 68 balls. Jason Dunn's 23 was the only other innings of note in a total of 141 - the wickets shared between Willie McBrine 3-26, Adam Britton 2-11, and Gary McClintock 2-15. DJ Dougherty (26) and professional Rumesh Buddhika (24) shared an opening stand of 47 before three wickets fell for seven runs - including debutant Raymond Curry for 0. An unbroken fourth wicket stand of 92 in ten overs between Irish internationals Andy McBrine and William McClintock saw the game to a hasty conclusion. McBrine top scored with an unbeaten 55 from just 42 balls that included 5 sixes and 4 fours, while McClintock's 37 not out took 26 balls (5 fours, 1 six).
NWCU Championship 2024 2023
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Strabane | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 220 |
| St Johnston | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 49 | 209 |
| Bonds Glen | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 193 |
| Fox Lodge | 14 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 187 |
| Glendermott | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 158 |
| Burndennett | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 146 |
| Ballyspallen | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 130 |
| The Nedd | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
Burndennett beat Strabane by 8 wickets
Burndennett, 7 September.
Strabane 163 (36.2 overs; Aaron Gillespie 47, Leighton McGarrigle 44, Rhys Logue 21; Ross McCay 2-21, Mark Pollock 2-49) Burndennett 168/2 (25.4 overs; Conan Pollock 57, Mark Doherty 56*, Cody Mehaffey 40*)
The beer tastes better when you win... (Niall McDonnell)
Burndennett made it five wins on the bounce as they inflicted an 8-wickets defeat on neighbours Strabane in the Tyrone derby. The Red Caps innings had a real end of season look to it as they juggled the order with Leighton McGarrigle (44) benefitting from a promotion up the order and Aaron Gillespie (47) from being lower down! Half centuries from Conan Pollock and Mark Doherty, plus an unbeaten 40 from Cody Mehaffey ensured the bragging rights went to the hosts, but the consolation of three trophies for Strabane.
Fox Lodge beat The Nedd by 6 wickets
Ballymagorry, 31 August.
The Nedd 131 (26.4 overs; Neal Stewart 27, Richard Wylie 22*, Johnny Murray 20*; Josh Marshall 3-24, Ben Heywood 2-9, Brian Allen 2-15) Fox Lodge 133/4 (19.5 overs; TJ Nicholl 38, Charlie Simpson 37, Jason Milligan 22; Stevie Moore 2-41)
Debutant Josh Marshall being presented with his cap by Gayan Maneeshan and Adam Walker (Fox Lodge CC)
Fox Lodge handed debuts to teenagers Josh Marshall and Ben Heywood with the move paying off as the youngsters took a combined five wickets to dismiss The Nedd for 131 - 20s for Neal Stewart, Richard Wylie, and Johnny Murray. The home side chased it without too much fuss - TJ Nicholl (38), Charlie Simpson (37) and Jason Milligan (22) all in the runs.
Burndennett beat Ballyspallen by 4 wickets
Burndennett, 31 August.
Ballyspallen 176/8 (40 overs; Kyle Morrow 91*, Dylan McElhinney 22; Ross McCay 3-14, Mark Pollock 2-24) Burndennett 177/6 (35.1 overs; Ross McCay 61, Galvin Pollock 33*, Mark Doherty 25, Cody Mehaffey 23; Stephen Kennedy 3-28)
Burndennett made it three wins on the bounce as they beat Ballyspallen by four wickets in an entertaining game. Kyle Morrow hit an unbeaten 91 (6 fours, 5 sixes) adding 72 for the 7th wicket alongside Dylan McElhinney (22) as the Limavady side posted 176 for 8. Ross McCay claimed 3 for 14, and it was the former Irish youth international who led the way with the bat too, as he top-scored with 61 (6 fours, 3 sixes) as he and Galvin Pollock (33*) added 95 in 15 overs for the 6th wicket to claim the win.
Strabane lost to Bonds Glen by 1 wicket
Strabane Park, 31 August.
Strabane 113 (31 overs; Kevin Gallagher 46; Heinrich Roberts 5-22, Kyle Moore 2-42) Bonds Glen 116/9 (36.3 overs; Heinrich Roberts 37; Nasir Nawaz 4-22, Usman Azhar 2-18)
Championship winners Strabane (CricketEurope)
Strabane picked up the league title but couldn't claim victory against Bonds Glen in a low scoring match that had a distinct end of season feel about it. Heinrich Roberts picked up five wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 113 - skipper Kevin Gallagher making 46 of those. Roberts top-scored with 37, but when the 9th wicket fell 21 were still needed. Kyle Moore (13*) and Mark Robinson (8*) got the Bee Gees home to end their season on a high note.
St Johnston beat Glendermott by 6 wickets
The Boathole, 31 August.
Glendermott 150 (35.1 overs; Leyland McElwee 34, Malinga Amarasinghe 28, Ben Mills 26; David Anthony 3-24, Spencer Saberton 2-24, Michael Rankin 2-31) St Johnston 154/4 (26.2 overs; Subhan Shirzad 101*)
Subhan Shirzad scored an unbeaten 101 (CricketEurope)
Subhan Shirzad's unbeaten 101 powered St Johnston into the promotion play-off slot as they chased 150 to beat Glendermott by 6 wickets. Shirzad's 54-ball knock included 9 fours and 8 sixes and eased the Saints nerves as they were wobbling slightly on 41 for 3 in the powerplay. Lealand McElwee (34) top scored for the Waterside side, while David Anthony claimed three wickets, and there were two each for Michael Rankin and a new name in their ranks - Spencer Saberton. St Johnston will know their opponents on Sunday night with Ardmore or Coleraine their opposition in two weeks' time at Bready.
Glendermott v The Nedd. Match abandoned.
The Rectory, 25 August.
Glendermott The Nedd
Glendermott's play-off hopes were ended by the weather as their second attempt to play the Nedd was washed out. St Johnston now look likely to take the slot, although they could be pipped by Bonds Glen in third place.
Fox Lodge v The Nedd. Match postponed.
Ballymagorry, 24 August.
Fox Lodge The Nedd
Burndennett v Ballyspallen. Match postponed.
Burndennett, 24 August.
Burndennett Ballyspallen
St Johnston lost to Burndennett by 5 runs
The Boathole, 18 August.
Burndennett 180/8 (40 overs; Niall McDonnell 54, Mark Pollock 33, Galvin Pollock 24, Marty Mehaffey 22; Graeme McCarter 3-29, David Barnard 2-26, Michael Rankin 2-35) St Johnston 175/8 (40 overs; Jack Macbeth 51, David Anthony 39, Matthew Orr 25*; Ross McCay 3-25, Stephen McCay 2-28)
St Johnston's loss to Burndennett meant Strabane were crowned champions despite the Tyrone side being away in Cork. The Saints now face in all likelihood a decider against Glendermott for the right to play Ardmore or Coleraine in the end of season promotion/relegation play-off game. Batting first Mark Pollock (33) and Marty Mehaffey (22) added 55 for the second wicket, while Coach Niall McDonnell made a fluent 54 (3 fours, 2 sixes) as he and Galvin Pollock (24) put on 84 for the fifth wicket. A final total of 180 for 8 was certainly no gimme for the hosts, and even more so as Ross McCay took three wickets in four balls to rip through the top order with the prize scalps of David Lapsley, Subhan Shirzad and Graeme McCarter. Jack Macbeth (51) shared half century stands with Michael Rankin (17) and David Anthony (39), but the required rate was just too much despite a late surge by the skipper and Matthew Orr (25*).
Ballyspallen lost to Bonds Glen by 171 runs
Ballyspallen, 18 August.
Bonds Glen 242/5 (40 overs; Heinrich Roberts 85, David Cooke 41*, Sam Haslett 37, Simon Killen 34) Ballyspallen 71 (21.1 overs; Heinrich Roberts 5-16, Sam Haslett 2-2, Kyle Moore 2-17)
It was the Heinrich Roberts show at Bridge Park with the South African making a half century and taking five wickets in an emphatic win for Bonds Glen against Ballyspallen. Roberts top-scored with 85 from 80 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) sharing stands of 74 with Simon Killen (34) and 82 with Sam Haslett (37). David Cooke chipped in with 41 not out (3 fours, 2 sixes) in a Bee Gees total of 242 for 5. The home chase never got going as they were bundled out for just 71 with Roberts talking 5 for 16, plus two apiece for Sam Haslett and Kyle Moore.
Glendermott lost to Fox Lodge by 2 runs
The Rectory, 17 August.
Fox Lodge 134 (30.5 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 50, Charlie Simpson 22; Ted Britton 4-24, Ben Mills 2-33) Glendermott 132 (24.2 overs; Ryan Nolan 54, Tyler Moore 24*; Adam Walker 5-24, Gayan Maneeshan 4-31)
Adam Walker took 5 for 24 (Mollie Devine)
Adam Walker and Gayan Maneeshan bowled Fox Lodge to a nail-biting 2 -run win over Glendermott. Maneeshan's 50 was the highlight of the Foxies modest 134 - four wickets for Ted Britton and two for Ben Mills. Any thoughts it would be an easy chase were dispelled from the first ball of the chase as Walker cleaned up Leyland McElwee - the first of five for the big paceman. Ryan Nolan's 54 got the Rectory side back into it, but they collapsed again to 108 for 9. Tyler Moore (24*) got them to within one blow of victory before Maneeshan's fourth wicket clinched a thrilling win.
Burndennett beat Bonds Glen by 7 wickets
Burndennett, 17 August.
Bonds Glen 148/6 (18 overs; Divan Posthumus 62*, Stephen McGowan 36; Mark Pollock 3-18, Derek Curry 2-26) Burndennett 154/3 (17.3 overs; Mark Pollock 72*, Niall McDonnell 43*, Andy Barr 25)
Burndennett pulled off something of a shock to put a serious, indeed possibly fatal dent in Bonds Glen's promotion hopes in a second attempt game that was reduced down to 18 overs apiece. Divan Posthumus hit 8 sixes in a 24-ball unbeaten 62 to get the Bee Gees to 148 for 6. The home side though prevailed in the reply as Mark Pollock's 48-ball unbeaten 72 (7 fours, 4 sixes) saw him and Niall McDonnell add 87 in just 40 balls to seal the 7-wicket win with three balls left - McDonnell's 23-ball knock included 3 fours and 4 sixes in an entertaining contest.
The Nedd lost to St Johnston by 155 runs
The Nedd, 17 August.
St Johnston 241 (34.2 overs; Subhan Shirzad 120, David Lapsley 62, David Anthony 23; Johnny Young 4-58, Johnny Murray 3-45, Richard Stewart 2-37) The Nedd 86 (25 overs; Mark McCann 21; Graeme McCarter 4-26, Michael Rankin 3-6)
Centurion Subhan Shirzad (David Anthony)
St Johnston took a giant step to ensuring at least second place in the Championship with a maximum point win at The Nedd. The Donegal side would have been a little concerned as they slipped to 26 for 3 batting first, but Subhan Shirzad thumped 10 sixes and 9 fours, hitting 96 of his 53-ball 120 in boundaries, Shirzad added 134 in 13 overs with David Lapsley, who had 9 fours in his 62. Skipper David Anthony chipped in with 23 in a total of 241 - four wickets for Johnny Young and three for Johnny Murray. The hosts chase never materialised as they were skittled for 86 - four wickets for Graeme McCarter and three for Michael Rankin's spin. The Saints are home to Burndennett on Sunday where another victory would go a long way to ensuring they can't be pipped by Glendermott who they face in the final game of the campaign.
Ballyspallen lost to Strabane by 7 wickets
Ballyspallen, 11 August.
Ballyspallen 128 (36.2 overs; James Cusack 38, Michael O'Brien 26; Ryan Gallagher 3-13, Nasir Nawaz 2-27, Usman Azhar 2-29) Strabane 129/3 (22.4 overs; Aaron Gillespie 52, Nasir Nawaz 36, Kevin Gallagher 27)
Successful Strabane quartet. (CricketEurope)
Strabane are one win away from a return to the Premiership after a convincing 7-wickets win at Ballyspallen. The home side were kept to 128 with James Cusack (38) and Michael O'Brien (26) their main contributors. Ryan Gallagher bowled superbly to claim 3 for 13 in his 8-over spell, while there were two wickets apiece for Nasir Nawaz and Usman Azhar. Nawaz then raced out of the blocks with an 18-ball 36 (6 fours, 2 sixes) to set the Tyrone side on their way. Aaron Gillespie then hit an even time 52 (5 fours, 2 sixes) as he and skipper Kevin Gallagher (27) added 74 for the second wicket. Both fell near the end, but it mattered little. They have two league games left, at home to Bonds Glen on Saturday August 31st, with a short away trip to Burndennett the day after. Before then is the small matter of the National Cup against Rush in Cork next Sunday, with the Sammy Jeffrey final against St Johnston at Ardmore on August 23rd and 24th.
Strabane beat The Nedd by walkover.
Strabane Park, 10 August.
Strabane The Nedd
The Nedd conceded the game on Friday as they were unable to get a team together for the fixture.
Bonds Glen beat Fox Lodge by 6 wickets
Bonds Glen, 10 August.
Fox Lodge 223 (39.1 overs; Adam Walker 37, Gayan Maneeshan 34, Adam Boyd 29, Levi Kerr 22; Sam Haslett 3-33, Pushpender Singh 2-36) Bonds Glen 224/4 (33.3 overs; Heinrich Roberts 67, Sam Kincaid 62, Stephen McGowan 45, Sam Haslett 25 not out; Aaron Heywood 2-40)
Heinrich Roberts congratulated (CricketEurope)
Bonds Glen produced a fine batting display to beat Fox Lodge, chasing 223 to win by six wickets. A solid all-round batting effort saw ten of the 11 Foxies make double figures, with Adam Walker's 37 the top score - three wickets for Sam Haslett. Stephen McGowan's 21-ball 45 (4 fours, 4 sixes) got the chase off to a brisk start, and a second wicket stand of 117 in 18 overs between Heinrich Roberts (67) and Sam Kincaid (62) all but ensured the win - runs too for Sam Haslett (25*). Foxies skipper Aaron Heywood (2-40) got two more wickets than runs....
Ballyspallen lost to Glendermott by 8 wickets.
Ballyspallen, 10 August.
Ballyspallen 55 (21.5 overs; Ben Mills 3-0, Malinga Amarasinghe 3-2, Ted Britton 2-4, Manav Chabbra 2-12) Glendermott 59/2 (8 overs; Ben Mills 39 not out; Stu. Kennedy 2-14)
Ben Mills (CricketEurope)
Glendermott wasted little time in beating Ballyspallen thanks to a very impressive bowling that saw them skittle the hosts for just 55. Ben Mills - what a season he's having - took 3 for 0, while Malinga Amarasinghe (3-2), Trevor Britton (2-4), and Manav Chabbra (2-12) were the other wicket takers. Mills then hit 5 fours and 2 sixes in a 26-ball unbeaten 39 as the 8-wicket win was sealed in eight overs - Stuart Kennedy taking two consolation wickets.
St Johnston v Fox Lodge. Match abandoned.
The Boathole, 4 August.
St Johnston Fox Lodge
No play was possible at The Boathole so no points for either side which is a blow to their promotion and title hopes.
Burndennett v Strabane. Match abandoned.
Burndennett, 4 August.
Burndennett 52/4 (16.2 overs; Nasir Nawaz 2-16) Strabane
Strabane's hopes of extending their lead at the top of the Championship were dashed after their first attempt match at Burndennett was abandoned. Nasir Nawaz took two wickets as the hosts struggled to 52 for 4 in the 17th when the game was called off. The game will now be replayed on Sunday September 1st.
Bonds Glen beat St Johnston by 6 wickets
Bonds Glen, 3 August.
St Johnston 153/7 (28 overs; Graeme McCarter 53*, Deepak Reddy 38; Sam Kincaid 3-21, Divan Posthumus 2-42) Bonds Glen 159/4 (25.3 overs; Divan Posthumus 75*, David Cooke 26*; Graeme McCarter 3-18)
Bonds Glen put a dent in St Johnston's title aspirations with a 7-wicket win despite the best efforts of Graeme McCarter. The former Irish international hit 6 fours and 3 sixes in an unbeaten 53 as the Donegal side recovered from 94 for 7 with an unbroken 8th wicket stand of 59 between 'Gmac' and Matthew Orr (16*). Sam Kincaid picked up three wickets and South African professional Divan Posthumus 2-42. McCarter then took three early wickets as the Bee Gees stumbled to 42 for 4, but an unbroken 5th wicket stand of 117 between Posthumus - whose 75 not out included 8 fours and 5 sixes - and David Cooke (26*) saw them home.
Fox Lodge beat Burndennett by 5 wickets
Ballymagorry, 3 August.
Burndennett 183 (37 overs; Niall McDonnell 57, Andrew Barr 33; Gayan Maneeshan 3-20, Jason Milligan 3-31, Levi Kerr 2-13) Fox Lodge 187/5 (35.3 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 63, Jamie McIntyre 50; Mark Pollock 2-31)
Fox Lodge reignited their promotion hopes with a 5-wicket derby win over Burndennett. Niall McDonnell's run-a-ball 57 (5 fours, 4 sixes) and a quickfire 33 from Andy Barr helped Burndennett to 183 - three wickets apiece for Jason Milligan and Gayan Maneeshan, plus two for Levi Kerr. Jamie McIntyre (50) and Maneeshan (63) both made half centuries in the chase, sharing a second wicket stand of 70 as the Foxies moved to third in the table as they eased to a 5-wicket win.
The Nedd lost to Ballyspallen by 5 runs (DLS)
The Nedd, 3 August.
Ballyspallen 257/7 (40 overs; Tevyn Walcott 111, James Cusack 41, Kyle Morrow 36, Luke Gilfillan 26, Stu. Kennedy 23; Reuben Logan-Wilson 3-28) The Nedd 182/4 (24 overs; Neil Stewart 89*, Richard Wylie 60; Stu. Kennedy 2-24) (Target 188 in 24 overs)
Centurion Tevyn Walcott (CricketEurope)
The Nedd came within one blow of their first win of the season, but they had the consolation of picking up their first points of the season in a five-run DLS loss against Ballyspallen in the Ballykelly derby. Tevyn Walcott hit 11 fours and 5 sixes in his 111, sharing stand of 75 for the second wicket with Kyle Morrow (36) and 95 for the third with James Cusack (41) in a 'Spallen total of 257 for 7 - three wickets for Reuben Logan-Wilson (3-28). The Nedd's reply saw them spluttering on 22 for 3, but a fourth wicket stand of 152 between Neil Stewart and Richard Wylie got them all so close to their adjusted target of 188 in 24 overs. Stewart cleared the fence 8 times as well as hitting 6 fours in his 56-ball unbeaten 89, while 'Fish' made a 51-ball 60 (9 fours, 2 sixes) in an entertaining contest.
Strabane lost to Glendermott by 8 wickets (DLS)
Strabane Park, 3 August.
Strabane 132/8 (40 overs; Aaron Gillespie 42, Nasir Nawaz 34, Rhys Logue 22; Ben Mills 3-31, Ted Britton 2-14, Alan Johnson 2-19) Glendermott 123/2 (23.5 overs; Ben Mills 70*, Malinga Amarasinghe 21) (Target 123 in 35 overs)
Nasir Nawaz is bowled (CricketEurope)
Strabane stay top of the Championship table despite an 8-wickets loss to Glendermott that keeps The Rectory side's outside hopes of a promotion slot alive. The Red Caps posted 132 for 8 with Aaron Gillespie making 42 and Nasir Nawaz 32. Ben Mills took three wickets - including trapping John Mooney lbw first ball - while there were two wickets apiece for Trevor Britton and Alan Johnson. Mills then continued his excellent season with the bat as the Division's highest scorer took his league tally to 692 with an unbeaten 60-ball 70 (8 fours, 4 sixes) adding 73 for the second wicket with Malinga Amarasinghe (21) in an 8-wicket DLS win.
Burndennett v Bonds Glen. Match postponed.
Burndennett, 20 July.
Burndennett Bonds Glen
St Johnston v Fox Lodge. Match postponed.
The Boathole, 20 July.
St Johnston Fox Lodge
Glendermott v The Nedd. Match postponed.
The Rectory, 20 July.
Glendermott The Nedd
Ballyspallen v Strabane. Match postponed.
Ballyspallen, 20 July.
Ballyspallen Strabane
Fox Lodge beat Ballyspallen by 4 wickets
Ballymagorry, 13 July.
Ballyspallen 204/4 (40 overs; Luke Gilfillan 74, James Cusack 69, Tevyn Walcott 28; Gayan Maneeshan 2-42) Fox Lodge 205/6 (36.2 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 58, Jason Milligan 50*, TJ Nicholl 23, Charlie Simpson 22, Luke Hayes 21; James Cusack 2-21, Stuart Kennedy 2-73))
Half centuries for Gayan Maneeshan and Jason Milligan helped Fox Lodge chase 205 to beat Ballyspallen by four wickets. The Limavady side had posted 204 for 4 thanks to half centuries from Luke Gilfillan (74) and James Cusack (69), who shared a third wicket stand of 103 in 20 overs. Maneeshan's fluent 39-ball 58 (9 fours, 1 six) saw him and Charlie Simpson (22) add 77 for the second wicket to lay the perfect platform. Jason Milligan (50*) ensured no late collapse, as 20's from TJ Nicholl and Luke Hayes clinched the win.
Bonds Glen lost to Glendermott by 30 runs
Bonds Glen, 13 July.
Glendermott 146 (37.4 overs; Lealand McElwee 29, Trevor Britton 22*, Ben Mills 21; Sam Haslett 4-26, Mark Robinson 2-28) Bonds Glen 116 (29.5 overs; Divan Posthumus 28, Pushpender Singh 20; Alan Johnson 3-26, Ted Britton 2-16, Ben Mills 2-25)
Glendermott travelled to Bonds Glen and came away with a 30-run win in a relatively low-scoring contest. Teenagers Sam Haslett (4-26) and mark Robinson (2-28) helped the home side to bowl Glendermott out for 146 - 20's for Lealand McElwee, Trevor Britton and Ben Mills. Divan Posthumus (28) and Pushpender Singh (20) got 20s for the Bee Gees but they faltered in the chase, with Alan Johnson (3-26), Ted Britton (2-16), and Ben Mills (2-25) in the wickets.
St Johnston lost to Strabane by 3 wickets
The Boathole, 13 July.
St Johnston 180/7 (40 overs; Jack Macbeth 44, Subhan Shirzad 44, Graeme McCarter 28; John Mooney 3-30, Nasir Nawaz 2-45) Strabane 182/7 (39 overs; Nasir Nawaz 54, Aaron Gillespie 52, John Mooney 33*; David Anthony 2-19, David Barnard 2-27)
Action from Strabane's win at St Johnston (CricketEurope)
Strabane are the new Championship leaders after they edged out St Johnston by three wickets at the Boathole. Jack Macbeth and Subhan Shirzad both scored 44 in a 3rd wicket stand of 62 in their total of 180 for 7 - three wickets for John Mooney. Nasir Nawaz made a run-a-ball 54 (6 fours, 3 sixes) in the reply, while Aaron Gillespie also made a half century (52) as he and Nawaz added 73 for the second wicket and a further 50 for the 5th. David Anthony (2-19) and David Barnard (2-27) kept Saints in the game, but Mooney's unbeaten 33 proved decisive in the tense finale.
Burndennett beat The Nedd by 63 runs
Burndennett, 13 July.
Burndennett 260/7 (40 overs; Mark Pollock 72, Niall McDonnell 65, Derek Curry 29*, Andrew Barr 28, Mark Doherty 20; Neal Stewart 2-47) The Nedd 197 (37.5 overs; Jonathan Young 43, Ricky Stewart 38*, Gareth Martin 38, Dylan Moore 26; Mark Pollock 3-29, Ross McCay 2-28, Conan Pollock 2-35, Mark Doherty 2-36))
The Nedd remain without a point this season, but came close here as they lost by 63 runs at Burndennett in a high scoring match. Mark Pollock hit 13 fours in a 54-ball 72, adding 91 in 10 overs with Niall McDonnell, who hit 11 boundaries in his even time 65. A total of 260 for 7 was always likely to be a match winning one, but the visitors went down swinging. Johnny Young made 43, while there were 38 apiece for Gareth Martin and Ricky Stewart (4 sixes) in their reply of 197. Mark Pollock took 3 for 29 to complete a fine all-round match, while there were two wickets apiece for Ross McCay, Conan Pollock and Mark Doherty.
