KTK Landfill Pool kicks off

The KTK Landfill Pool Tournament got under way in McTernan's last night with teams from Carbury and Milltown opening the points for a contest that will last for the next three months or so.



Organised by Benny McHale with the help of other stalwarts of the McTernan's pool scene, there are some 27 teams now entered for the competition, which has a guaranteed 2,000 euros in prizes. The proceeds from the competition are being donated to the Senior Citizens Fund.

"The teams are from all over the county, but Kilcullen itself is well represented, with about half the teams local," Benny told the Diary. "A number of businesses have sponsored teams, including Berneys Chemists, the Hideout and the Spout."

Benny is pleased that the game itself is experiencing a revival after some years in the doldrums. "There's a Kildare county team now, and a nationwide championship."

The idea of supporting the Senior Citizens Fund came after a Christmas time conversation with Theresa Meaney, and the KTK sponsorship is from a community fund which the landfill company provides annually to Kilcullen.



Each of the competing teams pays 100 euros entry fee, all of which goes to the Senior Citizens. The first round of the contest is played off between groups of three, and after that it becomes a straight knockout competition.

Brian Byrne.