The Clearing, Brideview Drama’s new play is on again this week and next, Thursday February 10, then Thursday and Friday, February 17 and 18, 8.15PM each night at Tallow Community Centre. After its great opening weekend, where this big historical drama was very well received, the show is now settling in very nicely and gives everyone the chance to see a love story set in one the most important periods of Irish history.

Jan O’Sullivan, John Baldwin and George Peet lead a big cast. The Clearing is set in seventeenth century Ireland, as Cromwell’s men systematically transport women and children, and force royalists off their lands. Robert Preston, a Cromwellian sympathiser disinherited in England but possessed of lands in Ireland, is married to Madeleine, an Irish woman. When Madeleine’s childhood friend, Killaine, is taken by English soldiers she pleads to the English governer, Sir Charles Sturman, for her release. Sturman’s cold response is to order Madeleine and Robert to be transplanted to barren Connaught, in the west of Ireland. The cast also includes, in very fine form, Colm and Sean Ahern, Donal Howard and Alison Lewis, Caitriona Howard and James Lenane.

Throughout the show (suitable for all ages) Jack Aherne, the director, explores the themes of conflict and how cultures differ from each other, even as they try to share the same land. The prosperous landowners of the play quickly become refugees when the English take over, and suddenly find themselves with their lives at risk. It is the inherent differences in the culture and upbringing of Robert and Madeleine that strain everyone’s relationship. Also, we see how fear drives people into choices and actions that appear to offer a short-term solution but, in the long run, have terrible and permanent consequences for all.

The Clearing is a rollercoaster of action and emotion and the cast and crew are very much enjoying the ride. The show sees a great addition to the crew in Martina Cullinane, who has taken on sound very professionally. She is also an accomplished photographer and it’s great she’s able to juggle school and theatre so well.

This is Brideview Drama’s ‘Festival play’ for 2011 and is being taken on tour to 7 competitions around Ireland next month. Romance, passion and treachery enhance this riveting work right up to its breathless final curtain as Englishman Robert Preston and his Irish wife, Madeleine, have a tempestuous relationship that leads to questions of patriotism and family loyalty.

With humour, love, drama, fighting, all sorts of action, a wonderful set with beautiful lighting, costumes absolutely right for the era, tight direction and a exciting story, The Clearing is a great night out.

08 February 2011

Last day to sign on the register of electors. Register closes at 5 p.m today.

If your name’s not on the Electors Register , you won’t be voting in the General Election. Today is the last chance to get your name on the register.  If you’re not sure whether you’re already on the list or not , you can log on to www.checktheregister.ie. People who may have moved since the last election, will also need to make the necessary changes by 5pm this evening.

07.02.11                Youghal RNLI Lifeboat Called To Man Overboard

THE YOUGHAL RNLI LIFEBOAT was launched at 1500 hours today (Monday 7th Feb 2011) to a report of a man overboard near Whiting Bay Youghal.  Youghal Lifeboat under the helm of David Slattery and crew members Martin Morris and Eddie Hennessy arrived on scene and helped the casualty on board the Lifeboat.

The casualty a male had fallen overboard from his Kayak and couldn’t manage to get back due to the large swell of the water.  He was in the water for approximately one hour and managed to call for help by waving his paddle to a man who was walking on the beach.  The Coast Guard helicopter was also on standby at the scene.  The Youghal Lifeboat took the casualty back to the Lifeboat station where he was given warm dry clothes and reassured by the crew.

An Chomhdháil Phobail | The Peoples Convention (CPPC)

An Chomdhail Phobail/People’s Convention (CPPC) to contest General Election in East Cork Constituency. Youghal man Paddy Bullman selected as the Cork East candidate for the The Peoples Convention Party, while Claire Cullinane from Cobh is also selected to run as a candidate in the East Cork Constituency.

Report: Denise FitzGerald / Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

In a series of meetings being held across the Cork East Constituency by the People’s Convention, Youghal was the venue on Wednesday ( 26th Jan 2011)  where citizens were invited to attend and discuss the issues leading into the General Election.   CPPC is not a political party, and outlined at the meeting their approach that the people must have the say in running our country.   To achieve this, they claim, the political parties of vested interests must be removed from the Dail.

Diarmaid Cadhla, National Spokesperson, chaired the Youghal meeting, sitting with Danny Lordan, West Cork Co-Ordinator, Don Sheehan and Claire Cullinane East Cork Co-Ordinators.

