Photo by: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Mr. Anthony Fouhy, winner, presented with the winning prize from Eddie Swayne, son of the late Mr. Richard Swayne, with runner-up James Hennessey and Youghal CYMS President Mr. William Kelly

Friday the 28th March saw the 9th playing of the Richard Swayne Memorial Snooker Tournament at The Youghal CYMS, Market Sq. This very popular tournament has one of the highest entries in the snooker calendar to honour the memory of a great man. Richard was a committee member for many years and also a former caretaker who was well respected for his wit, humour and honesty by both senior and junior members alike. The winner Anthony Fouhy said he was delighted and proud to win this snooker tournament in particular knowing the high esteem that the members of the society still have for the late Richard Swayne.