Kelly Mallon puts Armagh disappointment behind her to claim All-Ireland

BITTERSWEET WEEKEND: Armagh's Kelly Mallon won the All-Ireland road bowling title a day after playing on the Armagh team who lost out to Kerry in the quarter-final. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Kelly Mallon celebrated her 33rd birthday in style at Ballincurrig yesterday by winning her 10th All-Ireland senior title, equalling the record set by Michael Toal in the men’s game. She led Munster champion Hannah Sexton all the way.

Nineteen-year old Patrick Flood bowled brilliantly to beat Ethan Rafferty in the men’s Intermediate final. On Saturday John Creedon ended a quest that began in 1990 when he beat James Oliver in the Men’s Junior A final. Patrick O’Donnell also gave himself a very nice 17th birthday present when he won the Boys under-18 final against Anthony McVeigh.