The game here on a Wednesday Night is being run by Conor Hogan (he is also running the big poker fundraiser next friday for the county team). Conor for a young man seems to have a good head on his shoulders and runs a good game. He has dealt at some of the bigger tournaments as well and can also play a bit, so he knows his stuff.
Last night I ventured down as I needed to speak to Conor about something. There was 11/12 runners, up from last week. The game has the potential to grow in numbers and the overall play was fine. The structure is good with the blinds going up every 15 minutes. The game is currently on a league basis and I think there is 3 weeks left of the current league. New players are still welcome to go down and play.
I did make the final table and pushed with Ace/Jack off and was called by Glen Ryan's 9s and sure enough hit his set on the flop. Thanks to the dealer for rubbing it in and giving me the jack on the river. Glen seemed to run pretty well on the final table and won literally all his flips and caught whatever card(s) he was looking for.
Niall Callery had a big chip lead coming onto the final table and ended up winning but doing a deal with the prize money.
Niall Callery €165
Glen Ryan €125
Jim Connors €125
Ciaran Connolly busted I believe on the bubble with JJ versus Nialls KK. Niall hit his set on the river. Ciaran beat himself up pretty bad about this but 4 handed would have been a monster lay down.
A cash game got going afterwards and I have been told some nights up to nearly €2000 has been on the table. This doesnt mean people just arrive for the cash, if you want to play the cash table I believe you should play the tournament also. Its a pub game, not a casino (this is just my opinion).
Anyway a good game, good structure, run by the right people so maybe if your around on a wednesday night drop in a see for yourself.
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