The Nedd lost to Bonds Glen by 234 runs
The Nedd, 6 July.
Bonds Glen 322/3 (Heinrich Roberts 123, David Cooke 116*) The Nedd 88 (Dylan Moore 51; Kyle Moore 4-29)
Centuries for Heinrich Roberts and David Cooke saw Bonds Glen pile on the runs in their match at The Nedd. Roberts made 123 in a century stand with David Cooke who made an unbeaten 116 in a total of 322 for 3. Kyle Moore then took four wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 88 - Dylan Moore making 51 of those.
Ballyspallen lost to St Johnston by 2 wickets (DLS)
Ballyspallen, 6 July.
Ballyspallen 154/5 (33 overs; Tevyn Walcott 82*, James Cusack 21; David Anthony 3-34) St Johnston 120/8 (19.4 overs; Jack Macbeth 48,David Anthony 34; James Cusack 2-10, Michael O'Brien 2-19, Dylan McElhinney 2-27) (Target 119 in 20 overs)
St Johnston stay top of the table but only just in a tense two-wicket win at promotion rivals Ballyspallen. The home side made 154 in 33 overs with Tevyn Walcott hitting 10 fours and 2 sixes in a 63-ball unbeaten 82, adding 73 for the third wicket with James Cusack (21). Saints skipper David Anthony took three wickets and it was he who proved the Donegal sides match winner after Jack Macbeth (48) had given them a solid start chasing a revised 119 in 20 overs. 36 were needed with just three overs left, but Anthony cleared the ropes three consecutive times in the penultimate over, and David Barnard (15*) finished the job with two deliveries remaining.
Strabane beat Fox Lodge by 6 wickets
Strabane Park, 6 July.
Fox Lodge 94 (28.1 overs; Craig Doherty 32; Andrew Mullen 4-23, Rhys Logue 2-3, John Mooney 2-16) Strabane 96/4 (23.1 overs; Aaron Gillespie 50*; Adam Walker 2-17)
Strabane seal a 6-wicket win (CricketEurope)
Strabane stay second in the Championship after a six-wicket win over Fox Lodge in a low-scoring Tyrone derby. The Ballymagorry side were bowled out for just 94 with only Craig Doherty (32) making any sort of impression. Andrew Mullen took four wickets while there were two apiece for Rhys Logue and John Mooney. Adam Walker (2-17) struck two early blows in the reply, including the wicket of Nasir Nawaz, but Aaron Gillespie's unbeaten 50 (5 fours, 1 six) ensured the win.
Glendermott beat Burndennett by 135 runs (DLS)
The Rectory, 6 July.
Glendermott 365/6 (40 overs; Ben Mills 174, Alan Johnson 72, Leyland McElwee 42; Ross McCay 3-44, Derek Curry 2-66) Burndennett 200 (34.2 overs; Niall McDonnell 97, Mark Pollock 40, Derek Curry 38*; Alan Johnson 3-36, Ben Mills 2-20, Trevor Britton 2-46) (Target 336 in 35 overs)
Ben Mills scored 174 (CricketEurope)
Ben Mills continued his fine season with a brilliant 174 as Glendermott secured a maximum points win at home to Burndennett. 'Big Men' hit 15 fours and 14 sixes in his 101-ball knock. He added 88 for the first wicket with Leyland McElwee (42) and 132 for the third with skipper Alan Johnson, who thumped 7 sixes and 4 fours in a 45-ball 72. Ross McCay took three wickets but the Rectory side still piled on 365 for 6. Niall McDonnell just missed out on a century of his own in the reply, hitting 8 fours and 5 sixes in his 97, while Mark Pollock made a run-a-ball 40 and Derek Curry 38 not out in their total of 200. Johnson (3-36) and Mills (2-20) also took wickets in a great all-round day for both.
The Nedd lost to Fox Lodge by 282 runs
The Nedd, 29 June.
Fox Lodge 324/3 (40 overs; Charlie Simpson 115, Travis Nicholl 62, Craig Doherty 54*, Gayan Maneeshan 37, Jason Milligan 36*' R Wilson 3-68) The Nedd 42 (12.1 overs; Adam Walker 7-15, Jamie McIntyre 2-21)
Charlie Simpson scored his maiden senior hundred (CricketEurope)
The most one-sided game of the day was in the Championship where Fix Lodge had a thumping 282-run win at The Nedd. There were runs for all the Fox Lodge top five with Charlie Simpson taking the honours as he made his maiden senior hundred. His 115 from 101 balls including 13 fours and 2 sixes, adding 147 for the first wicket with Travis Nicholl who hit 4 fours and 5 sixes in his 62 from 60 balls. Craig Doherty thumped 5 sixes in a 29-ball half century, while Gayan Maneeshan made 37 and Jason Milligan an unbeaten 36 in a Foxes total of 324 for 3. The Nedd couldn't cope with the new ball pairing of Adam Walker and Jamie McIntyre as they were bundled out for 42. Walker had the superb figures of 7 for 15, while McIntyre claimed 2 for 21.
Glendermott lost to St Johnston by 58 runs
The Rectory, 29 June.
St Johnston 198/7 (40 overs; Graeme McCarter 65*, Michael Rankin 44, Matthew Orr 21; Ben Mills 2-7, Ted Britton 2-30) Glendermott 140 (29.4 overs; Malinga Amarasinghe 30, Leyland McElwee 20; Subhan Shirzad 3-26, David Anthony 3-27, Ryan McAuley 2-20)
Graeme McCarter top-scored for St Johnston. (CricketEurope)
St Johnston stayed top of the table after an efficient 58-run win over Glendermott at The Rectory. Head Coach Graeme McCarter again played a prominent role with the former Irish international top-scoring with an unbeaten 65 from only 49 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes). GMac added 58 in the final six overs with Matthew Orr (21), while Michael Rankin had earlier scored 44 (4 fours, 3 sixes). A target of 198 proved too many for the Rectory side who were dismissed for 140 - three wickets apiece for Subhan Shirzad and skipper David Anthony, and two for youngster Ryan McAuley.
Ballyspallen beat Burndennett by 132 runs
Ballyspallen, 29 June.
Ballyspallen 260/7 (40 overs; Tevyn Walcott 107, Graham Kennedy 46, Stuart Kennedy 42*, James Cusack 32; Ross McCay 2-33, Niall McDonnell 2-36) Burndennett 128 (31.4 overs; Mark Doherty 26, Ross McCay 23, Conan Pollock 20; Stephen Kennedy 3-19, Graham Kennedy 3-25, Dylan McElhinney 2-7)
Centurion Tevyn Walcott (CricketEurope)
West Indian professional Tevyn Walcott's century proved the catalyst for Ballyspallen's convincing 132-run win at home to Burndennett. Walcott hit 10 fours and 4 sixes in his top score of 107 from 93 balls, receiving excellent support from Graham Kennedy (46) and James Cusack (32), There were late fireworks too from Stuart Kennedy who hit 6 fours and 2 sixes in a 16-ball unbeaten 42 to help his side to an imposing 260 for 7. The Tyrone side never got going at all in the chase, with 20's from Mark Doherty, Ross McCay and Conan Pollock getting them to almost halfway - 128 all out. Stephen and Graham Kennedy completed excellent all-round games with three wickets each, while Dylan McElhinney took 2 for 7 to put Ballyspallen in good spirits going into their National Cup quarter-final on Sunday at home to Sandyford.
Bonds Glen lost to Strabane by 5 wickets
Bonds Glen, 29 June.
Bonds Glen 134 (29.5 overs; Pushpender Singh 47, Nasir Nawaz 4-19, Usman Azhar 3-26, John Mooney 3-36) Strabane 135/5 (31 overs; John Mooney 44*, Nasir Nawaz 35; Kyle Moore 4-29)
John Mooney scored 44 not out and took three wickets (CricketEurope)
Strabane survived a scare at Bonds Glen to keep their Championship promotion hopes very much alive as they ended the day still second behind St Johnston. The Tyrone side made a strong start as they reduced the hosts to 32 for 4 with Nasir Nawaz (4-19) and Usman Azhar (3-26) very much to the fore. Pushpender Singh made a counterattacking 47 from 34 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) as he and Divan Posthumous added 65 for the 5th wicket. John Mooney dismissed both on his way to 3-36 as the Bee Gees were bowled out for 134. Kyle Moore took four early wickets to reduce Strabane to 36 for 4, but Mooney (44*) and Conor Graham steered them home with a 6th wicket stand of 74 after Nasir Nawaz had made 35 to stabilise the reply. Strabane are back in action on Sunday when they face Templepatrick in the quarter-final of the National Cup.
Bonds Glen lost to Ballyspallen by 6 wickets
Bonds Glen, 22 June.
Bonds Glen 147 (33.5 overs; Sam Kincaid 28*, Pushpender Singh 27, David Cooke 25; Stephen Kennedy 4-15, Graham Kennedy 3-17, Stuart Kennedy 2-45) Ballyspallen 149/4 (28.4 overs; Graham Kennedy 92*, James Cusack 28; Kyle Moore 3-27)
Ballyspallen are very much on the move in Section 2 and the Roe Valley side stunned Bonds Glen as they recorded a 6-wicket win at Kildoag. Sam Kincaid (28*), Puspender Singh (27) and David Cooke (25) fared best with the bat for the home side as they were all out for 147 and again it was the Kennedy boys who caused all the trouble with the ball. Stephen helped himself to 4-15, Graham 3-17 and Stuart 2-45 and a sparkling innings by Graham ensured the visitors went home with the points. With a return to Australia now imminent, 'GK' thumped 9 sixes and 7 fours in an unbeaten 92 and with James Cusack adding 28, the win turned out to be comfortable despite Kyle Moore's battling 3-27 for the Bee Gees.
Strabane beat Burndennett by 7 wickets
Strabane Park, 22 June.
Burndennett 113 (37.2 overs; Derek Curry 20; Rhys Logue 2-11, John Mooney 2-14, Ryan Gallagher 2-18, Usman Azhar 2-19) Strabane 119/3 (20.5 overs; Nasir Nawaz 54*, Kevin Gallagher 33*; Mark Pollock 3-43)
Nasir Nawaz scored an unbeaten 54 (CricketEurope)
Strabane moved to second in the table with a convincing 7-wickets win over Burndennett in the all-Tyrone clash at the Park. The visitors never got any momentum batting first, with tail-ender Derek Curry's 20 the best of a disappointing 113 all out. The Red Caps bowling unit were all on the money with two wickets apiece for Rhys Logue, John Mooney, Ryan Gallagher and Usman Azhar. Mark Pollock too three wickets in the reply, and at 49 for 3 the door was slightly ajar. However, Nasir Nawaz and Kevin Gallagher settled any home side jitters with an unbroken 4th wicket partnership of 70 in 9 overs. Nawaz top scored with an unbeaten 54 from 52 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes), while skipper Gallagher cleared the ropes twice as well as hitting twp fours in his 30-ball 33 not out.
Fox Lodge beat Glendermott by 6 wickets
Ballymagorry, 22 June.
Glendermott 221/7 (40 overs; Ben Mills 79, Malinga Amarasinghe 57*, Leyland McElwee 26; Aaron Heywood 3-23, Adam Walker 2-34) Fox Lodge 222/4 (38.3 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 100*, Craig Doherty 64, Brian Allen 40*; Todd Killen 2-42)
Half century for Craig Doherty (CricketEurope)
Gayan Maneeshan's unbeaten century helped Fox Lodge chase down Glendermott's 221 to win by six wickets with nine balls to spare. The Foxies had been in real strife at 7 for 3 - two wickets for Todd Killen and a run out - but the Sri Lankan and Craig Doherty totally transformed the innings with a fourth wicket stand of 154 in 25 overs. Doherty hit seven sixes in a fine knock of 64 before being caught at long-on off a full toss. Brain Allen (40*) though was on the mark right from the outset taking any pressure off Maneeshan, who scored exactly 100 not out that included 7 fours and 6 sixes. Earlier, Ben Mills again top-scored for The Rectory side making a quickfire 79 from 65 deliveries that included 8 fours and 5 sixes, with Malinga Amarasinghe also clearing the ropes five times in his 57 not out. Aaron Heywood (3-23) bowled well, while there were two wickets for Adam Walker (2-34) in a win that keeps Fox Lodge promotion hopes alive.
St Johnston beat The Nedd by 9 wickets
The Boathole, 22 June.
The Nedd 50 (16.5 overs; Scott Devenney 3-15, Ryan McAuley 2-3, Subhan Shirzad 2-6, David Anthony 2-14) St Johnston 52/1 (8.1 overs; Jack Macbeth 21*, Michael Rankin 16*)
A tough season so far for The Nedd shows little sign of getting any better as they lost by 9 wickets at the Boathole. Scott Devenney (3-15), Ryan McAuley (2-3), Subhan Sherzad (2-6) and David Anthony (2-14) combined to see the Ballykelly side dismissed for just 50 in this one- Jamie Mills' 15 the best of that before Jack Macbeth 21*, and Michael Rankin 16* rattled off the required runs in 8 overs to ensure a maximum points win that keeps them very much in control of their own promotion destiny.
Fox Lodge lost to Bonds Glen by 4 wickets
Ballymagorry, 15 June.
Fox Lodge 132/4 (22 overs; Jason Milligan 40, Gayan Maneeshan 30, Jonny Robinson 26*) Bonds Glen 133/6 (21 overs; Stephen McGowan 48, Simon Killen 32; Jason Milligan 3-13)
Stephen McGowan scored 48 (CricketEurope)
Bonds Glen travelled to Fox Lodge and showed their Sammy Jeffrey win there earlier in the month was no fluke. In a 22-overs game, the home side posted 132 for 4, with runs for Jason Milligan (40) and Gayan Maneeshan (30), who shared a third wicket stand of 72, while Jonny Robinson made 26. The chase looked like being a routine one thanks to a second wicket stand of 77 in 10 overs between Stephen McGowan - who cleared the ropes four times as well as hitting 3 fours in a top score of 48 from 36 balls - and Simon Killen, who hit five boundaries in his 32. However, with the finishing line in sight Jason Milligan (3-13) caused some late nerves, before the Bee Gees 'stayed alive' to seal a four-wicket win with an over to spare - crucial runs at the end for Sam Haslett, Kincaid and Kyle Moore.
The Nedd lost to Strabane by 9 wickets
The Nedd, 15 June.
The Nedd 45 (18.2 overs; Jacob Logan-Wilson 18; Nasir Nawaz 6-22, John Mooney 2-6, Usman Azhar 2-16 Strabane 48/1 (4.3 overs; Nasir Nawaz 30*)
Nasir Nawaz took six wickets (Michael Gillespie)
Strabane made short work of The Nedd to give their promotion aspirations a boost with a rapid 9 wickets win. The home side were skittled for just 45 in 18.2 overs with only Jacob Logan-Wilson (18) reaching double figures. There were two wickets apiece for John Mooney and Usman Azhar, but the bowling honours went to Pakistan professional Nasir Nawaz who had the superb analysis of 6 for 22. The chase took just 27 deliveries with Nawaz again to the fore, hitting 5 fours and one six in an unbeaten 30.
Glendermott lost to Ballyspallen by 6 wickets
The Rectory, 15 June.
Glendermott 199/6 (40 overs; Trevor Britton 61*, Ryan Nolan 37*, Ben Mills 27, Alan Johnson 25; Graham Kennedy 2-7, Stuart Kennedy 2-37) Ballyspallen 203/4 (35.5 overs; Graham Kennedy 71*, Tevyn Walcott 66, Stuart Kennedy 35*; Ben Mills 2-46)
Stuart and Graham Kennedy with Tevyn Walcott (CricketEurope)
The return on holiday from Australia of Graham Kennedy has galvanised Ballyspallen, and they produced a fine display to put a severe spoke in the wheels of Glendermott's promotion hopes. The Rectory side posted 199 for 6 batting first, when Ted Britton showed he's no one trick pony with a fine innings, hitting four sixes in his unbeaten 61, adding 88 in 13 overs for the seventh wicket with Ryan Nolan (37*) - earlier runs for Ben Mills (27) and skipper Alan Johnson (25). Graham Kennedy had remarkable figures of 2-7 in his 8 overs spell, while brother Stuart also picked up a brace. Graham then showed his all-round qualities by making an unbeaten 71 from 63 balls, hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes - three of which came in the space of four balls to bring the chase to a hasty and successful conclusion. Kennedy shared stands of 55 with West Indian professional Tevyn Walcott who made 66 from 56 deliveries (6 fours, 4 sixes), and an unbroken 84 in 12 overs for the 5th with Stuart (35*).
Burndennett lost to St Johnston by 89 runs
Burndennett, 15 June.
St Johnston 246/6 (30 overs; Graeme McCarter 75*, Jack Macbeth 69, David Anthony 52; Niall McDonnell 2-39, Ross McCay 2-39, Mark Doherty 2-46) Burndennett 157/8 (30 overs; Mark Doherty 40, Ben Logue 34, Graeme McCarter 3-14, David Barnard 2-28)
Three St Johnston half centurions (CricketEurope)
The Saints went marching on at Burndennett and stay top of the Championship tree after an emphatic 89-run win in a match reduced to 30 overs. The Donegal side posted an impressive 246 for 6, thanks to two major partnerships, both involving Graeme McCarter. The former Irish international top scored with an unbeaten 75 from 60 deliveries (9 fours, 2 sixes), putting on 109 in 14 overs for the fourth wicket with opener Jack Macbeth, whose 59-ball 69 included 6 fours and 5 sixes. The fireworks really started then with the arrival of skipper David Anthony to the middle as a firther 71 came in the last 34 balls of the innings - Anthony's 21-ball 52 seeing him five over the wall into the fields of Tyrone, as well as three fours. Those late runs took the total out of the home side's reaches, especially with Mark Pollock absent, and Niall McDonnell going early. Mark Doherty (40) and Ben Logue (34) both hit five boundaries in entertaining cameos, but the result was never in doubt. McCarter (3-14) completed a fine all-round effort, while there was two wickets also for David Barnard in a win that confirms their title ambitions.
The Nedd lost to Ballyspallen by 9 wickets
Ballyspallen, 8 June.
The Nedd 129 (40 overs; Marty McElwee 32, Richard Stewart 29; Graham Kennedy 3-18, Dylan McElhinney 3-23, Stu. Kennedy 2-18) Ballyspallen 134/1 (16 overs; Tevyn Walcott 75*, Kyle Morrow 43*)
Ballyspallen won bragging rights as they overpowered The Nedd in their local derby. The Ballykelly side were bowled out for 129, with Marty McElwee making 32, while Richard Stewart thumped three sixes in his 29 - the last wicket stand of 38 the biggest for the visitors. Graham Kennedy continues to enjoy his holiday home from Australia, taking three wickets along with Dylan McElhinney. The home side lost Stephen Kennedy cheaply in the second over, but an unbroken second wicket partnership of 126 in just 14 overs between overseas professional Tevyn Walcott - who hit 10 fours and 3 sixes in his 44-ball unbeaten 75 - and Kyle Morrow (43*) saw 'Spallen race to the 9-wicket win.
St Johnston lost to Bonds Glen by 15 runs
The Boathole, 8 June.
Bonds Glen 197/9 (40 overs; Divan Posthumus 104; Scott Devenney 3-28, Graeme McCarter 2-14) St Johnston 182 (39 overs; David Lapsley 57, Graeme McCarter 38, Matthew Orr 20; Pushpender Singh 4-5, Kyle Moore 3-29)
Bonds Glen won a close contest against Championship leaders St Johnston before prevailing by 15 runs. Divan Posthumus was the hero for the Bee Gees as he hit 11 fours and 7 sixes in a rapid 71-ball 104, to help his team to 197 for 9 - three wickets for Scott Devenney and two for Graeme McCarter. Kyle Moore struck three early blows in the chase, but the Saints recovered thanks to a 5th wicket stand of 91 between David Lapsley - who hit 7 fours and 2 sixes in his 57 - and 38 from Graeme McCarter. At 156 for 4, the hosts needed 42 from the final five overs with two set batters in the middle. Pushpender Singh though took 4 for 5 to seal the win, despite a few hefty blows from Matthew Orr, whose 20 included three maximums.
Burndennett lost to Fox Lodge by 21 runs
Burndennett, 8 June.
Fox Lodge 220 (39.2 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 81, Charlie Simpson 51, Jordan McIntyre 27; Mark Pollock 5-31, Mark Snodgrass 2-63) Burndennett 199/8 (40 overs; Mark Pollock 87, Niall McDonnell 34, Andy Barr 22; Adam Walker 3-45, Jamie McIntyre 2-45, Gayan Maneeshan 2-47)
Mark Pollock took 5 wickets for Burndennett (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge got their promotion campaign back into track with a 21-run win at Burndennett in an entertaining contest. The Foxies total of 220 owed much to half centuries from Sri Lankan professional Gayan Maneeshan and Charlie Simpson. The teenage opener hit 10 boundaries in his 51, while Maneeshan top-scored with 81 (7 fours, 1 six). Mark Pollock took five wickets, and then followed that up with 87 (11 fours, 2 sixes) as he and Niall McDonnell (34) added 74 for the second wicket. Three wickets for Adam Walker, plus two apiece for Jamie McIntyre and Gayan Maneehan ensured the points for the Ballymagorry side.
Glendermott lost to Strabane by 4 wickets
The Rectory, 8 June.
Glendermott 187 (39.5 overs; Malinga Amarasinghe 65, Ben Mills 40, Alan Johnson 29; John Mooney 3-23, Andrew Mullen 2-22, Usman Azhar 2-28) Strabane 191/6 (32 overs; Nasir Nawaz 75, Muddy Rajput 33, Rhys Logue 29; Ted Britton 2-16, Alan Johnson 2-33, Ben Mills 2-60)
Ryan Gallagher bowling (Lawrence Moore)
Strabane travelled to the Rectory and produced a fine all-round display to account for Glendermott. Ben Mills got the home side off to a quick start clubbing 3 sixes and fours in a rapid 40 from 30 balls, before becoming the first of three wickets for John Mooney (3-23). Malinga Amarasinghe top-scored with 65 (6 fours, 2 sixes) adding 70 for the 6th wicket with Alan Johnson, who hit 5 fours in his 29 in a total of 187. Nasir Nawaz ensured the chase got off to a flier as he bludgeoned 11 fours and 4 sixes in a 35-ball 75, sharing an opening stand of 95 in just over 9 overs with Muddy Rajput (33). Ted Britton (2-16) and Alan Johnson (2-33) helped put the brakes on, but the Red Caps eased to the four-wicket win, as Rhys Logue made 29, getting over the line with four wickets and eight wickets in hand.
Ballyspallen v Fox Lodge. Match abandoned.
Ballyspallen, 26 May.
Fox Lodge 146/2 (23.4 overs; Charlie Simpson 66, Gayan Maneeshan 52*) Ballyspallen
Fox Lodge were left ruing the rain as they were well placed on 146 for 2 when their match at Ballyspallen was abandoned. Charlie Simpson and Gayan Maneeshan added 101 in 17 overs in a second wicket stand of 101 following the early wicket of Luke Hayes. Simpson top-scored with a run-a-ball 66, while Maneeshan's unbeaten 52 came from 57 deliveries and included 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Strabane lost to St Johnston by 7 wickets
Strabane Park, 26 May.
