Dan Carroll ,Chairperson of Female Cue Sports Ireland and Annette Newman who is a dominant figure in Female Cue Sports Ireland (operating under RILSA/Women’s Irish Cue Sports Association), holding the number one ranking in Irish women’s amateur billiards for a record 11 consecutive seasons, chat to Brian about promoting women’s and girls’ participation in cue sports across the country.
They want to talk about a significant piece of Irish sporting history taking place in Carlow tomorrow when Female Cue Sports Ireland / RILSA (Republic of Ireland Ladies Snooker Associaition) will mark 40 years of organised women’s cue sports in Ireland with a special anniversary celebration, book launch and documentary premiere at the Seven Oaks Hotel in Carlow, beginning at 7pm. The evening will tell the story of the women who played, competed, coached, refereed and volunteered—often at a time when women had to fight simply to establish their place in cue sports.
Annette is also recognized as the first official female snooker and cue sports coach in Ireland
