Just a single point separates the leading two teams as the qualifying section of the Desmond Motors Winter League reached the halfway point.
Team 14 consisting of Mark Doherty, Ciaran O’ Doherty, Michael Henry and Dermott Harkin are in pole position having accumulated 459 points from their five cards, they hold a one point lead over Team 20 and as the league qualifying enters the the second half, it looks like it will be a very competitive affair as the teams battle for one of the eight places on offer in the final.
Leading Teams Card 5.
| Team 14 | Mark Doherty | Ciaran O’ Doherty | Michael Henry | Dermott Harkin | 459pts |
| Team 20 | Kieran Doherty | Emmet O’ Kane | Michael Mullin | John O’ Kane | 458pts |
| Team 17 | Joe Bradley | Kieran Bradley | Steve Moore | Richard Mc Rory | 445pts |
| Team 22 | Sean Mc Eleney | Peter Roddy | Martin Mc Eleney | Paul Mc Eleney | 443pts |
| Team 3 | Ian Mc Gowan | Brendan Gallagher | Robert Ewing | Declan Ryan | 438pts |
At the midpoint of the Ladies Winter League, Team 2 Consisting of Myra Gough, Lorna Thompson and Florence Rankin having accumulated 259 points from their five cards, now hold a very healthy lead of 16 points over Team 8 with Team 9 a further point adrift.
Leading Teams Card 5.
| Team 2 | Myra Gough | Lorna Thompson | Florence Rankin | 259pts |
| Team 8 | Anne Hamilton | Christine Mc Cafferty | Margaret Killen | 243pts |
| Team 9 | Agnes Mc Laughlin | Geraldine Doherty | Monica Smith | 242pts |
