2026 IBSF World Billiards Championships

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to host the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championships in the SBI Academy in Carlow from the 24th – 29th April. On behalf of the IBSF Executive and Snooker & Billiards Ireland SBI, I have the pleasure of inviting you to send your players to participate in the 2026 IBSF

England retain 4 Nations Trophy

SBI had another great weekend of billiards at the Four Nations International event captained by Jason Dowling at the superb Coach Club Royal in Hillsborough Our thanks go to Kenny Campbell and his colleagues at the club for their preparations for the event and for the excellent playing conditions and for looking after us so

Hughes wins Paddy Murray Memorial

The Paddy Murray Memorial handicap billiards tournament took place at Edenderry Snooker Club on Sunday, 2nd of November 2025.  After a day’s play, which saw many interesting and closely contested games, the trophy went to Eugene Hughes (Carlow), a fitting reward for the consistently high standard of play he showed throughout the day. Play started

Ciaran wins Pat O’Sullivan Memorial

The Pat O’Sullivan Memorial handicap tournament was played at SBI Headquarters, Carlow on Sunday, 19th of October 2025. Although fewer in numbers than previous years, the event was non the less very enjoyable, all games being well contested and additionally, the shorter day meant an earlier start home for those who had distances to travel.

Billiards Tour Event 2 – ENTER NOW

The Second SBI Billiards Event of the season will be played Sunday 5th October in Celbridge Snooker Club with all of the top players in action. Action will start at 10am. Entry is now open to enter – CLICK HERE Information on Billards This season will be holding six ranking events and two National Championships. Dates

2025 HIBSF Billiards Championships

Well done to our 2025 HIBSF Home Internationals Billiards Team who reached the Home International Final against England in the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds. The Billiards event were held from the 7th – 8th August. Snooker & Billiards Ireland have two teams playing in the Billiard Championships here in Leeds. . Ireland ‘A’ will

SBI Finals Weekend Review

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a fantastic Finals weekend in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow over the weekend of 17th – 18th of May. 13 SBI National Champions were crowned this year in all age levels and categories in Snooker & Billiards. Many won their first ever National title and some retained their

Wayne Wins National Billiards Short Title

Wayne Doyle from Dublin is the new National Billiards Short Format Champion. Snooker & Billiards Ireland held the 2025 National Finals Weekend in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland HQ in Carlow this weekend the 17th and 18th of May where we crowned 13 National Snooker & Billiards Champions. Wayne retained his National Billiards Title when

SBI Billiard Player of the Year

Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI Billiard Player of the year Award to Wayne Doyle from Dublin in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence. The full list

SBI TD of the Year

Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI TD of the year Award to John Kehoe from Wexford in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence. The full list of