By Derek Kiely 2020 What a year! But despite all the lows that the Covid-19 epidemic brought and of course the terrible sadness and sickness that Covid-19 brought to our World far outweighs any sporting achievement and the wellbeing of our members and everyone involved in the sport of Snooker and Billiards is SBI’s number

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

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

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

Dear Members of Snooker & Billiards Ireland. As most people now know the Ivy Rooms will not be re-opening. There have been so many memories made down through the years at the Iconic Venue, friends were made, battles were won and lost, historic moments in our sport occurred in those famous rooms and it certainly

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to announce that with the worsening spread of Covid-19 the government has decided tonight to impose level 5 restrictions across the country. The new restrictions will apply from midnight Wednesday. To comply, Snooker & Billiards Ireland have decided to cancel all its events for the remainder of 2020. If any

“Following the new Level 3 restrictions imposed earlier this week Snooker & Billiards Ireland wish to announce that our calendar of events for 2020 has had to be amended. All tournaments are rescheduled and a new calendar published. Members are reminded that the new schedule is provisional and dependant on ongoing advice from HSE and

Snooker Billiards Ireland would like to announce that unregistered clubs will not be allowed to host any SBI tournaments. If an unregistered club is planned to host an SBI event on the calendar that have not registered before 5.50 pm on this Wednesday 7th of October, the venue will be changed. Derek Kiely Secretary Snooker

The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association “RIBSA” wishes to make the following announcement. For over five decades the sport of Billiards & Snooker has operated under the auspices of The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association. However, as from Saturday the 26th of September 2020 this will cease to be the case

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to inform all our members of the pricing structure for entry into our events for the upcoming 2020-2021 Season. In consultation with club owners and managers, Snooker & Billiards Ireland have decided to increase the payment to clubs hosting our official tournaments. Currently clubs receive €2 per entry. The