Jeez,it's great to be back!!

connie147

Well,its 7 weeks later but we finally mader it.We;re back in business here in the Cue Club and it feels gooooood!!
Not many things get me down but this was as close as it came.When I stood and looked at the wreckage on that fateful morning on May 9th,I honestly struggled to see a way back.But thankfully everything has fallen into place as we hoped, and the revamped and improved cue club has reopened its doors to the public as of this evening, Friday June 29th.

We as a family had to make sacrafices (my own included missing out on the Maccau and green joker festivals and making a strict rule not to go online until we re-opened) while working day and night to get this job done but the end result justifies it and I hope a lot of you get to see the results in the near future.

We appreciate all the kind comments and concerns our boards friends had for us when the news broke on the fire,(the reason I didnt reply then was because of my self imposed curfew) so on behalf of my wife Patricia, my son Derry and myself,we'd like you to know that your messages of support meant a lot to us and we thank all our friends here on boards. (Lplate was keeping us informed).

We opened fairly low-key because its like starting from scratch and little things were bound to be forgotten(I even forgot Mauds green tea!!).We do intend to have an opening weekend tourney to celebrate, but as a lot of my friends are in Vegas for the WSOP, we've decided to hold off until July so that they'll be home.
It should be in the 2nd half of July and I hereby extend an open invitation to the poker-boards community to come down to Killarney and celebrate with us if you have the time to spare.(date and details of tourney will go in the tournament section in the next few days). I'd be grateful to be advised of dates to avoid so we'll not clash with other tourneys.

Its nearly 5.30am.Theres still 2 full cash tables going in the club as I look out the office window.Nobodys talking about going home. Its great to be back to normal.
Thanks all,
Connie,Patricia and family.

Shortstack

Great news Connie, Can you PM me your number? Didn't want to hassle you while you rebuilt but could do with a chat.

Mike

ianmc38

Thats great news Connie!

Jesus Wept

Good to hear

peeko

Best of luck with everything

Peeko

NickyOD

That's great news. Well done Connie.

Goodluck2me

Goodluck2you

LuckyLloyd

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mewso

Great news Connie. Now organise some made up festival so we can all go down and there and spend a weekend gambling.

califano

Well done Connie great to hear that.

carfax

Brilliant news Connie.....Hope to see you for the re-opening tournament.

Lazare

Well done Connie, great to hear.

Conor

connie147

musician wrote:

Great news Connie. Now organise some made up festival so we can all go down and there and spend a weekend gambling.

Yeah, we'll defio be doing a festival, its just as matter of picking the right weekend that suits.

nicnicnic

looking forward to getting down to Connies kingdom. wp see you soon

Fatboydim

Nice to know you're back. Good luck Connie [and to your new enterprise with JH]

ocallagh

n1 connie, from what i hear most are returning from vegas between 12th and 19th july.see you then!

Russh

Well done Connie and best of luck with everything.

DeVore

Great news Connie!! Cue Club is one of my favourite clubs anywhere in the world tbh, great characters and always a good laugh. Delighted to see you back on your feet. I'll be away on holidays after the madness of Vegas, so if I'm not there I hope you have a great official reopening!!

DeV.

connie147

ocallagh wrote:

n1 connie, from what i hear most are returning from vegas between 12th and 19th july.see you then!

Thanks Niall, I'll definately wait till ye all are back. You'll like the changes. See you soon.

connie147

DeVore wrote:

Great news Connie!! Cue Club is one of my favourite clubs anywhere in the world tbh, great characters and always a good laugh. Delighted to see you back on your feet. I'll be away on holidays after the madness of Vegas, so if I'm not there I hope you have a great official reopening!!

DeV.

Enjoy the holliers Tom, pity its clashing, get to see you sopon hopefully.

Connie

john@thenewvic

Great news Connie. There'll be a crew down in force from Limerick to take it down again.:D

rogue trader

Great news, Connie.

gocall01

Good stuff Connie, see you in Bandon.

HalfBaked

Great news. I totally agree re Toms comments regarding the Cue Club. I love playing down there and you are always made welcome by Connie the family and locals.

Looking forward to the tounrey and another trip down to Killarney.

connie147

HalfBaked wrote:

Great news. I totally agree re Toms comments regarding the Cue Club. I love playing down there and you are always made welcome by Connie the family and locals.

Looking forward to the tounrey and another trip down to Killarney.

THanks Peter, look forward to seeing you.I.ll post when I.ve a definate date.

Connie

DeVore

I think August is a pretty lean month for poker tournies as things only pick up again with the restart of the EPT. You could have it the second weekend in August...


... ok, so I'm suggesting that because I'll be back on the 4th but it would give us all time to organise travel etc

DeV.

connie147

DeVore wrote:

I think August is a pretty lean month for poker tournies as things only pick up again with the restart of the EPT. You could have it the second weekend in August...


