The EBSA European Amateur Championship has been taking place this week in Poland. Irish interest remains high but there was some disappointment as the knockout phase started on Thursday. The week began in sterling fashion for the five men representing Ireland, as Brendan O’Donoghue, Michael Judge, Josh Boileau, Jason Devaney[Read More…]
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Boileau and Bulman Seeking European Glory
Ireland’s Josh Boileau has reached the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship in Poland. The former runner-up won all of his round-robin games to comfortably reach the last 32 and he has since prevailed in three knockout rounds to reach the last four. Boileau’s best victory arguably came in his[Read More…]
Irish Teams for European Championships Confirmed
Josh Boileau heads a strong Irish team who will head to the European Championships in Poland next February. The 20 year-old captured his maiden Senior ranking event title last Sunday and, in doing so, surged to the top of the Irish rankings to guarantee his place in the Men’s Championship[Read More…]
Wild Wins European Championship
Michael Wild has become the 2015 European champion after beating Jamie Clarke 7-4 in the final in Prague. The 34 year-old built up an early lead against Welshman Clarke, who had earlier knocked out Irish national champion Brendan O’Donoghue, and held on despite a spirited comeback to capture the prestigious amateur[Read More…]
Irish Trio Advance in European Championship
The European Amateur Championship has reached the knockout stage in the Czech Republic with all three Irishmen advancing to the last 64 in Prague. The round-robin stage in these international tournaments tends to be a fairly mundane affair; with so many advancing from each group it is unlikely that any[Read More…]