Torpey wins Masters Ranking Event 2

The second RIBSA Masters Ranking Event was held in the Carlow in the Ivy Rooms on Sunday 27th of October. There were 26 entrants and it got off to a good start and on time at 10am. John Torpey had an semi-final win against Mark Tuite winning 3-0, while John O’Sullivan then beat Shane Gorman

McGuirk wins Under 21 Ranking Event 2

Ryan McGuirk from R&R SC won the second RIBSA Under 21 Snooker Ranking of the season in the Ivy Rooms SC Carlow on Saturday the 26th of October. It was a fantastic day of junior snooker with all players in fine form in trying to qualify for the 2020 EBSA Under 21 Championship in Portugal.

Deepest Sympathy

The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association would like to express their very deepest sympathy to International Master player Nigel Power on the passing of his father Gerard (Gerry). RIBSA offer their condolences to Nigel and all his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP CLICK RIP WEB

Judge wins Seniors ROKiT UK Championship

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association would like to congratulate Ireland’s Michael Judge on winning the Seniors ROKiT Phones.com 2019 UK Championship in the Bonus Arena in Hull on Friday the 25th of October. Thank you to Monique Limbos for the use of her photos. In the final which was televised live on

RIBSA Over 50’s Event 1 – Enter Now

The first RIBSA over 50’s Snooker Event of the season will take place in Newbridge CYMS on Saturday 9th November. The entry fee is €20.00 and you can enter by contacting Jim Carrick or Stephen Merrigan. The format is best of 5 frames throughout the competition. Closing date for entries is Friday the 8th of

McGuirk wins RIBSA U-18 Ranking Event 2

Ryan McGuirk won the second RIBSA Under 18 Snooker Ranking of the season in the Ivy Rooms SC Carlow on Sunday the 20th of October. In the final Ryan McGuirk beat Noel Gleeson in a superb final 3 frames to 2 which was referred by Conor Doyle. It was a fantastic day of junior snooker

RIBSA Hold Camp with PJ – IBSF Turkey

RIBSA held a National Team Snooker Training Camp for a selection of players who will be competing in the 2019 IBSF World Championships in Turkey next week on Saturday the 19th of October in the Ivy Rooms SC in Carlow with our National Coach PJ Nolan. Ross Bulman, Daniel O Regan, Shane Gorman, Rodney Goggins,

O Donoghue wins RIBSA Senior 1 – Letterkenny

Brendan O Donoghue won the first RIBSA Senior Snooker Ranking event of the season ” The Barracks Classic” in the Northwest Snooker Club in Letterkenny County Donegal on Sunday the 13th of October. In the final Brendan beat John Sutton from Potters SC 4 frames to 2 in a great final. The turning point was in

DOYLE WINS SENIOR BILLIARDS EVENT 2

The second RIBSA Billiards ranking event of the season took place on Sunday 13th October at the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. The format was 400up with 90 minute time limit as Wayne Doyle from Dun Laoighaire continues his perfect start to the season winning each match by well over a 100 points. His

Gleeson wins RIBSA U-16 Ranking Event 1

Noel Gleeson from Nenagh made the perfect start to the Under 16 Snooker season when he won the first RIBSA Under 16 Snooker Ranking of the season in Newbridge CYMS on Sunday the 6th of October. It was a fantastic day of junior snooker with all players trying to qualify for the Celtic Challenge, Home