Diarmaid Cadhla and Danny Lordan told the East Cork Journal that they have been friends since student times and were involved in the Students Movement in UCC and CIT.   Two years ago, with the ongoing crisis in our country they, along with several others, got together on many occasions to discuss the situation, and CPPC is the result of these talks.  Don Sheehan has lived in Youghal (Gortroe) for the past ten years, is married with children, and works in IT in Cork.  Last year, he told the East Cork Journal, he saw the writing on the wall and before Christmas  he contacted Diarmaid, was told of the principles of CPPC, and could immediately empathise with them.   He started talking to people in Youghal about the aims  of CPPC and getting them involved, and he was delighted with the response.

Claire Cullinane from Cobh has been self employed for 32 years.   She saw the change coming  and looked seriously at the situation.  Claire says there should be one policy – that of Democracy.  “CPPC, she said, “aim to secure, exercise and defend democracy.   “We, the electorate, must empower ourselves” she continued,  “and we should have Peoples Representatives, not Political parties”

The Peoples Convention outlines a new way for our Democracy by electing candidates  selected by, and contracted to, the people, not political parties.

The first public meeting of CPPC was held on December 14th last, and since then it has generated a lot of interest throughout the county.   To date, nine public meetings have been held, with several more discussions held in different parts of the country.   Meetings are ongoing throughout Cork City and County in the lead up to the elections.  The Public Selection Conventions will be held at Cork East, the GAA Pavilion, Mallow, Thursday 3rd Feb. 8pm;   Cork South Central, Rochestown Park Hotel, 4th Feb. 8pm and in Wexford, at White’s Hotel, Wexford, 4th Feb. 8pm

The aim of CPPC is to build a national movement for democracy, to create the conditions whereby the people can empower themselves in our democracy.  This work continues into this election and will continue after it to ensure that local Peoples Conventions are strengthened and organised in each constituency.

at the Youghal meeting it was confirmed that Four words underline the aims of CPPC, SELECT, ELECT, CONSULT, MANDATE AND RECALL a new way must be introduced to exercise our democracy, which begins with the actual SELECTION of candidates, people who are prepared to serve as Dail Delegates as a service to their community;  the Candidates are then ELECTED.   Candidates of The Peoples Convention will sign a contract agreeing to CONSULT the voters on the principals of all legislation before the Dail;   will obtain a MANDATE on how to vote;   CPPC candidates accept the citizens right to RECALL any elected TD who fails in their duty of service to the people.  We should not have to wait five years for a change.

The scandal is that, regardless of whatever may be thought of the policies implemented by various governments,, the people are never asked to have their say … they are limited to just a few moments every five years or so to mark off a ballot paper while voting.

This new way of exercising our democracy, say CPPC will ensure that the people are in control, that accountability exists, and it sets aside the party whip and the domination of the parties of vested interest.

What does one do if interested in The Peoples Convention?

Firstly, they must activate themselves and approach the CPPC.

They will select a candidate which they, themselves, want.

Such candidate should not be a free agent, must sign the agreement to return to the people about all laws to be enacted in the Dail, and the citizens should be given a chance to air their views and give their opinions.

CPPC candidates accept the citizens right to RECALL any elected TD who fails in their duty of service to the people.

A Question and Answer session then took place, with most of the attendance contributing, and the main feeling of the meeting was that Accountability and  Responsibility, together with the people having a say in decision making for the country, is what is mostly needed, with Nepotism banned from our system.

Our Economic Crisis has led to our Political Crisis, and every citizen of Ireland must now think seriously when they go to the polling stations.   CPPC say it is time to call a halt.  There will be a candidate on your voting paper at the next election who will be representing CPPC, so “Let’s elect peoples candidates, not political parties”  they ask.

CPPC spokesperson challenges neighbour Mr. Martin to debate

At the Cork South Central Selection Convention on Friday evening National Spokesperson for The Peoples Convention, Mr. Diarmaid Ó Cadhla, was selected to contest for a seat in Dáil Éireann.

Following his selection, Mr Ó Cadhla said:

“I would like to publically invite my neighbour Mr. Michael Martin to a debate, I’d like him to explain what he considers might be good standards in public office.  Mr. Martin has been in government for about 14 years and has been central to all the decisions leading into the current crisis.  Mr. Martin now leads a party branded for its corruption and lack of accountability and I don’t think we will see any change in this.”

Mr. Ó Cadhla went on to point out that “Mr. Martin has included Willie O’Dea in his front bench, a man associated with being ‘economical’ with the truth before the High Court.  This shows that Fianna Fáil are neither sorry for their decisions in the past nor have they changed any.”

