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Merrigan Wins Super Seniors Event 2
Stephen Merrigan, our National Champion, won the second Super Seniors over 55’s tournament of the season beating Ernie McMullen 3-2 in a closely fought final in a tournament that seen 15 entries & was played in the wonderful Roadstone Social Club.
Farrell Wins Super Seniors Event 1
Sunday the 2nd of October seen the first Super Seniors over 55’s event of the season take place in the wonderful SBI Academy of Excellence in a beautiful sunny County Carlow.
Merrigan Wins National Super Senior Championships
Fifteen players went to post for the 2022 SBI Super Senior championships at the SBI centre in Carlow with play commencing at 10.30 am. All the players were delighted with the conditions and a very enjoyable tournament took place. In the first semi-final Stephen Merrigan (Roadstone) defeated Ernie McMullen (Newbridge CYMS) by 3 Frames – 2. The 2nd semi was won by Tommy Murphy (D’Arcy McGees) who overcame Nicky Ryan (Hawk’s Nest) on a 3 – 1 scoreline.
SBI Super Seniors Over 55’s Championships
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce that the SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) Tour Championships will be held this season in the SBI HQ in Carlow. These events are open to players 55 years of age or over. Players should be aware that all entries are now through the on line system and you have to enter before the closing date.
Thomas wins Over 55’s Event 1
The first Snooker & Billiards Ireland Super Senior (over 55’s) tournament of the season took place today Sunday March 6th in Newbridge CYMS. Play commenced at 11 pm with a good entry of 15 going to post. 2nd seed Jim Carrick was the first of the fancied players to go out losing 3 frames – 2 to John McBride.