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Masters Snooker Championship 2013
The Masters Snooker Championship was held on Sunday the 28th of May in the Ivy Rooms Snooker in Carlow with an entry of 32 players, the event was played down to the semi final stage. The Semi Final and final will be played on the Saturday the 25th of May during the Championship weekend.
Under 21 National Championship 2013
The National U-21 Championships takes place this Saturday 4th May at the Ivy Rooms, Carlow. Play commences at 10:30 sharp. Entries must be received before 4pm Thursday. Draw takes place at 6pm and posted on the website. Entry Fee €10. Phone 059-9137714 or text 087-6351163
Ladies 6 Red Championships
The 6 Reds National Championship took place in Breakers Gorey on Saturday 27th April. Matches were on a round robin basis, with a point being awarded per frame won, and the top 2 after the round robin phase playing off for the title in the Final. Newcomer Emily Talbot, a 12yr old from New Institute in Nenagh performed fantastically well for her 1st tournament, taking frames off both Sandra Bryan and Michelle Sherwin.
Intermediate Championship Final
The final of the Irish Intermediate Championship will be contested between Mark Walsh from the New Institute Club in Nenagh and Benny O’Brien From Kilkenny who overcame Philip Murphy from Roadstone 3 frames to2. Mark got the better of Martin Thorpe from St Conleths CYMS Newbridge by a score of 3 frames to 1. Martin hold sthe high break with an effort of 110 in the Semi final.
Intermediate Championship Update
Martin Thorpe from St Conleths CYMS Newbridge Is Currently 1-1 with Mark Walsh from The new Institute Club in Nenagh in their semi-final at Celbridge Snooker Club. In the first frame Martin had a super 110 break, but Mark showed his fighting qualities by taking a close 2nd. This one could go all the way.
Draw for Intermediate Championship
The draw for the 2013 Intermediate Championship is as follows:
2013 Intermediate Snooker Shield Draw
The Draw has been made for the 2013 Intermediate Snooker Shield which will be held in the Ivy Rooms in Carlow on the Championship weekend.
Intermediate C-Ships Entry List
Entries for the Intermediate Championship will close at 4pm on Thursday 25th April. The following entries have been received to date:
INTERMEDIATE SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013
The National Intermediate Championships takes place this Saturday 27th in Celbridge Snooker Club. Closing day for entries is Thursday 25th at 4pm. Draw takes place at 6pm and will be posted on the website. Entries can be texted to 085-1987379 or phone 059-9137714. The Championships will be played down to the Final. The Final will take place on the National Finals weekend 24th-26th May at the Ivy Rooms.
Billiards Points Championships 2013
The Billiards Points Championships was played at the Ivy Rooms, yesterday 21st April. In the first round there was a few close matched with John Kehoe beating Ross Doyle 500-470; Liam O’Brien 500-439 against Brendan Devlin; Victor O’Gorman 500-353 against Aonghus McAnally; Timmy Murphy 500-185 Robert McCrum and Rodney Goggins 500-234 Joe Doheny.
PJ leads the WPBSA Cue Zone in Sheffield
Last weekend our National Coach PJ Nolan was invited to be the lead coach at the World Snooker Cue Zone on the opening two days in the Crucible in Sheffield. The Cue Zones area showcase for the general public during their stay at major championships which is also used as a filming area by BBC TV.
Aaron Tobin is Crowned Under-19 Champion for 2013
Aaron Tobin from Youghal CYMS became the Under-19 Champion for 2013 at the National Championships held at the Ivy Rooms, Carlow to-day 20th April. A great day of snooker talent was witnessed with a starting field of 26 young players. Aaron saw off Carlow’s Oisin Harte 3-0; Dylan Carey from Dublin 3-0 and fellow club mate Kenny Wight 3-2.