SBI hold 2025 AGM

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their 2025 AGM on Sunday the 25th 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. SBI were delighted

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of former International Snooker player Paul Dowling from Cork on the passing of his father Willie Dowling. SBI offer their deepest condolences to Paul and all his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP CLICK RIP.IE  

SBI Level 1 Coaching Course

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have announced the date of the next level 1 Coaching Ireland Coaching Education Course which will be held in the SBI HQ in Carlow on the Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th of May 2024. The course will be given by our National Coach PJ Nolan. Level 1 Course This two-day training

2025 AGM – 25th May

Dear SBI Member I hereby give notice that Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold its 2025 AGM at 12 noon on Sunday the 25th of May in the SBI HQ Carlow. SBI would like to see as many members as possible attend to discuss and vote on any motions. a)      Those entitled to attend and vote

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

SBI Volunteer of the Year

Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI Volunteer of the year Award to Jim Carrick from Newbridge CYMS 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 Club of the Year

Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI Club of the year Award to Newbridge CYMS in Co. Kildare in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation to the Club in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence.

Dress Code – National Championships

The Dress Code for all Snooker & Billiards Ireland National Championships will be a long sleeve shirt (plain Colour) Waistcoat, Black Pants and Shoes. No player will be allowed to play his match in a polo shirt and SBI will enforce this rule for all championships. A Bow-Tie is also required for all matches during

End of year Awards Winners

Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce that 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 winners for 2024-2025. Player of Year – Brendan O Donoghue Young Player of Year – Aaron Donnelly Billiard Player of Year – Wayne Doyle Coach of year – Shane Gorman Club of Year –

Taom Billiards Supplies

Last month Snooker & Billiards Ireland announced that Taom billiards would become our title sponsor until the end of the 2025/26 season. The main amateur tour, the Century tour and the challenge tour are now sponsored by Taom along with our website being sponsored also. We now have Taom V10 chalk available in HQ Carlow