Longford Snooker star wins again!

Joe is pictured here with his opponent, Cathal Horgan, Celbridge Snooker Club owner Phil Martin, and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan | St Mel's College

placeholder image — Joe is pictured here with his opponent, Cathal Horgan, Celbridge Snooker Club owner Phil Martin, and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan | St Mel's College

In addition to winning the Celbridge Junior Classic last week, St Mel’s Transition Year student, Joe Shannon, has also been invited to compete in the UK’s Snooker 900 which will take place after Christmas.

A very talented Longford teen has claimed a major junior snooker title following an impressive performance at one of Ireland’s biggest competitions.

St Mel’s Transition Year student, Joe Shannon, last weekend won the Celbridge Junior Classic, lifting the Phil Martin Cup after dropping just one frame throughout the tournament.

The competition attracted more than 50 under-19 players representing 30 counties, making Joe’s achievement all the more significant.

His victory has also opened the door to an exciting opportunity in the UK, with Joe receiving an invitation to compete in the Snooker 900 after Christmas. He will spend a week competing in televised matches, giving him the chance to showcase his incredible talent to a wider audience.

St Mel’s revealed today that their “snooker sensation” Joe, “will now practise with Irish professional Aaron Hill, bringing him another step closer to his snooker dreams.”