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Bracken wins Cork Close
Gary Bracken is the winner of the 2012 ‘Cork Close Snooker Championships’ which were held at the excellent ‘Douglas Snooker Club’ last Sunday with a very big entry of 52 players who were entertained by the Busteed brothers Karl and Martin.
Ladies Ranking Event 5
The 5th ladies ranking event took place in Breakers, Gorey, on Sunday 12th February. The draw uncannily panned out the same as the previous 4, with Treasa Keegan taking on Sandra Bryan. The recent selection of a new cue for Sandra did wonders for her, and she ran out the winner of this match by 3-1, to set herself up another semi-final face off with current number 2 Claire Mill.
Doherty Wins U-16 Event 3
Andrew Doherty from Terenure CYM won the RIBSA Under 16 Ranking event 3 in the Northwest Snooker Club in Letterkenny Co. Donegal on Sunday. In the final Andrew beat local player Chris Duffy 3 frames to nil in a high quality final.
Sweeney Wins Under 14 Event 3
Charlie Sweeney from Newbridge CYMS won the third Under 14 ranking event of the season . In the final he beat Darragh Cusack from Dublin 3 frames to 1 in a superb final in the Northwest Snooker Club in County Donegal.
O’Donoghue wins Senior Ranking
Brendan O’Donogue from the New Institute Snooker Club in Nenagh came out victorious at the 5th points tournament of the season in Celbridge Snooker Club on Sunday 12 Feb. In his semi-final Brendan overcame Mark Tuite(Q-Club, Killarney) by 4 frames to 1. However, The other semi-final went all the way with local player Joe Delaney beating Rodney Goggins by 4 frames to 3 in a thriller.
Muldoon hits MAX at Celbridge
Vincent Muldoon former member of the main tour and European championship runner up made a fantastic 147 maximum break in Celbridge’s ‘Player of the Year’ event on Thursday night last! He achieved the feat on table number 2 but unfortunately exited the competition later to former Irish ladies champ Cathy Dunne in a classic black ball cliffhanger!!
Ranking Event @ Home Of Champions
Celbridge Snooker club are delighted to welcome the cream of Irelands snooker talent this weekend for the fifth stop on this seasons quest for the number one spot and Professional tour nomination from RIBSA.
Cronin Wins U-21 event 3
Ryan Cronin warmed up for next month’s European under 21 snooker championship in Bulgaria when he won the third under 21 ranking event of the season in The Royal Snooker Club in Navan.
UAE Training Camp
PJ Nolan our National Coach was invited by the United Arab Emirates Billiards & Snooker Association to train their national team players in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
RIBSA Statement
Following the recent Committee meeting only players who confirm their availability to play in the Home Internationals will be selected to represent RIBSA in any International Snooker Events for that upcoming season commencing September 2012.
Murray wins Pat O’Sullivan Memorial Cup
The Pat O’Sullivan Memorial handicap tournament was played at Carlow on Sunday, 22nd of January 2012. After a day’s play, Aidan Murray (Wicklow), in keeping with his position in the top ranking players in the country, was the well deserved winner on the day.
Intermediate Billiards {4}
The 4th Intermediate Billiards Event became a father and son affair yesterday when John Keogh met his father Andy in the final. But it was youth over experience when John emerged the winner with a 400-315 scoreline.