Mr Ó Cadhla went on to state that if elected he would practice the “new way” for democracy outlined by The Peoples Convention.  Decisions and votes in the Dáil would be made following local consultations and accepting mandate from the people.  Mr. Ó Cadhla stated that a priority task would be to expand the network of Peoples Conventions to all parts of the country in order to provide the means by which citizens can empower themselves in our democracy.

Mr Ó Cadhla claimed that The Peoples Convention were the only organisation contesting this election that had “a programme to involve citizens in the decision making process before, during and after the elections – democracy must last more than the few minutes in the voting booth”.

Detail information on this new way for our democracy are available on the web site http://www.cppc.ie as is the ability to register with the Peoples Convention online.

For additional information or comment please contact:
National spokesperson, Diarmaid Ó Cadhla, 086-3805005

Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton recently held an election rally in Midleton Park Hotel. Sean Kelly MEP was on hand to lend his support and spoke at the event. Local Fine Gael councillors also attended.

“I am very pleased that the rally was so well attended. I am delighted that the election campaign is now well underway. I am getting a sense of a real desire for change from voters. I am delighted that so many people I have met are taking an active interest in Fine Gael’s policies.

“I would like to thank all those who attended the election rally, and all my supporters who are assisting with my election campaign. I could not do it without their support and help.

On Saturday 12th February 2011 at 1pm, the Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary will be releasing Sammy our famous seal on Youghal Beach (in front of the old rifle range) Youghal, Cork.

Sammy was reported to us back in November by the Youghal Coast Guard team. Sammy was still a white coat when she was found and appeared to have been abandoned on Youghal Beach. The coast guard team were a great help acting quickly and informing us of Sammy’s distress. They then worked hard to keep Sammy as calm as possible whilst we began our journey from Dingle to rescue her. Sammy was tube fed rehydration salts on the beach and every two hours on the long drive home. She eventually arrived at the sanctuary where we started her rehabilitation, she progressed quickly at the sanctuary and began feeding on her own very soon after she arrived. She came in with minor injuries to her fore flippers, which were treated and recovered well, however Sammy contracted Seal pox and it was necessary to quarantine her for a period of four weeks until the pox (a self limiting disease) healed.  She was then moved up to the larger pools where she bloomed and interacted well with the other pups. Despite having a slight pigmentation defect in her eye she is now in great health and is at an ideal weight for her release.

For further information contact the Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary at 066 9151750, Becky 085 8343992 or Sarah at 086 2666770.

For more information on the Irish Seal Sanctuary visit www.irishsealsanctuary.ie. You can also check out the Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary, on www.dinglesanctuary.com or join both of us on Facebook!

Sinn Féin Election Candidate Sandra McLellan has accused Eamon Gilmore of being entirely disingenuous in relation the IMF/EU loan. She said “The Labour Party is talking about trying to renegotiate the interest rate on the EU loan.  This misses the point.  The fact is that if they believe we cannot afford to pay the interest, can they explain to the electorate how they are going to repay the actual loan of €67.5 billion beginning in four years time?”

McLellan said: “Eamon Gilmore is being entirely disingenuous in relation to the IMF/EU loan. The Labour Party is talking about trying to re-negotiate the interest rate on the EU loan. This misses the point. The fact is that if they believe we cannot afford to pay the interest, can they explain to the electorate how they are going to repay the €67.5 billion loan beginning in four years time? “The simple fact is that this loan is the result of a bad deal negotiated between the outgoing Fianna Fáil-led government and the EU and IMF.  Over half of this loan will be put into insolvent banks. The debt servicing on the State’s debt by 2014 will be €8.7 billion. “We cannot afford this level of debt.  We cannot even afford to pay the interest never mind the loan itself. “This is the worst type of auction politics. Fianna Fáil say don’t worry. Labour and Fine Gael say they will renegotiate part of the interest rate. They need to come clean and explain to the electorate how they intend to pay all of this money back on top of an Exchequer deficit of €18.7 billion.”

Listen to Sinn Féin General Election Candidate for Cork East Sandra McLellan talks to Declan Gibbons on Youghal Local Radio CRY – Audio courtesy of CRY

A clip from an interview with Irish Examiner journalist Jennifer Hough speaking with Cllr. Tom Barry, Fine Gael general election candidate for the Cork East constituency who was canvassing at Corrinview, Fermoy, Co Cork. Camera Dan Linehan

YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL is currently considering a Conservation Plan conducted with regard to the refurbishment & development of the Clock Gate. The Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group (YSEDG) commissioned Youghal-born consultant Margaret Gowen to conduct the plan, assisted by, amongst others, local architect Dan Noonan.

