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Tom Bourke, Castleisland, Winner of CPC.ie Kerry Div 1 Mens Singles Championship. Photo by Thomas Bradley
Kerry Division 1,3 & 5 Singles Championship
The first Kerry County Championship competition took place on Friday last in Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre. It was the divisions 1,3&5 County championships. It was great to see such a good entry and such interest in the competition.
There was a great entry in each of the separate divisions and it was a special night in Division 1 as Tom Bourke won his 14th division 1 title while Edel Kenny won her 12th. Amazing accolades to have!
Edel Kenny, Castleisland Winner of CPC.ie Kerry Div 1 Ladies Singles Championship. Photo by Thomas Bradley
The Division 5 mens final was an all Killarney affair in which Evan Lemass beat Biprojit Ghosh in a very tightly contested game which ended 21.19, 21.19 in Evans favour.
Evan Lemass, Killarney Winner of CPC.ie Kerry Div 5 Mens Singles Championship. Photo by Thomas Bradley
Lots of younger players playing here and it was great to see them all enjoy their badminton and play some brilliant games at the same time.
Sinead McElligott, Listowel, Winner of CPC.ie Kerry Div 5 Ladies Singles Championship. Photo by Thomas Bradley
In the Division 5 ladies, Sinead McElligott beat her club mate Maggie Li in another good game after some very close games in the run up to the final.
The Division 3 mens competition was very competitive on the night with several of the games going down to tight margins and 3 sets.
Oscar McElligott, Listowel, Winner of CPC.ie Kerry Div 3 Mens Singles Championship. Photo by Thomas Bradley
Oscar McElligott of Listowel came out on top after very close games in both the semi final against Paudie Curtain which went to 3 sets after Paudie took the second one.
On the other side, Alvin Rahman from Killarney made it to the final after dispatching of several competitors in closely contested encounters. Oscar took the final in a very high quality game on a scoreline of 21.17,21.10.
In the Division 3 ladies competition, Bridget McCarthy was going for her 3rd title in a row. Another closely contested competition where Bridget made it to the final after 2 very good games in the run up.
On the other side of the draw, Adele O’Brien (Killarney) made her way to the final after a tough semifinal against Jessica O’Loughlin (Kingdom). The final was a repeat of last year where Adele and Bridget faced off once again. In the end, Adele ran out winner on a scoreline of 21.14, 21.9.
On the night, the big celebrations were in the division 1 title races. As Tom Bourke went on the hunt for his 14th division 1 singles title and Edel Kenny went looking for her 12th and both were successful in their search.
Adele O’Brien, Killarney, Winner of CPC.ie Kerry Div 3 Ladies Singles Championship. Photo by Thomas Bradley
In the mens final, Fergal Hannon pushed Tom Bourke all the way with the second and deciding set finishing 23.21. In the ladies final, Deina Vesko made Edel work hard for her title with a very close second set which Edel won out 21.18 in the end.
Next weekend is the turn of the Division 2 and 4 singles on Friday night February 2nd once again in Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre. Best of luck to all players on the night and don’t forget to come out and support your fellow badminton players!
Final Results: 7
Division 5:
Men: Winner: Evan Lemass (Killarney)
R-Up: Biprojit Ghosh (Killarney)
Ladies: Winner: Sinead McElligot (Listowel)
R-Up: Maggie Li (Listowel)
Division 3:
Men
Winner: Oscar McElligot (Listowel)
R-Up: Alvin Rahman (Killarney)
Ladies:
Winner: Adele O’Brien (Killarney)
R-Up: Bridget McCarthy (Moyvane)
Division 1:
Men:
Winner: Tom Bourke
R-Up: Fergal Hannon
Ladies:
Winner: Edel Kenny
R-Up: Deina Vesko
