Nenagh Win SBI Club Draw

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a Club draw for all registered clubs on Sunday 29th of June at the SBI Junior Shoot Out in the SBI HQ in Carlow for a bed cloth. The name of the winning club that was picked out by SBI Coach Nigel Cooke and Chairman Tommy O Donoghue was Nenagh

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

Happy Birthday Joe

On Saturday 21st of June, we had the pleasure of hosting former Irish amateur finalist from 1973 Joe Bannister and his family to Snooker HQ. To celebrate the occasion of his 90th birthday Joe did a tour of the facility and shared some stories of snooker past. Also, in attendance we’re some greats of Irish

Leinster Close 2025

The 2025 Leinster Close will be held in St Conleth’s CYMS in Newbridge on Saturday the 6th of September. The Entry fee is €20.00 and the Closing date for entries is Thursday 4th of September. The TD is Rodney Goggins and to Enter Text your Entry to 087 9948199 Good Luck to all the players

Free Junior Summer Camp

Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a free SBI Snooker Summer Camp for all under 21 players in the SBI HQ in Carlow from the 15th – 18th of July. SBI Summer Camps are held each year to allow our members train in a camp with our National Coach PJ Nolan who is also

Three new Level 1 SBI Coaches Qualify

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a” Level 1 Coaching Ireland” Snooker Education Course in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify three new SBI Level 1 coaches from Fermoy, Newbridge and Cork on the 24th and 25th of May. This level 1 course is for only for SBI members who have previously

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