The work follows last year’s feasibility study, which proposed that it be adapted for multi-purpose uses. That study, conducted by consultants KPMG for the Heritage Council (of Ireland), in conjunction with the Irish Walled Towns Network, outlined four options for each of the tower’s floors: Floor 1: Interpretive heritage centre; F 2: display of local crafts and wares; F 3: Recreation of original tower use as a jail; F 4: Virtual observation desk.

The latest plan analysed the internal and external condition of the building and considered what action needed to be taken prior to proceeding with the recommendation of the feasibility study. This included ‘a preliminary analysis of former works, including the impact of fixtures and fittings installed internally and externally, mostly during the 1970’s.’

Amongst the report’s findings and recommendations are the following:

FOUNDATIONS:

External walls are generally plumb and there appears to be no problems with building’s foundations.

EXTERNAL WALLS:

The elevations facing Cork and Waterford (N & S) are constructed of random old red sandstone in a lime mortar. The East & West (E & W) sides are compiled of random rubble with Cork limestone quoins and string courses.

Cement mortar, which was used to point the exterior sandstone, has become loose in various sections and is damaging the external stonework. Corroding metal fixings are causing further stonework damage. Water ingress (dampness) on the E and W elevations was almost certainly addressed by cement renders at some stage but caused further problems additional research is needed.

The NW parapet wall is leaning significantly back in towards the cupola (the small, dome-like structure on top of the building), narrowing the gap and preventing access between the two. It is not thought to be ongoing, but copper cladding may be concealing movement. Significant structural works carried out in the early 20th century saw steel bar supports installed in the roof and also to support the decayed timber legs of the cupola.  Possibly the leaning parapet was addressed then or even at a later time during further works. Also, there is a slight dip in the middle of the main arch, but this seems also not to be ongoing.

Recommendation:

The potential movement of the Western side parapet wall should be investigated and any necessary repairs conducted. The interior dry lining should be removed to allow assessment of the nature of water ingress at the external walls, which would also reveal any decayed lintels or bonding timbers therein. Removing floors and ceilings would also identify any decayed joist ends that may have been corroded by contact with damp walls. Also, research the nature of past external works on the E & W elevations. Remove all fixings that are damaging stonework. Remove vegetation and clean out joints. Replace cement pointing with lime mortar and pinnings. Assess stability of all stonework and repair and restore where necessary. Address moisture penetration issues and replace existing ineffective rainwater goods with more robust cast iron equivalents. Ensure rainwater is removed from base of the building by gullies.

It is also recommended that the galvanised steel hand railing bordering the approach on the jail steps be replaced. It is noted that it “a stair handrail” and is both damaging the steps and a safety risk.

INTERIOR:

There is much evidence of water ingress and corrosion of steel angles within. The interior of the internal walls are dry lined with plasterboard and consequently it was not possible to access or assess the walls’ interiors, or lintels, bonding timbers, etc. Floors are finished with modern timber and the ceilings with modern cedar. The upper floors are accessed by a spiral, 20th century stairway that diminished space. It is was found, unusually, that the floor to ceiling height was constant for all floors and further exposure works is needed to ascertain whether new floors were installed coincidentally with the staircase.

Recommendations:

The dry lining should be removed to assess the lintels, joist ends, etc. If plasterwork is required internally, then lime plaster onto the stonework is recommended.

WINDOWS:

The existing windows seem to be copies of the original windows. The lower two floors have four rows of panes over two while the upper floors have three rows over two. Some cills and bottoms rails are decayed but remain suitable for repair. Again, dry lining prevents assessment of the internal perimeters and indications as to the original window installation.

Recommendations:

Remove the dry lining proximate to the window openings. Remove existing window sashes for repair and repainting. Review condition of lintels and replace if necessary. Review condition of window jams, arches, reveals and cills and repair where needed.

EXISTING BUILDING FABRIC AT ROOF LEVEL:

A 20th century pitched roof access hut over a 20th century roof access stairs is in very poor condition and needs repair or replacement. As it is above the parapet line it may best be replaced with a lower structure.

The roof, finished with trowelled asphalt, is in good condition. Copper sheet that over-clads the parapet walls seems in good condition too but it was not possible to assess it for leaks. Holes in the cladding however, formally light holders, are probably permitting water into the stonework. Copper flashings to the cupola are in good condition generally.

