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Club of the Year Liam Mellows SC

RIBSA President Jim Leacy and RIBSA Chairman Dylan Rees along with Ger Murray from the Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) have just presented the 2020 RIBSA Club of the year award to Rodney Goggins from Liam Mellows Snooker Club in Wexford on Saturday the 26th of September in the Ivy Rooms Snooker

Snooker & Billiards Ireland Launched

The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association “RIBSA” announced today a re-brand of their association as for over five decades the sport of Billiards & Snooker has operated under the auspices of The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association. However, as from today Saturday the 26th of September 2020 this will cease and

Hill beats Matthew Stevens

Ireland’s Aaron Hill was back in action this afternoon at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keyes in his BetVictor European Masters last 32 Victory against World number 33 Matthew Stevens. Hill who sensationally knocked out World Champion Ronnie O’Sullivan last night had to re-group and concentrate on this afternoon’s opponent who is yet another household

Hill beats Ronnie O Sullivan

Ireland’s Aaron Hill caused one of the biggest shocks in World Snooker in his very young professional snooker career with a fantastic performance at the BetVictor European Masters in Milton Keyes knocking out the current World champion and snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan. Hill’s performance was sensational and definitely is now the talk of World snooker.

Good Luck Aaron

Snooker & Billiards Ireland want to wish Aaron Hill the very best of luck as he makes his professional debut on the WST in the ‘Matchroom Multi Sport Championship League’ in Milton Keyes. Aaron’s first match is Thursday against World number 11 Dave Gilbert at 11am, then Lu Ning at 12 Noon and his final

New Miniature Star Tables

Today at the Ivy Rooms Carlow, Chairman Dylan Rees, Secretary Derek Kiely and National Coach PJ Nolan unveiled four brand new miniature Star tables. The excellent addition to the National Governing Body will provide opportunities for coaching and an introduction to the game, Dylan Rees said “These tables were purchased on the back of a

8 Qualify for Re-Open Event 2 Finals

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) held their second Irish Re-Open event for Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th of September in the Ivy Rooms SC in Carlow. The event was hailed another big success by the players and officials. The 32 players were all looking for qualify spot for the knock out stages which

A Historic Day for Irish Snooker & Billiards

The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association “RIBSA” wishes to make the following announcement. For over five decades the sport of Billiards & Snooker has operated under the auspices of The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association. However, as from Saturday the 26th of September 2020 this will cease to be the case

Rathkeale SC win Club Draw

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association held a draw for a set of 1G Snooker Match Balls for all current Registered Clubs on Saturday 12th of September during the RIBSA Zoom AGM. Rathkeale Snooker Club in Co. Limerick won the draw after they were picked out of the cup by Irish Senior Champion

Morris wins Re-Open Event 1

Davy Morris from Kilkenny Shed won the Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) first Irish Re-Open event on Saturday 12th of September in the Ivy Rooms SC in Carlow. At the end of the day it was Davy Morris from Kilkenny Shed who claimed the title with a fantastic comeback when he came