Hi to all Players, Supporters & Sponsors of the great game of Pool.
We hope that you enjoy our website.
New Venue in "Charthouse Business Centre" is now Open! (Across from Laydens Cash n Carry on the Richmond Road)
157-159 Richmond Road, Fairview
Our goal is to provide all players with a low cost, Professional Venue, where they practice & play competitively in tournaments & events which are setup & run by the players.
By using the highest level of equipment which is only seen at International Events, this venue & setup by far surpasses the conditions we have been used to over the years.
We hope to see you all soon at the Shack Events and eventually becoming a member so to help support and secure the future of this great setup.
This is a privately run Academy, not a business with profitable intentions!
The Pool Knight Shack consists of a select number of players who have joined together, share all the costs in renting a suitable facility and play the game they all love.
Our members continue to assist and coach in various sections including Special Needs, Juniors, Ladies and Mens. Many of them still compete and represent Ireland at the highest levels internationally.
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COMING SOON
Posted by D.Poole, 19/12/2011.
To All Sponsors & Contributors
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Barry Hough wins the Blackball Singles League 2011.. Photos and write up to follow shortly.
The results from the Shack Christmas Pool Marathon Night are now available in our Events section.
Harley Bike Raffle draw cancelled due to low ticket sales. Advert can still be viewed through the Shacks Raffle link.
The 2011 Shack Christmas Pool Marathon Night is scheduled for Dec 17th into 18th. See official Poster in Events section.
November 2011
Supreme Winner Freeplay Pool Table for Sale. See Adverts section below.
Harley Bike Raffle. Tickets 50 Euro. See Adverts section below or click on the Shacks Raffle link for more information.
Irish Blackball Final Tour Event takes place 4th - 6th of November in Kettles Hotel, Swords. Register early on www.irishpool.ie to avoid disappointment.
Jack Li replaces the injured Mark Colfer in the Shacks 9-ball Singles League.
Ireland are to host the 2011 EBA European Championships from Sept 16th to 23rd in Mount Wolesley Hotel, Tullow. Go to the Shacks Events link for details.
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Alan is now looking forward to next year where the new Danish system will incorporate the National Championships in 8 ball, 9 ball, 10 ball and 14.1 (straight). He will also be playing in the Euro Tour events as well as travelling back to Ireland for the NEW,
" Irish 9-Ball Tour " & " Irish Championships " as early as January/February 2011.
These Irish Championships are also set to be the Irish European Championship Qualifiers in order to select the representatives for Ireland for the Europeans in Brandenburg, Germany, March 2011.
Posted by D.Poole, 14/12/10.
Karen Corr & Julie Kelly
"WPBA Tour Championship"
Niagara Falls, Dec 2nd - 5th, 2010
Corr is narrowly defeated by Pan in the final!
Ireland's Karen Corr was defeated 7-4 by China's Xiaoting Pan
in the final of the WPBA's prestigious year-end Tour Championships in NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.
The match, which was played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, was taped for later broadcasting by ESPN/ESPN2. Karen hopes that it will be on Sky sometime next year.
Pan also defeated Julie Kelly of Ireland in the Qtr-Finals, 9-3.
Full reports on the event can be found on AZBilliards.com and WPBA.com.
Look out for more information @ The Pool Knight Shack regarding future WPBA (Women's Professional Billiards Association) events & show your support for our Profesional Pool Players & Irish Ladies, Karen & Julie.
Click on the photos above to be directed Karen's & Julie's profile websites.
Posted by D.Poole, 8/12/10.
Final Event of IAPPT Tour
Dec 4th & 5th 2010 @ Hustlers in Belfast
4 Shack Players finish in the Top 6!: 3 of which end the event as...
"Winner, Runner-up & beaten Semi Finalist." Final Showdown: Paddy McLoughlin - vs - David Poole
Date of Final to be confirmed! Proposed match date around Dec 15th 2010.
Left to right:
Semi Finalists: Mark (The Bear) McDonald, Paul (The Glove) Haughton & Finalists: Davy (One Ball) Poole, Paddy (The Ginger Magician) McLoughlin
In association with The Royal Snooker Club, Navan.
Doherty finishes the night with a class 147 break! Trickshot show and live commentary by John Virgo
See autographed images from the night below
In a classic display of sheer world class Snooker from both Ken Doherty & Jimmy White, Doherty went on to completely steal the show in the Ardboyne Hotel on Tuesday night!
After beating White 3-2 in the exhibition match which involved 3 century breaks between them, Doherty later completed a crowd pleasing 147 break in the final frame of the night against one of the supporters. The young man, who won an auction to play against the 2007 World Champion, stood there in awe, as Doherty cleared the table with what can only be described as a touch of pure class.
In a previous frame, Doherty also beat one of The Shacks 9-Ball League Players, Paul Tierney.
Paul won the chance to play against Ken through a raffle held on the night.
Doherty & White were also very interested in the new ideas for the 2011 Irish 9-Ball Tour.
Both may even show their support by participating specifically in one of the events!
Posted by D.Poole, 24/11/10.
Blackball World Championships 2010, Limoges, France.
Irish U23's Are Crowned: "WORLD CHAMPIONS 2010"
Final: Ireland 13 vs 11 South Africa
Front Row, left to right:
Stephen Carroll (Mgr), Robert Warren, Wayne Neeson, Tom Moran (SuperLeague) & Tyson Price.
Back row, left to right:
David Joyce, Aaron Sheridan & David Carrie.
See images below for all results from the Championships,
(Team Tables, Match Results, Irish Players Tournament Stats)
Just hold your mouse over each image to find out what information it contains!
