Patsy Farrell won the SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) National Championships in the SBI HQ Carlow on the 4th of June. In the final Patsy beat the defending Champion Stephen Merrigan in a great final.
New Institute Snooker Clubs Patsy Farrell claimed the Irish Super-Seniors Snooker National Championship title in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland Headquarters in Carlow on Sunday.
This was the final event of the season for the tour, confined to those over the age of 55.
Patsy went into the event, ranked the number one player, having won the opening event of the season, and having reached the final and semi-final in two of the other three tournaments.
Sixteen players entered the National Championship, with Patsy playing Eugene Hughes from Newbridge Snooker Club in the opening round. In a tight encounter, Patsy went on to win 3-1. This was followed soon after by a 3-0 over Oliver Martyn in the quarter-final.
A tough semi-final encounter followed against Waterford’s Nicholas Ryan, with Patsy appearing to be in danger of being beaten, before pulling the game back to win 3-2. This set up a final against the defending National champion, Stephen Merrigan from the Roadstone club in Dublin.
The final would prove to be a long and tactical affair, with the players sharing the spoils in the opening four frames, forcing the match into a final frame decider. In the end, victory went Patsy’s way on a 3-2 scoreline, winning him the National Championship and also sealing his place at the top of the national rankings for 2022-23.
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce details of the SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) National Championships for the season. Players should be aware that all entries are now through the on line system and you have to enter before the closing date.
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- National Super Seniors Championships: – SBI HQ Carlow – 4TH JUNE
Dress Code
- SBI POLO SHIRTS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Dark Shoes (no runners)
- Dark one coloured trousers (no jeans)
- One coloured shirt buttoned at the wrist
- Waistcoats must be worn for all matches in National Championships.
- National Waistcoats are not permissible
- Bowties are also required for the Final of SBI Championships.
You can now enter and pay for all the events for the season at the same time by clicking HERE and choosing which events you want to enter.
This SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) Tour is open to players over 55 years of age of any gender and ability. Four ranking events are planned and this is followed with a National Championship.
The defending National Champion is Stephen Merrigan from Dublin who won the title in 2022.
DATES & VENUES
- Event 1: SUPER SENIORS OVER 55’s TOUR – SBI HQ Carlow – 2nd OCTOBER – WINNER PATSY FARRELL
- Event 2: SUPER SENIORS OVER 55’s TOUR – Roadstone SC – 4TH DECEMBER – WINNER STEPHEN MERRIGAN
- Event 3: SUPER SENIORS OVER 55’s TOUR – Newbridge CYMS – 19TH FEBRUARY – WINNER ERNIE McMULLEN
- Event 4: SUPER SENIORS OVER 55’s TOUR – New Institute – 2ND APRIL – WINNER BRENDAN THOMAS
- National Championships: – SBI HQ Carlow – 4TH JUNE – WINNER PATSY FARRELL
REGARDING RANKINGS – IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT PLAYERS ONLY USE ONE EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE SYSTEM AS THE RANKINGS ARE AUTOMATICALY DONE THROUGH THE SYSTEM AND WILL NOT WORK IF YOU USE TWO EMAILS
CONTACT info@sbireland.ie if you are having problems to enter or register
Closing Dates
The closing date for all SBI events will 1pm on the Friday before the event. The Draw will be done automatically on the system with match times and displayed on the web site.
Format
- All matches are the best of 5 frames
Dress Code
- SBI POLO SHIRTS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- Dark Shoes (no runners)
- Dark one coloured trousers (no jeans)
- One coloured shirt buttoned at the wrist
- Waistcoats must be worn for all matches in National Championships.
- National Waistcoats are not permissible
- Bowties are also required for the SBI Championships for all matches.