Strabane 89 (30.5 overs; Aaron Gillespie 26; Graeme McCarter 3-9, Subhan Shirzad 3-11, Michael Rankin 2-23) St Johnston 87/3 (17.3 overs; Jack Macbeth 41*; Nasir Nawaz 2-16) (Target 86 in 37 overs)
Subhan Shirzad and Graeme McCarter took three wickets apiece as St Johnston beat Strabane (CricketEurope)
St Johnston moved to the top of the Championship as they beat Strabane by 7 wickets in their rearranged match at the Park. Graeme McCarter removed openers Kevin Gallagher and Nasir Nawaz cheaply and the Red Caps never recovered from those blows, with only Aaron Gillespie (26) making any sort of impact as they were bundled out for 89. Subhan Shirzad took three wickets as well as former Irish international McCarter. rain reduced the target to 86 off 37 overs, which proved little trouble thanks to opener Jack Macbeth's unbeaten 41 that included 6 boundaries.
The Nedd lost to Glendermott by 10 wickets
The Nedd, 25 May.
The Nedd 117 (31.1 overs; Jacob Logan-Wilson 29, Gareth Martin 23, Jamie Mills 21; Malinga Amarasinghe 4-21, Trevor Britton 4-38) Glendermott 122/0 (12.2 overs; Ben Mills 100*)
Glendermott were the quickest winners of the day as they travelled to Ballykelly and came away with a 10-wicket win over The Nedd. Jacob Logan-Wilson (29), skipper Gareth Martin (23), and Jamie Mills (21) were the main contributors to the hosts 117 - four wickets apiece for Malinga Amarasinghe and Trevor Britton. Mills has been the in-form batsman in the Championship and 'Big Ben' thumped an unbeaten hundred from just 42 - 8 fours and 9 sixes in his destructive innings, as he and Leland McElwee (13) knocked off the target in the 13th over.
Strabane beat Ballyspallen by 7 wickets
Strabane Park, 25 May.
Ballyspallen 164/9 (40 overs; Andy Christie 29, Kyle Morrow 29, Luke Gilfilan 23; Usman Azhar 3-29, Andrew Mullen 2-21, TJ Boyd 2-38) Strabane 167/3 (29.1 overs: Nasir Nawaz 108*, Aaron Gillespie 26)
Nasir Nawaz scored a century (CricketEurope)
Strabane ran out convincing 7 wickets winners over Ballyspallen at the Park. The visitors were kept to 164 for 9, with Andy Christie and Kyle Morrow both made 29. Usman Azhar took 3 for 29 while there were two wickets apiece for Andrew Mullen and TJ Boyd. The chase was all about Nasir Nawaz, whose unbeaten 108 from 78 balls included 8 fours and 5 sixes, while there were runs too for Aaron Gillespie as the Red Caps eased to the win.
Fox Lodge beat St Johnston by 4 wickets
Ballymagorry, 25 May.
St Johnston 199/6 (40 overs; Graeme McCarter 59*, Michael Rankin 39, David Anthony 35; Jason Milligan 2-38, Aaron Heywood 2-42) Fox Lodge 200/6 (35.4 overs; Johnny Robinson 47, Jason Milligan 44*, Adam Walker 32; Graeme McCarter 3-29)
Ryan McAuley celebrates the end of Johnny Robinson for 47 (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge chased 200 to beat St Johnston in an entertaining match. The Donegal side made 199 for 6 with Graeme McCarter hitting 4 sixes in his unbeaten 59, adding 66 in 8 overs with David Anthony (35). McCarter took three wickets in the chase to put the Saints on top at 68 for 4, bit Johnny Robinson top scored with 47 (6 fours, 1 six) adding 69 in 11 overs with Jason Milligan (44*), who added a further 57 with Adam Walker (32) to get the Ballymagorry side over the line.
Bonds Glen lost to Burndennett by 32 runs
Bonds Glen, 25 May.
Burndennett 207/4 (40 overs; Niall McDonnell 101*, Mark Doherty 34, G Pollock 27) Bonds Glen 175 (37.3 overs; Heinrich Roberts 64, Kyle Moore 27, David Cooke 26; Mark Pollock 3-18, Derek Curry 2-14, Conan Pollock 2-39, Cody Mehaffey 2-44)
Niall McDonnell scored a century (CricketEurope)
Niall McDonnell's 101 not out was the catalyst for Burndennett's 32-run win at Bonds Glen. The veteran showed his undoubted quality in his 97-ball innings, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes, sharing a second wicket stand of 89 with Mark Doherty (34). A final total of 207 for 4 was looking as if it might not be enough as Heinrich Roberts clubbed 6 fours and 5 sixes in a 40-ball 64, but three wickets for Mark Pollock, plus two apiece for Derek Curry, Conan Pollock and Cody Mehaffey sealed the victory.
Fox Lodge v Strabane. Match abandoned.
Ballymagorry, 12 May.
Fox Lodge 114/3 (24.3 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 51*) Strabane
The Tyrone derby was finely poised with Fox Lodge on 114 for 3 in the 25th over when the rains intervened, Gayan Maneeshan had just reached his half century from 67 balls (5 fours, 1 six), while there were double figure contributions from Jason Milligan (19) and Charlie Simpson (18). The Strabane wicket takers were Usman Azhar, John Mooney and Ryan Gallagher.
Glendermott v Bonds Glen. Match abandoned.
The Rectory, 12 May.
Glendermott 106/2 (19.4 overs; Ben Mills 69*, Leyland McElwee 25) Bonds Glen
Ben Mills was once again left cursing the rain Gods as for the second week running he was on course for a century when the heavens opened. Mills was unbeaten on 69 from 55 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes), having dominated an opening stand of 93 with Leland McElwee (25).
The Nedd v Burndennett. Match abandoned.
The Nedd, 12 May.
The Nedd 184 (36.5 overs; Stevie Moore 33, Gareth Martin 26, Jamie Mills 25, Johny Young 20; Mark Pollock 4-52, Derek Curry 2-24, Mark Doherty 2-28) Burndennett 46/2 (9 overs; Mark Pollock 20; Richard Stewart 2-19)
Stevie Moore top-scored with 33, (CricketEurope)
The game at Ballykelly was one over away from a result with Burndennett on 46 for 2 chasing 185 at The Nedd. The home side had produced a solid batting effort in their innings with Stevie Moore (33), skipper Gareth Martin (26), Jamie Mills (25), and Johnny Young (20) all passing 20. Mark Pollock claimed four scalps, while there were two apiece for Derek Curry and Mark Doherty. Richard Stewart had struck twice in the Burndennett reply including the wicket of Mark Pollock (20) before the weather had the final say.
Strabane v St Johnston. Match abandoned.
Strabane Park, 4 May.
Strabane St Johnston
John Mooney is welcomed to the club by Kevin Gallagher (Lawrence Moore)
There was no play possible at Strabane Park but the home side captain did welcome new Player/Coach John Mooney to the Red Caps presenting him with his number 10 shirt.
Ballyspallen v Fox Lodge. Match abandoned.
Ballyspallen, 4 May.
Fox Lodge 110/1 (24 overs; Charlie Simpson 53*, TJ Nicholl 30, Gayan Maneeshan 24*) Ballyspallen
Fox Lodge looked well placed on 110 for 1 when play was halted at Bridge Park. TJ Nicholl raced out of the block with a 17-ball 30 (2 fours, 3 sixes) as he and Charlie Simpson had 50 on the board inside five overs. Simpson was 53 not out, adding an unbroken 60 for the second wicket with Gayan Maneeshan (24*) before the game was abandoned.
Glendermott v Bonds Glen. Match abandoned.
The Rectory, 4 May.
Glendermott 141/2 (17.2 overs; Ben Mills 88*, Leyland McElwee 39; Pushpender Singh 2-21) Bonds Glen
Jake Montgomery is bowled by Pushpender Singh (CricketEurope)
'Big Ben' Mills thumped 8 sixes in a rapid unbeaten 88 before the persistent rain forced the teams from the field never to return. Mills also stroked five fours in his 54-ball knock, sharing an opening stand of 94 with talented Ireland youth international Leyland McElwee (39). Pushpender Singh (2-21) dismissed McElwee and Jake Montgomery in the same over, but Mills then hit three sixes off his next over to keep Glendermott in top gear before play was abandoned.
The Nedd v Burndennett. Match abandoned.
The Nedd, 4 May.
Burndennett 174/9 (40 overs; Niall McDonnell 42*, Mark Pollock 39, Conan Pollock 24*; Richard Stewart 4-27, Neal Stewart 4-29) The Nedd 0/0 (0 overs)
Richard Stewart took a hat-trick (The Nedd)
The Nedd and Burndennett got the furthest of the senior action in the North West, reaching the halfway stage before the plug was eventually pulled. Richard Stewart took a hat-trick in his figures of 4 for 27, while brother Neal also had a quartet of scalps. Opener Mark Pollock hit 39 but at 105 for 9 it looked bleak for the Tyrone side. However, Niall McDonnell was batting at 10 after a calf injury last week, and he showed his quality in an unbeaten 42 from 31 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes) adding an unbroken 65 in 10 overs with skipper Conan Pollock (24*).
Fox Lodge v Strabane - no play
Ballymagorry, 27 April.
Fox Lodge Strabane
The game was called off on Friday with the conditions too soft to get a pitch in time.
St Johnston beat Ballyspallen by 7 wickets
The Boathole, 27 April.
Ballyspallen 120/8 (40 overs; James Cusack 54; Scott Devenney 4-21) St Johnston 121/3 (22.2 overs; Deepak Reddy 57*, David Lapsley 31; Stuart Kennedy 2-30)
St Johnston got their season up and running with a 7 wickets win at home to Ballyspallen. The visitors struggled batting first with James Cusack's patient 54 the best of their 120 for 8 - four wickets for Scott Devenney. Deepak Reddy thumped four sixes and 3 fours in an unbeaten 57 from 56 balls, adding 71 for the second wicket with David Lapsley (31) to all but seal the win.
Bonds Glen beat The Nedd by 10 wickets
Bonds Glen, 27 April.
The Nedd 137 (28.5 overs; Jamie Mills 31, Johnny Young 22, Sean Hargan 21; Heinrich Roberts 3-17, Divan Posthumus 2-30, Sam Kincaid 2-30) Bonds Glen 138/0 (18.5 overs; Sam Haslett 61*, Simon Killen 59*)
Bonds Glen openers Simon Killen and Sam Haslett (Bonds Glen CC)
The Nedd had a tough Championship baptism as they went down to a 10-wickets loss at Bonds Glen. The Ballykelly side were bowled out for 137, with Jamie Mills making 31 and 20's for Sean Hargan and Johnny Young, Heinrich Roberts took 3 for 17, while there were two each for new professional Divan Posthumus and teenage spinner Sam Kincaid. Another teenager, Sam Haslett top-scored with an unbeaten 61 from 57 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes), sharing an unbroken opening stand of 138 with Simon Killen, whose run-a-ball 59 included 5 fours and 3 sixes, as the Bee Gees romped to a 10-wickets win.
Burndennett lost to Glendermott by 5 wickets
Burndennett, 27 April.
Burndennett 133 (33.1 overs; Mark Doherty 29, Mark Pollock 25, Conan Pollock 25*; Ben Mills 5-25, Alan Johnson 2-21) Glendermott 134/5 (32.2 overs; Manav Chhabra 50*, Ryan Nolan 21; Ross McCay 2-24, Conan Pollock 2-42)
Glendermott (CricketEurope)
Glendermott overcame a rusty start to power to a 5-wickets win at Burndennett. The home side's openers Mark Doherty (29) and Mark Pollock (25) shared an opening stand of 59 in 8 overs before skipper Alan Johnson decided he had seen enough and took matters into his own hands, accounting for both. Spin to win is the key in the NW and Ben Mills helped himself to a five-wickets haul as the hosts collapsed to 133 - not helped by a calf injury to Niall McDonnell, who retired hurt. Two wickets apiece for Ross McCay and Conan Pollock had the contest even at 73 for 5, but Manav Chhabra proved the match-winner. He thumped 6 fours and 3 sixes in a 28-ball knock, adding 61 in 7 overs with Trevor Britton (19*) to seal a five-wickets win.
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Final: Ardmore lost to Brigade by 42 runs
Glendermott, 21 July.
Brigade 190/5 (20 overs; Marcello Piedt 47, Ifty Hussain 44, David Barr 30*, Ryan Barr 25*; Dharm Singh 2-32) Ardmore 148 (17.3 overs; Rachit Gaur 44, Dharm Singh 27, Hayden Melly 21; Ifty Hussain 4-27, Scott Macbeth 2-18)
Brigade cheer the win (CricketEurope)
Brigade retained the Faughan Valley Cup with an ultimately comfortable 42-run win over Ardmore at The Rectory. The Beechgrove side lost Scott Macbeth and Cameron Melly cheaply, but a third wicket stand of 66 in 33 balls between Marcello Piedt and Iftikhar Hussain got them back on track. Piedt hit 11 fours in a top score of 47 from just 22 balls, while Hussain's 29-ball 44 included 6 fours and one maximum. Ardmore fought back well but a 6th wicket stand of 56 between David (30*) and Ryan Barr (25*) got them up to 190 for 5. The Ardmore reply started briskly with skipper Rachit Gaur thumping 5 fours and 2 sixes in his 19-ball 44, putting on 51 in four overs for the first wicket with Dharm Singh (27). However, two wickets for Scott Macbeth and four for Ifty Hussain (4-27) ensured Brigade would lift the trophy. They will now go on to represent the North West in the All-Ireland T20 competition, and a meeting with former player Ryan Macbeth as they take on NCU champions Lisburn at Wallace Park on Sunday August 11th. Leinster meet Cork Harlequins in the other semi-final.
Semi-final: Ardmore beat Donemana by 33 runs
The Bleachgreen, 5 July.
Ardmore 128/9 (20 overs; Haydn Melly 28, Rachot Gaur 22, Harry Zimmermann 20; Andy McBrine 3-24, David O'Sullivan 2-21, Rumesh Buddhika 2-23) Donemana 95 (17.3 overs; Raymond Curry 29, Levi Dougherty 20; Bobby Brolly 4-8, Harry Zimmermann 2-9, Rachit Gaur 2-12, Dharm Singh 2-14)
Bobby Brolly took 4 for 8 (CricketEurope)
Ardmore pulled off something of a shock as they bowled out Donemana for just 95 to win by 33 runs at The Bleachgreen. 15 year-old spinner Bobby Brolly was the home hero as he took 4 for 8 including that of top scorer Raymond Curry (29). The Ardmore bowling unit all stuck to their task well with two wickets apiece for Harry Zimmermann, Rachit Gaur and Dharm Singh - wo got the big wickets of Gary McClintock and Andy McBrine. The Irish international had claimed three wickets in the Ardmore total of 128 for 9 - with 20's for Haydn Melly (2 fours, 2 sixes), Rachit Gaur and Harry Zimmermann.
Semi-final: Brigade beat Bready by 9 wickets
Beechgrove, 5 July.
Bready 174/4 (20 overs; Parth Palawat 113*, David Rankin 35; Marcello Piedt 2-34) Brigade 177/1 (16.4 overs; Scott Macbeth 59*, Cameron Melly 53, Marcello Piedt 34*)
Cameron Melly boundary (CricketEurope)
Half centuries from Scott Macbeth and Cameron Melly powered holders Brigade into another final as they chased down what looked a challenging 175-run target with ease to win by 9 wickets with 20 balls to spare. Macbeth top scored with an unbeaten 59 from 42 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes) sahring an opening stand of 126 with Melly, whose 53 also came in 42 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes). Marcello Piedt then thumped 34 from just 16 deliveries to put the seal on an impressive win. Earlier Parth Palawat unfurled his wide range of strokes in a destructive 113 that included 11 sixes and 5 fours. He shared a second wicket stand of exactly 100 with David Rankin (35) in their 174 for 4. Brigade though advance and will meet Ardmore in the final at The Rectory on Sunday July 21st.
Semi-final: Brigade v Bready - No play
Beechgrove, 27 June.
Brigade Bready
Semi-final: Ardmore v Donemana - No play
The Bleachgreen, 27 June.
Ardmore Donemana
Eric Cooke Cup
Final: Newbuildings beat Eglinton by 2 runs
Foyleview Arena, 18 July.
Newbuildings 197/6 (20 overs; Samarth Seth 36, Gareth McKeegan 32, Ross Dougherty 28, Jason Dunn 25*, Ryan Hunter 21; Andy Millar 2-43) Eglinton 195/8 (20 overs; Liam Doherty 82, Jamie Millar 50*; Gregory McFaul 3-37, Ryan Hunter 2-22)
Newbuildings captain Gareth McKeegan with the Eric Cooke Trophy (CricketEurope)
Newbuildings lifted the Eric Cooke Cup with a thrilling two-run win over Eglinton in a contest that went to the last ball in gloomy conditions at Foyleview. The home side took advantage of some wayward bowling in the initial stages to pile up 76 runs in the powerplay - helped by 30 extras in total. Samarth Seth hit seven boundaries in a top score of 36, while skipper Gareth McKeegan made 32 (5 fours, 1 six). Eglinton clawed it back a little but 20's for Ryan Hunter, Ross Dougherty, and Jason Dunn still lifted Newbuildings to what looked a formidable 197 for 6. Ryan Hunter dismissed Andy Millar and Adam Lamberton cheaply in the chase, but Liam Doherty - who has been in prolific form recently - counterattacked with a blistering 82 out of 102 from 44 balls, that included 8 fours and 7 sixes. He fell to Johnny Thompson's first ball, but Jamie Millar continued in the same vein. The Eglinton skipper and Andy Lucas (24 off 10 balls) put on 53 in just four overs to leave 20 needed off the last two overs, and then 11 off 8 balls. When Millar struck the third ball of the last over for six, it looked like the game was won. However, the skipper took a single off the fourth delivery to reach his half century (31 balls: 3 fours, 4 sixes), which meant Dylan McElhatton was left to try and get the 3 runs required from the last two balls. He was dismissed by McFaul, and new batsman Mattie Mills couldn't connect with the last delivery much to the delight of McFaul and his team mates. A great match but one that perhaps should have been started earlier (6pm), or even played on a Sunday? That surely would make more sense, especially when unseasonable weather diminishes light quality.
Semi-final: Killyclooney lost to Eglinton by 13 runs (DLS)
Killyclooney, 5 July.
Killyclooney 152/7 (20 overs; Kenzie Hall 62, Andrew Neil 23, Giles Moan 20; Jamie Millar 3-23, Mark Averill 2-48) Eglinton 47/1 (5.1 overs; Liam Doherty 29) (34 in 5.1 overs)
Eglinton came out the right side of the DLS calculations after rain ended their last four clash at Killyclooney. Chasing 153, Liam Doherty's quickfire 29 (2 fours, 3 sixes) had his team 13 ahead on 47 for 1, just one ball after the cut-off point for a result. A few minutes earlier and it would have been the dreaded bowl-out. The home sides Kenzie Hall has impressed this season and he was to the fore once again hitting 8 fours and 3 sixes in his 44-ball 62, with runs too for Andrew Neill (23) and Giles Moan (20). Jamie Millar (3-23) and Mark Averill (2-48) were in the wickets for the villagers. The final will be played at the Foyleview Arena on Thursday July 18th.
Semi-final: Newbuildings beat Bonds Glen by 98 runs
Foyleview Arena, 5 July.
Newbuildings 226/2 (20 overs; Ryan Hunter 115*, Samarth Seth 88) Bonds Glen 128/6 (20 overs; David Cooke 35*, Pushpender Singh 28; Samarth Seth 2-17, Ryan Hunter 2-20)
Ryan Hunter and Samarth Seth (CricketEurope)
Ryan Hunter's brilliant 115 not out helped set up a home final for Newbuildings after their comprehensive 98-run win over Bonds Glen. The former Ireland U19 international hit 11 fours and 8 sixes in his 57-ball innings, adding 194 for the second wicket with Samarth Seth. The Indian overseas player thumped 7 sixes and fours in his 55-ball 88 as the hosts piled up 226 for 2. Not surprisingly when faced with a such a daunting total, the Bee Gees came up well short. David Cooke hit an unbeaten 35, while Pushpender Singh made 28 against his former team mates. Just to complete fine all-round games both Hunter and Seth picked up two wickets apiece.
Semi-final: Newbuildings v Bonds Glen - No play
Foyleview Arena, 27 June.
Newbuildings Bonds Glen
Semi-final: Killyclooney v Eglinton - No play
Killyclooney, 27 June.
Killyclooney Eglinton
Sperrin Springs Cup
Strabane beat Fox Lodge by 6 wickets
Strabane Park, 9 August.
Fox Lodge 117 (19.3 overs; Johnny Robinson 40, Travis Nicholl 29; Usman Azhar 3-19, Ryan Gallagher 2-24, John Mooney 2-25, Andrew Mullen 2-27) Strabane 121/4 (18 overs; Aaron Gillespie 44, Ryan Gallagher 23*, Usman Azhar 16*)
Winners Strabane (CricketEurope)
Strabane lifted what they hope will be the first of four trophies this month as they beat neighbours Fox Lodge by 6 wickets in the final of the Sperrin Springs Cup. Batting first Fox Lodge looked set to post a total in the region of 140 when Johnny Robinson, who top-scored with 40 (2 fours, 3 sixes) and Travis Nicholl (29) were both in full flow. However, from 76 for 3 in the 11th over, they faltered to 117 all out. Usman Azhar produced a Man-of-the-Match spell to claim 3 for 19, while there were two wickets apiece for John Mooney, Andrew Mullen and Ryan Gallagher. The chase was far from straightforward, as the Red Caps slipped to 32 for 3, and who knows what the outcome would have been had Aaron Gillespie not been dropped early on. He went on to make a 40-ball 44 (2 fours, 3 sixes), sharing a match defining 4th wicket stand of 57 with Ryan Gallagher (23*). There were still a few nervous moments for the large home support, before Gallagher and Usman Azhar (16*) sealed the win in the 18th over. There was a special unveiling of a special bench and seating area in memory of the late Mary Gillespie who sadly died earlier this year, adding poignancy to what was described as a carnival atmosphere by NW President Connie McAllister.
Semi-final: Coleraine lost to Strabane by 9 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 5 July.
Coleraine 125 (20 overs; Marcus Poskitt 39, Scott Campbell 27, Matthew Smyth 27; Leighton McGarrigle 2-14, Ryan Gallagher 2-19) Strabane 126/1 (17 overs; Nasir Nawaz 80*, Aaron Gillespie 30*)
Aaron Gillespie and Nasir Nawaz added 66 for the second wicket (CricketEurope)
Nasir Nawaz and Strabane's recent good form continued as they gained an excellent 9-wicket win at Coleraine, Batting first the home side posted 125 with Marcus Poskitt making 39 (6 fours, 2 sixes), while there were runs too for Scott Campbell and skipper Matthew Smyth - both making 27. Nawaz added 60 for the first wicket with Muddy Rajput (15) and then an unbroken 66 with Aaron Gillespie (30*) as they coasted to the win with three overs in the bank. Nawaz's 80 not out came from 54 balls and included 5 sixes and fours. The Red caps hopes of a quartet of trophies remains alive.
Semi-final: St Johnston lost to Fox Lodge by 5 wickets (DLS)
The Boathole, 5 July.
St Johnston 81/8 (20 overs; David Anthony 23; Gayan Maneeshan 3-15, Aaron Heywood 2-11, Adam Walker 2-21) Fox Lodge 80/5 (13.5 overs; Craig Doherty 27) (Target 78 in 19 overs)
Fox Lodge bowling heroes Gayan Maneeshan, Adam Walker and Aaron heywood (CricketEurope)
A fine bowling display by Fox Lodge set up a five wicket win in a low scoring contest at St Johnston. Aaron Heywood and Adam Walker did the early damage while Gayan Maneeshan ensured there would be no strong revival - David Anthony's 23 the best of a very modest 81 for 8. Fox Lodge found the going tough too, but Craig Doherty's 27 meant they did enough to seal the victory with five overs to spare.
Semi-final: Coleraine v Strabane - No play
Sandel Lodge, 27 June.
Coleraine Strabane
Semi-final: St Johnston v Fox Lodge - No play
The Boathole, 27 June.
