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Christopher connolly memorial tournament 2009

  • 09-07-2009 1:45pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭


    Christopher Connolly Memorial tournament 2009

    hi everyone,

    The Christopher connolly memorial tournament will take place again this year. the venue for this event will be the " voodoo card club " on saturday september 19th at 4pm. last year this event due to everyone who played, bought raffle tickets, placed adverts in the programe raised over 8,000 euro for the charity console, so once again thanks to all. this year eamon and willo have choose the charity " pieta house ". so guys once again i need your help to raise money for this worth while charity.Here is the price for this event.
    140 euro entry
    100 euro to the prize-pool
    35 euro to pieta house
    5 euro to cover costs for dealers and food


    Adverts for the programe.

    full page 150 euro
    half page 100 euro
    quater page 60 euro


    To pre reg for this event contact jim 086-1217281, keith 0868849502.

    looking forward to hearing from you all

    best regards,

    jim smith


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Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭Jayminator


    Hi Jim,
    Put me down for this. Jay O Toole.

    ALso I still have an unclaimed flying voucher from last years event that was put up in the raffle and won by Gavin Bollard. So if Gavin reads this can he ring me as I ve lost his phone number. GL with this event.

    Jay


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    hi everyone,

    just talking to willo on the phone we will hold this event on saturday the 19th september, the jackpot are running a charity event on the 12th of september so we do not want to clash and we want to support their event.


    regards,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,533 ✭✭✭ollyk1


    Pencil me in. I hope I'll have had a chance to make it to the Voodoo club before then anyway.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    hi everyone,

    glad to annouce are first sponsor for the programe, poker in the pub ltd.

    thanks guys:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Players entries so far

    1. jay o toole
    2. jim smith
    3. denis reyes
    4. christopher smith
    5. marie smith
    6. eamon connolly
    7. willo connolly
    8. darren dowling
    9. pat coughlan
    10. sharon gaughran
    11. paul tracey
    12. keith connolly
    13.vinni lynam
    14. bruce lee
    15. kevin hagarthy
    16. tom white
    17. gareth johnson
    18. karl murphy
    19. gerry stafford
    20. fred o shea
    21. susi tyrell
    22. ollyk
    thanks guys if you want to pre reg contact jim 0861217281


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    5 more players to the list
    23. ken tannam
    24.conor murray
    25. krissirin smith
    26. aidan fuller
    27. fergus murphy

    thanks to all


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    hi everyone,

    just a quick up-date talking to the voodoo card club last night they will donate the 5 euro reg to the charity, also all profits from food and drink bought on the day will be donated to the charity. i have around 35 players so far we will be hoping for 100 to 120 runners. i have 3 adverts in the programe so far my aim is 20 or so. if anyone wants a advert contact me on 086-1217281 you can also book your seat trough this number.


    thanks,

    jim smith


  • Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    You can add Tom Murphy to that list. I might not be in the country but stick a stack out for me regardless...

    DeV.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    28. tom murphy
    29. shane martin
    30. coco lei
    31. kevin quinn
    32. brian mc guinness
    33. mick quinn
    34. conor foley
    35. glen ryan
    36. sean ryan


    thanks to all keep the names coming


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    37. paul o reilly
    38.fintan gavin
    39. paddy kelly
    40. stephen mc clean
    41. phil baker + 3
    42.
    43.
    44.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,771 ✭✭✭carfax


    Put me down for this too Jim please.

    Stephen.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    thanks stephen your name is added

    40. stephen mc clean


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    thanks phil,

    phil baker +3


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭VEGAS NIGHTS


    Count me in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,709 ✭✭✭YULETIRED


    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    thanks stephen your name is added

    40. stephen mc clean

    James, Willie Clynes inski.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭smurph


    Hi put down
    Martin O'Rafferty
    colette Murphy

    cheers

    Really enjoyed the game last year....

    Although drinking with Padraig Parkinson needs alot more training


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭The Clamper


    +1 here too please

    ps. can i start on Phil Bakers Table, I want an opportunity to take him out, while you are at it, put Steven McClean on there aswell, may as well make a meal of it and donk the 2 of 'em

    Thanks

    Derek


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    talking to the guys in the voodoo the starting time has moved to 7.30pm.


    regards,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi everyone,

    just a quick up-date i have over 50 players for this event my target is over 100 so keep the names coming. I will be running a raffle on the night if anyone wants to donate a prize please contact me on 086-1217281.


    thanks ,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi all,

    i would like to thank the voodoo card club who added two tickets on sunday from the dublin cup to this event. winners were jim smith and darren dowling. Keep the names coming guys for this event.

