Daniel Merrigan Wins DBSL Series 1 at the Pioneers

Congratulations to Daniel Merrigan, of Roadstone A, who wins the DBSL Handicap Tournament Series 1 in the Pioneers Snooker Club. Daniel closely bet Jamie Shields, of the Crucuble Sports Bar, 2-1 in a deciding final frame. Daniel beat Ray Kearns, of the Pioneers B, 2-0 in the semi final. The other semi final saw Jamie Shields take down Ivor Fitzpatrick, of Pioneers A, 2-1.
DBSL would like to thank the Pioneers Snooker Club and Ivor Fitzpatrick for his hospitality throughout the day along with Brendan Murphy, tournament director. We would also like to thanks Brian O’Rourke for refereeing the final

Finalists: Daniel Merrigan and Jamie Shields with referee Brian O’Rourke

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Ivor Fitzpatrick (Manager Pioneers Snooker Club), Daniel and Jamie (Finalists), with Stephen Merrigan (DBSL Chairman)

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Winner Daniel Merrigan
Runner Up Jamie Shields

Draw

Pre-Lim Round
+50 Fergal Hagen 0 v 2 Paddy Brady +31
+35 Mark Wilson 0 v 2 Chris Humpries +05
+70 Andrew Harvey 2 v 1 Paul McGrane +16
+50 Niall Lawless 1 v 2 Andrew Doherty +15

First Round
+20 Ivor Fitzpatrick 2 v 1 Brian O'Rourke +40
+65 Pat Sullen 1 v 2 George O'Hara +05
+55 Jamie Shields 2 v 0 Dave McIlroy +67
+75 Stephen Byrne Snr 1 v 2 Dehna Bennett +77
+65 Ray Kearns 2 v 0 Paddy Brady +31
+35 Brendan Murphy 0 v 2 Chris Humpries +05
+70 Andrew Harvey 2 v 0 Eric Pei +20
+15 Andrew Doherty 1 v 2 Daniel Merrigan +28

Quarter Finals
+20 Ivor Fitzpatrick 2 v 1 George O'Hara +05
+55 Jamie Shields 2 v 1 Dehna Bennett +77
+65 Ray Kearns 2 v 0 Chris Humpries +05
+70 Andrew Harvey 0 v 2 Daniel Merrigan +28

Semi Finals
+20 Ivor Fitzpatrick 1 v 2 Jamie Shields +55
+65 Ray Kearns 0 v 2 Daniel Merrigan +28

Final
+55 Jamie Shields 1 v 2 Daniel Merrigan +28

Event details
Venue: Pioneers
Entrance Fee: 20 Euro entry fee includes table charges.
Format: All matches are best of 3
Handicaps: DBSL handicaps used.
Time: 10.00am Start
Dress code: Trousers and polo neck shirt

Ton Up – Andrew Doherty makes a 118 break

Congratulations to Andrew Doherty (Willows A) who compiled a fabulous 118 break in his league match this week against Rob Garvey (Roadstone C).
Meanwhile, Roadstone B, Pioneers A and Terry Rogers get off to a great start to their new campaign winning their first weeks games 3-1.

DBSL Tournament in Pioneers Sunday 13th Feb

Entries open for the DBSL handicap tournament series 1, in the Pioneers Snooker Club, on Sunday 13th February.
20 euro entry fee covers all table charges.

Enter by emailing dublinsnookerleagues@hotmail.com or contact Brendan on the Brendan Murphy DBSL snooker Facebook page.

Starting Fixtures for new league commencing Feb 8th 2022

Fixtures for Week 1 of the new league below.

Tuesday Feb 8th/Thurs Feb 10th

Pioneers B v Pioneers A
Willows B v Roadstone A
D’Arcy D v Roadstone B
D’Arcys B v D’Arcys A
Fairview SC v Crucible
Roadstone C v Willows A

Handicap list has been updated for the new league and come into effect Tuesday 8th Feb

All systems go for the All Ireland Club Champs 2022

Below is a message from Con O’Sullivan regarding the all Ireland Club Championships 2022. DBSL will monitor the situation over the next few weeks and advise accordingly.

Hi all,
Following a meeting today with the GlenEagle Hotels covid officer, I am glad to inform you all that its all systems go for the All-Ireland Snooker Club C/ships in January.
Obviously there are guidelines for us to follow, and I’m going to detail them here as much as possible for your information. If there’s something I’ve overlooked, feel free to ask and I’ll get the answer for you.

All venues and bars HAVE to be vacated by 12 midnight. Last orders in the bars will be strictly 11.30pm for residents only.

When players/supporters arrive at the Glen Eagle reception to check-in, part of the checking in process is the covid compliance desk where you will be asked for your vaccination passport and an up-to-date valid ID OR a HSE letter of proof of recovery from covid dated within the prior 6 month period.
There are NO exceptions to this. You can only be issued with the appropriate wristband if you are staying in the Glen Eagle Hotel complex and meet the above criteria.

All residents meeting this criteria will be issued with a specific wristband that will be worn permanently during your stay at the hotel during the championships.

Entry to the snooker venues will be manned by covid compliance officers and will be strictly enforced, in that anybody not displaying the dedicated wristband will be refused entry. The snooker venues will only be accessible to residents of the Glen Eagle complex displaying the appropriate wristband, be they players or supporters.

Hopefully this clears up most of the questions ye had about the championships.

Keep yerselves safe and healthy, and I look forward to meeting you all in January at the 2022 All-Ireland Snooker Club Championships.

Con o Sullivan
Tournament Director.

Philip Browne and Brendan Murphy make the last 16 of the Irish Amateur Championships

Congratulations to Philip Browne, of Roadstone A, and Brendan Murphy, of Darcy McGees B, who both qualified from the Dublin Region for the last 16 of the Irish Amateur Snooker Championships. The Championships will be staged in the new SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow on the 18th -19th of December. DBSL would like to wish both players the very best of luck.

COVID 19 – DBSL Leagues season 19/20 Cancelled

Unfortunately due to the ongoing restrictions due to the Corona virus the DBSL has made the decision to cancel the remainder of the league season, all league results for this season will be void and we hope to restart the new season in September 2020.
We hope all players and their families are keeping safe and well and we look forward to seeing you all in September.