06/06/2026
What a night to remember! 👏🎱
Along with the staff and players from Pocket Rockets A & B, I attended the Belfast Interpool League Presentation Night and Individual Finals, and what a fantastic night it was.
The support on the night was unbelievable, and the show put on by the committee was second to none. Credit where credit is due – every member of the committee deserves huge praise for the work they've put in throughout the season. The league has run brilliantly under your leadership, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and remembering that this is, at its heart, a pub and club league. Long may it continue, and hopefully we'll see the same committee standing again at the upcoming AGM.
Congratulations to Dan Gorman on winning the Premiership and Frankie McMeekin on winning the Championship. Hard luck also to our own members, McKeown and Matt Doc, who both played their part in a brilliant night of pool.
A special mention has to go to Phil and everyone at The Beehive for hosting the finals. Honestly, it was outstanding. I've recently been at the All-Ireland Championships and, in my opinion, the presentation of last night's final was every bit as good, if not better. The walkout music, lights, smoke machine and overall atmosphere gave the players the respect they deserved and made it feel like a true occasion.
As a friend of Phil's, I've already told him I'll help facilitate a major challenge (£€) match at the venue in the future. Whether that's an All-Belfast derby, Ireland vs England, or something completely different will depend on the interest, support and backing behind it. If the appetite is there, we'll do everything possible to make it happen and put on a show worthy of the players involved.
Any interested parties can reach out. Whatever table is preferred, we'll do our best to facilitate it, and accommodation and transport may also be negotiated.
Well done again to everyone involved. A brilliant night and a credit to Belfast pool. 👏🍻🎱
Belfast Interpool League Philip Bannon
