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

Club 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

Young 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

Volunteer 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

Coach 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