The Senior 6 Nations Table tennis Championships got off to an explosive start at DCU on Friday (2nd Oct 2009) night following an Opening Ceremony led by Dublin’s Lord Mayor Emer Costello. Ireland's men couldn't have asked for a tougher start, coming up first against one of the tournament favourites Wales.

International Referee Karen Tonge, MBE, took charge of the event, assisted by Tony Martin. The countries took part in the competition are Wales, Scotland, England, Ireland, Isle of Man and Guernsey.

Following umpires are on the group photograph:

Back row - from left right
Tony Martin, Ian Erskine, Brenda Munroe, Terri McKeon and Tom Mitchell.

Front row - from left to right
Joe Finnegan, Karen Tonge, MBE (Referee), Kiron Choudhury and Cecilia Armelin.

Following umpires were also on duty as well:
Vivienne Barry, Con O'Ceadaigh, Tommy Keenan and Brian Finn.