BUFFERS ALLEY POKER CLASSIC
Matty Foley emerged from almost eighty players to claim the top spot in this year’s poker classic. All the players on the final table were evenly matched however a run of winning hands ensured that Matty powered to victory. However the final placings were always in doubt with the final hand pushing Frances Sinnott into second place. All the finalists received cash prizes plus complimentary admission to next years’ classic. The final positions were as follows 1. Matty Foley 2. Frances Sinnott 3. Richard Johnson 4. Cormac Foley 5.Tony Sutton 6. Stephen Kirwan. In all nearly €1400 in prizes was given out on the night. This was Cormac Foleys third year in a row to make the final table. Jimmy Kennedy Snr. also was a prize winner with the first Poker but surprisingly there was no Straight Flush or Royal Flush on the night.
The committee would like to thank Fr.Jim Doyle, Alan Earle, Majella Murphy, Patrick Kennedy, John Byrne, Aidan O’Connor and Dorothy Kenny for all their help in organising the event. The classic has gone from strength to strength over the years and has received great support from the top card players in the area.
The classic is a fundraiser for the new Community Arena which is up and running and is a tremendous boost to the facilities in the local area. All going well next years classic will take place in the new clubhouse which is nearing completion. Happy New Year.
