NORTH WEST SNOOKER CLUB NEWS
Anthony Bonnar makes Irish team
One of Donegal’s most successful snooker players Anthony Bonnar has soared to new heights this week when he will represent Ireland in the European Championships in Malta. Anthony who has won the Donegal Championships on more occasions than anyone else, 7 times, is considered to be the most successful and consistent snooker player that Donegal has ever produced.
Anthony who has been selected for the over 40’s Irish team to travel to Malta next week has been playing on the green baize since he was 14 years of age.
In his twenties Anthony was ranked as high as No6 in the national rankings but for the last decade he concentrated on building up the family business (Bonnar Engineering Ltd). Now that things have got a little quieter he has time to play more snooker and has risen through the ranks of the over 40’s to reach No4 in his first year back on the national scene. Anthony says that he is looking forward to playing for Ireland and he hopes he will do his country and club proud in Malta.
Ireland has a strong team going to this year’s European Championship’s in Malta, there are a total of 19 players. 6 players in the men’s, 4 in the masters, 4 in the under 19’s, 2 in the ladies and 3 in the Billiards. There will also be a large number of supporters travelling with the team.
There are 5 referees travelling with the Irish team, 3 of which are from the North West snooker club in Letterkenny. Bernard Mc Guinness who is a referee’s Tutor has been asked to do head referee at the event, and he will be supported by John Doherty (grade 1 referee) who is the owner of the North West snooker club and Peter O Brien (grade 2 referee). With Anthony Bonnar and the three referee’s the north west will be well represented.
You can follow Anthony’s progress on the Republic of Ireland Snooker website, www.ribsa.ie, or on the North West snooker club website, www.northwestsnookerclub.com
Photo; Anthony Bonnar
NORTH WEST SNOOKER CLUB 6 REDS
In this week’s 6 red tournament there were 22 entries and the final pairing was Aidan Devenney against last week’s winner Gerard Mc Cluskey. Despite his best efforts Gerard could not make two in a row as Aiden showed good form to take the match 2/0. The 6 reds in a handicapped tournament which is run every Thursday night, beginning at 7.30pm, the entry is only €2 and the looser of the match pays for the lights.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP’S
The North West Snooker club, Club Championship’s will be getting under way in the next few weeks. It is being sponsored by Gerry’s Barber Shop again this year and the winner will receive the Gerry Mc Keever Senior Memorial Cup as well as a cash prize. Entries are being taken at reception in the club or you can phone your entry to the club on 0749121384. Entry is restricted to regular players in the club and club members.
RIBSA Snooker Coaching Clinic With PJ Nolan (National Coach )
In the Northwest Snooker Club in Letterkenny Co. Donegal
Friday 19th , Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of February
Players MUST contact the Club direct to book a place on the Timetable
Cost is €25.00 for a 1 hour session ( Price includes the Lights and DVD of the lesson plus a Training Program and you get your Playing Technique profiled
Anyone Interested should Contact the Northwest Snooker Club on 074 91 21384
or John Doherty - 087 2223164
All sessions are one to one lessons and Book early to book the time you want
Coaching Session Times Available
Friday 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 1pm
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