... ok, so I'm suggesting that because I'll be back on the 4th but it would give us all time to organise travel etc

DeV.

Hi Tom,
Sounds like a good idea to me. The 2nd week-end in August it is. Now before I put up details of the week-end,,any interested boarsters like to suggest a ME entry fee? 250 f/o 300 f/o 350 f/o?

My plan is to hold a 3 man team event on the Friday nite (€450 per team + 40 reg) and the ME being a singles tourney on Sat with a 45min clock and a 250/300/350/400 entry fee (depending on feedback).

Final table of main event may have to be played early on Sunday afternoon, depending on time.

All suggestions would be appreciated. I'll check it out locally with the punters while I hope boardsters will have a say.

Cheers----Connie

connie147

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Doc Farrell

I still havent had a chance to visit your fine cardrooms sir but I assure you I shall stop making excuses and do so in August. If you could make it so that I could play three games for 500 euro that would sound ideal.

I've been to the races on the long strand near Tralee on New Years Day and kissed a beautiful girl on New Years Eve down there (geographically speaking rather than phsyically) so am hoping that your tournament will live up to my expectations. (everything but the smooching)

poorbarman

Doc Farrell wrote:

I still havent had a chance to visit your fine cardrooms sir but I assure you I shall stop making excuses and do so in August. If you could make it so that I could play three games for 500 euro that would sound ideal.

I've been to the races on the long strand near Tralee on New Years Day and kissed a beautiful girl on New Years Eve down there (geographically speaking rather than phsyically) so am hoping that your tournament will live up to my expectations. (everything but the smooching)

Doc i presume you have been in ballyheigue so for the races?

Doc Farrell

You presume correctly sir. Now, perhaps you could tell me is there a pub between there and Tralee with a tree growing in the middle of it? The roof is build around it? I have a definite, if somewhat vague, memory of admiring it. Unfortunately I was very very drunk.

DeVore

I recommend 250 but anything up to 400 is good! Like the idea of the team event too, well up for that!

DeV.

poorbarman

Doc Farrell wrote:

You presume correctly sir. Now, perhaps you could tell me is there a pub between there and Tralee with a tree growing in the middle of it? The roof is build around it? I have a definite, if somewhat vague, memory of admiring it. Unfortunately I was very very drunk.

You are correct sir Flahertys bar in ardfert had a tree growing in it,but it unfortunately is no more.

connie147

DeVore wrote:

I recommend 250 but anything up to 400 is good! Like the idea of the team event too, well up for that!

DeV.

That seems to be the view of the locals as well Tom, the ME will be €250(inc reg).So team event Fri (3 man team,€450 +€40 reg, Sat is main event, f/o €250 inc reg and Sunday a €100 or €150 f/o) .I,ll start checking hotels today for a decent rate and I,ll post details of tourneys on the events forum.

Thanks for the imput.Look forward to seeing ye .

connie147

Doc Farrell wrote:

I still havent had a chance to visit your fine cardrooms sir but I assure you I shall stop making excuses and do so in August. If you could make it so that I could play three games for 500 euro that would sound ideal.

I've been to the races on the long strand near Tralee on New Years Day and kissed a beautiful girl on New Years Eve down there (geographically speaking rather than phsyically) so am hoping that your tournament will live up to my expectations. (everything but the smooching)

Hi Doc, hope the suggested buy-ins suit you. New faces are always welcome in the Cue Club. Look forward to meeting you

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Connie

dannydiamond

great news connie,I'm delighted for you and your family.Rest assured the cork/waterford mob will be over for your opening tournie to give our personal seal of approval:)

corkie123

hi connie

its great to hear that ye are open again m8 missed u and your son up in macou fes . always loved the banter we have hope for the best of luck with new club and put me down for your tourie in aug.

sean

connie147

corkie123 wrote:

hi connie

its great to hear that ye are open again m8 missed u and your son up in macou fes . always loved the banter we have hope for the best of luck with new club and put me down for your tourie in aug.

sean

Thanks Sean
Twas a shame to miss the maccau festival,(think thats the 1st one I missed), but really, it couldnt have come at a worst time for us. Look forward to seeing you soon and best of lusk in Vegas!

connie147

dannydiamond wrote:

great news connie,I'm delighted for you and your family.Rest assured the cork/waterford mob will be over for your opening tournie to give our personal seal of approval:)

Cheers Danny, look forward to seeing you.

bottom feeder

Hi ya Connie, delighted everything went well and your now in a position to re-open,
i never had the pleasure of visiting the club before but intend on making this event. Again Connie congrats and hope to see ya soon…

Wes

connie147

bottom feeder wrote:

Hi ya Connie, delighted everything went well and your now in a position to re-open,
i never had the pleasure of visiting the club before but intend on making this event. Again Connie congrats and hope to see ya soon…

Wes

Hi Wes,
Thanks for the kind comments. Hope you do make a trip to Killarney, you'll enjoy it.

Connie