St Johnston Fox Lodge
Group A
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Bready | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 96 |
| Newbuildings | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 73 |
| St Johnston | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 53 |
| Ballyspallen | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Group B
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Brigade | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 119 |
| Bonds Glen | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 50 |
| Coleraine | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 31 |
| Glendermott | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 25 |
Group C
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Ardmore | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 143 |
| Eglinton | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 81 |
| Strabane | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 47 |
| Burndennett | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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Group D
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Donemana | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 91 |
| Killyclooney | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 79 |
| Fox Lodge | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 75 |
| The Nedd | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Group C: Burndennett lost to Strabane. Walkover.
Burndennett, 20 June.
Burndennett Strabane
Burndennett's injury crisis meant they conceded the match to Strabane.
Group D: Killyclooney walkover versus The Nedd
Killyclooney, 20 June.
Killyclooney The Nedd
Killyclooney received maximum points after The Nedd were unable to field a team.
Group A: St Johnston beat Ballyspallen by 59 runs
The Boathole, 20 June.
St Johnston 164/8 (20 overs; Subhan Shirzad 65, David Anthony 27, Jack Macbeth 23, Graeme McCarter 21; Graham Kennedy 4-22, Stuart Kennedy 2-27) Ballyspallen 105/9 (20 overs; Graham Kennedy 26; Subhan Shirzad 2-7, Ian Macbeth 2-9, Matthew Orr 2-12, Ryan McAuley 2-15)
Subhan Shirzad scored a quickfire 65 (Aidan Devine) (Aidan Devine)
Subhan Shirzad's hard-hit 65 from 35 balls was the catalyst for St Johnston's 59-run win over Ballyspallen. He hit 6 fours ad 5 sixes in his powerful innings, with runs too for skipper David Anthony, who hit three sixes in his 27, Jack Macbeth (23) and Graeme McCarter (21). Graham Kennedy took four wickets to keep the Saints to 164 for 8, which proved more than enough - two wickets apiece for Shirzad, Ian Macbeth, Matthew Orr and Ryan McAuley.
Group A: Newbuildings lost to Bready by 30 runs
Foyleview Arena, 20 June.
Bready 203/3 (20 overs; Ian Young 94*, Parth Palawat 66, Ryan Clarke 23) Newbuildings 173 (20 overs; Samart Seth 86, Ross Dougherty 50; Nathan McCombe 5-8, David Rankin 2-41)
Nathan McComeb took 5 wickets for just 8 runs (Bready CC)
Bready won the top of the table shoot-out beating rivals Newbuildings by 30-runs in a high scoring game at Foyleview. Skipper Ian Young hit 11 fours and 5 sixes in his 94 not out, adding 153 in 14 overs for the 3rd wicket with Parth Palawat, whose 35-ball 66 included 5 sixes and fours. A total of 203 for 3 looked a formidable one, but the hosts gave it a real rattle and at 122 for 4 in 12 overs, with Samarth Seth on 86 (8 fours, 8 sixes) it was very much in the balance, Ross Dougherty also made 50, but amidst the carnage, Nathan McCombe's remarkable figures of 5 for 8 proved decisive as the home side were 173 all out from the last ball of the game.
Group B: Brigade beat Glendermott by 6 wickets
Beechgrove, 20 June.
Glendermott 145/9 (20 overs; Malinga Amarasinghe 33, Tylor Moore 29; Ifty Hussain 3-15, Cameron Nawn 2-22) Brigade 147/4 (19.3 overs; Ifty Hussain 51, Scott Macbeth 45*, David Barr 25; Alex Boyd 2-31, Ben Mills 2-34)
Cameron Nawn bowled well for Brigade (Mervyn Robinson)
Scott Macbeth's late pyrotechnics ensured Brigade go into Saturday's top of the table clash with Donemana on a winning note. Glendermott posted 145 for 9 - runs for Amarasinghe (33) and Tylor Moore (29) - both clearing the ropes three times. Cameron Nawn (2-22) bowled well, as did Ifty Hussain (3-15). Ifty then made 51 in an opening stand of 75 in 12 overs with DD Barr (25). The required rate had crept up into double figures, but Scott Macbeth hit 4 sixes and fours in his unbeaten 45 from just 18 balls - the six wicket win clinched with three balls to spare.
Group B: Bonds Glen lost to Coleraine by 8 wickets
Bonds Glen, 20 June.
Bonds Glen 110/7 (20 overs; David Cooke 36*; Lee Ritchie 2-12, James Bell 2-31) Coleraine 113/2 (10.4 overs; Marcus Poskitt 58*, Cephas Zhuwao 44*)
Coleraine gained their first win of the group with a convincing 8-wickets victory at Bonds Glen. The hosts made a very modest 110 for 7 thanks to David Cooke's 36 not out down the order - two wickets apiece for James Bell and Lee Ritchie. Marcus Poskitt hit 9 fours and 2 sixes as he top-scored with an unbeaten 58 from just 37 balls, sharing an unbroken third wicket stand of 105 in 45 balls with Cephas Zhuwao, who hit 6 sixes into the Kildoag countryside in a destructive 18-ball 44 not out.
Group C: Ardmore beat Eglinton by 6 wickets
The Bleachgreen, 20 June.
Eglinton 127 (19.5 overs; Liam Doherty 36, Adam Lamberton 29, Robbie Millar 21; Bobby Brolly 4-19, Dave Bezzant 4-20) Ardmore 131/4 (13.4 overs; Dave Bezzant 77, Conor King 21; Josh Martin 2-10)
Dave Bezzant scored 77 and took four wickets as Ardmore beat Eglinton (CricketEurope)
Dave Bezzant was the star of the show as Ardmore made it six wins from six by beating Eglinton at the Bleachgreen. Liam Doherty had raced out of the blocks, hitting 4 sixes in a 21-ball 36, but 54 for 0 in 5 overs became 62 for 4 - Bezzant claiming all four. Adam Lamberton (29) and Robbie Millar (21) got the visitors to 127 - four wickets too for teenage spinner Bobby Brolly. Bezzant dominated the chase, hitting 7 sixes and 6 fours in his 37-ball 77, adding 84 for the second wicket with Conor King (21) as the six-wicket win was sealed in the 14th over.
Group D: Donemana beat Fox Lodge by 4 wickets
The Holm, 20 June.
Fox Lodge 102 (19.1 overs; Jason Milligan 41; Rumesh Buddhika 3-17, William McBrine 2-1, Dean Mehaffey 2-11, David O'Sullivan 2-19) Donemana 108/6 (15.5 overs; Raymond Curry 31*; Adam Walker 3-24)
Raymond Curry (CricketEurope)
Donemana joined Bready, Brigade and Ardmore in the semi-finals of the Faughan Valley Cup as they beat Fox Lodge in the winner takes all clash at The Holm. Jason Milligan's 41 (5 fours, 2 sixes) was the best of the Foxes 102 - three wickets for Runesh Buddhika, and two apiece for William McBrine, Dean Mehaffey and David O'Sullivan. Adam Walker's early burst saw some worried home crowd faces at 52 for 5, but Raymond Curry's 31 not out clinched the four-wicket win in the 16th over.
Group A: St Johnston v Newbuildings - no result
The Boathole, 13 June.
St Johnston Newbuildings
Group A: Ballyspallen v Bready - no result
Ballyspallen, 13 June.
Ballyspallen Bready
Group B: Bonds Glen v Brigade - no result
Bonds Glen, 13 June.
Bonds Glen Brigade
Group B: Coleraine v Glendermott - no result
Sandel Lodge, 13 June.
Coleraine Glendermott
Group C: Eglinton v Strabane - no result
Eglinton, 13 June.
Eglinton Strabane
Group D: The Nedd v Donemana - no result
The Nedd, 13 June.
The Nedd Donemana
Group C: Ardmore beat Burndennett. Walkover
The Bleachgreen, 13 June.
Ardmore Burndennett
Group D: Killyclooney beat Fox Lodge by 9 wickets
Killyclooney, 13 June.
Fox Lodge 162/5 (19 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 91*, Charlie Simpson 28; Timmy Dougherty 2-36) Killyclooney 165/1 (15.5 overs; Kenzie Hall 75, Jamal Anwar 66*, Timmy Dougherty 24*) (Match reduced to 19 overs.)
Group A: St Johnston v Bready. Match abandoned.
The Boathole, 30 May.
St Johnston Bready
Group B: Bonds Glen v Glendermott. Match abandoned.
Bonds Glen, 30 May.
Bonds Glen Glendermott
Group D: Killyclooney v Donemana. Match abandoned.
Killyclooney, 30 May.
Killyclooney Donemana
Group A: Ballyspallen lost to Newbuildings by 6 wickets
Ballyspallen, 30 May.
Ballyspallen 130/4 (20 overs; Tevyn Walcott 48, Stuart Kennedy 37, James Cusack 30*; Samarth Seth 2-13) Newbuildings 131/4 (18 overs; Ross Dougherty 78*; Stephen Kennedy 2-21)
Newbuildings took advantage of Bready's inactivity to go top of Group A thanks to a 6-wicket win at Ballyspallen. The home side's opening pair of Tevyn Walcott (48) and Stuart Kennedy (37) added 74 in 10 overs, while James Cusack chipped in with an unbeaten 30 in a 'Spallen total of 130 for 4. Ross Dougherty controlled the chase with 78 not out from 56 balls that included 7 fours and 4 sixes to ensure victory with two overs to spare.
Group D: The Nedd lost to Fox Lodge by 5 wickets
The Nedd, 30 May.
The Nedd 129 (19.4 overs; Dylan Moore 43, Neal Stewart 33; Adam Walker 4-21, Ramey Harpur 2-19, Gayan Maneeshan 2-33) Fox Lodge 133/5 (16.5 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 73*, Jamie McIntyre 38; Neal Stewart 3-12)
Fox Lodge survived an early scare to leapfrog Donemana at the top of Group D winning by 5 wickets at The Nedd. The home side's 129 was thanks to a half century stand in 5 overs between Dylan Moore (43) and Neal Stewart (33) who both hit four sixes. Stand-in skipper Adam Walker took wickets, while there were two apiece for Ramey Harpur and Gayan Maneeshan. Neal Stewart's (3-12) new-ball blitz had the Foxies reeling at 7 for 4, but Maneeshan and Jamie McIntyre launched a rescue mission with a 5th wicket partnership of 118 in 13 overs. The Sri Lankan made an unbeaten 73 from 54 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes), while McIntyre made a run-a-ball 38.
Group C: Ardmore beat Strabane by 46 runs (DLS)
The Bleachgreen, 30 May.
Ardmore 151/2 (18.2 overs; Rachit Gaur 69*, Dharm Singh 46) Strabane 111 (17.4 overs; Aaron Gillespie 55; Conor King 2-0, Rachit Gaur 2-16, Dave Bezzant 2-17, Harry Zimmermann 2-31) (Target 158 in 18 overs)
Ardmore stay top of Group C thanks to a 46-run (DLS) win over Strabane at the Bleachgreen. Batting first skipper Rachit Gaur was again amongst the runs against his old club, top-scoring with 69 not out as he and Dharm Singh (46) laid the foundations with an opening stand of 81 in 10 overs. Rain saw Ardmore finish on 151 after 18.2 overs, leaving Strabane a target of 158. Aaron Gillespie battled bravely with 55 that included four maximums, but received little support as the Red Caps were 111 all out. There were two wickets apiece for Conor King, Rachit Gaur, Dave Bezzant and Harry Zimmermann.
Group C: Eglinton beat Burndennett by 125 runs
Eglinton, 30 May.
Eglinton 203/7 (20 overs; Liam Doherty 92, Andy Millar 46; Mark Pollock 2-19) Burndennett 78 (17 overs; Mattie Mills 4-28, Robbie Millar 3-15, Jamie Millar 2-18)
Liam Doherty on his way to 92 (Lawrence Moore)
Eglinton were the biggest winners of the night as they ran out convincing 125-run winners at home to Burndennett. Liam Doherty top-scored with a brilliant 92 from 51 balls (9 fours, 6 sixes), sharing an opening stand of 141 in 13 overs with Andy Millar - who cleared the ropes four times in his 46. A total of 203 for 7 was a daunting one, and the Tyrone side never got going. Mattie Mills took 4 for 28, while Robbie (3-15) and Jamie Millar (2-18) took a combined five wickets as Burndennett were bundled out for just 78.
Group B: Coleraine lost to Brigade by 6 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 30 May.
Coleraine 116/6 (20 overs' Craig Averill 38, James Panek 28, Rory Knox 25; JP Millar 2-25, Scott Macbeth 2-25) Brigade 120/4 (17 overs; Scott Macbeth 78*, David Barr 25*; Cephas Zhuwao 2-9, Stephen Hutchinson 2-13)
Brigade overcame an early wobble to chase down 117 at Coleraine and maintain a healthy lead in Group B. The Bannsiders overcame a painfully slow start to post 116 for 6 - Craig Averill (38) and James Panek (28) putting on 54 in 12 overs for the first wicket. Rory Knox clearing the ropes three times in a rapid 25. Cephas Zhuwao and Stephen Hutchinson each took two wickets to leave Brigade 16 for 4 in the 5th over. But the region's in-form cricketer Scott Macbeth thumped 7 sixes and 4 fours in an unbeaten 44-ball 78, sharing an unbroken 5th wicket stand of 104 in 12 overs with DD Barr (25*).
Group A: Bready beat Newbuildings by 19 runs
Magheramason, 23 May.
Bready 171/3 (20 overs; Gavin Roulston 64, David Rankin 54, Parth Palawat 28*; Ross Hunter 2-26) Newbuildings 152/7 (20 overs; Ryan Hunter 78, Ross Dougherty 25; Gavin Roulston 2-18, Pierce Ryan 2-21, Parth Palawat 2-24)
Jason Dunn is bowled (Lawrence Moore)
An opening stand of 132 between Gavin Roulston and David Rankin put Bready on the way to a 19-run win at home to Newbuildings. Roulston top-scored with 64 from 52 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes), while Rankin made 54 from 48 deliveries (6 fours, 1 six). Parth Palawat hit a rapid unbeaten 28 as the home side posted 171 for 3. Ryan Hunter did his best to keep the chase interesting with a hard-hit 78 from 52 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes) but two wickets for Pierce Ryan, Palawat and Roulston sealed a 19-run win.
Group A: Ballyspallen lost to St Johnston by 74 runs
Ballyspallen, 23 May.
St Johnston 187/5 (20 overs; Graeme McCarter 68*, Jack Macbeth 61*; D McElhinney 2-24) Ballyspallen 113/6 (20 overs; Stuart Kennedy 51*)
A fourth wicket stand of 96 in 10 overs between Graeme McCarter and Jack Macbeth saw St Johnston to an emphatic 74-run win at Ballyspallen. McCarter hit 5 sixes and 3 fours in his 68 not out, while Macbeth's 61 from 38 balls saw him clear the ropes four times as well as 4 fours. A total of 187 for 5 was always tough and even more so when Tevyn Walcott and James Cusack went cheaply. Stuart Kennedy's unbeaten 51 from 34 balls (7 fours, 1 six) getting them to 113 for 6.
Group B: Glendermott lost to Brigade by 60 runs
The Rectory, 23 May.
Brigade 188/4 (14 overs; Andy Britton 85*, Adam McDaid 35*, Scott Macbeth 25, DD Barr 23; Trevor Britton 2-27, Ryan Nolan 2-54) Glendermott 73/5 (10 overs; Malinga Amarasinghe 28; Scott Macbeth 3-13) (Par score 133 in 10 overs)
Andy Britton hit 11 sixes and 4 fours in a 13-ball 85 not out as holders Brigade thumped Glendermott in the Waterside derby. He added 108 in 6 overs with Adam McDaid (35*) as the Beechgrove side made 188 for 4 in a match reduced to 14 overs. The home side were on 73 for 5 in 10 overs when bad light stopped play - Brigade 60 runs winners on DLS.
Group B: Coleraine lost to Bonds Glen by 6 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 23 May.
Coleraine 120/3 (20 overs; Scott Campbell 45, Marcus Poskitt 27, Craig Averill 26*) Bonds Glen 121/4 (19.4 overs; Simon Killen 47, David Cooke 35*; Matthew Hutchinson 2-32)
Bonds Glen pulled off a shock as they travelled to Coleraine and edged out the Bannsiders in a last over thriller. The home side had struggled to score quickly, settling for 120 for 3 - Scott Campbell (45), Marcus Poskitt (27) and Craig Averill (26*) in the runs. Simon Killen's 47 laid the platform and David Cooke (35*) started slowly before moving into top gear and clinching the win with two balls left.
Group C: Eglinton lost to Ardmore by 4 runs
Eglinton, 23 May.
Ardmore 137/9 (20 overs; Rachit Gaur 39, Ciaran Roundtree 33, Dharm Singh 22; Liam Doherty 3-22, Lahiru Dilshan 3-37, Robbie Millar 2-19) Eglinton 133/7 (20 overs; Lahiru Dilshan 45, Robbie Millar 22; Edrees Kharotai 3-23, Rachit Gaur 3-28)
Ardmore won the battle of the top two sides in Group C as they edged out an away win at Eglinton. Skipper Rachit Gaur top-scored with 39, while Ciaran Roundtree hit 33 as the Bleachgreen side were kept to 137 for 9 - three wickets for Liam Doherty and Lahiru Dilsh, while there were two for Robbie Millar. The chase got bogged down but Lahiru Dilshan picked up the pace after a sluggish start, but the tail was left with just too much to do as they lost by four runs - three wickets for Edrees and Rachit.
Group D: The Nedd lost to Killyclooney by 20 runs (DLS)
The Nedd, 23 May.
The Nedd 173 for 5 (20 overs; Neal Stewart 50, Stevie Moore 50) Killyclooney 93/2 (8 overs; Kenzie Hall 39) (113 in 8 overs)
Killyclooney edged out the Nedd in a high scoring game at Ballykelly. Half centuries for Neal Stewart and Stevie Moore helped The Nedd to 173 for 5. Kenzie Hall's 39 had Killyclooney racing along on 93 for 2 in 8 overs when play was stopepd - the visitors 20-runs winners on DLS.
Group D: Fox Lodge lost to Donemana by 4 runs
Ballymagorry, 23 May.
Donemana 161/7 (20 overs; Gary McClintock 87*, Raymond Curry 22*; Luke Hayes 3-14, Aaron Heywood 3-19) Fox Lodge 157/7 (20 overs; Gayan Maneeshan 98, Jason Milligan 20; Gary Neely 2-28, Raymond Curry 2-36)
Donemana prevailed by just four runs in a thrilling away tie at Fox Lodge. Gayan Maneeshan's 98 from 60 balls (12 fours, 3 sixes) looked to be steering the home side to a successful chase of 162, as he added 69 for the second wicket with Jamie McIntyre and 68 for the 3rd with Jason Milligan (20), However, Gary Neely (2-28) and Raymond Curry bowled the death overs successfully to seal the win. In Donemana's 161 for 7, skipper Gary McClintock's unbeaten 87 from 52 deliveries included 6 fours and 7 sixes and it was his innings that was to prove decisive, despite three wickets apiece for Luke Hayes and Aaron Heywood.
Group C: Strabane beat Burndennett by 4 wickets
Strabane Park, 23 May.
Burndennett 95/6 (20 overs; Mark Pollock 28, Andrew Barr 23; Rhys Logue 4-11) Strabane 96/6 (17.4 overs; Kevin Gallagher 39*, Andrew Mullen 24*; Conan Pollock 3-16, Cody Mehaffey 2-14)
Rhys Logue took 4 for 11 (CricketEurope)
Strabane recovered from 35 for 6 to chase down Burndennett's 95 for 6, with Red Caps skipper Kevin Gallagher (39*) adding an unbroken 7th wicket stand of 61 with Andrew Mullen (24*). Rhys Logue (4-11) did most of the damage as the visitors struggled despite 28 from Mark Pollock and 23 from Andrew Barr.
Group B: Glendermott lost to Bonds Glen by 7 wickets
The Rectory, 28 April.
Glendermott 112 (19.4 overs; Manav Chhabra 33, Alan Johnson 29; Divan Posthumus 2-11, Pushpender Singh 2-17, Davy Robinson 2-32) Bonds Glen 83/3 (11.4 overs; Heinrich Roberts 28*, Pushpender Singh 23*) (Target 79 in 13 overs)
David Cooke drives (Lawrence Moore)
Bonds Glen travelled to Bonds Street and came away with the points as they beat Glendermott by seven wickets (DLS) in a rain-affected contest. The home side had made 112 with Manav Chabbra's 33 (2 fours, 2 sixes) and Alan Johnson's 29 their best efforts. For the Bee Gees there were two wickets apiece for professional Divan Posthumus, Pushpender Singh, and Davy Robinson. Set a revised 79 in 13 overs the Bee Gees got their with eight balls left - runs for Heinrich Roberts (28*) and Pushpender Singh (23*).
Group B: Glendermott beat Coleraine by 3 wickets
The Rectory, 28 April.
Coleraine 160/5 (20 overs; Marcus Poskitt 56, Craig Averill 42, Rory Knox 22*; Ben Mills 3-22) Glendermott 157/7 (19 overs; Ben Mills 73, Todd Killen 52; Matty Smyth 2-5, James Bell 2-23) (Target 155 in 19 overs)
Man of the Match Ben Mills (CricketEurope)
Game of the day came at The Rectory where the home side stumbled over the line to beat Coleraine thanks to skipper Alan Johnson's last-ball heroics. Chasing 155 in 19 overs, half centuries from Ben Mills (73; 43balls, 4 fours, 7 sixes) and Todd Killen (52) had them going into the final over at 152 for 4, needing just three more. However, two wickets for Bannsiders skipper Matty Smyth and a run out, saw two still needed from the final delivery. Johnson though held his nerve as he found the boundary much to the delight of the home support. Earlier, Coleraine's opening pair of Marcus Poskitt (56) and Craig Averill (42) set the foundations for their total of 160 for 5 in a stand of 73. Rory Knox thumped two sixes into Cliftonville Avenue in an entertaining cameo of 22* in 12 balls, but all in vain as the home side prevailed in a thriller.
Group C: Burndennett lost to Eglinton by 7 wickets
Burndennett, 28 April.
Burndennett 119/6 (20 overs; Mark Pollock 41, Derek Curry 22; Lahiru Dilshan 2-20) Eglinton 121/3 (18.3 overs; Jamie Millar 53, Robbie Millar 43; Derek Curry 2-11)
Jamie Millar (CricketEurope)
Brothers Jamie and Robbie Millar shared a second wicket stand of 88 in 13 overs as Eglinton eased past Burndennett, chasing 120 to win by 7 wickets with nine balls to spare. Jamie's 53 from 49 balls included 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Robbie's 43 saw him stroke five fours and one huge six over long-off. Derek Curry bowled tightly to claim 2-11. 'Fraggle' had also made 22, while opener Mark Pollock top-scored with a run-a-ball 41 in their 119 for 6 - two wickets for Lahiru Dilshan.
Group C: Strabane lost to Ardmore by 62 runs
Strabane Park, 28 April.
Ardmore 184/5 (20 overs; Rachit Gaur 107, Dharm Singh 31, Harry Zimmermann 30; Ryan Gallagher 2-29) Strabane 122/8 (20 overs; Conor Graham 51*; Bobby Brolly 4-19, Edrees 3-33)
Minute silence for Mary Gillespie (CricketEurope)
Ardmore captain Rachit Gaur's 107 was the catalyst for his side's 62-run win against Strabane in the Park. Rachit hit 5 fours and 7 sixes in his 62-ball innings, sharing stands of 84 for the first wicket with Dharm Singh (31) and 94 for the second with Harry Zimmermann (30) as the Derry side made 184-5 - two wickets for Ryan Gallagher (2-29). The Red Caps were always struggling as Bobby Brolly (4-19) continued on the early wickets for Edrees (3-33). Conor Graham unbeaten 51 from 37 balls that included five sixes ensured respectability as they ended on 122 for 8.
Group C: Burndennett lost to Ardmore by 10 wickets
Burndennett, 28 April.
