Downpatrick & District Snooker & Billiard League

County Down is the home of the Downpatrick & District Snooker & Billiard League. Many of the local towns compete in the highly successful leagues. Teams from Downpatrick, Newcastle, Ballynahinch, Crossgar, Drumaness and Newtownards strive to be the best in the local district.

Snooker League

The snooker league currently consists of a league format where teams play each other both home and away. The teams also compete in four cup competitions, The Martin Cup, The Brannigan Cup, The Toals's Cup and The Dano Fitzpatrick Memorial Cup.

Billiard League

The Billiard league currently has teams playing for the league titl as well as four cup competitions. The Mahon Cup, The McAllister Cup, The Breen Cup and the Gerry Rodgers Memorial Cup.

The Snooker, Billiards Individuals and doubles competition

Each player in their respective league has the opportunity to participate in the draw for the Individual Competition. Each match is on a knock out basis with each winner progressing to the next round. The doubles takes place in the same way and is played in alternative shots keeping the same order throughout the match

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