With the 2005 Top 8 having come to a close, the draw for the Qualifiers was made in the Pembroke on Wednesday night. This consists of the bottom 4 finishers in the Top 8 and 6 other eligible players. The draw is as follows …

• Chris Rafferty vs Bernard Palmer
• Paul Atling vs Aidan Walsh
• Paul Brennan vs Brian Gallagher
• Claas Roever vs Olivier Deme
• John Gibson vs Chris or Bernard

The winners of these clashes will move forward to join Noel, Stephen, Ian and Ka Chun in the 2006 Top 8.