Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce the 2026 Aaaron Hill Elite Squad for 12 talented young stars. SBI are delighted to see so much talent and development on the squad which bodes well for Snooker & Billiards Ireland producing stars of the future.
Each player was selected on merit and SBI feel being part of this elite squad will give them extra confidence and belief. It will also drive on the players who missed out this season and get them to develop more to ensure they are part of the 2027 squad.
All players on the Elite Squad will be coached by our National Coach PJ Nolan and the official launch will be at 10am on the 30th of May at the Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out.
Being part of the Elite will get
- Elite Squad Group Sessions in SBI HQ
- Free one to one private Coaching Session with PJ in the SBI HQ
- Mini Tournaments
- Elite Squad Clothing
- Group sit down with Aaron Hill

SBI would like to thank our Junior Snooker Sponsor Clancy Homes for their continued support.
Aaron Hill ” said i am delighted to have my name on this Elite Squad. I know all the players have a lot of talent and i am sure they will improve more next season. I remember being part of the RIBSA Elite Squad in 2019 and i know first hand that you will get great advice on how to practice and improve.
Top 4 18’s
- Dermot Kelly
- Joe Shannon
- Aaron Donnelly
- Lorcán Ó Curraoin
Top 4 16’s
- Cathal Horgan
- Liam Dunne
- James Stewart O’Reilly
- Scott Cooke
Top 4 14’s
- Rowan Kelly
- James Brennan
- Callum Behan
- Paddy King
OFFICIAL LAUNCH 30TH MAY @ 10AM IN THE SBI HQ FOR ALL PLAYERS





