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2026 ISHKA Spring Water Irish Amateur Snooker Championships – ENTER NOW

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to announce the details of the 2026 ISHKA Irish Spring Water Irish Amateur Snooker Championships ” The Ger Murray Memorial Cup ”. Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to have ISHKA Irish Spring Water who is one of Ireland’s largest bottled water companies. We are are proud to have them sponsoring

Sports Administrator Role

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce a new job vacancy. SBI are currently looking for an experienced Sports Administrator to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth who will provide strategic leadership and oversee day-to-day operations. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong governance, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning capabilities.

National Disability Snooker Championships

Get ready for an inspiring day of competition at the National Disability Snooker Championships, proudly hosted by Snooker & Billiards Ireland. Join us at SBI Academy Carlow on Saturday, 9th May at 10:00 AM as talented players from across the country showcase their skills, determination, and passion for the game. Come along to support the

Senior Tour National Championship – ENTER NOW

The SBI Masters Senior (Over 40’s ) National Snooker Championships will be played on May 10th in SBI HQ Carlow with all of the top players in action. Dylan Rees from Dungarvan is the current National Seniors Champion. CLICK DRAW Action will start at 10am. Entry is now open to enter until 1pm Thursday prior

Kothari Retaines IBSF Billiards Title

Sourav Kothari from India won the 2026 IBSF World Billiards (Timed) Championship in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland Academy of Excellence in Carlow. After an electrifying week of top class Billiards in Ireland, at the IBSF World Billiards Championship. Defending his crown he won in 2025 in style, Sourav Kothari from India once again emerged

Snooker in Schools – Patrician Catholic Secondary Newbridge

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held another Snooker in Schools project, on Thursday the 30th of April for students from the Patrician Catholic Secondary School in Newbridge in County Kildare. This grass roots development program main objective, is to help develop the interest of our sport within schools and to grow the game. SBI who are

National Century Championship Semi-Finalists

The 2026 National Century Tour Championship got off to a great start in Nenagh with great performances in round one by Alan O’Connor, Matthew Bidwell and John O Sullivan not dropping a frame to win 3-0 respectively over their opponents. Also who got their championship off to a good start were Damien Shoer, Brendan Thomas,

National 14’s Championships Finalists

The SBI 14’s Snooker National Championships was played on Saturday 25th of April in the Newbridge CYMS with all of the top players in action. After a great days play, it will be No.1 seed Rowan Kelly from Youghal CYMS and No. 2 seed James Brennan from Co. Mayo will contest the 2026 National final

Super Senior National Finalists

On Sunday 26 April 2026, saw the 7th tournament on the Super Senior’s calendar. The venue was the superb Newbridge CYMS. Ed Donnelly was on hand all day and kept the tables in excellent condition throughout the event. 21 players competed in this event with top seed Brendan Thomas in attendance. In the last 32 matches, there was wins for Ernie Mc Mullen V Paul

2026 Celtic Junior Challenge in Wales

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have just announced the teams of the 2026 Celtic Junior Challenge. This year the event will be held on Saturday the 4th of July in Wales The top four Under 14 and the top four Under 16 players after each National Championships will qualify to represent Ireland in this annual Junior