Myers retains Timmy Murphy Memorial Billiards

The 4th Annual Timmy Murphy Memorial billiards tournament took place on Sunday 4th November in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. 16 players took part to play in the event in memory of the billiards gentlemen from Cork who passed away over 3 years ago and the Cork connection in this special occasion is

Aaron Wins Senior Event 2 – Celbridge

Sixteen year old Aaron Hill from the Crucible SC in Cork won the Second RIBSA Senior Snooker Ranking event of the season ” The Hickson’s Centra Open” on Sunday the 28th of October in the Celbridge Snooker Club in Celbridge, County Kildare. In the final the young talented Corkman beat the experienced and former professional player Joe Delaney

Sherwin & O’Neill win Ladies Event 2

The second RIBSA ladies Senior and Intermediate ranking events were held in Celbridge Snooker Club on Sunday 28th Oct.  In the seniors, after the round robin stages, Michelle Sherwin and Cathy Hunt were the top two players. Michelle won the first frame comfortably and got off to a good start in the 2nd frame, but

2018 World Billiards Championship

The 2018 World Billiards Championship in Association will take place at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, England between the 22nd – 26th October The Republic Of Ireland player is Aidan Murray and the Referees will be Brendan Devlin and John Kehoe. RIBSA Chairman Jim Leacy will also be in attendance in his capacity as

RIBSA Players Committee

RIBSA would be delighted to hear from interested people who would like to become involved in a new players committee who would help keep RIBSA informed of the concerns of all the players and members. RIBSA invite players and parents involved in all grades of snooker and billiards to contact the secretary at info@ribsa.ie with

Devaney wins 2018 Connacht Close

Jason Devaney from Ballina won the Connacht Snooker Association Close in the Century Snooker Club in Ballina on Sunday the 21st October. This event was sponsored by Albany Ballina. Jason had three centuries in the event and beat Gareth Kirwin 3 frames to 1 in a superb final.

Walsh Wins RIBSA U-16 Event 1

Sean Walsh from Crucible SC Cork won the first RIBSA Under 16 Snooker Ranking event of the season in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow on Sunday the 21st of October. In the final both players had good wins along the way to qualify for the final but it was Sean Walsh from Crucible SC

Aaron Wins U-16 Plate Event 1

Aaron Smith from Potters SC  won the plate event at the first RIBSA Under 16 Snooker Ranking event of the season in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow on Sunday 21st of October. The final was a repeat of yesterdays Under 14 final but this time Aaron won. In the Final Aaron beat Leone Crowley from Shooters SC

Ireland win International Challenge Cup

The Republic of Ireland team have retained the International Challenge Cup in style in the end at the Billard Club Montpellier. The performance from the Irish Team was special considering the squad arriving in France under very sad circumstances following the loss of their member and great friend Mick Grogan. Team Captain Eddie Ingle said

Rodney Marathon Raises €2,260

Thank you very much for all the players, ref’s, officials and friends, of Ribsa and the Legends Tour, who sponsored and supported the 12 hour snooker marathon in aid of Wexford Mental Health Association. A total figure on the 12 hour snooker charity marathon raised in aid of Wexford Mental Health Association was €2, 260