

Carrickfergus pool player Jack Carson secured victory in a high-stakes money match at Antrim Sports Club on Saturday night. The prize pot was reportedly worth more than £34,000, with over 70 supporters travelling from Carrickfergus and the QE2 Club to cheer him on.
Jack Carson won a £34,000 pool money match following a commanding performance at Antrim Sports Club on Saturday night.
Carson faced Niall McCarthy in the high-profile contest, which attracted a large crowd of pool fans.
The prize pot was reportedly worth more than £34,000, making it one of the most significant local money matches in recent memory.
More than 70 supporters from Carrickfergus are understood to have attended the match.
Many travelled from the QE2 Club, where Carson regularly practises and prepares for competitions.
The strong Carrickfergus support created an energetic atmosphere throughout the evening. Carson later thanked those who travelled to Antrim to support him.
He also gave special thanks to his friend Ryan Marcus, who helped him remain focused during the contest.
Carson described the result as a victory secured through a strong performance from beginning to end.
Writing after the match, he said that experience had been expected to play an important role. However, he believed his quality and composure ultimately made the difference.
Carson added that it was “nice to see the good guys come out on top” before celebrating the victory with his supporters.
The result marks a major achievement for Carson and a memorable evening for the Carrickfergus pool community.
Money matches often attract significant interest within the competitive pool scene. However, a reported prize pot exceeding £34,000 made this contest particularly notable.
Carson will now turn his attention towards his next challenge following one of the biggest victories of his pool career.
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