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Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Snooker legend Jimmy White coming to Kerry village this Bank Holiday weekend
Widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation, 63-year-old White, who was nicknamed 'The Whirlwind' in his heyday, will be taking part in an exhibition match on the night as well as a meet and greet with fans before a BBQ and a Q & A session afterward. While he enjoyed a remarkable career, winning two of snooker's Triple Crown events, the 1984 Masters and the 1992 UK Championship, he is still regarded as one of the greatest players never to win the coveted World Snooker Championships in which he reached six finals over the course of his career, finishing runner up on each of the occasions. The night is being organised by Mike Parker and all funds raised from the night will go towards the Kilflynn Community Together group. 'We've had Denis Taylor and Ken Doherty here at the pub before so it was only right that Jimmy be the next big name that we get. Ticket sales are starting to pick now so hopefully we'll have a good crowd there on the night to raise funds for the group,' Mike Parker of Parker's Pub told The Kerryman. Mike Brady meanwhile is the Chairperson of the Kilflynn Community Together Group and he also spoke to The Kerryman to let people know what work the volunteer-led group gets up to in the community. 'We're just a small community-based organisation who are responsible for the general upkeep of the village. We try to take on small projects around the place, too. We look after Halloween here, St Patrick's Day, the Christmas tree and lights, all that sort of stuff. We are completely dependent on donations. We're delighted that Mike is doing this for us, we got a few bob from when he had Ken Doherty there as well so anything we can get at all is a big help,' said Mike. V.I.P tickets for the event will cost €20 and the doors will open on the night at 7pm with the first frame set for 8.15pm. Standard tickets meanwhile will cost €10. They can be bought from Parker's Pub itself or from the pub's website.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Indo Sport podcast: Ken Doherty Snooker's newest star The reality of match-fixing
Former World Champion Ken Doherty joins Joe to recap that historic triumph, the scintillating play which made it possible, and the context of the match-fixing case which cast a shadow over his earlier career. The lads also discuss the styles of play which flourish in the modern game, the potential staying power of elder statesmen like Mark Williams & Ronnie O'Sullivan, and whether the tournament's future will remain in Sheffield. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here. Listen on…. Spotify Apple Podcasts
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Champ Figueiredo headlines day one, Jimmy White forced to wait
Live Blog SENIOR CITIZENS Emillia Hawkins , Sports Reporter Updated : 11:07, 7 May 2025 LEGENDS of the sport return to action at the Crucible Theatre TODAY as the World Seniors Snooker Championship is back for 2025! Reigning champion Igor Figueiredo begins his title defence with a tricky test against Wayne Townsend. Irish icon Ken Doherty has to wait until tomorrow for his opener against Charl Jonck. And English hero Jimmy White's first encounter is also on Thursday - with his opponent being the lucky Golden ticket. Start time: 12pm BST 12pm BST FREE live stream/TV: Channel 5 BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Follow ALL the action from the Crucible Theatre with our live blog below... From 12pm (All times BST) Joe Perry vs Fabio Anderson Luersen Dominic Dale vs Craig Steadman From 7pm Igor Figueiredo vs Wayne Townsend Aaron Canavan vs Andrew Norman Last year, Brazil's Igor Figueiredo made history by becoming the first player from outside of Europe to lift the prestigious World Seniors trophy. The 47-year-old beat Ken Doherty 5-2 in the blockbuster final and will return to the Crucible as defending champion this week. Hello and welcome to SunSport's coverage of the World Seniors Snooker Championship! With the World Snooker Championship having finished on Monday with Zhao Xintong taking the crown, we now move on to the Seniors compeition. At the Crucible, 16 players - including some legends of the sport - will compete for the title.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World Seniors Snooker Championship prize money 2025: How much are the legends competing for at the Crucible
THE World Snooker Championship may have come to an end, but there is plenty more action to come at the Crucible. Some of the sport 's biggest legends are set to feature in the World Seniors this week. 1 Igor Figueiredo heads to the iconic Sheffield venue as defending champion after the Brazilian cueist made history at last year's tournament. He beat Ken Doherty 5-2 in the final to claim the title and become the first player from outside of Europe to win the Crucible crown. Doherty returns once again this year, alongside fellow snooker legend Jimmy White, as the Whirlwind looks to secure a record-extending fifth World Seniors trophy. When is World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025? The World Seniors Snooker Championship will begin on Wednesday, May 7. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, May 11. The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield will host. World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 prize money The prize money for the 2025 edition of the World Snooker Championship will remain the same as last year. A huge £50,000 pot will once again be up for grabs at the Crucible. The winner of the iconic event will take home a whopping £20,000, while the runner-up will receive a cool £10,000. What TV channel is the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 and can it be live streamed? The World Seniors Snooker Championship will be broadcast live on Channel 5. You can live stream the event for FREE via the Channel 5 website/app. Alternatively, you can follow SunSport's live blog for frame-by-frame coverage of the World Seniors.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025: Schedule and results as Jimmy White and Ken Doherty feature
THE World Snooker Championship may be over, but fear not, the World Seniors is here to fill the void! 16 players, including multiple legends of the sport, will compete for the iconic crown at the Crucible. Last year, Brazil's Igor Figueiredo made history by becoming the first player from outside of Europe to lift the prestigious World Seniors trophy. The 47-year-old beat Ken Doherty 5-2 in the blockbuster final and will return to the Crucible as defending champion this week. 'The Darling of Dublin' is once again in the field, looking to secure a unique Grand Slam by adding the World Seniors crown to his World Professional, World Amateur and World Under-21 titles. SunSport brings you all the information ahead of the huge tournament. When is World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025? The World Seniors Snooker Championship will begin on Wednesday, May 7. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, May 11. The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield will host. What TV channel is the World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 and can it be live streamed? The World Seniors Snooker Championship will be broadcast live on Channel 5. You can live stream the event for FREE via the Channel 5 website/app. Alternatively, you can follow SunSport's live blog for frame-by-frame coverage of the World Seniors. World Seniors Snooker Championship 2025 schedule and results Wednesday, May 7 From 12pm (All times BST) Joe Perry vs Fabio Anderson Luersen Dominic Dale vs Craig Steadman From 7pm Igor Figueiredo vs Wayne Townsend Aaron Canavan vs Andrew Norman Thursday, May 8 From 12pm Jimmy White vs Alfie Burden Ken Doherty vs Charl Jonck From 7pm Tony Drago vs Gerard Greene Tony Knowles vs Hassan Kerde
