Aaron Donnelly from Newbridge CYMS won Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) fourth event on the 2024-2025 SBI 16’s Snooker Tour on Saturday the 8th of February in the SBI HQ in Carlow. PJ Nolan’s 147academy are the title sponsors for all the Junior Tours this season and todays event was the Fergal O Brien Cup.
In the final Aaron beat Oscar Ellison Gibbons from Poineers SC in Dublin 3 frames to 1 in a great final which was refereed by International referee Conor Doyle. Fergal O Brien and PJ Nolan presented the prizes to the winners on the day. Tony Thorpe was the TD on the day and was delighted see how many talented players on show.
Their was a great performance by Aaron Horan from Killarney who reached his first U-16 semi final and to Liam Dunne from Edenderry who also made it to the semi final of event 3 today.
It was another exciting event of junior snooker with so many young talented players looking to qualify for the Celtic Challenge, Home Internationals and World U-16 Snooker Championships.
Final
Aaron Donnelly 3-1 Oscar Ellison Gibbons
Semi Finals
- Aaron Donnelly 3-2 Joe Shannon
- Oscar Ellison Gibbons 3-0 Liam Dunne
Q-Finals
- Aaron Donnelly 3-0 Dermot Kelly
- Joe Shannon 3-1 Max Kennedy
- Oscar Ellison Gibbons 3-0 Aaron Horan
- Liam Dunne 3 -1 Evan Keenan
High Break – Dermot Kelly 50, Aaron Horan 32, James Stewart O Reilly 30
Live Streaming
We was streaming of 4 tables in the SBI HQ in Carlow
SBI YouTube – Tables 7&8
SnookerON – Tables 5&6
Format
Matches were played in a the best of 5 frames knock out format in roll on and off basis in the venue. The Q-Final, Semi Final and Final are the best of 5 frames
The next event will be Event 4: 16’s TOUR 4 – The Rodney Goggins Cup – 23rd March – Newbridge CYMS
Dates & Venues
- Event 1: 16’s TOUR – Ken Doherty Cup – 19th October – SBI HQ Carlow – WINNER DERMOT KELLY
- Event 2: 16’s TOUR – Brendan O Donoghue Cup – 17th November – Hotshots SC Galway – WINNER LIAM DUNNE
- Event 3: 16’s TOUR – Fergal O Brien Cup – 8th February – SBI HQ Carlow – WINNER – WINNER AARON DONNELLY
- Event 4: 16’s TOUR – Rodney Goggins Cup – 23rd March – SBI HQ Carlow
- Event 5: 16’s NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – 3rd May – SBI HQ Carlow
- Finals Weekend 16th – 18th May -Final will be played during finals weekend
Players should be aware that all entries are through the on line system and you have to enter before the closing date of Thursday at 1pm prior to each event.
This season will be holding four ranking events in 16’s and a National 16’s Championships. The Entry Fees for all Junior events is set at €10.00 each.
Plate Event
Tournament director Tony Thorpe organised a 1 frame plate competition for 1st round losers, Scott Cooke v Rowan Kelly, William Shannon v Calum Behan, Calum Wheatley v Cathal Horan, Paddy King v James Stewart O’Reilly.
Both William Shannon and James Stewart O’Reilly played excellent snooker to reach the final where James held his nerve to win on the pink 2 – 1.
Tony Thorpe congratulated all the players for their sportsmanship and excellent behaviour throughout.
Draws & Match Times
Following the closing date all draws will be displayed on the web site – CLICK HERE
How to Enter
All players will need to register for the new season by paying their SBI registration / membership or Renew their membership for the 2024-2025 season.
SBI Registration runs from 1st July to the 31st of June each season CLICK HERE TO ENTER AN EVENT
SBI Yearly Registration fee
- Junior Membership is for all Under 21’s – €20.00
How to Register
If you were a member in the last three years you simply press the renewal button – CLICK HERE and use the same email and password you created when signing up to the system. You simply choose your type of membership and click and pay.
New First Time Members
If you are registering for the first time, you will be asked to complete the SBI membership form with date of birth, address, club, high break, email and then create a username and password – CLICK HERE
Remember you will only be allowed to enter an event if have logged in as a member using a valid username and password in the system.
Reset Passwords
You can always reset your own password and there is also a support for members by emailing info@sbireland.ie and SBI will follow up to resolve any issue.
REGARDING ENTERING EVENTS AND THE RANKINGS – IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT PLAYERS ONLY USE ONE EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE SYSTEM AS THE ENTRY AND RANKINGS ARE AUTOMATICALY DONE THROUGH THE SYSTEM AND WILL NOT WORK IF YOU USE TWO EMAILS OR YOU GET SOMEONE ELSE TO ENTER YOU.
CONTACT info@sbireland.ie if you are having problems to enter or register
Closing Dates
The closing date for all SBI events will 1pm on the Thursday before the event. The Draw will be done automatically on the system with match times and displayed on the web site.
Tournament Entry Fees
The cost of entry will be the following:
- 16’s– €10.00
Only SBI members can access the online system and enter to play in tournaments but one-day registration is available at €10.00 – remember this expires 24hrs after the event.
- One Day/Event Registration – €10.00 plus the entry fee above – CLICK HERE
Junior Development
€1 entry fee will be offered to any Under 21 Junior player to compete in any of the three Adult open tours for the coming season. This is to encourage more juniors to attend adult events, gain experience, watch and play our leading players and be hopefully be motivated to improve more.
Dress Code – Ranking Events
Failure to meet with the Dress Code Guidelines will result in being removed from the National event.
- Dark Shoes (no runners)
- Dark one coloured trousers (no jeans)
- One coloured shirt buttoned at the wrist and waistcoat
- You also can wear the official SBI Polo Shirt for all Ranking events.
Polo Shirts available to purchase in the SBI HQ all sizes available @ €25.00 each
Dress Code – National Championships
Failure to meet with the Dress Code Guidelines will result in being removed from the event.
- In the National Championships, one coloured shirt buttoned at the wrist and Waistcoats can only be worn
- Bowties are also required for all matches during Championship finals weekend.
- National Waistcoats are not permissible at any SBI National event.
