Joe O'Boye
Joe O’Boye (born 6 March 1960) is a former Irish professional snooker player from the Republic of Ireland. He was the winner
of the 1980 English Amateur Championship.
| Born | 6 March 1960 Limerick, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Sport country |  Ireland |
| Nickname | The Irish Rover |
| Professional | 1980–1990 |
O’Boye defeated Danny Fowler and Barry West to reach the last 32 of the Snooker World Championship in 1989. He lost 10–6 to the seeded Silvino Francisco at The Crucible.[1]
O’Boye had previously reached the last 32 of the UK championship in 1988, where he lost to former world champion Dennis Taylor.[2]
O’Boye would often practise at a snooker club in Kings Cross along with the likes of a young Peter Ebdon and top 16 player Tony Drago.[3]
References
- "1989 World Championships Results". www.snookerdatabase.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- "1988 UK Championship Results". www.snookerdatabase.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- "Snooker: Positive thinking takes Ebdon to the summit". independent.co.uk. 11 January 2003. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
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