O’Donoghue Wins 2026 Nenagh Open

New Institute, Nenagh-man, Brendan O’Donoghue captured his third home Nenagh Open title, when he defeated Northern Ireland current International, Sean Gray 5-1 in the final.  It was the Tipperary man’s second consecutive title in his home club, New Institute. The event, which is a 13-year-old event, was a five-day event this year with 45 participants,

Brendan Wins Nenagh Open

Brendan O’Donoghue has successfully defended his Nenagh Open title with an impressive 5-1 victory over Sean Gray in today’s final at the New Institute Snooker Club. Brendan also claimed the High Break Prize with a superb break of 129 in his semi final, capping off an outstanding tournament. Congratulations to Brendan on another fantastic achievement

PJ holds final Elite Squad Day

Our National Coach PJ Nolan held his final SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad training day for our talented young stars in the Snooker & Billiards Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 24th October. PJ announced last week of his resignation and SBI wish him continued success in whatever role he moves on

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Richie Flynn  from Waterford on the passing of his Father yesterday. SBI offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP

Nenagh Open 2026

Nenagh’s New Institute Snooker Club in County Tipperary & AMC Cue Sports are hosting their largest ever competition, The Nenagh Open, it’s the 13th edition of the event, with an entry of 45, in the five-table club, which will run through 22nd October until 26th October 2026. Similar to last year, this season’s tournament is

4 New Intro Level SBI Coaches

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course on Saturday the 10th of October in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify four new SBI Coaches. Domhnall Foran from Galway, Michael Duffy from Letterkenny CYMS, James Hadden from Naas and International player Tony Delaney attended this course which

Celbridge SC win Club Draw

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a Club draw for all registered clubs on Saturday 26th of September at first Taom Amateur Ranking Event of the season in the SBI HQ in Carlow for a bed cloth. The name of the winning club that was picked out by SBI Secretary Leslie Carroll was Celbridge Snooker Club

2026 European Week of Sport – Play Snooker

As part of the 2026 European Week of Sport. Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold free Snooker & Billiards Developmental Days on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th of September from 12 noon-4pm in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow. SBI will hold the Developmental days to introduce and encourage more to play our

SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad Training No.3

On Saturday the 24th October, Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold the third 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

SBI Calendar of Events 2026-2027

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have just produced the full SBI calendar of events to hold competitive Snooker & Billiards events in the Republic of Ireland for the 2026-2027 Season. It is going to be another exciting year of Snooker & Billiards with so many events in all categories and age levels. All events are open