1998 Irish Masters
The 1998 Irish Masters was the twenty-fourth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place from 24 to 29 March 1998. The tournament was played at Goffs in Kildare, and featured twelve professional players.
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| Dates | 24–29 March 1998 |
| Venue | Goffs |
| City | Kildare |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-Ranking event |
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| Champion |  |
| Score | [n 1] |
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Ronnie O'Sullivan won the final 9–3 against Ken Doherty, however O'Sullivan failed a post-final drugs test and tested positive for cannabis. He was stripped of the title and disqualified from the tournament with the victory awarded to Doherty.[1]
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* Ronnie O'Sullivan was stripped of the title and disqualified from the tournament after winning 9–3. O'Sullivan failed a drugs test after testing positive for cannabis. Ken Doherty was awarded the title.
Notes
- Ken Doherty was awarded the title after Ronnie O'Sullivan was subsequently stripped of his title and disqualified from the tournament, for failing a drugs test.
References
- Ian O'Riordan (7 July 1998). "O'Sullivan stripped of Irish title". The Irish Times. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- "Irish Masters". Snooker Scene. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- "1998 Irish Masters Results". Snooker Database. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
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