The 7th staging of the RILSA Griffith Pot Black Snooker Championship took place recently at the RILSA Academy Sharkx Newbridge. Stephanie Foley from Carlow won the event on this occasion, gaining her free entry to all RILSA Snooker events from May 2027
The qualifying criteria for this event is those who receive the Griffith Pin award after reaching participation in over 60 events on one tour or 80 events if a player is playing in both snooker and billiards. The pin must be worn on the day of the event in order to participate
This event is played on a 1 frame knockout format and is unique to our tour. At the quarter final stage of the event Annette Newman from Carlow went through to the semis over Brigid Mulvany from Dublin, Veronica Hallahan from Dublin took the win over Valerie Maloney from Laois to advance to meet Annette in the semis
At the bottom half of the draw Christine Carr from Kildare had a close encounter against Jackie Trulock from Dublin and took the win on the pink ball for a place in the semis. Stephanie Foley from Carlow got a bye into the Semis to complete the semi final line up
In the semis Veronica took the frame on a black ball against Annette for a place in the final and Stephanie took the frame also on a black ball against Christine to set up a final meeting with Veronica
In the final Veronica had chances towards the end to take the frame however Stephanie held firm and potted the colours to take the win.
Congratulations to Stephanie on her win and well done to Veronica on her fine performance throughout. Thanks to all the ladies for their support. Thanks to Bernie, Paul and staff of Sharkx for all their help as always