Burndennett 62 (19.4 overs; Aneesh Anilkumar 3-3, Dharm Singh 3-12, Edrees 2-14) Ardmore 67/0 (6.4 overs; Rachit Gaur 32*, Ryan Brolly 31*)
Ardmore won both their games convincingly (CricketEurope)
Ardmore made short work of Burndennett as they romped to a 10-wicket win. The Tyrone side were skittled for just 62 with three wickets apiece for Aneesh Anilkumar and Dharm Singh, as well as two wickets for Edrees. With showers in the air, Ardmore knocked off their modest target in just 6.4 overs, as skipper Rachit Gaur (32*) was in the runs once again, as well as Ryan Brolly (31*).
Group C: Strabane lost to Eglinton by 31 runs
Strabane Park, 28 April.
Eglinton 169/3 (20 overs; Liam Doherty 63, Jamie Millar 63) Strabane 68/7 (10 overs; Ryan Gallagher 20; Liam Doherty 2-17) (Target 100 in 10 overs)
Strabane (CricketEurope)
Liam Doherty and Jamie Millar each made 63 as Eglinton made it back-to-back wins with a 31-run win over Strabane in a rain-affected contest. The pair each hit 3 fours and 5 sixes in a second wicket stand of 90 in 10 overs that took the village side to 169 for 3. That target was adjusted to 100 in 10 overs, but two wickets for Doherty (2-17) helped keep the hosts to 68 for 7.
Group D: Fox Lodge beat The Nedd by 6 wickets
Ballymagorry, 28 April.
The Nedd 102/7 (20 overs; Richard Wylie 32, Johnny Young 20*; Aaron Heywood 2-15) Fox Lodge 105/4 (18.5 overs; Luke Hayes 30*, Jason Milligan 28*, Craig Doherty 21; Stevie Moore 2-14, Richard Wylie 2-17)
Craig Doherty (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge were made to battle by The Nedd but collected the points thanks to a fifth wicket stand between Luke Hayes (30*) and Jason Milligan (28*). The pair had come together at 46 for 4 in the 11th over chasing 103, with two wickets taken by Stevie Moore and Richard Wylie. Any nerves were soothed by the pair's 59-run stand that saw the win achieved with seven balls left. Earlier 'Fish' top-scored with 32 and Johnny Young hit 20 not out in The Nedd's 102 for 7. Home skipper Aaron Heywood's 2 for 15 the best of the Ballymagorry attack.
Group D: Donemana beat Killyclooney by 7 wickets
The Holm, 28 April.
Killyclooney 121/6 (20 overs; Timmy Dougherty 39, Jordan Connor 20, Kenzie Hall 20; Gary McCllintock 3-13, Gary Neely 2-36) Donemana 122/3 (12.5 overs; Rumesh Buddhika 39*, Gary McClintock 32*; Mark Gordon 2-39)
Donemana cruised to a 7-wickets win over neighbours Killyclooney at The Holm. Gary McClintock with three wickets and Gary Neely with two kept the visitors to 121 for 6 - skipper Timmy Dougherty top-scoring with 39, and 20s apiece for Jordan Connor and Kenzie Hall. Rumesh Buddhika (39*) and Gary McClintock (32*) then added an unbroken 84 in 9 overs for the fourth wicket to clinch the victory in the 13th over.
Group D: Fox Lodge beat Killyclooney by 5 runs
Ballymagorry, 28 April.
Fox Lodge 129/6 (20 overs; Jason Milligan 79*; Mark Gordon 2-24, Matthew Campbell 2-26) Killyclooney 124/6 (20 overs; Timmy Dougherty 54, Mark Gordon 33; Gayan Maneeshan 2-31, J McIntyre 2-38)
Jason Milligan rescued Fox Lodge from a precarious 17/4 to 129 for 6, as the Ballymagorry side edged a five-runs win over Killyclooney. Milligan's unbeaten 79 took 57 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes), adding a crucial unbroken 67 for the 7th wicket with Jamie McIntyre (17*). Mark Gordon and Matthew Campbell took two wickets apiece for Killyclooney. McIntyre claimed two wickets as well as Gayan Maneeshan, but the contest was always in the balance as Timmy Dougherty's 54 (4 fours, 2 sixes) and Mark Gordon's 33 kept the board ticking. In the end it was the home side who just prevailed in a tense finale.
Group D: Donemana beat The Nedd by 231 runs
The Holm, 28 April.
Donemana 328/3 (20 overs; Raymond Curry 127*, Levi Dougherty 81, Rumesh Buddhika 59, Billy Dougherty 27*) The Nedd 97 (13.5 overs; Jacob Logan-Wilson 24, Martin McElwee 21; Adam Britton 4-16, Rumesh Buddhika 2-26)
Donemana stole the headlines on Sunday as they racked up an Irish (and possible world) T20 record score of 328 for 3 against The Nedd at the Holm. It's been a tough introduction to senior cricket for the Ballykelly side, and there are few harder tests than the lion's den of the Tyrone side, who were merciless in their destruction of the visitors. Skipper Raymond Curry top-scored with 127 not out from 56 balls (14 fours, 7 sixes) adding 145 in 8 overs with Levi Dougherty. Six years on from hitting six sixes in an over, Dougherty looked on course to repeat the feat as he hit the first four balls of a Johnny Young over out of the ground, but couldn't quite manage it with the next two. Dougherty's 81 came from 26 balls (2 fours, 11 sixes). Earlier Rumesh Buddhika had cleared the ropes 7 times in an 18-ball 59, while Billy Dougherty's 27 not out also included three maximums. In total Donemana hit a record 30 sixes and 25 fours - none of The Ned bowlers were rushing to check their figures at the break. In reoly Jacob Logan-Wilson hit four sixes in his 24, while Martin McElwee made 21 in their 97 total. Teenager Adam Britton took four wickets, while Buddhika claimed 2 for 26 in the 231-run win.
Group A: Bready beat St Johnston by 8 wickets
Magheramason, 28 April.
St Johnston 136/7 (20 overs; Subhan Shirzad 56, Graeme McCarter 31; Jordan McCorkell 2-20, Davy Scanlon 2-21, Parth Palawat 2-22) Bready 139/2 (18.4 overs; Parth Palawat 52*, Gavin Roulston 47, Ian Young 22*)
Bready made light work of a potentially tricky chase as they made 139/2 to win with eight balls to spare. The Saints 136/7 was based around a fine 34-ball 56 by Subhan Shirzad (3 fours, 5 sixes) and a fluent 31 from Graeme McCarter. The home side's attack shared the wickets with two apiece for Jordan McCorkell, Davy Scanlon and Parth Palawat. Gavin Roulston's 47 from 28 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes) got the chase off to a quick start, with Parth Palawat (48*) and skipper Ian Young (22*) sealing the win with an unbroken third wicket stand of 70 in 10 overs.
Group A: Bready beat Ballyspallen by 8 wickets
Magheramason, 28 April.
Ballyspallen 81/8 (20 overs; Conor Olphert 2-5, Nathan McCombe 2-6, Parth Palawat 2-17) Bready 87/2 (9.5 overs; Parth Palawat 48*)
Bready romped to an eight-wickets win over Ballyspallen with a ruthlessly efficient display at Magheramason. Two wickets each from Conor Olphert, Nathan McCombe and Parth Palawat saw the visitors restricted to 81 for 8. Indian professional Parawat then hurried the game to its natural conclusion as he smashed 5 sixes and a four in an undefeated 48 from 27 balls - Bready passing their target before the halfway stage.
Group B: Brigade beat Coleraine by 9 wickets
Beechgrove, 28 April.
Coleraine 110 (19.5 overs; Marcus Poskitt 46; DD Barr 2-9, Ifty Hussain 2-17, Marcello Piedt 2-21, Scott Campbell 2-22) Brigade 69/1 (8.2 overs; DD Barr 44*) (Target 68 in 12 overs)
Marcus Poskitt top- scored for Coleraine (Mervyn Robinson)
Brigade eased to a 9-wickets win over Coleraine at Beechgrove in another game affected by a heavy shower. The Bannsiders' 110 was dominated by Marcus Poskitt's 46 (5 fours, 2 sixes), with two wickets apiece for DD Barr, Ifty Hussain, Marcello Piedt, and Scott Campbell. Set a revised target of 68 in 12, DD Barr's unbeaten 44 (4 fours, 2 sixes), saw his side cruised to the win in the 9th over.
Group B: Brigade beat Bonds Glen by 6 wickets
Beechgrove, 28 April.
Bonds Glen 135/4 (20 overs; Pushpender Singh 52, Simon Killen 51; DD Barr 3-13) Brigade 136/4 (14.1 overs; Scott Macbeth 81*, Andy Britton 24)
Scott Macbeth scored 81 not out (Mervyn Robinson)
Scott Macbeth was in the runs once again as Brigade bounced back from a tough start to beat Bonds Glen by 6 wickets. The Bee Gees openers Pushpender Singh and Simon Killen both hit 50's in an opening stand of 99, but three wickets from DD Barr stalled any hopes of a late charge and a final total of 135 for 4 looked light. Macbeth was at his destructive best as he hit 8 fours and 4 sixes in an unbeaten 81 from 47 balls, adding 64 in just five overs with skipper Andy Britton (24) as they passed the finishing line with almost six overs to spare.
Group A: Newbuildings beat St Johnston by 5 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 28 April.
St Johnston 155/7 (20 overs; Subhan Shirzad 47, Michael Rankin 26; Ross Hunter 3-7, Charlie Downey 2-25) Newbuildings 128/5 (14 overs; Gareth McKeegan 57*, Jason Bell 24*; David Lapsley 2-21, David Barnard 2-21) (Target 126 in 15 overs)
Gareth McKeegan made his second unbeaten half century of the day as he and Jason Bell steered Newbuildings to a 5-wicket DLS win over St Johnston. Rain had stopped play with the game in the balance at 99 for 5, but Bell thumped 3 sixes on the resumption to seal the win with an over to spare. Earlier, Subhan Shirzad had clubbed 4 sixes and 2 fours in a 26-ball 47 and Michael Rankin made 26 in the Saints' 155-7 - three wickets for Ross Hunter and two for Charlie Downey.
Group A: Newbuildings beat Ballyspallen by 9 wickets
Bonds Glen, 28 April.
Ballyspallen 169/6 (20 overs; James Cusack 76*, Kyle Morrow 53; Ross Dougherty 2-31) Newbuildings 170/1 (16 overs; Gareth McKeegan 57*, Samarth Seth 57*, Jason Dunn 49)
Samarth Seth and Gareth McKeegan scored half centuries (CricketEurope)
Unbeaten half centuries from skipper Gareth McKeegan and Samarth Seth propelled Newbuildings to a 9-wicket win over Ballyspallen in a game switched to Bonds Glen. 'Spallen would have been happy enough with their total of 169 for 6, based around an unbeaten 76 from Australian overseas player James Cusack that included 8 fours and 3 sixes. Kyle Morrow also made a quickfire 53 (28 balls, 5 fours, 4 sixes). Ross Dougherty (2-31) was best with the ball. Jason Dunn hit 6 sixes in a rapid 49, sharing an opening stand of 97 in 10.3 overs with Gareth McKeegan. The skipper then added a further 73 in just 33 balls with Samarth Seth. Both finished on 57 not out with Seth's 20 ball innings including 7 fours and 4 sixes, while McKeegan also hit 7 fours and cleared the ropes twice.
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Final: St Johnston lost to Strabane by 9 wickets
Bleachgreen, 1 September.
St Johnston 126 (47.2 overs; Sam Macbeth 26, David Anthony 24; John Mooney 3-19, Tyler Boyd 2-11, Nasir Nawaz 2-31) Strabane 128/1 (30.4 overs; Rhys Logue 66*, Kevin Gallagher 35)
Strabane cheer the win (CricketEurope)
Strabane won their third trophy of the season as they overcame St Johnston by 9 wickets in a one-sided match at The Bleachgreen. St Johnston lost early wickets with John Mooney and Nasir Nawaz making early inroads to reduce them to 38 for 4, including the big two of Saturday's centurion Subhan Shirzad for 0 and Graeme McCarter. Sam Macbeth (26) and skipper David Anthony (24) offered some resistance, but Tyler Boyd picked up two wickets also in a final total of 126. Rhys Logue was promoted to opener with Nasir Nawaz injured (shoulder muscle) and took full advantage in hitting 9 fours as he made a Man of the Match unbeaten 66, sharing an opening stand of 94 with skipper Kevin Gallagher (35) as the Red Caps romped to a 9-wickets win.
Final: Strabane v St Johnston. Match abandoned.
The Bleachgreen, 23 August.
Strabane St Johnston
Heavy rain this week has meant that no play is possible in the Sammy Jeffrey final at the Bleachgreen. The teams were due to have a bowl-out for the trophy at 1pm on Sunday at Strabane Park, but it didn't take place with the ground under water and even the artificial nets deemed dangerous. The NW will now decide whether to share the trophy, or attempt to replay the game at the end of the season.
Semi-final: Strabane beat Bonds Glen by 9 wickets
Strabane Park, 23 June.
Bonds Glen 54 (29.3 overs; John Mooney 3-7, Nasir Nawaz 3-9, Andrew Mullen 3-12) Strabane 57-1 (13.3 overs; Nasir Nawaz 20*, Aaron Gillespie 14*)
Appeal by Andrew Mullen (Lawrence Moore)
Strabane completed an excellent weekend with a 9-wicket mauling of Bonds Glen at the Park. Batting first the Bee Gees were bundled out for 54 in a tough effort that occupied almost 30 overs. Nasir Nawaz, Andrew Mullen and John Mooney picked up three wickets apiece in a fine bowling display by the Red Caps. The chase was a formality with Nawaz (20*) and Aaron Gillespie (14*) in the runs. They will meet St Johnston in the decider at Ardmore in August.
Semi-final: St Johnston beat Burndennett by 51 runs
The Boathole, 23 June.
St Johnston 300-4 (50 overs; Jack Macbeth 102, Michael Rankin 64, David Lapsley 45, Subhan Shirzad 42; Ross McCay 2-64) Burndennett 249-5 (50 overs; Mark Doherty 92*, Mark Pollock 54, Niall McDonnell 50; David Anthony 2-64)
Century for Jack Macbeth (CricketEurope)
There was a high scoring encounter at The Boathole as St Johnston beat Burndennett by 51 runs in a game where the bat dominated the ball. Jack Macbeth hit 8 fours and a six in his 102, sharing stands of 86, 116, and 65 for the first three wickets with David Lapsley (45), Michael Rankin (65 - 5 sixes), and Subhan Shirzad (42). David Anthony struck a few more lusty blows as the home side made exactly 300 for 4. Burndennett made a brave fist of the chase, but were always behind on the required rate. Opener Mark Doherty carried his bat for 92, sharing two stands of 92 with fellow opener Mark Pollock (54) and Niall McDonnell (50) as the Tyrone side finished on 249 for 5. The decider at The Bleachgreen is set for August 16th and 17th.
Round 1: The Nedd lost to Burndennett by 6 wickets
The Nedd, 1 June.
The Nedd 259 (42.3 overs; Stevie Moore 87, Richard Wylie 77; Ross McCay 4-49, Conan Pollock 2-21, Mark Snodgrass 2-61) Burndennett 263/4 (37.5 overs; Niall McDonnell 83*, Andrew Barr 58*, Mark Doherty 36, Mark Pollock 32; Neal Stewart 3-73)
Burndennett's Niall McDonnell was once again in the runs as his side chased 260 to win at The Nedd. Stevie Moore's rapid 87 from 64 deliveries (11 fours, 6 sixes), saw him add 99 for the 5th wicket with Richard Wylie, who his 11 fours and cleared the ropes twice in his 77 as the Ballykelly side racked up 259 - four wickets for Ross McCay. The Tyrone side's reply got off to a good start with Mark Doherty (36) and Mark Pollock (32) adding 83 for the first wicket. Neal Stewart took three wickets to leave it evenly poised at 132 for 4. However, McDonnell took control thereafter, making 83 not out from 64 balls (9 fours, 1 six), as he and Andrew Barr, who hit four sixes and fours in his unbeaten 58, added an unbroken 134 for the 5th wicket to ensure an ultimately comfortable win in the 38th over.
Round 1: Strabane beat Ballyspallen by 7 wickets
Strabane Park, 1 June.
Ballyspallen 59 (18.3 overs; Graham Kennedy 16; John Mooney 4-9, Usman Azhar 3-24, Andrew Mullen 2-6) Strabane 60/3 (15.1 overs; Aaron Gillespie 24; Graham Kennedy 2-23)
Usman Azhar took three wickets for Strabane (Michael Gillespie)
A John Mooney hat-trick on his way to 4 for 9 was the highlight of Strabane's seven wicket win at home to Ballyspallen. Only Graham Kennedy, back home from Australia, reached double figures as he hit 4 fours in his 16. Usman Azhar (3-24) and Andrew Mullen (2-6) were also in the wickets as Spallen were bundled out for just 59. Kennedy (2-23) got some consolation wickets for his side, but Aaron Gillespie's 24 eased the Red Caps to a comfortable win in the 16th over.
Round 1: Fox Lodge lost to Bonds Glen by 58 runs
Ballymagorry, 1 June.
Bonds Glen 228 (46.4 overs; Heinrich Roberts 74, David Cooke 60, Divan Posthumous 25, Kyle Moore 20*; Jason Milligan 3-35, Gayan Maneeshan 3-40) Fox Lodge 170 (31.3 overs; Travis Nicholl 41, Jordan McIntyre 40, Charlie Simpson 29; Divan Postumous 4-31, Sam Kincaid 2-20)
Mark Robinson celebrates the wicket of Gayan Maneeshan first ball (CricketEurope)
A third wicket stand of 142 in 17 overs between Heinrich Roberts and David Cooke was the catalyst for Bonds Glen's 58-run win at Fox Lodge. Roberts top-scored with 74 (8 fours, 3 sixes) , while Cooke's 60 included 7 fours and six as the Bee Gees posted 228 - quickfire cameos too for Divan Posthumous (25) and Kyle Moore (20), while spinners Jason Milligan and Gayan Maneeshan each picked up three wickets. Jordan McIntyre (40: 6 fours, 2 sixes) shared an opening stand of 70 in 8 overs with Charlie Simpson (29), but the pair fell in quick succession, sandwiched by Gayan Maneeshan first ball - trapped lbw by Mark Robinson. Travis Nicholl (41) and Jason Milligan (19) added 67 for the 4th wicket, but from 141 for 3, the Foxes imploded to 170 all out - four wickets for Posthumous and two for Sam Kincaid.
Round 1: Killyclooney lost to St Johnston by 7 wickets
Killyclooney, 1 June.
Killyclooney 199/8 (50 overs; Jamal Anwar 89*, Jordan Connor 25; David Anthony 3-38, Michael Rankin 2-24, Graeme McCarter 2-44) St Johnston 200/3 (28.4 overs; Michael Rankin 84*, Subhan Shirzad 34, Graeme McCarter 33*, Deepak Reddy 27; Matthew Campbell 2-51)
Michael Rankin's unbeaten 84 from 81 balls guided St Johnston safely into the semi-finals. Rankin hit 8 fours and 6 sixes in his superb knock, sharing stands of 74 for the third wicket with Subhan Shirzad (34) and an unbroken 89 for the fourth with the in-form Graeme McCarter (33*) as the Saints knocked off their 200 target in the 29th over. Earlier Jamal Anwar carried his bat for an unbeaten 89 (11 fours, 2 sixes) to help Killyclooney to 199 for 8. They had been well placed at 108 for 2, but slumped to 135 for 7, before a 8th wicket stand of 53 between the overseas player and Jordan Connor (25) salvaged the innings. David Anthony took three wickets, while there were two apiece for McCarter and Rankin to complete fine all-round displays for both.
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League 4/5 Cup Final: Bready IV lost to Donemana III by 50 runs
Magheramason, 30-31 August.
Donemana 163/7 (30 overs; Ryan McClintock 37, Jacob Black 36*, Roy McGerrigle 35; Bobby Moore 3-20, Archie Mutch 2-37) and 150/9 (30 overs: Roy McGerrigle 56; Swarnim Jha 2-21) Bready 104 (24.3 overs; Charles Crumley 21, Jimmy Long 20; Jacob Black 3-1, Jordan McGonigle 2-8, Isaac Black 2-20) and 159/7 (30 overs; Jimmy Long 70, Charles Crumley 26; Roy McGerrigle 2-26)
Roy McGerrigle was in the runs for Donemana (CricketEurope)
Bready will need 214 to lift the League 4 Cup when play resumes on Saturday - a tough ask against a Donemana side who have kept control on the first day. 30's from a trio of teenagers formed the backbone of Donemana's first innings total of 163 for 7 with Ryan McClintock (37), Jacob Black (36*), and Roy McGerrigle (35) all batting well. Two other teenagers - Bobby Moore (3-20) and Archie Mutch (2-37) were the pick of the Bready attack. Charles Crumley (21) and Jimmy Long (20) looked to be taking the home side to something approaching parity as they reached 93 for 4 in the 20th over before the introduction of former Irish international Jordan McGonigle changed the momentum of the game. He broke the 5th wicket stand and also dismissed Crumley as the wheels came off the reply. Jordy took 2 for 8, while Jacob Black claimed 3 for 1 as the last 6 wickets added just 11 runs. With a significant 59-run lead, Donemana batted steadily throughout their second innings with a fine half century from Roy McGerrigle taking Donemana to 150 for 9 and an overall lead of 213, despite two wickets for Swarnim Jha (2-21). It will take a fair bit of chasing on the large Bready ground but with conditions ideal for batting, they will certainly give it a go.***Despite a hard-hit 70 from Jimmy Long Donemana prevailed by 50 runs with Roy McGerrigle taking 2-21 to pick up the MOM award.
NWCU Women's Cup 2024
Final: Bready lost to Fox Lodge by 1 wicket
Eglinton, 19 July.
Bready 111/8 (30 overs; Corinne Young 22, Kathryn Rough 19; Kacey Laird 3-22, Lucy Neely 2-9) Fox Lodge 112/9 (29 overs; Sarah Black 35, Lucy Neely 32; Sophie Hamilton 3-13, Millie Spence 3-17, Tiara Mitchell 2-4)
Winners Fox Lodge (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge clinched the NW Women's Senior Cup for the 6th time in seven years with a drama filled one-wicket win over fierce rivals Bready at Eglinton. There was no indication of the tension ahead as Bready collapsed to 31 for 6 with wickets for Kacey Laird (3-22) and Lucy Neely (2-9). The Magheramason rallied with a 7th wicket stand of 41 between top-scorer Corinne Young (22) and Kathryn Rough (19). They still looked deep in trouble when Young was forced to retire hurt, followed by the dismissals of Rough and Kaylee Barnard to leave the total on just 77 with the last pair of Erin Mowbray and Tiara in the middle. The duo though gave the bowling unit something to defend as they both made unbeaten 14's in their final total of 111. Their efforts looked to be vain though as the Foxies opening pair of Sarah Black (35) and Lucy Neely (32) hit a combined 9 boundaries in a opening stand of 62. Millie Spence - fresh back from Ireland U17 duty - delivered a fiery spell as she bounced out Black, and also roughed up Devine with a barrage of short stuff, before bowling her with a fuller ball. Suddenly, 78 for 1 became 86 for 6 - three wickets for Sophie Hamilton - and it was very much game on. Slowly, but surely the Foxies edged towards the target, but two wickets for Tiara Mitchell meant the scores were level with the last pair of Elle Moore and Kerry-Anne Dinsmore in the middle. There was a missed run out chance that would have forced the game into a Super Over, before amid incredible tension - you could have heard a pin drop - Moore drove confidently through mid-on to spark a pitch invasion by a relieved and delighted Fox Lodge contingent.
Semi-final: Eglinton lost to Bready by 86 runs
Eglinton, 23 June.
