Darragh Dempsey beats James Cooney in opening round of Tim White Cup

European youth champion, Darragh Dempsey, set out his stall as a potential challenger for the Munster Junior A title with a comprehensive win over former champion James Cooney

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023 - 11:51

Seamus O’Tuama

European youth champion, Darragh Dempsey, set out his stall as a potential challenger for the Munster Junior A title with a comprehensive win over former champion James Cooney in the opening round of the Tim White Cup at Rosscarbery.

He opened with seven sensational bowls, equalling the exceptional bowling of Patrick Flood the previous week. He didn’t sustain those high octane notes, but he had already gained sufficient odds to almost guarantee his win.