    regards,

    jim


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,418 ✭✭✭BIG-SLICK-POKER


    Hi Jim,


    I will work on getting players up to this event for u . Ill get a text out closer to the date as i did for Willow recently and try generate support up there ,. Have to check teh date with work to see if i can get up , Its been 6 months since i last played :eek:

    Ill see u in Athlone next week anyhow

    Neill


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi everyone,

    I have been busy chasing up prizes for the raffle, i have got some great prizes so far i will announce them over the next few days, if anyone wants to donate a prize contact jim smith 086-1217281.

    regards,

    jim smith


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 650 ✭✭✭pgodkin


    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I have been busy chasing up prizes for the raffle, i have got some great prizes so far i will announce them over the next few days, if anyone wants to donate a prize contact jim smith 086-1217281.

    regards,

    jim smith

    I'd like to donate "Great Poker skills" to the raffle its never been used by myself as many can atest to!:D

    Put me down for this i should be able to make it

    Thanks

    Philip Godkin


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi All

    here is a link to charity site we are supporting for the "Christopher Connolly Memorial Tournament 2009"


    http://www.pieta.ie/


    Pieta House, Old Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
    Tel: +353 (01) 601 00 00 Email: mary@pieta.ie

    Regards,
    Kris Smith

    Welcome

    Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide, opened its doors in January 2006 and is the first charity of its kind in Ireland. Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. In particular, this centre targets people who have already attempted to take their lives – often the forgotten people. This service is free of charge, but donations are welcome. The specialized treatment programme offers a comprehensive service aimed at individuals and their families who are affected by:
    • Multiple suicidal attempts
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Continuous self-harming behaviours
    As a centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide, Pieta House is a community response, the first of its kind, to these ever-increasing problems in Ireland. We address a very definite gap in the existing services.
    Mission Statement

    ‘To help hurting people walk through their times of pain and difficulty’
    ‘To provide a holistic solution to the ever increasing problems of hopelessness and despair.’
    ‘To improve the quality of life for those in the local community who are in distress.’
    Contact Us

    Pieta House is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm,
    Tuesdays, Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm,
    Saturday 10am-2pm on Sunday on Call service 10.00am – 2.00pm

    Please feel free to call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more.

    E-mail mary@pieta.ie and we’ll get in touch as soon as possibe.
    Click Here for a map of Lucan
    Click Here for directions


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭playable_hand


    YULETIRED wrote: »
    James, Willie Clynes inski.

    VALUE!!!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    so your in yes for value..........:)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi everyone,

    Just a quick up-date we have over 60 players so far we hope we can target 100 or more. Prizes for the raffle are going well with some lovely items. So guys keep the names coming and make this years event as good or even better then last year.

    regards,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Thank you to corrstown golf club for the free fourball for the raffle.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,418 ✭✭✭BIG-SLICK-POKER


    Big Slick and Ladbrokes sending up a Poker Kit for this Including a set of Chips and a Fold Up table . Hope it Helps

    I mite be able to make this jim and if so i can bring it up i will let you know closer to the date .

    Regards

    Neill


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Thank you to neill kelly and ladbrokes for the poker kit. Thank you to mick from hiberian poker for a ticket in to the cavan open worth 200 euro, thanks guys.


    regards,

    jim


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 713 ✭✭✭Mr. Wolf


    Best of luck with this Jim, its a great cause.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi everyone,

    Prizes so far for the raffle.

    1. 4 ball for corrstown

    2. poker kit, from ladbrokes and neill kelly

    3. ticket in to the cavan open, from mick

    4. devilfish chip set, tony wynne

    5. 2 tickets for man utd home game, ardlea inn


    thanks everyone,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭IPPT


    I will be running sit and gos for this event in all my venues over the next 2 weeks, table of ten 14 euro each, 1 ticket, no reg.

    regards,

    jim


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭smurph


    Bump....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭Westbury


    Hi Jim , will do my best to organise few players up from the club for your game ,

    You can put me down + 2

    Also I would like to offer a Westbury Monthly Event Ticket (13th.October ) as part of your raffle worth €270 .

    Regards ,

    Larry Santo


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Westbury wrote: »
    Hi Jim , will do my best to organise few players up from the club for your game ,

    You can put me down + 2

    Also I would like to offer a Westbury Monthly Event Ticket (13th.October ) as part of your raffle worth €270 .

    Regards ,

    Larry Santo
    Thank you larry for your prize once more you are a top man.

    regards,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    Prizes so far for the raffle.