Bready 248-3 (30 overs; Alana Dalzell 137*, Mansi Bhavsar 49) Eglinton 134/8 (30 overs; Ariana McKenna 43; Kaylee Barnard 3-12, Erin Mowbray 2-18)
Centurion Alana Dalzell (CricketEurope)
Alana Dalzell's brilliant unbeaten 137 propelled Bready into the Women's Senior Cup final as they beat hosts Eglinton by 86 runs. The Irish international hit 8 fours in her 100-ball innings, sharing a second wicket stand of 129 in 14 overs with Mansi Bhavsar, who made 49. Dalzell's maiden senior hundred helped the Magheramason side to an imposing 248 for 3 in their 30 overs. Ariana McKenna made 43 in the chase, but the hosts could only manage 134 for 8, with Kaylee Barnard taking 3 for 12 and Erin Mowbray 2 for 18.
Semi-final: Fox Lodge beat Strabane by 10 wickets
Ballymagorry, 23 June.
Strabane 32 (12.5 overs; Kacey Laird 5-10, Lucy Blair 2-4, Tanisha Hussain 2-11) Fox Lodge 33-0 (3.2 overs; Lucy Neely 19*, Sarah Black 10*)
Kacey Laird took 5 for 10 (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge remain on track for their 6th cup win in 7 years after a 10-wicket win over a youthful Strabane side at Ballymagorry. Kacey Laird did the damage with the seamer picking up 5 for 10 as the Red Caps were bundled out for 32 - two wickets apiece too for Lucy Blair and Tanisha Hussain. The modest target was knocked off in the 4th over with Lucy Neely (19*) and Sarah Black (10*) getting the runs. Fox Lodge will now face familiar opposition in the form of Bready in the decider at Eglinton in July.
NWCU Women's League 2024
Bready beat Eglinton by 7 wickets
Magheramason, 5 August.
Eglinton 66 (19 overs; Rea Moore 15; Kaylee Barnard 3-8, Jodie Spence 2-15) Bready 67/3 (9.5 overs; Alana Dalzell 25*, Lucy McGranaghan 16)
Bready took on Eglinton hoping that Fox Lodge would slip up and allow them to pip them to the title. That wasn't to be despite Bready keeping up their end of the bargain with a comprehensive 7-wickets win against an Eglinton side missing Zara Craig, who was in Dublin collecting a senior medal with Phoenix. Batting first, Rea Moore's 15 was the best of the village side's 67 all out - three wickets for Kaylee Barnard, two for Jodie Spence and one apiece for the quartet of Sophie Hamilton, Millie Spence, Hannah McMorris and Corinne Young. Lucy McGranaghan (16) and Millie Spence (10) put on 29 for the first wicket and Alana Dalzell's 12-ball unbeaten 25 (3 fours) ensured victory before the half-way point. The damage in terms of the league though had been inflicted last week after they were skittled for 26 at the Foxies.
Fox Lodge beat Newbuildings by 10 wickets
Ballymagorry, 5 August.
Newbuildings 47 (15.3 overs; Ella Wasson 12; Tanisha Hussain 3-9, Lucy Neely 2-6, Lucy Blair 2-9) Fox Lodge 48/0 (4.3 overs; Lucy Neely 21*, Sarah Black 19*)
Women's Premiership champions for 2024 are Fox Lodge (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge had little trouble getting the win that guaranteed them the North West Premiership title. They bundled out Newbuildings for just 47 with three wickets for Tanisha Hussain, two each for Lucy Neely and Blair, and one apiece for Kara Bates, Mollie Devine and Ella Moore. The chase took 4.3 overs with Lucy Neely hitting two sixes in an unbeaten 21, while Sarah Black's 19 not out included three fours to wrap everything up before 8 o'clock.
Fox Lodge beat Bready by 82 runs
Ballymagorry, 30 July.
Fox Lodge 108/6 (20 overs; Lucy Neely 25, Hannah McLaughlin 19*; Mansi Bhavsar 3-22) Bready 26 (11.1 overs; Alana Dalzell 10; Mollie Devine 3-3, Ella Moore 3-3, Kacey Laird 2-12)
Lucy Neely scored 25 (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge are just one win away from the Women’s Premiership title after a stunning win over fierce rivals Bready on Tuesday night. Batting first Foxies opener Lucy Neely made 25 and skipper Hannah McLaughlin 19 in a total of 108 for 6 – boosted by 34 extras. The hosts knew the wicket of Irish international Alana Dalzell would hold the key to the game, and courtesy of a stunning grab by Elle Moore off the bowling of Laird, they got their prize scalp for 10. That crucial blow seemed to deflate the young Magheramason side who lost eight wickets for just seven runs to be bowled out for 26 – their lowest score for many a moon. Elle Moore and Mollie Devine each took three for three, while there was a brace for Kacey Laird in the 82-run win – a game that will live long in the memory for the Ballymagorry side who now have the chance to complete the treble with their last home game against Newbuildings next week.
Bonds Glen v Fox Lodge. Fox Lodge awarded match on walkover
Bonds Glen, 29 July.
Bonds Glen Fox Lodge
Fox Lodge stay second in the Premiership table as their opponents Bonds Glen couldn't gather up a team due to holidays. Fox Lodge and Bready are due to meet on Tuesday night in a game that will go a long way to deciding the destiny of the title.
Bready v Strabane. Bready awarded match on walkover
Magheramason, 29 July.
Bready Strabane
Bready stay top of the table after their opponents Strabane were unable to field a side.
Eglinton beat Coleraine by 11 runs
Eglinton, 29 July.
Eglinton 146/4 (20 overs; Zara Craig 67, Arianna McKenna 29; Connie Block 2-31) Coleraine 135/6 (20 overs; Amy Caulfield 58, Eva Gaston 20; Rosie McHugh 4-23)
Zara Craig top-scored with 67 (CricketEurope)
Zara Craig's half century led Eglinton to an 11-run win over Coleraine in an entertaining contest in the village. Ireland Under 19 international Craig hit four boundaries in her 51-ball 67, sharing a second wicket stand of 75 in 9 overs with Arianna McKenna (29). Connie Block took two wickets as the hosts posted 146 for 4. The Coleraine reply saw an opening stand of 53 between the prolific Amy Caulfield and Kia McCartney (16), with the league's top-scorer also adding a further 56 for the second with Eva Gaston (20). Caulfield's 49-ball 58 included 6 fours and 1 six and took her season tally to 463 runs at a better than Bradman average of 154.33! Her dismissal by Rosie McHugh proved the game's turning point as from 109 for 1 after 15 overs, the Bannsiders finished 11 runs short - four wickets for McHugh.
Strabane v Coleraine. Match postponed.
Strabane Park, 22 July.
Strabane Coleraine
Newbuildings v Bonds Glen. Match postponed.
Foyleview Arena, 22 July.
Newbuildings Bonds Glen
Fox Lodge v Bready. Match postponed.
Ballymagorry, 22 July.
Fox Lodge Bready
Eglinton beat Strabane by 8 wickets
Eglinton, 15 July.
Strabane 37 (12.1 overs; Emma Doherty 14; Jenny Jackson 4-2) Eglinton 38/2 (5.1 overs; Jenny Jackson 22*)
Jenny Jackson was the star of the show as Eglinton beat Strabane by 8 wickets. The Ireland U19 international took four wickets for two runs as the Tyrone side were bundled out for just 37 - Emma Doherty making 14 of those. Jackson then hit three boundaries in her unbeaten 22 to seal the win in the 6th over - a consolation wicket each for Emma Doherty and Nicola Mullen.
Coleraine lost to Fox Lodge by 8 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 15 July.
Coleraine 78/8 (20 overs; Amy Caulfield 29; Tanisha Hussain 2-6, Lucy Neely 2-11) Fox Lodge 79/2 (Sarah Black 28)
Fox Lodge remain top of the NW Women's Premiership following their 8-wickets win at Coleraine. Two wickets apiece for Lucy Neely and Tanisha Hussain restricted the Bannsiders to just 78 for 8 - Amy Caulfield top scoring with 29. Sarah Black then made 28 in the reply, while Hannah McLaughlin (16*) and Mollie Devine added an unbroken 41 for the third wicket.
Bready beat Newbuildings by 151 runs
Magheramason, 15 July.
Bready 191/2 (20 overs; Lucy McGranaghan 71*, Mansi Bhavsar 33*, Alana Dalzell 30, Sophie Hamilton 25 Newbuildings 40 (11.2 overs; Sophie Hamilton 5-11, Corinne Young 3-10)
Lucy McGranaghan (CricketEurope)
Bready remain second after a dominant 151-run win over Newbuildings. Lucy McGranaghan top-scored with an unbeaten 71 (3 fours) sharing half century stands with Alana Dalzell (30), Sophie Hamilton (25) and Mansi Bhavsar (33*) in a total of 191 for 2. Newbuildings were skittled out for just 40, with five wickets for Sophie Hamilton and three for Corinne Young.
Fox Lodge beat Eglinton by 9 wickets
Ballymagorry, 8 July.
Eglinton 107/4 (20 overs; Zara Craig 46, Arianna McKenna 22, Jenni Jackson 22; Lucy Blair 2-20) Fox Lodge 111/1 (17.4 overs; Sarah Black 30, Mollie Devine 29*, Lucy Neely 26*)
Mollie Devine batting (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge are the new Premiership leaders, taking advantage of Bready's inactivity to get a maximum point win over Eglinton. The villagers made 107 for 4 batting first with Zara Craig making a run-a-ball 46 (3 fours), while Jenni Jackson and Arianna McKenna each hit 20's - two wickets for Lucy Blair. The chase was straightforward with Sarah Black (30) hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes in a rapid start, then Mollie Devine (29*) and Lucy Neely (26*) adding 62 for the second wicket to seal the 9-wickets win.
Newbuildings lost to Coleraine by 10 wickets
Foyleview Arena, 8 July.
Newbuildings 107/4 (20 overs; Lucy McGarrigle 23, Saffarah Mitchell 23; Eva Gaston 2-19) Coleraine 108/0 (11 overs; Amy Caulfield 61*, Rachel Johnston 26*)
Amy Caufield and Rachel Johnston shared a century stand (Stephen McCartney)
Amy Caufield's excellent season continued as she hit 12 fours in an unbeaten 61 taking her season tally to 376 runs as Coleraine chased 107 to beat Newbuildings by 10 wickets. She shared an unbroken stand of 108 with Rachel Johnston, who made 26 not out, Newbuildings total of 107 for 4 saw Lucy McGarrigle and Saffarah Mitchell each score 23 - Coleraine conceding 40 extras. Eva Gatson was the pick of the Bannsiders attack with 2 for 19.
Eglinton v Newbuildings. Postponed
Eglinton, 1 July.
Eglinton Newbuildings
The game was postponed due to the hosting of the interpros this week.
Coleraine beat Bonds Glen by 10 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 1 July.
Bonds Glen 74/3 (20 overs; Leah Thompson 15, Jessica Cooke 15) Coleraine 75/0 (8.2 overs; Amy Caulfield 40*, Eva Gaston 22*)
Amy Caufield and Eva Gaston (CricketEurope)
Coleraine were emphatic 10-wicket winners at home to Bonds Glen. Leah Thompson and Jessica Cooke both made 15 in an opening stand of 31, but the Bee Gees never really broke the shackles of a disciplined home bowling unit, finishing on 74 for 3. Bannsiders opener Amy Caulfield hit 6 fours in her 29-ball unbeaten 40, taking her season tally to a league leading 315 runs - at an average of 315! She and Eva Gaston (22*) sealed the win in the 9th over.
Strabane lost to Fox Lodge by 10 wickets
Strabane Park, 1 July.
Strabane 47 (15.3 overs; Kylie McGarrigle 16; Lucy Blair 3-4 (hat-trick), Tanisha Hussain 2-2, Kara Bates 2-7) Fox Lodge 48/0 (4.5 overs; Sarah Black 30*, Lucy Neely 12*)
Hat-trick hero Lucy Blair (CricketEurope)
Fox Lodge closed the gap at the top to two points off leaders Bready with a dominant 10-wicket win at a depleted Strabane. Kylie McGarrigle's 16 was the best of the Red Caps 47 all out. Lucy Blair took a hat-trick, while there were two wickets apiece for Tanisha Hussain and Kara Bates. Sarah Black hit five boundaries in an unbeaten 30, as her and Lucy Neely (12*) knocked off the modest target in under 5 overs.
Bonds Glen lost to Eglinton by 10 wickets
Bonds Glen, 24 June.
Bonds Glen 88/8 (Karen Haslett 21*; Rosie McHugh 3-18, Zara Craig 2-14, Lauren Whiteside 2-16) Eglinton 90/0 (Arianna McKenna 46*, Jenni Jackson 33*)
Eglinton moved into third place in the table with a convincing 10-wickets win at Bonds Glen. Karen Haslett's 21 not out was the best of the Bee Gees 88 for 8 - three wickets for Rosie McHugh, and two each for the returning Zara Craig and Lauren Whiteside. The chase proved a routine one for the villagers with Arianna McKenna (46*) and Jenni Jackson (33*) knocking off the runs with little fuss.
Newbuildings lost to Strabane by 44 runs
Foyleview Arena, 24 June.
Strabane 100 (19.5 overs; Chloe Deans 36*; Saffarah Mitchell 3-20, Ella Wasson 2-16, P Miller 2-19, Beth McIvor 2-22) Newbuildings 56 (12.2 overs; Aimee-Le Finlay 3-8, Nicola Mullen 3-10, Chloe Deans 2-14)
Big appeal (Lawrence Moore)
Strabane bounced back from their heavy semi-final loss to record a 44-run victory at Newbuildings. Skipper Chloe Deans made an unbeaten 36 as the Tyrone side posted 100. There were three wickets for Saffarah Mitchell, plus two apiece for Ella Wasson, Miller, and Beth McIvor. The chase never got going as the home side were bundled out for 56, with three wickets each for Aimee-Le Finlay and Nicola Mullen, plus two for Deans.
Fox Lodge beat Newbuildings - walkover
Ballymagorry, 17 June.
Fox Lodge Newbuildings
Newbuildings were unable to field a team, so Fox Lodge get maximum points and stay in second place in the table.
Eglinton lost to Bready by 9 wickets
Eglinton, 17 June.
Eglinton 91/6 (20 overs: Arianna McKenna 19, Rea Moore 14, Rosie McHugh 13; Alana Dalzell 1-8, Sophie Hamilton 1-9, Jodie Spence 1-10, Millie Spence 1-21, Mansi Bhavsar 1-22) Bready 94/1 (12 overs: Alana Dalzell 41*, Millie Spence 31*)
Bready stay top of the table thanks to a 9-wicket win at Eglinton. A disciplined bowling display restricted the villagers to a modest 91 for 6 with double figure contributions from Ariana McKenna (19), Rea Moore (14), and Rosie McHugh (13). Lucy McGranaghan fell early in the reply, but an unbroken second wicket stand of 92 in 11 overs between Alana Dalzell and Millie Spence sealed victory in the 12th over. Irish international Dalzell top-scored with an unbeaten 41 from 34 balls (3 fours, 1 six), while Spence ended on 31 not out in the maximum point win.
Strabane lost to Bonds Glen by 65 runs
Strabane Park, 17 June.
Bonds Glen 146/6 (20 overs: Charley Scott 56*, Jessica Cooke 27; Emma Doherty 3-23) Strabane 81/7 (20 overs: Arlene Mullen 18*, Sophie McGranaghan 12*; Rihanna Young 5-14)
Action from Strabane Park. (Lawrence Moore)
Bonds Glen travelled to Strabane and came away with the points thanks to a fine all-round display. Charley Scott top-scored with an unbeaten 56 as she and Jessica Cooke (27) added 57 for the third wicket to get the Bee Gees to 146 for 6 - three wickets for Emma Doherty. Rihanna Young's five-wicket burst had the Red Caps reeling on 34 for 7, but they ensured some respectability thanks to an unbroken 8th wicket partnership of 47 between Arlene Mullen (18*) and Sophie McGranaghan (12*).
Fox Lodge beat Bonds Glen by 10 wickets
Ballymagorry, 10 June.
Bonds Glen 77/6 (20 overs; Emily Young 19; Lucy Neely 2-10) Fox Lodge 81/0 (12 overs; Sarah Black 41*, Lucy Neely 27*)
Sarah Black and Lucy Neely were the match winners for Fox Lodge (Fox Lodge CC)
Second placed Fox Lodge kept pace with the leaders as they too won by ten wickets at home to Bonds Glen. The Bee Gees posted 77 for 6, with double figure contributions from Emily Young (19), Leah Thompson (15*), and Cherith Thompson (11). Lucy Neely took 2 for 10, plus a wicket apiece for Lucy Blair, Mollie Devine, Kacey Laird, and Kara Bates. The modest target proved little trouble for the Foxies, with Sarah Black hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes in a 32-ball unbeaten 41. Her opening stand of 81 in 12 overs was with Neely who hit three boundaries in her 27 not out.
Coleraine lost to Eglinton by 7 wickets
Sandel Lodge, 10 June.
Coleraine 126/7 (20 overs; Amy Caulfield 85*; Jenny Jackson 2-15, Lucy Carmichael 2-29) Eglinton 127/3 (19.5 overs; Jenny Jackson 51*)
The winning Eglinton side (Stephen McCartney)
In contrast to the two other one-sided games on Monday night, Coleraine and Eglinton produced a real nail-biter that went to the penultimate ball. Amy Caulfield dominated the Bannsiders' innings, making 85 not out in their 126 for 7. She hit 11 fours and one maximum in her 67-ball knock as she continued her recent excellent form, sharing a third wicket stand of 50 with Kenya McCartney (13). Lucy Carmichael and Jenny Jackson took two wickets apiece, and Jackson was to be the Eglinton hero in the reply. Her 51 not out (4 fours) also featured a half century stand with Rosie McHugh (16). In the final analysis Coleraine will reflect on the 42 extras conceded, which included 34 wides and 3 no-balls which were to prove decisive.
Strabane lost to Bready by 10 wickets
Strabane Park, 10 June.
Strabane 84/4 (20 overs; Kylie McGarrigle 32, Chloe Deans 23) Bready 85/0 (9.1 overs; Alana Dalzell 40*, Lucy McGranaghan 28*)
Kylie McGarrigle scored 32 (Lawrence Moore)
Leaders Bready flexed their muscles with an emphatic 10-wicket win at Strabane. The Red Caps lost opener Emma Doherty third ball bowled by Jodie Spence, but recovered thanks to a second wicket stand of 73 in 17 overs between Kylie McGarrigle (32) and Chloe Deans (23). Erin Mowbray dismissed McGarrigle, plus there were two run-outs in the home side's 84 for 4. The chase was a straightforward one as Irish international Alana Dalzell hit six fours in her 29-ball unbeaten 40, while opening partner Lucy McGranaghan made 28 not out in their 85-run stand in the 10th over.
Coleraine beat Strabane by 140 runs
Sandel Lodge, 3 June.
Coleraine 235/1 (20 overs; Amy Caufield 103*, Kia McCartney 75*, Hannah Skinner 23) Strabane 95/9 (20 overs; Aimee-Lee Finlay 15; Kia McCartney 3-16, Connie Block 2-14, R Tosh 2-19)
Amy Caufield and Kia McCartney shared a second wicket stand of 167 (Stephen McCartney)
Amy Caufield scored an unbeaten century as Coleraine gained revenge for their shock cup defeat by Strabane earlier in the season. Caufield hit 16 fours and one six in her 103 in 56 balls. She shared an opening stand of 68 with Hannah Skinner (23) and then added an unbroken 167 in 82 balls with Kia McCartney, who hit 12 boundaries in her 75 not out as the Bannsiders piled up 235 for 1.Strabane managed 95 for 9 in the reply with Aimee-Lee Finlay making 15. McCartney (3-16), Connie Block (2-14), and Rebecca Tosh (2-10) sharing the wickets.
Bonds Glen beat Newbuildings by 7 wickets
Bonds Glen, 3 June.
Newbuildings 143/1 (20 overs; Ella Wasson 72*, Laura McGarrigle 40*) Bonds Glen 144/3 (17 overs; Steph Wilkinson 56, Lucy Thompson 38*; Kate Guy 2-31)
Ella Wasson (72*) and Laura McGarrigle (40*) shared a second wicket stand of 142 to help Newbuildings to what looked a challenging total of 143 for 1 at Bonds Glen. However, Steph Wilkinson top-scored with 56 (7 fours, 1 six) sharing stands of 58 with Emily Young (17) and 69 in 6 overs with Lucy Thompson (38*) as the Bee Gees won by 7 wickets with 3 overs to spare.
Bready beat Fox Lodge by 7 wickets
Magheramason, 3 June.
Fox Lodge 104/7 (20 overs; Sarah Black 26, Lucy Neely 24; Sophie Hamilton 2-12, Tori Mitchell 2-17, Mansi Bhavsar 2-20) Bready 105/3 (19.1 overs; Lucy McGranaghan 41*, Millie Spence 28, Alana Dalzell 15)
Bready openers Millie Spence and Lucy McGranaghan shared an opening stand of 70 (CricketEurope)
Bready won the top of the table clash as they edged out Fox Lodge, chasing 104 to win by seven wickets in the last over. Both innings followed similar patterns with Fox Lodge's Sarah Black (26) and Lucy Neely (24) sharing an opening stand of 74 before being pegged back by two wickets apiece for Tori Mitchell, Sophie Hamilton and Mansi Bhavsar. The Bready innings also featured a strong opening stand as Lucy McGranaghan (41*) and Millie Spence (28) put on 70, and despite a few tense moments, the home side helped by quite a few extras got home with five balls to spare.
Fox Lodge beat Coleraine by 7 wickets
Ballymagorry, 27 May.
Coleraine 77/7 (18 overs; Eva Gaston 37; Kara Bates 3-10, Lucy Neely 2-6) Fox Lodge 79/3 (12.2 overs; Mollie Devine 44*; Hannah Skinner 2-25)
Amelia Guy is bowled by Lucy Neely (Lawrence Moore)
Fox Lodge were comfortable 7 wickets winners against Coleraine at Ballymagorry. Eva Gaston hit 5 fours as the Bannsiders made a modest 77 for 7 in another match reduced to 18 overs. Former skipper Kara Bates took 3 for 10, while Lucy Neely's new-ball effort saw her claim 2 for 6. Mollie Devine hit 6 fours in an unbeaten 44 to guide the Foxies to victory in the 13th over - Hannah Skinner picking up 2-25.
Strabane lost to Eglinton by 9 wickets
Strabane Park, 27 May.
Strabane 92/4 (18 overs; Chloe Deans 30*, Kylie McGarrigle 17; Alice McLaughlin 2-17) Eglinton 96/1 (11.4 overs; Arianna McKenna 40, Jennifer Jackson 32*)
Action from Strabane v Eglinton (Michael Gillespie)
Eglinton ran out 9 wicket winners at Strabane Park after restricting the home side to 92 for 4 in 18 overs. Chloe Deans top-scored with an unbeaten 30, while Kylie McGarrigle made 17 - two wickets for Alice Mclaughlin (2-17). The chase was a straightforward one as Arianna McKenna hit 5 fours in her 40, adding 86 for the opening partnership with Jenny Jackson, who made 32 not out (3 fours).
Newbuildings lost to Bready by 142 runs
Foyleview Arena, 27 May.
Bready 181/1 (18 overs; Millie Spence 79*, Alana Dalzell 68*) Newbuildings 51 (17 overs; Armani Mitchell 13; Mansi Bhavsar 3-3, Kaylee Barnard 2-10, Jodie Spence 2-20) (Target 194 in 18 overs)
Millie Spence and Alana Dalzell (CricketEurope)
Defending champions Bready were convincing 142-run DLS winners over Newbuildings with Millie Spence and Alana Dalzell both making half centuries. Spence top-scored with an unbeaten 79 from 53 balls that included 12 fours, sharing a second wicket stand of 147 in 15 overs with Irish international Dalzell who made a 52-ball 68 not out (10 fours, 1 six). A total of 181 in 18 overs was adjusted upwards to 194 but the home side were bundled out for 51 - three wickets for Mansi Bhavsar and two apiece for Kaylee Barnard and Jodie Spence.
