Universities Pool
HESPC is affiliated to the Irish Pool
Association (IPA). World
Rules are used for all events.
The annual Irish Intervarsity Pool Championships are held in Birr, Offaly in February
of each year. The tournament incorporates a 5 man team and individual competition.
Results from this tournament provide the basis for selection for both the Republic
of Ireland and Northern Ireland Universities teams, which compete against the other
home nations in the Student 8 Ball Home Internationals.
The current team champions are University of Ulster Coleraine, who successfully
defended their title with an 8-2 victory over QUB "A". The individual title is held
by none other than Stephen Dempsey from NUI Galway, who is a former Men's European
Champion and was runner up in the same event in 2008.
2008 Tournament Summary
Previous Years
World Rules Summary
F.A.Q.
Student Sport Article