2005 Northern Ireland Trophy

Northern Ireland Trophy
Tournament information
Dates17–21 August 2005 (2005-08-17 – 2005-08-21)
VenueWaterfront Hall
CityBelfast
CountryNorthern Ireland
OrganisationWorld Professional Billiards and Snooker Association
FormatNon-ranking event
Total prize fund£104,000
Winner's share£23,000
Highest breakScotland Alan McManus (140)
Final
ChampionWales Matthew Stevens
Runner-upScotland Stephen Hendry
Score9–7
← First
2006

The 2005 Northern Ireland Trophy was the first edition of the Northern Ireland Trophy snooker tournament, held from 17 to 21 August 2005, at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Matthew Stevens defeated Stephen Hendry by nine frames to seven (9–7) in the final. Alan McManus made the highest break with 140. This was the only year the tournament was held as a non-ranking event; it would become a ranking tournament for the next three seasons.

The top 16 ranked players were invited, Paul Hunter and Stephen Lee did not participate. They were replaced by Ali Carter and 2005 World Champion Shaun Murphy. Northern Ireland players Mark Allen and Joe Swail were invited as wildcards along with Ding Junhui and Neil Robertson.


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