SBI hold Junior Development Day

On Saturday the 25th of October from 11am to 4pm, Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) held another National Junior Snooker & Billiards Developmental Day in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow. SBI hold Developmental days to introduce and encourage more juniors to play our beautiful sports. There was  a great mixture of current

New SBI Polo Shirt

Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) have just announced the new Official SBI Polo Shirt. The Polo is available in all sizes from the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow. The introduction price will be now €25.00 but after the 1st of January 2026 and the price will be €35.00. The new design is a high

Nenagh Open 2025

Nenagh’s New Institute Snooker club in County Tipperary, Ireland is hosting the 48-player competition which will run through today until the final on Monday. This year’s tournament is set to be the biggest ever with players from 10 different countries competing for the €20,000 prize fund. 10 ex-pros are competing along with top amateurs from

SBI Junior Development Day – 28th December

Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) have just announced they will hold another free National Snooker & Billiards Junior Developmental Day on Sunday the 28th of December in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow from 11am to 4pm with PJ Nolan our National Coach and his fellow SBI Qualified coaches. Tables SBI will use

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Michael ‘Butch’ Power who sadly passed away last week. Butch was one of the main stalwarts in Waterford Snooker for many years. SBI offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP A

Club Risk Assessment Statement

It is important to realise that when you are developing your Safeguarding statement. You will need to carry a risk assessment of harm and complete a statement in line with your legal obligation under the Children’s  Act 2015. It is also a crucial step to finalising your Safeguarding Statement.  Risk assessment should consider the potential

Club Safeguarding Template

Snooker Billiards Ireland would like to bring to your attention how crucial a safeguarding statement is, to ensure children are protected from harm by clearly outlining your commitment to their welfare and the procedures in place to achieve this, while at the same time fulfilling your legal obligation. The safeguarding statement serves in fostering and

Sports Show for TG4

Dear Members, James Crowley is a TV producer with Fibin Media in Galway. Snooker & Billiards Ireland are very excited today to share that Fibin Media are filming a new kids’ sports TV show for TG4! While the show is about sports, the real focus is on participation, trying something new, and showing that there’s

SBI hold European Week of Sport Developmental Day

As part of the 2025 European Week of Sport,  Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a free Junior Snooker & Billiards Developmental Day in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 20th of September. SBI hold Developmental days to introduce and encourage more juniors to play our beautiful sports. National Coach PJ

Snooker in the TY Show 2025

Snooker & Billiards Ireland attended Ireland’s Largest Transition Year Schools Event. The TY Show 2025 was held on Thursday the 18th of September at the Curragh Racecourse in Co Kildare. National Coach PJ Nolan and SBI Coach Shane Gorman represented our association at this national event to promote our sport to all the students and