EBSA Coaching in Portugal

Last week our National Coach PJ Nolan travelled to Lisbon, Portugal to train Nelson Batista on behalf of the European Billiards & Snooker Association in becoming an Official EBSA Snooker Coach. The EBSA Coaching Course is only open to recognised coaches who are approved by their own National Governing Body. The Portugal Billiards & Snooker

Happy Christmas and New Year to everyone

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards a Happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to meeting everyone again in 2014 in which promises to be another fantastic season of Irish Snooker.

Murphy Wins Premier Tour No.3

The third event of the 2013- 204 RIBSA Premier Tour “The Presidents Cup” was played on Sunday 19th of December at the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. This RIBSA Premier Tour contains the best 41 players snooker players from all around the Country and Ireland’s finest did not disappoint anyone with another fantastic quality

Ballina win Connacht Club Championship’s‏

The Connacht Club Championships took place at the North West Snooker Club last weekend, there was a total of 7 club teams in the tournament. Some new clubs like Kiltullagh from Galway and lots of old faces appearing on the day.  Lots of new young players especially from the North West club with a 12

Sherwin wins Ladies Ranking Event 3

The 3rd ladies ranking event took place in Q’s SC Clondalkin on Sunday 8th December. Michelle French faced Catherine Fitzsimons in the first q-final. It was a very even match throughout, with some excellent safety play from both girls.  Catherine got the better of Michelle in the end winning the match 3-0. The other q-final

McAnally wins Pat O’Sullivan Memorial Title

The Pat O’Sullivan Memorial handicap tournament was played at Carlow on Sunday, 1st of December 2013.  After a day’s play, which saw many games decided on close margins, Aonghus McAnally, one of the most dedicated players on the current billiards circuit, was the well deserved winner on the day. Play started at 11.15am and all

Gorman wins on Day 2 against Israel

Irishman Shane Gorman playing in his first IBSF Championship recorded a splendid 3 frames to 1 victory over Vgal Pagiiari from Israel to end another superb days play for the Irish team at the 2013 IBSF World Snooker Championship here in Daugavpils Latvia. Shane found himself one frame down but came back strong to win

Opening Ceremony 2013 IBSF World Championships

The Opening Ceremony of the 2013 IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championships was held tonight. This event is being held in Daugavpils, Latvia from the 27th November to the 8th of December and it promises to be an exciting event with a total of 240 Players playing in the Mens, Masters and Ladies will playing. RIBSA Senior Players

Contract between IBSF and Rigour

Mr. Liu Zheng, the General Director of Chinese Billiards & Snooker Training base in Beijing in China was in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow on Saturday to met Jim Leacy President of the IBSF. Mr Liu was in Ireland to sign a contract between IBSF and Rigour as a recommended high tech training

Bernard Burke RIP

Everyone involved in Irish snooker will be saddened to hear that Bernard Burke from Celbridge Snooker Club died this morning. The Republic Of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association and all snooker followers would like to express their very deepest sympathy to his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in Peace RIP