Double delight for the Murphy brothers

BROTHERS Aidan and David Murphy scored a double in the Mick Barry Cup at Ballincurrig to move a step closer to the King of the Roads in October.

Aidan beat John Shorten by a bowl on Thursday and David beat Martin Coppinger by two bowls on Sunday.

Shorten took the battle to Aidan Murphy from the off. They were level after two each to sight. Shorten played a good bowl past Moore’s gate, but Murphy beat it. They were still level after another good shot each to the green. Murphy went well towards the no-play line with his next. Shorten delivered a perfect reply, but it just missed the line.