Murphy gets in early claim for bragging rights

David Murphy got the first shout in the bragging rights of 2014 when he beat Martin Coppinger comfortably in the last shot in the Teehan Cup at Castletownkenneigh on Sunday.

He opened with a good bowl, which Coppinger missed by 50m. Coppinger followed with a brilliant second shot towards the stream and Murphy just edged it. Coppinger’s third bowl over the bridge brushed at Spillane’s and won him his first lead by 20m. Murphy then got a great bowl towards the round tower, which Coppinger just beat.

Murphy followed with another great shot. Coppinger misplayed his bowl and only beat the tip by 90m with his following throw. Murphy didn’t reach Kenneigh pub with his next and Coppinger sliced the corner at the pub to level the score again. Murphy got the better of the next exchange by 30m. Coppinger then missed sight at Pyne’s corner and Murphy made sight to consolidate his lead.