    1. 4 ball for corrstown

    2. poker kit, from ladbrokes and neill kelly

    3. ticket in to the cavan open, from mick

    4. devilfish chip set, tony wynne

    5. 2 tickets for man utd home game, ardlea inn

    6. ticket to the westbury 270 game, larry
    thanks everyone,

    jim
    ticket to the westbury 270 game, larry


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    bump......
    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    Hi All

    here is a link to charity site we are supporting for the "Christopher Connolly Memorial Tournament 2009"


    http://www.pieta.ie/


    Pieta House, Old Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
    Tel: +353 (01) 601 00 00 Email: mary@pieta.ie

    Regards,
    Kris Smith

    Welcome


    Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide, opened its doors in January 2006 and is the first charity of its kind in Ireland. Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. In particular, this centre targets people who have already attempted to take their lives – often the forgotten people. This service is free of charge, but donations are welcome. The specialized treatment programme offers a comprehensive service aimed at individuals and their families who are affected by:
    • Multiple suicidal attempts
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Continuous self-harming behaviours
    As a centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide, Pieta House is a community response, the first of its kind, to these ever-increasing problems in Ireland. We address a very definite gap in the existing services.
    Mission Statement

    ‘To help hurting people walk through their times of pain and difficulty’
    ‘To provide a holistic solution to the ever increasing problems of hopelessness and despair.’
    ‘To improve the quality of life for those in the local community who are in distress.’
    Contact Us

    Pieta House is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm,
    Tuesdays, Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm,
    Saturday 10am-2pm on Sunday on Call service 10.00am – 2.00pm

    Please feel free to call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more.

    E-mail mary@pieta.ie and we’ll get in touch as soon as possibe.
    Click Here for a map of Lucan
    Click Here for directions


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 324 ✭✭westlife


    +1 here too please

    ps. can i start on Phil Bakers Table, I want an opportunity to take him out, while you are at it, put Steven McClean on there aswell, may as well make a meal of it and donk the 2 of 'em

    Thanks

    Derek

    hey, what I do?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,802 ✭✭✭DAMO72


    westlife wrote: »
    hey, what I do?
    Exist:D:D:D


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭IPPT


    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    Hi All

    here is a link to charity site we are supporting for the "Christopher Connolly Memorial Tournament 2009"


    http://www.pieta.ie/


    Pieta House, Old Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
    Tel: +353 (01) 601 00 00 Email: mary@pieta.ie

    Regards,
    Kris Smith

    Welcome


    Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide, opened its doors in January 2006 and is the first charity of its kind in Ireland. Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. In particular, this centre targets people who have already attempted to take their lives – often the forgotten people. This service is free of charge, but donations are welcome. The specialized treatment programme offers a comprehensive service aimed at individuals and their families who are affected by:
    • Multiple suicidal attempts
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Continuous self-harming behaviours
    As a centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide, Pieta House is a community response, the first of its kind, to these ever-increasing problems in Ireland. We address a very definite gap in the existing services.
    Mission Statement

    ‘To help hurting people walk through their times of pain and difficulty’
    ‘To provide a holistic solution to the ever increasing problems of hopelessness and despair.’
    ‘To improve the quality of life for those in the local community who are in distress.’
    Contact Us

    Pieta House is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm,
    Tuesdays, Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm,
    Saturday 10am-2pm on Sunday on Call service 10.00am – 2.00pm

    Please feel free to call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more.

    E-mail mary@pieta.ie and we’ll get in touch as soon as possibe.
    Click Here for a map of Lucan
    Click Here for directions
    Well guys have another super prize to add details to follow tomorrow, lets make this event big for a great cause


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi everyone,

    Another prize for the raffle a big thank you to Marty Smyth who will give 1% of his winnings in the poker millions to add to the raffle.


    Regards,


    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    Hi All

    here is a link to charity site we are supporting for the "Christopher Connolly Memorial Tournament 2009"


    http://www.pieta.ie/


    Pieta House, Old Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
    Tel: +353 (01) 601 00 00 Email: mary@pieta.ie

    Regards,
    Kris Smith

    Welcome


    Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide, opened its doors in January 2006 and is the first charity of its kind in Ireland. Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. In particular, this centre targets people who have already attempted to take their lives – often the forgotten people. This service is free of charge, but donations are welcome. The specialized treatment programme offers a comprehensive service aimed at individuals and their families who are affected by:
    • Multiple suicidal attempts
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Continuous self-harming behaviours
    As a centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide, Pieta House is a community response, the first of its kind, to these ever-increasing problems in Ireland. We address a very definite gap in the existing services.
    Mission Statement

    ‘To help hurting people walk through their times of pain and difficulty’
    ‘To provide a holistic solution to the ever increasing problems of hopelessness and despair.’
    ‘To improve the quality of life for those in the local community who are in distress.’
    Contact Us

    Pieta House is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm,
    Tuesdays, Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm,
    Saturday 10am-2pm on Sunday on Call service 10.00am – 2.00pm

    Please feel free to call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more.