Then Click On The Desired Image To Enlarge
(remember to click on the image when it opens to zoom in for a clearer view)
Spar Georges Quay Unit 2, Georges Quay, Dublin 2.
(01)6725088
Cabra Tool Hire 92 Annamoe Terrace, Dublin 7.
(01)8388390
Updated by D.Poole, 20/12/10.
NEW BLACKBALL SINGLES LEAGUE Due to High demand for "match night" options, this League can now be played on Thursdays & Fridays also!
Update Posted by D.Poole, 11/12/10.
Potential prize fund for each League Division, based on a full 20 players:
2000 - 3000 Euro
2 Divisions available, Division 1 or Premier League and Division 2.
BASIC TERMS & CONDITIONS
Each League division will have 20 places available.
It will be a first come first placed basis.
All Entrants must complete a Registration Forms
Registration Fee of 35 Euro applicable for non members.
Registration Fee must be paid to secure place.
NO Large Entrance Fees Apply for this event.
No Age limit so Under 18's can enter once supervised
Match Fees apply to all @ 10 Euro per player per match.
Winner of the match receives half of their match fee back.
The losers match fee of 10 Euro is added directly to the prize fund.
NO outstanding Match Fees, 'pay before you play'
Players will play 2 matches per week.
All Matches are a race to 9.
NO walkovers (penalties apply to those who don't comply)
All matches must be played on time each week!
Exceptions only made for good reason! (holidays,emergancy)
All Matches are played every Saturday or Sunday.
(Both days available!! You book the day & time for your match!)
Players decide between them which day and time suits both.
(tables reserved between 1 and 5 on both days for matches)
NEW NEW, Additional options for matches, Thursday & Friday Nights.
Venue reserves the right to refuse entrance for any reason.
Venue/League directors decision is final on all matters.
Conditions may be added to or altered at any time without notice.
League will start as soon as all the places are taken!
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Please Note,
Players will be designated into divisions dependant on their Superleague Team Status and/or Irish Blackball Tour Status.
(ie: Premier League players & Top 32 of any Irish Tour must play in highest division)
ATTENTION ALL POOL PLAYERS & SUPPORTERS
Shack Christmas Pool Marathon Night 2010
Friday 17th to Saturday 18th of December.
Blackball Singles Comp. followed by American 9-Ball Killers Comp.
All welcome, See poster below:
Posted by D.Poole, 12/12/10.
-The Return -
"BLACKBALL CHALLENGE MATCH"
Ireland Seniors A Team VS The Pool Knight Shack Selection
Sunday October 31st 2010
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See the official Match Score Card for the Ireland Senior A Team below.
Lets hope for many similar results in the Championships for all the Irish Teams.
The very best of luck to you all!
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CLICK ON SCORE CARD TO ENLARGE
Posted by D.Poole, 3/11/10.
"BLACKBALL CHALLENGE MATCH"
Ireland Seniors A Team VS The Pool Knight Shack Selection
Sunday October 24th 2010
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Please see below the official Match Score Card for the Ireland Senior A Team from when they took on The Pool Knight Shack Selection
in preparation for the up coming Championships in France in November 2010.
The day was a huge success for all players involved, bringing together many great Blackball and American Pool Players from around Ireland.
This league will be 2 divisions, Division 1 or Premier League and Division 2.
Each League division will have 20 places available.
It will be a first come first placed basis.
An entry will only be accepted when all relevant fees are paid for in advance.
Entry fee into League will be 100 Euro giving a 2K Prize Fund per division.
Match fees will apply to all those who are not Members of the venue.
Each Player will play 1 or 2 matches every 7 days and submit the result on time.
All Matches are played every Saturday or Sunday.
All Matches are a race to 9.
League will start as soon as all the places are taken!
This New Event will begin as soon as 32 Teams are entered with deposits paid!.
No 2 players in the Top 16 of any Irish Tour Rankings can be on the same team!
It's a first come first placed basis. Members given priority regarding Team places.
An entry will only be accepted when all relevant fees are paid for in advance.
Entry fee into the event will be 50 Euro per Team.
Registration fees will apply to players who are not members.
Matches will be done on a Qualifying Group Stage basis into a straight knockout.
All Group Matches are a race to 5.
Tables are 1 euro per game up to the Semi-Finals.
Tournament will start as soon as all the places are taken and fees are paid!
3-Man Team Event Results
Semi-Final
7
The Prices
vs
Almost Famous.com
4
5
Charlie's Angles
vs Pat's Pissbags
7
Final
9
The Prices
vs Pat's Pissbags
5 End
The 1st 3-Man Team Event is set to take place from July 15th Finals scheduled to be played over Saturday 24th/Sunday 25th July
Registration Forms can be found at Top Table at the Irish Blackball Pool Tour from Fri 25th June - Sun 27th.
16-32 teams are required to make this event a success!
The remaining events depend solely on how popular this tournament is with the players so make sure to notify all. Thank you.
THESE GREAT EVENTS ARE SET TO TAKE PLACE EVERY MONTH OR SO
UP TO THE GRAND FINAL WHERE AN ESTIMATED 5K PRIZE FUND COULD BE AWAITING THE MONTHLY TOURNAMENT WINNERS.
MORE DETAILS AND SCHEDULES COMING SOON!
SEE POSTER BELOW (click on poster to enlarge!)
THE 9-BALL LEAGUE IS OPEN TO ALL PAID UP MEMBERS AND WILL START AT END OF JUNE 2010!
MORE DETAILS AND SCHEDULES COMING SOON!
SEE POSTER BELOW (click on poster to enlarge!)
