Dublin Billiards and Snooker League News Archive 2008-2009
 
2nd May 2009: Mick Holohan (Glenalbyn 'A') and Stephen Merrigan JNR (Roadstone 'E') won the Division 1 and 2 individual respectively in Spawell Snooker Club today. Mick beat clubmate Naoise Kelly in the final, while Stephen beat Peter Murphy (Willows). Robert Redmond (A.L.S.A.A.) had previously beaten Stephen Merrigan (Roadstone 'A') in the Premier League individual final. Results from the individuals are available here.
 
28th April 2009: Roadstone 'B' won the Premier League Cup tonight beating Spawell 'B' in the final. A report is available here.
 
25th April 2009: Howth CYMS and Willows won the Division 1 and Division 2 cups respectively today in Spawell Snooker Club. Howth CYMS beat Glenalbyn 'A' in the Division 1 final, while Willows knocked out Division 2 champions Ierne 'B' and Guinness before beating Spawell 'E' in the final. A report and results from the tournament are available here.
 
25th April 2009: Dublin reached the final of the Inter County Championship today where they were beaten by Limerick. The tournament took place in Caesars Palace Snooker Club in Galway. Dublin were represented by Philip Browne (A.L.S.A.A.), Robert Redmond (A.L.S.A.A.), Brendan Thomas (Spawell 'B'), George Tierney (Roadstone 'A'), Brendan Murphy (Spawell 'B') and Cathal Harling (Roadstone 'C'). Dublin had earlier beaten Limerick to top their group in the group stages but lost 3-2 to them in the final. Dublin beat Carlow 3-0 and Limerick beat Galway 3-1 in the semi-finals. George had a 104 in the final against Limerick player Mike Howley. A big thanks to Benny Fahy for providing excellent playing conditions during the tournament.
 
11th April 2009: Gary Stewart (Roadstone 'C') won the over 35's championship in Roadstone Snooker Club today beating George O'Hara (A.L.S.A.A.) 3-1 in the final. A report and results from the tournament are available here.
 
9th April 2009: Congratulations to A.L.S.A.A. who retained their Premier League title this evening with a 6-6 draw at home to Spawell 'B'.
 
2nd April 2009: Ierne 'B' clinched the Division 2 league title this evening with a 2-2 draw away to Spawell 'E'. This leaves them 10 points clear of Dublin Bus with only 2 matches to go.
 
31st March 2009: Keith Sheldreck (Roadstone 'A') had a 103 in his league match with Brendan Murphy (Spawell 'B') this week.
 
15th March 2009: Roadstone 'A' clinched the Dublin Club Championship today beating Roadstone 'C' 3-1 in the final. 12 teams took part in the tournament which was jointly hosted by the Roadstone and Spawell snooker clubs. Report and results are available here.
 
12th March 2009: Roadstone 'C' clinched the Division 1 league title this evening with a 3-1 win away to Spawell 'C'. This leaves them 21 points clear of Spawell 'C' with only 4 matches to go.
 
28th February 2009: Keith Sheldreck (Roadstone 'A') won his second over 35's tournament in Spawell Snooker Club today beating teammate and D.B.S.L. chairman Stephen Merrigan 3-0 in the final. A report and results from the tournament are available here.
 
31st January 2009: George O'Hara (A.L.S.A.A.) won his first over 35's tournament in Roadstone Snooker Club today beating Mick Grogan (Roadstone 'E') 3-0 in the final. A report and results from the tournament are available here.
 
27th January 2009: Robert Redmond (A.L.S.A.A.) made a magnificent 135 total clearance in the second frame of his league match with Ivor Fitzpatrick (Ierne 'A') tonight. Robert was on for a maximum at one stage after potting the opening 9 reds and blacks but continued with pinks and blues to finish the break.
 
25th January 2009: St. Matthews from Belfast won the All Ireland Club Championship in Killarney today beating Kilkenny 3-2 in the final. A.L.S.A.A. performed best of the D.B.S.L. teams beating Spawell 'A' 3-2 in the quarter-final before losing to Kilkenny in the semi-final. All the results from the championship are available here.
 
15th January 2009: Tim Dunphy (Spawell 'A') had a 106 in his league match with Ivor Fitzpatrick (Ierne 'A') this week.
 
More news from the 2008-2009 season available here.