SBI Hold Junior Summer Camp

On the hottest week of the year, Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) held a Snooker Summer Camp for our members in the SBI HQ in Carlow from the 24th – 26th of June. The Summer Camp was from 11am-4pm each day and it was hailed a big success by all the players. Players who were

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the O’Donoghue family on the news of Carmel O’Donoghue, the wife of former International Referee Don O Donoghue from Cork who sadly passed away this week. SBI offer their deepest condolences to all the O’Donoghue family and friends at this sad time. May she rest in

SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad Training Day

On Saturday the 13th of June Snooker & Billiards Ireland held the first of our SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad training day for our talented young stars in the Snooker & Billiards Academy of Excellence in Carlow. SBI would like to thank our Junior Snooker Sponsor Clancy Homes for their continued support. On the

2026 SBI AGM Held

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their 2026 AGM on Sunday the 31st of May in the SBI HQ Carlow. President Jim Leacy welcomed everyone and held a minutes silence for anyone who passed away during the year. The AGM was also held on line for members who could not attend in person. The Meeting was

2026 SBI Finals Weekend Review

Snooker & Billiards Ireland were delighted with the high standard of play throughout the 2026 Finals Weekend, which took place at Snooker & Billiards Ireland HQ in Carlow from 5–7 June. The event showcased the exceptional talent and dedication of players from across the country. Its is our biggest weekend and SBI would like to

SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad Launched

Snooker & Billiards Ireland offically launched the 2026 SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad for 12 talented young stars on Saturday 30th May in the SBI Academy in Carlow. The 12 players recieved thier polo shirt and hoddie plus a new Elite Squad Training Booklet. SBI President Jim Leacy welcomed everyone and said SBI are

Billiard Player of the Year Award

During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026. SBI Chairman John

Cathal wins Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out

Cathal Horgan from Youghal CYMS won the 2026 Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Sunday the 30th of May. In the final Cathal beat James Brennan from Mayo in a fantastic final which was refereed by Declan Cummins and the marker was Neil Shanahan. The event was

Referee of the Year Award

During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026. SBI Referees Neil

Player of the Year Award

During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026. SBI Chairman John