The timber to the cupola is finished with brown paint and needs re-finishing. The roof to the cupola is clad with copper and this has been over-clad with a modern roofing sheet, which can be considered temporary.

The structure of the roof of the cupola is in remarkably good condition considering the degree of decay that previously occurred down lower. The surface of the timbers has been weathered by wind and rain but this is superficial. Much dust and dirt has gathered on the timbers and around the base of the rafters and should be removed a sit holds moisture. The roof is a two king-post truss with a section cut out of each bottom chord where they cross. The bottom chords were fixed by nailed wrought iron straps that have fully corroded and need replacing.  Low-key timber elements added to the roof structure are pretty useless.

Recommendations:

Repair or replace existing roof access. Strip cupola roof finishes and reinstate copper sheet finish. Inspect the weathervane and repair as necessary. Clean loose debris from interior of roof structure. Assess whether the soft timber on the surface of the roof timbers should be removed to minimise risk of decay. Design and install new metal structural straps to replace corroded straps. Repair parapet copper-work and copper flashings to the base of the cupola. Repair asphalt where needed. Sand down the external timberwork to the existing cupola and redecorate to a suitable colour. Replace existing insect mesh with finer version.

Finally, given the outgoing government’s recent 70% reduction in grant funding to heritage projects across the country, it can be assumed that the necessary remedial and restoration work indicated above will involve longer rather than short term projects.

Click on image to enlarge – plans are from previous renovations to the Clock Gate

The 2011 Gleneagle Hotel – Ladbrokes All Ireland Snooker Club Championships With Derek Kiely

Day One

Day one couldn’t have gone better for the two top ranked Munster teams as Munster Club Champions New Institute and Munster Club Championships runners up the Victoria both had perfect starts to their respective All Ireland campaigns.

The New Institute team from Nenagh Co Tipperary beat St Pat’s from Magherafelt and Twin Towns Snooker Club from Ballybofey without dropping a match.

The Victoria Snooker Club from Limerick beat Q-Stix from Larne and CYMS Letterkenny and the Cork based Crucible Snooker Club had a mixed day losing out on a black ball yesterday morning to St Matthews from Belfast, but coming back with a good win against Dublin League team Roadstone ‘A’.

The QE1 side from Belfast are again playing solid top class snooker with three powerful wins under their belt already looking like real contenders for this year’s title with wins over Roadstone ‘D’ from Dublin, Ivy Rooms from Co. Carlow and Waterford Snooker Club.

The defending Champions Celbridge from the Leinster League are off to a flyer too with three impressive victories against Roadstone ‘B’, Q-Stix and CYMS Letterkenny. This is a tough group with the prospect of a top place match between Celbridge and the Victoria.

Play continues today with Quarter Finals to be finished by the end of play today.

The semi finals will be played tomorrow morning with the All Ireland final scheduled for 3pm on Sunday afternoon.

There are five groups of five teams.

Winners of each Group will progress through to the Quarter Finals with the five Group runners up going into the hat.

The First team out will progress through to the Quarter Finals, with the other four remaining sides playing each other for the remaining two Quarter Final spots.

The Group Stages are the best of three frames and all other games will be the best of five frames.

The 2011Gleneagle Hotel – Ladbrokes

All Ireland Snooker Club Championships

Group A

Celbridge

The Victoria

Roadstone ‘B’

Q/Stix

CYMS Letterkenny

Group Results ‘A’: Best of Three Frames
Victoria Limerick     3     1     Q-Stix
Celbridge     3     0     Roadstone ‘B’
Victoria Limerick     3     0     CYMS Letterkenny
Roadstone ‘B’     3     2     Q-Stix
Celbridge     3     0     CYMS Letterkenny
Celbridge     3     0     Q-Stix

Group ‘A’ Table                                                                              Total
Celbridge SC           *              2          2            2
Victoria Limerick                      *                2            2
Roadstone ‘B’           0                *          2            0
Q/Stix    SC           0          0        0          *
Letterkenny SC           0          0                       *
Celbridge     Victoria     Road ‘B’     Q/Stix     Letterkenny

Group B

New Institute

D’arcy McGee’s

Twin Towns

NUI Maynooth

St. Pats

Group ‘B’ Results: Best of Three Frames
New Institute     3     0     St Pat’s
D’arcy McGees     2     3     NUI Maynooth
D’arcy McGees     3     0     Twin Towns
NUI Maynooth     3     1     St Pat’s
New Institute     3     0     Twin Towns
St Pat’s     3     1     D’arcy McGees

