N.Ireland Champion Paddy Havlin.

[tommyc]

BAD NEWS TODAY IN THE FORM OF THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF PADDY HAVLIN, BALLY MONEY THE CURRENT N.I RELAND CHAMPION ONE OF THE TOUGHEST OPPONENTS ONE WOULD WISH TO MEET AND A SOLID SUPPORTER OF DRAUGHTS DOWN THRU THE YEARS ...r.i.p.

[Bernard Coll]

I am very sorry to hear of Paddy's passing. He was a tough competitor and a thorough genlleman.

[liam stephens]

Tommy, Very sorry to hear the sad news of the death of Paddy Havlin R.I.P.
He was a great attender and supporter of the Irish Tournaments.
On behalf of the Irish Draughts Association would you please extend our deepest sympathy to his family and relatives.

Liam Stephens - Editor of IDA Newsletter.

[william]

Very sad to hear ...

I only met Paddy in Bromsgrove at the 2000 British .

I'll remember him as a cheery guy , always chatting and smiling with the other players.

As I recall he wasn't too old , RIP paddy

My condoleances go out to his familly

WILLIAM

[S_McCosker]

This is indeed very sad news for Irish draughts Paddy was a strong competator and a modest champion
may he rest in peace.

[JR Smith]

Here are some pictures emailed to me by Tommy Canning from the Havlin, Hughes, & Madden Memorial Tourney...

http://www.nccheckers.org/NCCA/2009%20T ... l%20TY.htm

[tommyc]

Thanks JR for posting these ...........it was a fine Ty hosted by Francie McNally and his team from the Northern Federation of Draughts in McNaly bar/restaurant in Toome Co.Tyrone ,run over 6 tue nights with almost 50 players taking part. All three familys had a big representation on the final night and were on hand to do the presentations to Ty winners with their prizes.I had conversations with all of them and they were delighted that the occasion had come about.We swapped old stories and events from the past and it was an exhilarating and joyous experience.