Ranking Event 1 Debrief! 
Huge thanks to our amazing hosts, J-Mac’s Pool Club in Navan & Sharkx Newbridge for epic pool weekends! 
Shoutout to AK Tipping – a brilliant new addition. Your impact was phenomenal, and players are raving about you! 
We’re excited for your next appearance, Alan.
Kudos to Dave Poole our dedicated tournament director. Davey, you ensured seamless days with your hard work. Cheers! 
To all our competitors: We hope you had as much fun as we did. Can’t wait to see you next month at J-Macs for Ranking Event 2! Meeting new and familiar faces was a highlight. 
Grandmasters: 
Impressive play in J-Macs by our experienced players! Congrats to finalists Martin Rothwell & Peter Lucas for their skillful play.
Seniors: 
30 players showed remarkable talent! Jason Mahon and Jason Keogh’s exceptional play stood out, with Sean Wynne & Martin Keogh ultimately leading the race to the final. Hats off to you, guys!
Mens: 
The Men’s section was a hit with incredible matches and performances. Some new faces to the Blackball scene were a great addition, none other than Stuart Smith taking the field down to reach the final. Robbie Warren, a well know Blackball player who is always there at the end of events played fantastic all day and joins Stuart in the finals. Stellar performance!
U23’s:
The young adults showcased amazing talent. Congrats Cillian Smith and Dylan Kirwan for leading the pack!
Ladies: 
Our Ladies’ weekend was filled with fantastic pool and vibrant energy. Megan Randle and Margaret O’Driscoll, you’re the stars of the final! Well done!
LDs:
First-ever Blackball Ranking Event for LDs category was a blast! Jude Roche and George Lynam Jnr, you’ve earned your spot in the final. Great job!
U15’s: 
Adam Wynne and John O’Meara’s U15 final was a spectacle. Kudos to John for clinching the win!
U18’s: 
The future of pool shines bright with our U18’s. Cillian Smith and Kyle Connolly, you both were sensational! Congrats to Cillian for a great performance all day and winning the final!
Masters: 
A mix of new and veteran players led to some intense matches. Tiny Doherty and John Timmons, your performance was top-notch!
A big round of applause to all finalists! 
See you at Ranking Event 2, 19th-21st January at J-Macs!
Stay tuned for the full schedule and entry details. 
Lastly, a pat on the back to us, BFI, for orchestrating these events. It’s been a learning curve, and we’re proud of the outcome.
Excited to see you all soon! 
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