    E-mail mary@pieta.ie and we’ll get in touch as soon as possibe.
    Click Here for a map of Lucan
    Click Here for directions
    bump............


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭smurph


    come on guys and gals,
    This Tournament is for a great cause,
    The pub beside the Voodoo is lovely aswell, so if you get knocked out of tournament you can go on the razz


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    Hi All

    here is a link to charity site we are supporting for the "Christopher Connolly Memorial Tournament 2009"


    http://www.pieta.ie/


    Pieta House, Old Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin
    Tel: +353 (01) 601 00 00 Email: mary@pieta.ie

    Regards,
    Kris Smith

    Welcome


    Pieta House, the Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide, opened its doors in January 2006 and is the first charity of its kind in Ireland. Pieta House offers a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours. In particular, this centre targets people who have already attempted to take their lives – often the forgotten people. This service is free of charge, but donations are welcome. The specialized treatment programme offers a comprehensive service aimed at individuals and their families who are affected by:
    • Multiple suicidal attempts
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Continuous self-harming behaviours
    As a centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide, Pieta House is a community response, the first of its kind, to these ever-increasing problems in Ireland. We address a very definite gap in the existing services.
    Mission Statement

    ‘To help hurting people walk through their times of pain and difficulty’
    ‘To provide a holistic solution to the ever increasing problems of hopelessness and despair.’
    ‘To improve the quality of life for those in the local community who are in distress.’
    Contact Us

    Pieta House is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm,
    Tuesdays, Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm,
    Saturday 10am-2pm on Sunday on Call service 10.00am – 2.00pm

    Please feel free to call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more.

    E-mail mary@pieta.ie and we’ll get in touch as soon as possibe.
    Click Here for a map of Lucan
    Click Here for directions
    Hi everyone just to let you know this game starts at 7.30pm on saturday.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    jimsmith09 wrote: »
    Christopher Connolly Memorial tournament 2009


    hi everyone,
    The Christopher connolly memorial tournament will take place again this year. the venue for this event will be the " voodoo card club " on saturday september 19th at 7.30pm last year this event due to everyone who played, bought raffle tickets, placed adverts in the programe raised over 8,000 euro for the charity console, so once again thanks to all. this year eamon and willo have choose the charity " pieta house ". so guys once again i need your help to raise money for this worth while charity.Here is the price for this event.
    140 euro entry
    100 euro to the prize-pool
    35 euro to pieta house
    5 euro to cover costs for dealers and food

    Adverts for the programe.
    full page 150 euro
    half page 100 euro
    quater page 60 euro

    To pre reg for this event contact jim 086-1217281, keith 0868849502.
    looking forward to hearing from you all
    best regards,
    jim smith
    bump


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi everyone,

    Just a quick up-date numbers are looking good for saturday, i want to thank Paul O Reilly and the jackpot for there prize of a ticket in to there satt for the winter festival. Roy The Boy for the chip set. with so many good prizes were going to have a auction and a raffle. There will be sit and gos on saturday at 5pm for this event 9 players @ 15 euro 1 ticket.


    regards,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 251 ✭✭IPPT


    Another prize for the raffle a devilfish chip set i won the tourney last night so i am donating the chip set for the raffle


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Another prize for the raffle tonight i have been given 2 sets of tickets for the 2 ireland games in october by poker in the pub.


    thank you,

    jim


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jimsmith09


    Hi everyone,

    Tonight @ 7.30pm the Christopher connolly memorial event takes place in the voodoo card club the charity is pieta house, there will be sit and goes at 5pm price 15 euro, 1 ticket. There will be a raffle and auction on the night with some great prizes. I would like to thank everyone who donated a prize thanks guys. So if you fancy a game of poker tonight the voodoo is the place to be and you are also donating money to a great cause.

    prizes for raffle

    1. 2 sets of tickets for irelands world cup games in october

    2. ladbrokes poker set

    3. ladbrokes chip-set

    4. 4 ball for corrstown golf club

    5. ticket for the cavan open

    6. devilfish chip-set

    7. 2 tickets for man utd home game

    8. ticket to the westbury end of month game

    9. 1% of marty smith in the poker millions

    10. devilfish chip-set

    11. satellite ticket for the winter festival.

    Thanks,

    jim


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