Happy Christmas & New Year Everyone

Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards in Ireland and around the world a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone with COVID-19 but there will be plenty of time for Snooker

Chairman’s Statement

Dear Player/Member, It goes without saying that it has been a tough and unprecedented year for snooker, First and foremost, I hope that I find you and your families safe and well during these uncertain times. I would like to reassure you that the SBI committee have been working tirelessly behind the scenes in preparation for

2020 National Championships Cancelled

It is with sincere regret that SBI have decided that the 2020 National Championships will not be played. Due to the current situation and the ongoing restrictions it has been impossible to put together a meaningful and playable calendar of events and because we are now on the brink of entering 2021 and it looks

Munster & All Ireland Club Championships

A message from Tournament Director Connie O Sullivan. I spoke with the Glen Eagle Hotel today. We would need to be in level 2 in order to host the Munster and All Ireland Snooker Club championships, and from any information we can get, there’s no way we will be in level 2 in January, so

Volunteer Ireland Award – John Tobin

This week Volunteer Ireland officially announced the 2020 Volunteer Ireland Awardees and we are so proud to announce our very own SBI Treasurer John Tobin was one of the Leinster Region volunteer’s winners. Watch Video SBI would like to congratulate John and his family on receiving this award and it is fantastic to see him

SBI Presentation to Jim Leacy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland made a special presentation to SBI President Jim Leacy in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Snooker & Billiards both nationally and Internationally through RIBSA, HIBSF, IBSF, WBL and WCBS. Dylan Rees Chairman of Snooker & Billiards Ireland made the presentation during the SBI Committee meeting on Sunday the 6th of

SBI Presentation to Tony Thorpe

Snooker & Billiards Ireland made a special presentation to Tony Thorpe in recognition of his excellent service to the association over many years through his work as Secretary of RIBSA. Dylan Rees Chairman of Snooker & Billiards Ireland made the presentation during the SBI Committee meeting on Sunday the 6th of December in Carlow.

2021 World Anti-Doping Code

Dear SBI member please note, Sport Ireland has reviewed the Irish Anti-Doping Rules to ensure compliance with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code. Please find attached the following documents: 2021 Irish Anti-Doping Rules which will come into effect on January 1st 2021. Irish Sport Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel Procedures which will come into effect on January 1st 2021.