The paddypowerpoker.com-sponsored Irish team emerged victorious at the Amateur Professional Association Tour (APAT) European Team Championship held on November 1st-2nd 2008 in Brighton, England. Led by non-playing captain Len Collin, team mates Pat O’Callaghan, Brendan Byrne, Colin O’Prey and John Murray were up against squads from England, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany and Hungary.

Despite finishing the first day of play in 3rd position, the Irish dominated the final days’ play and when O’Callaghan won the last tournament outright, Ireland finished with a points haul significantly greater than that of runners-up Scotland and 3rd-placed Germany.

“The championship is an amateur event but our participation was for pride and country more than prize money.