The worlds best snooker players arrived in Killarney on Tuesday foir the start of the inaugural 6 Red World Snooker championship at the INEC. Led by wrold champion John Higgins the four day compeition will conclude on Friday evening. Included in our historic picture are front from left, Barry Pinches, Joe Perry, Michael Hallett, John Higgins, Alex Higgins, Stephen Hendry, Reanne Evans, Ladies World Champion, Ken Doherty, Mark King and Mathew Stephens. At back, Ryan Day, Barry Hawkins, Nigel Bond, Joe Swail, Ricky Waldren, Marco Fu and Mark Williams.
Picture by Don MacMonagle