2008 Con Sean
John Con McGinley appearing in his third Con Sean final defeated Declan Cunningham 5-4 in what was arguably the best final in the 10 years of the tournament credit goes to both players for a very entertaining match, Johns victory means nine different players have won this tournament.
68 players entered on the day with some excellent matches along the way, Declan Cunningham defeated defending champion John Flood in the board final while the highest checkout on the day was 160 by Francis McShane.
Many thanks to all who entered on the day, all who marked/checked matches etc, €400 was raised for the Killybegs Hospice in the raffle, thanks to the ticket sellers and those who donated prizes, Adrian McGuire (Carrick Meats), Raymond O’Donnell (Spar), Bridge Bar, Carmel and Mark McNern, Sean Byrne and anyone else who helped in any way without your support this tournament would not be possible.
Final
John McGinley 5 Declan Cunningham 4
Semi Finals
John McGinley 4 Raymond Hegerty 2
Declan Cunningham 4 Andrew Gillespie 2
Quarter Finals
Andrew Gillespie 3 Liam McShane 2
John McGinley 3 Irwin Muirhead 2
Declan Cunningham 3 John Flood 2
Raymond Hegarty 3 Joe Gallagher 2
Semi finalist Andrew Gillespie receiving his prize cup from Conor McShane and James Byrne Tournament organizer.
Board 1 Results
Final
Andrew Gillespie 3 Liam McShane 2
Semi Finals
Andrew Gillespie bt Garry Gillespie
Liam McShane bt Seamus Curran
Quarter Finals
Andrew Gillespie bt Paul Gillespie
Garry Gillespie bt John O’Donnell
Seamus Curran bt James Byrne
Liam McShane bt Michael Byrne
First Round
Andrew Gillespie bt Francis McBrearty
Paul Gillespie bt Connie Doherty
Garry Gillespie bt Garry Kennedy
John O’Donnell bt Barry Doherty
Seamus Curran bt Niall Cunningham
James Byrne bt Seamus Heana
Liam McShane bt Hugh Doherty Jnr
Michael Byrne bt Michael McGuire
Preliminery Round
Francis McBrearty bt John Byrne
Board 2 Results
Final
John McGinley 3 Irwin Muirhead 2
Semi Finals
Irwin Muirhead bt Philip Gallagher
John McGinley bt Kevin Cunningham
Quarter Finals
Irwin Muirhead bt Gabriel O’Neill
Philip Gallagher bt Conor McShane
Kevin Cunningham bt Derek Hay
John McGinley bt Gerard Gallagher
First Round
Gabriel O’Neill bt Johnny Byrne
Irwin Muirhead bt Cian McGinley
Conor McShane (Teelin) bt Gerard McGlynn
Philip Gallagher bt Martin Cunningham
Derek Hay bt Ronald Doherty
Kevin Cunningham bt Kieran Carr
Gerard Gallagher bt Pat Curran
John McGinley bt James Cunningham
Preliminery Round
James Cunningham bt William Fuller
Board 3 Results
Final
Declan Cunningham 3 John Flood 2
Semi Finals
John Flood bt Shaun McGlynn
Declan Cunningham bt James Byrne
Quarter Finals
John Flood bt Gareth O’Donnell
Shaun McGlynn bt David Gillespie
Declan Cunningham bt Dermot McGuire
James Byrne bt Francis McShane
First Round
Gareth O’Donnell bt Kevin Squires
John Flood bt Scott McBrearty
David Gillespie bt John Gallagher
Shaun McGlynn bt Christy Gillespie
Dermot McGuire bt Stephen Muirhead
Declan Cunningham bt Margaret Byrne
Francis McShane bt David Kennedy
James Byrne bt Colm McNelis
Preliminery Round
James Byrne bt Oisin Clancy
Board 4 Results
Final
Raymond Hegerty 3 Joe Gallagher 2
Semi Finals
Raymond Hegerty bt Hugh Doherty
Joe Gallagher bt Alan McBrearty
Quarter Finals
Raymond Hegerty bt Frank McBrearty
Hugh Doherty bt Conor McShane
Alan McBrearty bt Joseph Mockler
Joe Gallagher bt Gerry McBrearty
First Round
Raymond Hegerty bt Hugh McGuire
Frank McBrearty bt Anthony Byrne
Hugh Doherty bt Adian Gillespie
Conor McShane (Kilcar) bt Brian McNally
Alan McBrearty bt Gabriel Boyle
Joseph Mockler bt Rory Farrell
Joe Gallagher bt David Spot Gallagher
Gerry McBrearty bt Anthony Gallagher
Preliminery Round
Anthony Gallagher bt Conor Butler
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