Bready beat Bonds Glen by 8 wickets
Magheramason, 20 May.
Bonds Glen 106/6 (20 overs; Lucy Thompson 41; Tiara Mitchell 2-21) Bready 107/2 (15 overs; Millie Spence 32, Lucy McGranaghan 24, Alana Dalzell 18*)
Defending champions Bready eased to an 8 wicket win at home to Bonds Glen. Lucy Thompson hit five boundaries in a top score of 41 as the Bee Gees made 106 for 6 - two wickets for Tiara Mitchell, and one apiece for Sophie Hamilton, Kaylee Barnard, Millie and Jodie Spence. The result was never in doubt after an opening stand of 71 in 9 overs between Millie Spence (32) and Lucy McGranaghan (24). Irish international Alana Dalzell's 18 not out confirming the win with 5 overs left.
Eglinton lost to Fox Lodge by 9 wickets
Eglinton, 20 May.
Eglinton 70/8 (20 overs; Megan McClintock 20*; Mollie Devine 4-12, Lucy Blair 3-11) Fox Lodge 71/1 (9.2 overs; Sarah Black 28, Mollie Devine 17*, Lucy Neely 13*)
Eglinton Women (Eglinton CC)
Fox Lodge travelled to Eglinton and emerged comfortable 9-wicket winners. The hosts were soon in deep trouble as four wickets for Mollie Devine and three for Lucy Blair saw them reeling at 36 for 7, before skipper Megan McClintock made 20 to get them to 70 for 8. The Ballymagorry side romped to the win inside 10 overs with Sarah Black hitting 5 fours in her 28, while Devine made a run-a-ball 17 not out and Lucy Neely an unbeaten 13.
Coleraine beat Newbuildings by 125 runs
Sandel Lodge, 20 May.
Coleraine 165/1 (20 overs; Amy Caufield 86*, Amelia Guy 37, Eva Gaston 18*) Newbuildings 40 (14.1 overs; Kenya McCartney 3-8, Amy Caufield 2-3)
Amelia Guy and Amy Caufield shared an opening stand of 130 (Stephen McCartney)
Coleraine ran out convincing 125-run winners against Newbuildings at Sandel Lodge. Amy Caufield hit 14 boundaries in an unbeaten 86, sharing an opening stand of 130 with Amelia Guy who made 37. There were runs too for Eva Gaston (18*) as the Bannsiders posted an imposing 165 for 1. The visitors were bundled out for 40 in the reply with Kenya McCartney taking 3 for 8, while Caufield completed a fine all-round display to claim 2 for 3.
Strabane beat Coleraine by 9 runs
Strabane Park, 12 May.
Strabane 100/8 (30 overs; Aimee-Lee Finlay 22; Kia McCartney 3-12, Hannah Skinner 3-13) Newbuildings 91 (16 overs; Kia McCartney 19, Amy Guy 19; Emma Doherty 5-18, Nicola Mullen 3-22)
Nicola Mullen and Emma Doherty took a combined 8 wickets as Strabane beat Coleraine by 9 runs in the Women's Cup (Lawrence Moore)
Emma Doherty and Nicola Mullen bowled Strabane to a 9-run win over Coleraine at the Park in the Women's Senior Cup. Defending 100, Coleraine looked favourites to progress before the pair inspired a comeback with Doherty taking 5 for 18 and Mullen 3 for 22. Earlier Kia McCartney and Hannah Skinner had each taken three wickets in a fine bowling display, with Aimee-Lee Finlay's 22 the highest score of the day.
Bonds Glen v Coleraine. Match abandoned.
Bonds Glen, 13 May.
Bonds Glen Coleraine
Newbuildings v Eglinton. Match abandoned.
Foyleview Arena, 13 May.
Newbuildings Eglinton
Fox Lodge v Strabane. Match abandoned.
Ballymagorry, 13 May.
Fox Lodge Strabane
Eglinton lost to Bonds Glen by 3 wickets
Eglinton, 6 May.
Eglinton 61/5 (20 overs; Megan McClintock 15; Steph Wilkinson 2-12) Bonds Glen 62/7 (14.3 overs; Alice McLaughlin 3-10, Jenni Jackson 2-13, Lucy Carmichael 2-18)
Bonds Glen got the better of Eglinton in a low scoring contest in the village. The home side found the going tough against an accurate Bee Gees attack who kept them to 61 for 5 in their 20 overs. Skipper Megan McClintock top-scored with 15, while Steph Wilkinson claimed 2 for 12. Jessica Cooke (1-5), Rihanna Young (1-6) and Lucy Thompson (1-16) all bowled well too. Bonds Glen found the Eglinton equally challenging and with wickets for Alice McLaughlin (3-10), Jenni Jackson (2-13) and Lucy Carmichael (2-18) the game could have gone either way. Wilkinson (13) and Cherith Thompson's (10) runs the difference in a tight game.
Strabane beat Newbuildings by 11 runs
Strabane Park, 6 May.
Strabane 105/6 (20 overs; Emma Doherty 29, Hazel Britton 17, Chloe Deans 17; Ella Wason 2-20) Newbuildings 94 (19 overs; Ella Wasson 19; Abaigh Gillespie 4-24, Nicola Mullen 3-32, Chloe Deans 2-14)
Abaigh Gillespie took four wickets (Michael Gillespie)
Abaigh Gillespie took four wickets including the prize scalp of Ella Wasson as Strabane edged out Newbuildings by 11 runs in the Park. Batting first the Red Caps made 105 for 6 in their 20 overs with Emma Doherty top-scoring with 29, and 17 apiece from Hazel Britton and skipper Chloe Deans. Ella Wasson (2-20) was the pick of the bowlers and she also was best of the batters, making 19 as Newbuildings were dismissed for 94 in the penultimate over. Gillespie was the star claiming 4/24, while Nicola Mullen took 3/32 and Chloe Deans 2-14 to get the new look Strabane side off to a winning start.
Bready beat Coleraine by 7 wickets
Magheramason, 6 May.
Coleraine 82 (18.2 overs; Connie Block 16, Kia McCartney 15, Hannah Skinner 13; Millie Spence 3-14, Jodie Spence 2-13, Sophie Hamilton 2-7) Bready 83/3 (14.4 overs; Kaylee Barnard 27*, Lucy McGranaghan 18, Jodie Spence 14*; Connie Block 2-18)
Kayleigh Barnard and Jodie Spence shared a 4th wicket stand of 47 (Stephen McCartney)
Defending champions Bready got their Premiership campaign off to a winning start as they beat Coleraine. Three wickets for Millie Spence, plus two apiece for Sophie Hamilton and Jodie Spence saw the Bannsiders dismissed for 82. Connie Block made 16, while there were also double figure contributions from Kia McCartney (15) and Hannah Skinner (15). There were early runs for Lucy McGranaghan (18), but two wickets for Connie Block (2-18) had the contest in the balance at 36 for 3. However, Kaylee Barnard (27*) and Jodie Spence (14*) sealed the 7 wickets win with an unbroken stand of 47 for the fourth wicket.
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Donemana clinched the Under 13 league play-offs with convincing wins over Bready and Eglinton.
Burndennett beat Strabane
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Burndennett's strong end to the season continued with an 8-wickets win over Strabane.
Mine's a treble
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It’s been a great season for the Red Caps under Kevin Gallagher with the new skipper proving a great success as they return to the top flight of NW cricket.
Scanlon in Ireland ranks
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Bready all-rounder Davy Scanlon, has been included in the coaching and support team for Ireland Women ahead of their series against England that gets underway this weekend. The 40-year-old believes the move into high performance coaching is the natural next step in his career.
The Barest of Margins
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The calculators were out on Sunday evening as the destiny of the North West Premiership was ultimately decided by Nett-Run-Rate, cricket’s equivalent of goal difference. Donemana had started the day in second place level on points but 0.17 behind Eglinton on run-rate.
Donemana pip Eglinton to Premiership title
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Donemana and Eglinton both secured maximum points wins, but the 150-run difference in their margins saw the Tyrone side clinch the title by virtue of a superior NRR - 0.94 to 0.79.
St Johnston secure Championship play-off slot
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Bonds Glen beat champions Strabane, but St Johnston ensured second place with victory against Glendermott. Wins also for Fox Lodge and Burndennett make it three in a row.
Third trophy for Strabane
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Strabane won their third trophy of the season as they overcame St Johnston by 9 wickets in a one-sided match at The Bleachgreen.
Donemana on top after first day of League 4 Cup
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Bready will need 214 to lift the League 4 Cup when play resumes on Saturday - a tough ask against a Donemana side who have kept control on the first day.
Bready complete clean sweep at U15 level
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Bready Under 15's completed their clean sweep of trophies with victories in their play-offs to decide the league title.
Newbuildings hopeful ahead of crucial Premiership weekend
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Weather permitting, the 2024 NW Premiership will be decided at the weekend, and it is the third-placed team in the title race who are favourites to lift the crown.
Bready Bunch in the trophies
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It’s been a fantastic season for the youth teams of Bready, winning five of the six cup competitions at youth level, as well as claiming the Under 15 All-Ireland.
Burn, baby burn
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It was quite the weekend for Burndennett who recorded back-to-back wins in the Championship following up their victory against Bonds Glen with a narrow 5-run triumph at promotion chasing St Johnston.
Mixed fortunes for Strabane
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It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Strabane, with the heavy loss in the National Cup against Rush in Cork softened when news filtered through of St Johnston’s loss against Burndennett, which ensured that they would be promoted to the Premiership as champions.
Newbuildings emerge as title favourites
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Newbuildings kept alive their hopes of winning the NW Premiership for the second time in three years with a last-gasp one-wicket victory over Brigade in a low-scoring thriller at Beechgrove.
Coleraine 2nds clinch Qualifying League 3
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Coleraine 2nd XI clinched the Qualifying 3 League with a 9 wicket win against their nearest challengers Letterkenny 2nd XI.
Strabane promoted as St Johnston beaten
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St Johnston's five-run loss at home to Burndennett ensures Strabane win the Championship and are promoted.
Advantage Newbuildings in title race
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Newbuildings beat Brigade to become title favourites, while Killyclooney's relegation is confirmed after they are beaten at Ardmore.
Twists and turns in Championship promotion race
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It was a good day for St Johnston in the Championship as they beat The Nedd, while promotion rivals Glendermott and Bonds Glen both lost.
NW title race set for thrilling conclusion
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Eglinton are above Donemana on NRR, while Brigade and Newbuildings, who meet on Sunday, could yet come up on the rails with a late run.
Eglinton ahead of Donemana on NRR
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In the North West, it is also neck and neck at the top with Eglinton leading Donemana on run-rate ahead of Saturday’s final round of games.
Advantage Bready in Intermediate 3 Cup final
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Bready will need 126 in the fourth innings to beat Bonds Glen and claim the League Three Cup after the first day of the final at Magheramason.
Strabane soaring as first leg of possible quartet sealed
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Part of their success this campaign has been the inspired signing of former international John Mooney as Player/Coach and the 42-year-old has galvanized the Red Caps into a formidable outfit.
Gavin geared up for success
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There was a first senior hundred at the weekend for Bready’s talented teenage opener Gavin Roulston, who shared an opening stand of 177 with Ryan Clarke as the Magheramason side posted a 50-run win over Ardmore.
MacBeth and Smallwoods lead NW U17s to series win
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Sam Macbeth took five wickets while James Smallwoods scored an unbeaten 76 as the NW Under 17's beat the NCU at Beechgrove to claim the mini-tournament title.
Donemana set the Premiership pace
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Donemana consolidated their lead at the top of the Long’s SuperValu Premiership yesterday with a five wickets victory over Eglinton.
Drummond beat St Johnston to win League Two Cup
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Drummond lifted the League Two Cup when they beat St Johnston by 96 runs at The Boathole.
Donemana stay in control of title race
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Donemana and Newbuildings recorded crucial league wins as the Premiership crown's destiny remains in doubt.
Strabane on verge of Championship title
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Strabane are one win away from a return to the Premiership after a convincing 7-wickets win at Ballyspallen.
Strabane beat Fox Lodge in Sperrin Springs Final
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Strabane lifted what they hope will be the first of four trophies this month as they beat neighbours Fox Lodge by 6 wickets in the final of the Sperrin Springs Cup.
Davy's on the road again
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Part of their success this season has been the impact of pace bowler David O’Sullivan. It’s been quite a journey for the Australian with Irish ancestry.
Mine's a treble says McLaughlin
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The Ballymagorry side will now have the chance to make it four trophies as they represent the North West in the All-Ireland Women’s T20 competition.
Supermac hoping to fire Foxies to cup success
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It’s a big weekend for Fox Lodge who still harbour promotion hopes from the Championship as they currently sit in third place behind Strabane and St Johnston. Before then they face Strabane in the final of the Sperrin Springs Cup in the Park on Friday at 5.30pm.
Fox Lodge lift Women's Premiership title
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Fox Lodge had little trouble getting the win that guaranteed them the North West Premiership title as they beat Newbuildings by 10 wickets.
Wins for Donemana, Eglinton and Coleraine
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Billy Dougherty the hero as Donemana win last over thriller at Ardmore, Eglinton up to second after low-scoring win over Bready, while Coleraine dominate Killyclooney to ease relegation fears.
Strabane and St Johnston lose in Championship
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Strabane and St Johnston both beaten, while Fox Lodge win to go third. The Nedd pick up first bonus points as they come close to beating Ballyspallen.
Letterkenny win League One Cup
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Letterkenny fought back strongly on the second day of the League One final to run out convincing 105-run winners over Brigade at Beechgrove.
Brigade take 30-run lead over Letterkenny in League One final
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It's advantage Brigade after a first day of fluctuating fortunes in their League One Cup final clash with Letterkenny.
Bready beat St Johnston in U15 Cup final
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Bready continued dominance of boys youth cricket as their U15 side joined their U13 and U18 sides in winning the NW Cup with an 8-wicket win over St Johnston at The Boathole.
McLaughlin delight as Foxies close in on double
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Fox Lodge will lift the Women's Premiership on Monday night if they beat Newbuildings.
Handy Andy
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While the main focus locally last weekend was the Senior Cup final, 70 miles away at Stormont there was significant Tyrone involvement as Ireland beat Zimbabwe in their one-off match to record back-to-back wins.
Bready beat Donemana to win U13 Cup
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Ben Campbell - remember the name, he'll play for Ireland - produced a Man-of-the-Match innings as Bready chased 143 to beat Tyrone rivals Donemana by five wickets in a last over thriller at The Holm.
Donemana look to bounce back after final disappointment
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In truth, Donemana’s batting line-up failed to fire over the two-innings affair, with Levi Dougherty’s first innings half century the only innings of true quality and power. To be fair they battled back bravely with their bowling unit looking as if they could even give them a narrow first-innings lead.
Fox Lodge beat Bready to close in on Women's title
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Fox Lodge are just one win away from the Women’s Premiership title after a stunning win over fierce rivals Bready on Tuesday night.
Eglinton beat Coleraine in Women's Premiership
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Zara Craig's half century led Eglinton to an 11-run win over Coleraine in an entertaining contest in the village.
Newbuildings win first NW Senior Cup
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Johnny Thompson produced a Man-of-the-Match display as Newbuildings won the Senior Cup for the first time in their history with a five-wickets win over Donemana at Beechgrove.
Advantage Newbuildings in NW Cup final
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Newbuildings have the advantage after an abbreviated opening day in the NW Senior Cup Final after asking Donemana to bat first.
Donemana keen to make up for lost time
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It was seven years that Donemana made their previous appearance in the game of the year in the north west, the two-day Senior Cup Final – an eternity for the club’s players and supporters.
Donemana and Newbuildings clash in Senior Cup final
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Gary McClintock is determined to bring back the Senior Cup to Donemana, but acknowledges it will be tough against a Newbuildings side aiming to build on their success of recent years by winning the famous trophy for the first time.
NWCC beat Ardmore to win Midweek Cup
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Vivek Sheoran scored a Man-of-the-Match unbeaten 93 as NWCC retained the Midweek Cup with a 30-run win over Ardmore At Burndennett.
Bready Women win Senior Two Cup
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Bready Seconds won the Women's Senior Two Cup final with a six wicket victory over Killyclooney in the decider at Ballyspallen.
Bready beat St Johnston in U18 cup final
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Bready beat St Johnston by four wickets to win a tense u18 Cup final at The Boathole.
More cup joy for Brigade
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Brigade retained the Faughan Valley Trophy and booked their place in the All-Ireland T20 Semi-Final with a comprehensive 42 runs victory over Ardmore at The Rectory
Brigade beat Ardmore to retain Faughan Valley Cup
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Brigade retained the Faughan Valley Cup with an ultimately comfortable 42-run win over Ardmore at The Rectory.
Fox Lodge beat Bready to lift Women's Cup
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Fox Lodge clinched the NW Women's Senior Cup for the 6th time in seven years with a drama filled one-wicket win over fierce rivals Bready at Eglinton.
Newbuildings beat Eglinton in thriller
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Newbuildings lifted the Eric Cooke Cup with a thrilling two-run win over Eglinton in a contest that went to the last ball in gloomy conditions at Foyleview.
Mooney continues to deliver for Strabane
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John Mooney will always be remembered as the man who hit the winning runs in Ireland’s famous World Cup victory over England in 2011 but 2024 could be the year that, with his help, Strabane enjoy their most successful year.
Newbuildings beat Bonds Glen in U13 final
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Newbuildings made it two trophies in two days for the club as they beat Bonds Glen by three runs in the Under 13 girls final at Eglinton.
Strabane stay on course for the quadruple
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Integral to that win was all-rounder Ryan Gallagher, who claimed four wickets as the Fingal side were bundled out for just 106. Nasir Nawaz’s fluent half century clinched an excellent victory for the Tyrone side.
Dalzell determined to do double
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In the opposite camp is Bready captain Alana Dalzell. The Irish international is well aware of Fox Lodge’s cup pedigree, but Bready are the defending league champions and their youthful side has been improving all the time.
Foxies aming for joy of six
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It’s the Women’s Senior Cup final on Friday (3pm), when Fox Lodge face Bready in the decider at Eglinton, looking for yet another success in the region’s blue riband event.
Bready girls win U18 cup
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Bready's U18 girls won the Under 18 cup with a 9-wickets win over Coleraine at Magheramason.
Fox Lodge and Bready stay top of Women's Premiership
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Fox Lodge, Bready and Eglinton recorded comprehensive wins in the Women's Premiership.
Donemana and Newbuildings neck and neck in Premiership
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Donemana top the table on NRR ahead of Newbuildings, while there were wins too for Eglinton and Brigade.
Strabane beat St Johnston to top Championship
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Strabane, Burndennett, Fox Lodge, and Glendermott all win in Championship.
Gordon Cooke confirms retirement
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There's been no shortage of domestic cricket over the past few weeks and with all that has been going it would have been easy to miss a footnote in dispatches confirming that Gordon Cooke had just called time on his 30-plus year club career.
Freddie chip off the old block
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This week has seen the youth interprovincial series continue throughout Ireland with both the U17 Boys and Girls taking centre stage. One new feature has been the inclusion of a Cricket Ireland Invitational squad in the boys event.
Usman the man as Strabane continue trophy hunt
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There’s no sign of the Strabane juggernaut slowing down as the Tyrone side battle for silverware on no fewer than four fronts.
Fox Lodge go top of Women's Premiership
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Fox Lodge beat Eglinton by 9 wickets, while Coleraine win by 10 wickets at Newbuildings.
Newbuildings go top of Premiership
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Newbuildings are the new Premiership leaders after beating Donemana, Eglinton are right in the mix in third after their win over Brigade, Bready ease to victory at Killyclooney, while Coleraine and Ardmore is washed out.
St Johnston and Strabane lead the way in Championship
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There were wins in the Championship for leaders St Johnston, Strabane, Bonds Glen and Glendermott, courtesy of a brilliant 174 for Ben Mills.
Strabane and Fox Lodge reach Sperrin final
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Strabane and Fox Lodge will meet in the Sperrin Springs final at Donemana on Thursday July 25th after wins at Coleraine and St Johnston.
Newbuildings to meet Eglinton in Eric Cooke final
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Ryan Hunter hundred helps Newbuildings beat Bonds Glen, while Jamie Millar and Liam Doherty ensure Eglinton reach decider.
Ardmore and Brigade reach Faughan Valley Cup final
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Holders Brigade chased down 174 to beat Bready by 9 wickets, while Ardmore beat Donemana by 33 runs thanks to a spell of 4 for 8 by Bobby Brolly.
Handy Andy fuels Strabane success
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It’s been a great season for Strabane so far, with Andrew Mullen being one of the real success stories for the Red Caps. He was at his best on Sunday as he weaved his magic against Templepatrick to seal a semi-final berth along with fellow North West side Ballyspallen, plus Fingal powerhouses Rush and North County.
Magnificent Seven for Walker
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The Championship’s leading wicket taker is Fox Lodge paceman Adam Walker, who took his season tally to 26 with a seven-wicket haul in their win at The Nedd, a result that keeps the Ballymagorry side on the fringes of the promotion race.
Bready youth shines through
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Bready played a major role in that success with the Magheramason club having no fewer than 12 representatives – seven in the boys’ side and five in the girls. It’s a remarkable achievement and one of which the club is justifiably proud.
Killyclooney produce shock of the season
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There’s no doubting the shock of the season so far, as Killyclooney put a major dent in Donemana’s title ambitions, beating the league leaders by two runs in a thrilling derby.
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
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Hero for the Foxies was Lucy Blair who claimed a hat-trick in the dominant display. The win keeps their double dreams alive with skipper Hannah McLaughlin happy at their recent form.
Fox Lodge close the gap on leaders Bready
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There were wins in the Women's Premiership for Fox Lodge and Coleraine, while the scheduled game between Eglinton and Newbuildings was postponed.
Ardmore ease relegation worries with crushing win over Bready
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Centuries for Aviwe Mgijima and Dharm Singh helped Ardmore thump Bready by 214 runs at the Bleachgreen.
Killyclooney stun Donemana to open up title race
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Killyclooney's win against Donemana has really opened up the Premiership title race, while there were wins too for Brigade, Eglinton and Newbuildings.
St Johnston and Strabane continue to set Championship pace
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There were wins in the Championship for leaders St Johnston, Strabane, Fox Lodge and Ballyspallen.
Double success for Strabane Academy
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There was success for Strabane Academy this week in two competitions.
Nasir happy with life at Strabane
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Another Tyrone side in the hunt for trophies this season are Strabane, who are fighting on no fewer than four fronts.
20th Century Boy
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Bready’s recent good form continued at the weekend with an emphatic maximum point win over Coleraine. Central to that success was a century from former Irish international David Rankin, who has been a mainstay of the Magheramason side’s batting line-up over the past two decades.
Donemana stay on course for the treble
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It was something of a Carlsberg weekend for Donemana, who won all three matches played to keep their treble hopes very much on track.
Dalzell on form as Bready reach Women's final
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David Rankin wasn’t the only centurion for Bready at the weekend. Irish international Alana Dalzell scored her maiden senior hundred to help them into the Women’s Cup final with a convincing win at Eglinton.
Coleraine stun Bready in Women's Premiership
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There was a shock last night in the North West Women's Premiership as leaders Bready were beaten in a thriller by just one run at Coleraine.
Strabane and Eglinton win in Women's Premiership
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Strabane beat Newbuildings, while Eglinton defeated Bonds Glen by ten wickets.
Strabane and St Johnston to meet in Sammy Jeffrey final
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Strabane proved too strong for Bonds Glen, while St Johnston beat Burndennett in a high scoring game in the other semi-final.
Bready and Fox Lodge to meet in Women's Cup final
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Alana Dalzell scored a century as Bready beat Eglinton by 86 runs, while Kacey Laird took five wickets as holders Fox Lodge beat Strabane.
Donemana and Newbuildings set up Senior Cup decider
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There were big wins for Donemana and Newbuildings who will now contest the Senior Cup final next month.
St Johnston lead Strabane in Championship race
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There were wins in the Championship for St Johnston, Strabane, Ballyspallen and Fox Lodge.