Group ‘B’ Table                                                                          Total
New Institute           *                2                2
D’arcy Mc Gee’s                *          2          0          2
Twin Towns          0           0          *
NUI Maynooth                 2                *           2
St Patricks          0           0                0           *
New     D’arcy     T Town     NUI     St Pat’s

Group C

QE1

Ivy Rooms

Waterford ‘A’

Waterford ‘B’

Roadstone ‘D’

Group ‘C’ Results: Best of Three Frames
QE1     3     0     Roadstone ‘D’
Waterford ‘A’     3     0     Waterford ‘B’
QE1     3     1     Ivy Rooms
Roadstone ‘D’     3     0     Waterford ‘A’
QE1     3     1     Waterford ‘B’
Ivy Rooms     3     1     Waterford ‘B’

Group ‘C’ Table                                                                                             Total
QE 1    SC           *          2                  2           2
Ivy Rooms          0          *            2
Waterford ‘A’ SC                      *            2           0
Waterford ‘B’ SC          0         0           0          *
Roadstone ‘D’         0                 2                 *
QE1     Ivy Rooms     Waterford     Northwest     Roadstone ‘D’

Group D

Wicklow

Ballina B

Roadstone ‘C’

Drumaness

Cue Club

Group ‘D’ Results: Best of Three Frames
Cue Club Wicklow     3     0     Ballina ‘B’
Drumaness     3     1     Cue Club Killarney
Roadstone ‘C’     3     0     Ballina ‘B’
Drumaness     3     1     Wicklow
Roadstone ‘C’     3     0     Cue Club Killarney
Wicklow     3     0     Roadstone ‘C’
Drumaness     3     0     Ballina ‘B’

Group ‘D’ Table                                                                                      Total
Wicklow SC           *          2          2         0          2
Ballina ‘B’SC           0          *               0
Roadstone ‘D’                      *         0          2
Drumaness

SC
2         2                *
Cue Club Killarney          0               0                 *
Wicklow     Ball B     Ro ‘D’     Drum     Cue

Group E

Roadstone ‘A’

Ballina ‘A’

St. Matthews

Wexford

Crucible

Group ‘E’ Results: Best of Three Frames
St Matthews     3     1     The Crucible
Wexford     3     1     Roadstone ‘A’
Ballina ‘A’     3     1     St Matthews
Crucible     3     0     Roadstone ‘A’
147 Wexford     3     0     Ballina ‘A’

Group ‘E’ Table                                                                                             Total
Roadstone ‘A’           *                             0
Ballina ‘A’ SC                *           2         0
St Matthews                0          *                2
Wexford SC                2                *
Crucible SC            2                0                 *
Roadstone ‘A     Ballina ‘A’     St Matthews     Wexford SC     Crucible SC

Top Breaks
Brendan O’Donoghue (New Inst)     119
Jason Waters (Victoria)       81
David Hogan     105
David Hogan       86
Darren Dorna       82
Philip Murphy       53
Martin McCrudden       61

Today Sunday the 6th of February 2011 at the Gleneagle Hotel-Ladbrokes 2011 All Ireland Snooker Championships

By Derek Kiely In Killarney

Day two was all about the top sides coming through their respective groups and true to form the Northern Ireland teams have shown quality throughout and filled three places in the Quarter Final.

Earlier this morning St Matthews from Lurgan beat Drumaness from Magherafelt 3-1 and will meet their great Belfast rivals QE1 in the semi final this afternoon after they defeated The 147 Club from Wexford.

Two Munster sides remained in the Quarter Final, New Institute and Waterford who played NUI Maynooth and the reigning champions Celbridge respectively.

In those matches New Institute beat Waterford and Celbridge beat NUI Maynooth.

Whatever happens it will be a North versus South final and the semi final matches will start here in Killarney at 2pm.

Semi Finals

QE1 v St Matthews

By Derek Kiely

In Killarney

The Organisers decided to draw for semi final spots as a fairer way to decide the tournament with both Northern Ireland sides avoiding each other.

Sunday the 6th of February 6.30pm

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From Killarney at the Gleneagle Hotel-Ladbrokes 2011 All Ireland Snooker Championships

Semi Final Results

Celbridge 2-3 St Matthews

New Institute 2-3 QE1

Final at the Gleneagle Hotel Killarney 6.16PM