All 8 Qualify – Day 6 IBSF Qatar 2016

We are now into Day 6 of the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Stadium in Doha and this where the final group placing’s are being decided. For the first time all eight RIBSA players Dylan Rees, TJ Dowling, Jason Devaney, Michael Judge, Tom O Driscoll, Shane Gorman, Paula Judge and Brendan Thomas

4 out of 7 – Day 5 IBSF Qatar 2016

Day 5 had wins for Jason Devaney, Michael Judge, TJ Dowling and Brendan Thomas but defeats for Paula Judge, Shane Gorman and Tom O Driscoll in the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha today. First in was Tom O Driscoll and the Waterford man was beaten

Northern Ireland win 4 Nations Title

The 2016 Billiards International Trophy Tournament took place at the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow, on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th November last. This year it was the turn of the Republic of Ireland to be the host nation and it was very rewarding to welcome the many players, officials and supporters who travelled

2 out of 4 – Day 4 IBSF Qatar 2016

Day 4 saw Jason Devaney, Brendan Thomas, Paula Judge and Dylan Rees all in action in the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha today. First in was Jason Devaney who got beat 0-4 by Yuan Sijun from China in a good match. Next on

1 out of 3 – Day 3 IBSF Qatar 2016

Day 3 of the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha saw only the Republic of Ireland master players in action and they achieved 1 win from 3 matches. First in action in the morning session was Dylan Rees and despite playing good he was

Hill wins RIBSA Under 16 Event 2

RIBSA held the second Under16 ranking event of the season in Newbridge CYMS on Saturday 19 November. There was a great turnout of 20 players coming from all over the country. The standard of snooker was very high all day with from all entrants and the future of Irish Snooker is safe for a long

5 out of 7 – Day 2 IBSF Qatar 2016

The Republic of Ireland players achieved 5 wins from 7 matches on Day 2 of the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. In action today were our three senior players and Michael Judge started off with a win 4-2 against UAE, Jason Devaney played

4 out of 4 Day 1 IBSF Qatar 2016

The Republic of Ireland players achieved 4 wins from 4 matches on Day 1 of the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in Doha Qatar. The Championships will be held from the 19th – 29th of November in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha. In action today were senior players TJ Dowling

Opening Ceremony IBSF Qatar 2016

The opening ceremony of the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships was held tonight in the Holiday Villa Hotel in Doha Qatar. Play starts tomorrow at 10am and RIBSA would like to wish TJ Dowling, Michael Judge, Jason Devaney, Tom O Driscoll, Brendan Thomas, Dylan Rees, Shane Gorman and Paula Judge the best of luck in

Four Nations Billiard International

The 19th and 20th of November brings one of the highlights of the Billiards calendar, when we get the opportunity to renew friendships forged in the best possible way, through our annual Four Nations Billiards International in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. I have been given the honour of managing the 2016 Republic