Donemana stay top of Premiership
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There were wins for Donemana, Eglinton, Bready and Newbuildings.
NW T20 cup draws made
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The draws have been made for the semi-finals of the three NW T20 competitions which will now all take place on Thursday June 27th.
Donemana keen on the double
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It’s a huge few days for Donemana, who remain on course for major silverware this season.
Strabane Women up for the cup
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The other tie is a real David versus Goliath clash with cup kingpins Fox Lodge – going for their 6th win in 7 years – facing a very young Strabane side, who are in the early stages of their development cycle.
Sammy Jeffrey reaches semi-final stage
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Strabane have a home tie against a Bonds Glen side who have surprised many with their good form this year, while there’s also Tyrone interest in the other tie with Burndennett travelling to Championship leaders St Johnston.
Bready and Donemana join Ardmore and Brigade in Faughan Valley
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Bready and Donemana won their respective shoot-outs to join Brigade and Ardmore in the Faughan Valley Cup semi-finals.
Emerging Warriors beat MCC
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A fine all-round display by the Emerging Warriors saw them beat an MCC XI at Strabane Park on Thursday.
Bready stay top of Women's Premiership
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There were wins for Bready and Bonds Glen in the NW Women's Premiership, while Fox Lodge received maximum points for a walkover after Newbuildings were unable to field a side.
Great Scott but Supermac keeps Donemana top
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Scott Macbeth's 156 helped Brigade beat Killyclooney, but Donemana stay top thanks to a fine effort at Coleraine, while Lahiru Dilshan's century ensured Eglinton won a thriller against Newbuildings.
Saints march on in Championship
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St Johnston stay top of the Championship, while there were also wins for Strabane, Bonds Glen and Ballyspallen.
Donemana continue to deliver
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It was something of a Carlsberg weekend for Donemana who not only completed a last gasp win against Ardmore thanks to Irish international Andy McBrine’s two sixes in the final over. That victory, coupled with losses for rival title challengers Brigade and Bready meant that the Holm side has opened up a clear gap at the top of the Premiership.
Charlie impresses for Foxies
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It was a milestone day for teenage Fox Lodge opener Charlie Simpson, who recorded a maiden senior half century for the Ballymagorry side in their narrow win at neighbours Burndennett. The wicketkeeper-batsman made the brave decision to move from Newbuildings at the start of the campaign.
Pollock making his Mark at Burndennett
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It’s been a very productive few years for Burndennett all-rounder Mark Pollock, who picked up the Michael Bannigan Player of the Year Award last season, and continues to impress for the Tyrone club.
Strabane impress with win at Glendermott
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There’s no doubting the quality at Strabane, and they showed their promotion credentials with a fine win at Glendermott.
Bready stay in pole position
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There were wins on Monday night in the Women's Premiership for Bready, Fox Lodge and Eglinton.
Saints stay top despite Bonds Glen loss
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There were wins in the NW Championship for Bonds Glen, Strabane, Ballyspallen and Fox Lodge.
Donemana go clear at the top of Premiership
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Donemana beat Ardmore, Eglinton win at Bready, Newbuildings stun Brigade, while Coleraine fight back to win at Killyclooney.
Dazzler Dalzell secures full-time deal
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It’s been a good week for Bready Women and their captain Alana Dalzell, who not only leapfrogged Fox Lodge to go top of the table by beating their closest rivals, but on a personal note, she was given one of the 12 full-time professional deals by Cricket Ireland.
Roulston in the runs
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It’s been a week of mixed fortunes for young Bready and Warriors opening batsman and off-spinner Gavin Roulston.
Levi to the rescue
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Levi Dougherty was the hero of the day, as his counter-attacking century that included no fewer than 10 sixes got them out of jail.
Bready beat Fox Lodge in Women's Premiership
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There were wins in the NW Women's Premiership for Bready, Bonds Glen and Coleraine.
Cup draws made
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The draws have been made for the semi-finals of the Senior and Sammy Jeffrey cups, as well as the quarter-finals of the Ulster Plate.
JT lights up Senior Cup
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Johnny Thompson hit unbeaten 74 as Newbuildings beat Ardmore, DD Barr claimed five wickets in Brigade win over Coleraine, Mark Averill went one better with six as Eglinton ousted Bready, while Levi Dougherty's century saw Donemana beat Glendermott.
Sammy Jeffrey Shield round-up
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There were wins in the Sammy Jeffrey for St Johnston, Burndennett, Bonds Glen and Strabane.
NW T20 round-up
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There were wins in Thursday night's T20 action for Eglinton, Ardmore, Fox Lodge, Brigade and Newbuildings.
Just what the Doc ordered
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The Dougherty name has become synonymous with the wicket-keeping role at Donemana with Billy the latest in the family dynasty to wear the gloves. Following in the footsteps of the legendary Ivor, Richard, and Ricky-Lee, Billy Dougherty has big shoes – or to be more exact, gloves to fill.
Intermediate Cup semi-finalists decided
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Holders Donemana were the only one of the four Tyrone sides to make it through to the semi-finals of the League One cup at the weekend.
Ton of success for McDonnell
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It was the 18th senior century for McDonell, who came very close to winning a senior Ireland cap against Pakistan when he was included in the squad, but just missed out.
Special day at Beechgrove
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It was an emotional but special day at Beechgrove on Sunday when the Roy Torrens scoreboard was officially unveiled.
Strabane Academy beat Limavady to reach Schools Cup last four
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Strabane Academy have made it through to the semi-finals of the Schools' Cup with a 103-run win against Limavady Grammar School in the all North-West clash at Burndennett.
Young happy with Bready start
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Bready got their season very much back on track at the weekend as they beat Newbuildings to go joint top of the Premiership, and have a home tie this weekend against Eglinton for a semi-final berth in the Senior Cup.
Bready, Fox Lodge and Eglinton win in Women's Premiership
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There were wins in the NW Women's Premiership on Monday night for Bready, Fox Lodge and Eglinton.
Brigade open Roy Torrens scoreboard officially
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Brigade officially opened their new scoreboard in memory of Roy Torrens on Sunday with a large attendance present to honour the former legend.
St Johnston go top of Championship
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St Johnston moved to the top of the Championship with a 7-wicket win at Strabane, while Fox Lodge were left frustrated by the rain at Ballyspallen with the game being abandoned.
Bready, Brigade, Ardmore and Donemana win in Premiership
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It's a three-way tie at the top of the Premiership with Bready, Brigade and Donemana all on 47 points.
Fox Lodge, Strabane, Burndennett and Glendermott win in Championship
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There were wins in the NW Championship on Saturday for Fox Lodge, Strabane, Burndennett and Glendermott.
Time for NW representation to be cut in Irish Cup?
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After last season’s complete wipeout, it may be the time now for the number of NW representatives to be reduced from 8 to 4 in the island’s premier event.
Brave Burndennett bow out
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Burndennett bowed out of the National Cup with a five-wicket loss to three-times champions Rush, but not before they gave the Fingal side a real test with a battling display. It was an effort that made home skipper Conan Pollock justifiably proud.
Logue happy as Strabane win
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Mooney’s five wickets saw the Munster side bowled out for just 87, with Strabane winning by five wickets thanks to runs for professional Nasir Nawaz and Rhys Logue, who has been in the runs recently.
Mclaughlin targets more cup success
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Fox Lodge women's captain Hannah McLaughlin is aiming for more success after her side were kept apart from fierce rivals Bready in the semi-finals draw.
Bready, Fox Lodge and Coleraine win in Women's Premiership
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There were victories on Monday night for Bready, Coleraine and Fox Lodge in the NW Women's Premiership.
Dream start to the season for Strabane Women
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It’s been a great start to the season for Strabane Women, who followed up their nail-biting Premiership win over Newbuilding, with a hard-fought cup win on Sunday, as Emma Doherty and Nicola Mullen led them to a 9-run victory over Coleraine.
Donemana in crunch clash at Merrion
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The draw could have been kinder to Donemana, whose only win in the famous tournament came when they beat Limavady back in 2000. They are the last team from the North West to make the final, losing to Leinster way back in 2009.
Bready facing tough Phoenix challenge
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The Magheramason side have a tough tie on Saturday as they take on a Phoenix side that has Irish internationals Shane Getkate and Tyrone Kane in their midst, as well as talented performers in left-arm spinner Amish Sidhu and hard-hitting captain Adam Chester.
Newbuildings beat Coleraine
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The only senior game to beat the weather was at Sandel Lodge where Newbuildings just about weathered another storm to clinch a 15-run (DLS) win over Coleraine.
NW Senior and Sammy Jeffrey Cup draws made
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The draws have been made for the quarter-finals of both the NW Senior and Sammy Jeffrey Cups.
Favourites progress in NW Senior Cup
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It was a day of few shocks as seven of the eight seeded sides progressed to the quarter-finals with Glendermott flying the flag for the Championship after an emphatic win at Killyclooney.
Donemana up for the cup
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Their last senior cup success came in 2020, but with Andy McBrine available after being left out of Ireland’s T20 squads, they will certainly be among the favourites for the cup.
Fox Lodge hoping to repeat cup success
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It’s been a stop-start to the year for Fox Lodge with postponements, but it promises to be a busy weekend for the Ballymagorry side with home back-to-games against Coleraine in the cup and their rearranged league clash with Strabane.
Hannah happy as Foxies lift trophy
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Fox Lodge captain Hannah McLaughlin lifted the first silverware of the new season as her side chased 126 to beat Bready by six wickets in the T20 Charity final.
Olphert injury blow for Bready
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It’s been a successful start to the season for Bready and new captain Ian Young, but they have suffered an injury blow ahead of their senior cup clash this weekend against Bonds Glen.
3 NW sides in Schools Cup quarter-finals
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Limavady GS joined Strabane Academy and Lisneal College in the last eight of the Schools Cup with a five-wicket win over Regent House.
Bready, Strabane and Bonds Glen win in Women's Premiership
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Bready beat Coleraine, Abaigh Gillespie bowled Strabane to victory over Newbuildings, while Bonds Glen edged out Eglinton as the NW Women's Premiership began.
Brigade beat Ardmore in Men's T20 Charity final
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Scott Macbeth produced a Man of the Match display as Brigade beat Ardmore by 24 runs in the DML T20 Charity final at The Rectory.
Fox Lodge win Women's T20 Charity final
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Fox Lodge gained the first silverware of the new season as they chased 127 to beat Bready by 6 wickets in the DML Women's T20 Charity final.
Premiership wash-out in NW
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All four games fell victim to the weather in the North West Premiership.
Stewart hat-trick and Mills 88 highlights of frustrating day
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There was play in three of the four games but none got close to a finish on a frustrating day in the North West Championship.
Curry hot stuff as Donemana smash records
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New signing Raymond Curry bounced back from a nervous debut where he failed to score, making a superb unbeaten 127 from 56 balls, that included 14 fours and 7 sixes, adding 145 in eight overs of carnage with Levi Dougherty (81).
Strabane coup as John Mooney joins
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Strabane have pulled off a major coup with the signing of former Irish international John Mooney. The 42 year-old won 182 caps for Ireland between 2001 and 2015, playing in three World Cups, and famously hitting the winning runs against England in Bangalore.
Bready fire to make it three wins from three
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The skipper was pleased to start with not only the success, but the fact that a wide range of players contributed to the success, including new overseas professional Parth Palawat.
Fox Lodge do the double
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It was a delayed start to the campaign for Fox Lodge whose Championship game against Strabane fell by the wayside but they did get onto the field on Sunday with victories over The Nedd and Killyclooney in two closely fought encounters.
Record breaking Donemana lead Group D
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Donemana set the statisticians scrambling as they trounced the Nedd and also beat Killyclooney. Fox Lodge made it two wins from two as well.
Two out of two for Eglinton and Ardmore in T20 Group C
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There were two wins apiece for Ardmore and Eglinton in Group C of the NW T20.
Brigade set the pace in T20 Group B
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Brigade won both their T20 Group B games, while Bonds Glen beat Glendermott, before the Rectory side edged out Coleraine in a last ball thriller.
Newbuildings and Bready set the pace in NW T20 Group A
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There were two convincing wins in Group A for Bready and Newbuildings.
Wins for Glendermott, St Johnston and Bonds Glen in Championship
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There were wins for Glendermott, St Johnston and Bonds Glen in the Championship
Coleraine, Brigade, Donemana and Bready win in Premiership
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There were opening day wins for Coleraine, Brigade, Donemana and Bready in the Premiership.
Young relishing second chance
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Ian Young thought he was never play cricket again after a freak on-field accident in 2012 but on Saturday he will replace club legend Davy Scanlon as Bready captain for their opening NW Premiership game against Killyclooney.
Red Caps Relishing New Campaign
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There have been a few changes around the region, but one club who have more stability than most is Strabane, although they do have a new skipper in opening batsman Kevin Gallagher.
Can Ardmore repeat title success?
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ARDMORE were the fairytale story in North West cricket last season – a first Premiership title for the unsung Co Derry side after 144 years. But captain Rachit Gaur is refusing to set any targets as they prepare to begin the defence of their crown on Saturday.
NW Preview 15: Strabane
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A new season at the Park and there is a new captain on deck with Kevin Gallagher the man in charge as they look to get back to the top flight.
NW Preview 14: St Johnston
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On their day St Johnston proved themselves more than a match for anyone last season, but inconsistency cost them a chance of a Premiership slot.
NW Preview 13: The Nedd
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The Nedd are back in the senior ranks after clinching the Qualifying League last season, and there's great anticipation around the Ballykelly venue as the season approaches.
NW Preview 12: Killyclooney
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Timmy Dougherty is once again skipper at Killyclooney, and he will be looking to replicate the highs of last season, when right up to the final weeks of the year they were in Premiership title contention.
NW Preview 11: Fox Lodge
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Aaron Heywood is in charge once again at Ballymagorry, and he will be hoping that the incoming campaign is more reminiscent of the highs of the 2022 and their cup win, rather than the relegation blow of last year.
NW Preview 10: Bready
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There’s a new captain at Bready with Davy Scanlon have stepped down from the role after 12 years at the helm. Ian Young has taken over the reins from ‘Sca’ and he will be assisted by Ryan Clarke and Gavin Roulston as vice-captains.
NW Preview 9: Glendermott
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Alan Johnson has taken over the captaincy mantle once again and as usual there is plenty of activity going on, both on and off the field.
NW Preview 8: Brigade
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It was a very good 2023 season for Brigade winning a cup double, and they came very close to the treble, losing the Premiership by just one point.
NW Preview 7: Burndennett
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It's back to basics for Burndennett who aren't bringing an overseas professional, opting to build the club from the bottom up.
U18 League shoots itself in foot
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A new Under 18 League launched this season by the North-West has come in for criticism even before it has gotten off the ground.
NW Preview 6: Coleraine
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There is a new captain at the helm for Coleraine with Matthew Smyth is charge for the upcoming campaign.
Derry Midweek Charity Finals
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The Rectory will host the finals of the Derry Midweek Charity Cups on Sunday May 5th.
NW Preview 5: Ardmore
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It will be hard for Ardmore to replicate the success of last season, when they turned more than 100 years of heartbreak into a first Premiership crown.
NW Preview 4: Ballyspallen
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Stephen Kennedy is at the helm for Ballyspallen who will be attempting to gain promotion to the Premiership top flight again.
NW Preview 3: Eglinton
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It's been a relatively eventful close season down at Eglinton with a number of players in and out, as well as a new skipper at the helm.
NW Preview 2: Newbuildings
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There is a new overseas professional at the FoyleView Arena, while JT has hung up the boots.
NW Previews 1: Bonds Glen
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Bonds Glen are the first club to be previewed ahead of the start of the North West season.
Kimani Melius signs for Killyclooney
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Killyclooney have been forced into a late change of professional, with West Indian Kimani Melius their new choice for the upcoming campaign.
Newbuildings confirm overseas professional
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Indian all-rounder Samarth Seth has been confirmed as the overseas professional at Newbuildings for the upcoming season.
Rumesh Buddika set for stint with Donemana
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Sri Lankan all-rounder Rumesh Buddika looks set for a stint with Donemana.
Death of Mary Gillespie
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There was sad news over the weekend with the death of Mary Gillespie.
Senior Cup draws made
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The first round draws for the NW men's and women's senior cups were made on Monday night at BBC Radio Foyle, conducted by recently retired legends Jordan McGonigle and Johnny Thompson.
NW Women's Premiership fixtures
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The 2024 NW Women's Premiership will feature seven teams.
NW Championship fixtures 2024
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The North West Championship will get underway on Saturday April 27th.
NW Premiership fixtures 2024
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Ardmore will begin the defence of their Premiership crown with a home clash against Coleraine on Saturday April 27th.
Melly joins Ardmore
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Ardmore have confirmed that wicket-keeper batsman Haydn Melly has joined the Bleachgreen side from Brigade.
NW trio successful at awards
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Mollie Devine. DW Caldwell and Dermot Ward were the North West winners at the Cricket Ireland awards.
Treble signings boost for Glendermott
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Glendermott have unveiled a trio of signings ahead of the new season.
Fox Lodge confirm Maneeshan return
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Fox Lodge have confirmed the return of Sri Lankan Gayan Maneeshan to the club for the 2024 season.
Death of Clive Rogers
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There was sad news this week with the death of Ballyspallen all-rounder Clive Rogers.
Roly Black to officiate at U19 World Cup
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Bready's Roly Black is off on his travels again, standing in the Under 19 World Cup whch gets underway in South Africa next week.
Photographs
- Ardmore v St Johnston, play-off replay (15 September)
- Ardmore v St Johnston, play-off (14 September)
- Under 13 Play off matches (8 September)
- Strabane, Sammy Jeffrey Shield winners (1 September)
- Donemana, NW Premiership winners (1 September)
- Eglinton v Erne, League 5 Plate final match pics (31 August)
- Bready v Donemana, Day 2 League 4 final (31 August)
- Ardmore v Letterkenny (31 August)
- Donemana, League 4 Cup winners (31 August)
- Strabane, Championship winners (31 August)
- Drummond, League Two winners (31 August)
- Erne win the League 5 Plate Cup (31 August)
- Bready, League Four champions (31 August)
- Ardmore, League One Champions (31 August)
- League 4/5 Cup Final Day 1, Bready v Donemana (30 August)
- Bready, U15 League play-off winners presentations (27 August)
- Maghera League 5 League Champions (24 August)
- Shaun Bradley Memorial Trophy (21 August)
- Ardmore v Killyclooney (18 August)
- Coleraine win Qualifying League 3 (18 August)
- Ardmore v Eglinton (17 August)
- League 3 Cup final presentations, Bready beat Bonds Glen (17 August)
- Bready v Bonds Glen, Day 1 League 3 Cup Final (16 August)
- Bonds Glen v Coleraine, Women's Plate Final (12 August)
- Drummond v St Johnston, League Two final presentations (11 August)
- Fox Lodge Women's Premiership presentations (11 August)
- Strabane v Fox Lodge, Sperrin Springs Final, Match pics (9 August)
- Strabane v Fox Lodge, Sperrin Springs Final presentations (9 August)
- Bonds Glen v Bready, NW U11 girls (7 August)
- Ardmore v Donemana (4 August)
- Brigade II v Letterkenny, League One final, Day 2 action pics (3 August)
- League One Cup Final, Brigade v Letterkenny, presentations (3 August)
- St Johnston v Bready, U15 Cup final (2 August)
- Brigade v Letterkenny, League 1 Final, Day 1 (2 August)
- Across the NW (2 August)
- Donemana v Bready, U13 Cup final match pics (31 July)
- U13 Cup final presentations, Bready v Donemana (31 July)
- Eglinton v Coleraine, Women's Premiership (29 July)
- NW Senior Cup final, Newbuildings v Donemana presentations (27 July)
- U13 World Cup, Day 4 (25 July)
- NWCC v Ardmore, Midweek Cup final match pics (25 July)
- Bready 2 v Killyclooney, Women's Senior Two Cup Final (24 July)
- NWCC v Ardmore, Midweek Cup Final presentations (24 July)
- St Johnston v Bready, U18 Boys Cup final presentation pics (23 July)
- St Johnston v Bready, U18 Boys Cup final match pics (23 July)
- U13 World Cup (3) (23 July)
- U13 World Cup, Day Two (23 July)
- U13 World Cup, Day One (22 July)
- Brigade v Ardmore, Faughan Valley Cup final presentation pics. (21 July)
- Bready v Fox Lodge, Women's Senior Cup final match pics (19 July)
- Bready v Fox Lodge, Women's Senior Cup final presentations (19 July)
- Bonds Glen v Newbuildings, U13 Girls Cup Final (19 July)
- Eric Cooke Cup final presentations (18 July)
- Bready v Coleraine, U18 Girls Cup final (16 July)
- Bready v Newbuilidngs, Women's Premiership (15 July)
- North West various (14 July)
- Newbuildings v Donemana (6 July)
- Brigade v Eglinton (6 July)
- Glendermott v Burndennett (6 July)
- NW Various (5 July)
- Strabane Women v Fox Lodge Women (1 July)
- Coleraine Women v Bonds Glen Women (1 July)
- Ardmore v Bready (30 June)
- Brigade v Bready (29 June)
- Various (25 June)
- Fox Lodge v Strabane, Women's Cup (23 June)
- Newbuildings v Brigade (23 June)
- St Johnston v Burndennett (23 June)
- Donemana v Eglinton (23 June)
- Fox Lodge v Glendermott (22 June)
- Strabane v Burndennett (22 June)
- Bready v Coleraine (22 June)
- Newbuildings v Killyclooney (22 June)
- Eglinton v Ardmore (22 June)
- Coleraine v Donemana (15 June)
- Burndennett v Fox Lodge (8 June)
- Newbuildings v Ardmore (extras) (5 June)
- Bready Women v Fox Lodge Women (4 June)
- Bready v Eglinton (1 June)
- Brigade v Coleraine (1 June)
- Strabane v Ballyspallen (1 June)
- Fox Lodge v Bonds Glen (1 June)
- Glendermott v Donemana (1 June)
- Newbuildings v Ardmore (1 June)
- Ardmore v Strabane, T20 Cup (31 May)
- Ardmore v Donemana, League 4 (29 May)
- Official opening of Roy Torrens scoreboard at Brigade (26 May)
- Eglinton v Donemana (25 May)
- Bready v Newbuildings (25 May)
- Fox Lodge v St Johnston (25 May)
- Ardmore v Killyclooney (25 May)
- Bready II v Ardmore II, Intermediate Cup (25 May)
- Various NW pics (25 May)
- Coleraine Women (20 May)
- Strabane v Coleraine, NW Women's Cup (12 May)
- Ballyspallen v Eglinton (11 May)
- Bready v Bonds Glen (11 May)
- Newbuildings v Strabane (11 May)
- Limavady GS v Regent House GS, Schools Cup Round 2 (9 May)
- Limavady v Friends Lisburn, Girls U15 Cup (9 May)
- Strabane v Newbuildings, NW Women's Premiership (6 May)
- Bready v Coleraine, Women's Premiership (6 May)
- Ardmore v Brigade, Men's T20 Charity Final (5 May)
- Bready v Fox Lodge, Women's T20 Charity final (5 May)
- Eglinton II v Brigade II (4 May)
- Glendermott v Bonds Glen (28 April)
- Eglinton v Brigade (28 April)
- NW Various (28 April)
- Glendermott v Coleraine (28 April)
- Strabane v Ardmore (28 April)
- Burndennett v Eglinton (28 April)
- Fox Lodge v The Nedd (28 April)
- Burndennett v Glendermott (27 April)
- Bready v Killyclooney (27 April)
- Ardmore v Coleraine (27 April)
Miscellaneous Audio
Andy McBrine (1 September)
Donemana's Andy McBrine after his side won the NW Premiership (1 September)
Winning captain Gareth McKeegan of Newbuildings (27 July)
Newbuildings captain Gareth McKeegan (27 July)
Johnny Thompson (1 June)
Johnny Thompson (2 June)
Barry Chambers on John Mooney signing (2 May)