Horgan Wins 16’s Event 3

Cathal Horgan from Youghal CYMS won his maiden SBI ranking event when he won the 16’s Snooker Event 3 – The Fergal O Brien Cup on Saturday 14th February in the SBI HQ in Carlow with all of the top players in action. The TD was PJ Nolan and the referee was Aonghus McAnally. 18

SBI hold EBSA International Camp

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held an International Camp for our players who are playing in the 2026 EBSA European Championships in Spain on Saturday 7th February in the SBI Academy in Carlow. SBI Camps are held each year to allow our players train in a camp with our National Coach PJ Nolan who is also

Clancy Homes Launch Sponsorship of Junior Snooker

On Saturday the 31st of January 2026, the official launch took place of Clancy Homes launching their Sponsorship of SBI Junior Snooker for next 3 years in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland Academy in Carlow. A tea and Coffee morning was held and featured cakes, biscuits and cookies for all in attendance. SBI Secretary Leslie

Dermot Wins 18’s Event 3

Dermot Kelly from Co Mayo won the third SBI 18’s Snooker Event of the season on Saturday January 31st in the SBI HQ Carlow with all of the top players in action. TD was PJ Nolan and the referee was Declan Cummins from Dublin. The high quality action started at 10.30am after the launch of

Clancy Homes Sponsor Junior Snooker

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce Clancy Homes will be the main sponsor of Junior Snooker in Ireland for the next 3 years. SBI partnership with Clancy Homes in aimed at encouraging more junior players to play our beautiful sport. The official launch will take place at the SBI 18’s ranking event on

21’s Snooker Tour Event 3 Semi & Finalist

The third SBI 21’s Snooker Ranking Event of the season was played on Sunday 4th January 2026 in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow. The TD was Conor Doyle and Referee was Declan McCarroll. After a long day play and bad weather coming in, it was decided to play the Semi-final and final of

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

Ant-Doping Seminar

SBI are pleased to advise all players and and parents attending the developement day on the 28th December of some important information. SBI will hold an Education Session on Ant-Doping as part of the programme of activities on the day. Jim Leacy SBI President and WCBS Clean Sport Educator will deliver the seminar at 11am

New International Age Cut-Off Dates

Dear Member Country On behalf of EBSA Board, in advance of the formal invitation letter being sent to all countries, please see attached important information about the Cut-Off Dates for the upcoming Junior Championships in Spain in 2026: U16s Championships U18s Championships U21s Championships The change of cut-off date to 31st August each year not

Dermot Wins 18’s Tour Event 2

Dermot Kelly from Mayo won the second SBI 18’s Snooker Event of the season on Sunday 23rd November in Newbridge CYMS. The event featured all of the top players. TD was Conor Doyle. In the final Dermot beat Denny Bookle from Wexford 3 frames to 0 in an exciting match. No.1 seed Joe Shannon missed