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Brendan Wins Nenagh Open

Brendan O’Donoghue has successfully defended his Nenagh Open title with an impressive 5-1 victory over Sean Gray in today’s final at the New Institute Snooker Club. Brendan also claimed the High Break Prize with a superb break of 129 in his semi final, capping off an outstanding tournament. Congratulations to Brendan on another fantastic achievement

Goggins Wins Seniors Event 1

On Friday evening the 23rd October 2026 during the ‘Nenagh Open’ tournament taking place in the New Institute Snooker club, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, we had local player Brendan O Donoghue playing Wexford player Rodney Goggins in the SBI, Event 1- Pride Craft Cup, SBI Senior Tour (Over 40’s) 2026/2027, that was initially played on Sunday,

Hughes Wins Paddy Murray Memorial

The Paddy Murray Memorial handicap billiards tournament took place at Edenderry Snooker Club on Sunday, 25th of October 2026. After a day’s play, which saw many interesting and closely contested games, the trophy went to Eugene Hughes (Carlow), a fitting reward for the consistently high standard of play he showed throughout the day. Play started

PJ holds final Elite Squad Day

Our National Coach PJ Nolan held his final SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad training day for our talented young stars in the Snooker & Billiards Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 24th October. PJ announced last week of his resignation and SBI wish him continued success in whatever role he moves on

2026 World Snooker Cup – Oman

The IBSF Board of Executives and the Oman Billiards and Snooker Committee, I have the pleasure of inviting you to send players to take part in the 2026 Oman Team & Men World Snooker Cup in Muscat – Oman 23rd to 29th November, 2026. Any SBI Member interested email info@sbireland.ie – official SBI rankings will determine

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Richie Flynn  from Waterford on the passing of his Father yesterday. SBI offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP

Nenagh Open 2026

Nenagh’s New Institute Snooker Club in County Tipperary & AMC Cue Sports are hosting their largest ever competition, The Nenagh Open, it’s the 13th edition of the event, with an entry of 45, in the five-table club, which will run through 22nd October until 26th October 2026. Similar to last year, this season’s tournament is

PAULA WINS LADIES TOUR EVENT 1

Congratulations to Paula Judge from Dublin on winning the opening event of the SBI Ladies Tour today at Roadstone Dublin on Sunday the 11th of October. Paula came through a competitive field, defeating Michelle Sherwin 3–2 in the semi-final before producing another excellent performance to beat Margaret O’Driscoll 3–0 in the final. A fantastic achievement

4 New Intro Level SBI Coaches

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course on Saturday the 10th of October in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify four new SBI Coaches. Domhnall Foran from Galway, Michael Duffy from Letterkenny CYMS, James Hadden from Naas and International player Tony Delaney attended this course which

SBI Amateur Snooker Tour Event 2 Enter Now

This season Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding five Amateur Snooker ranking events during the season plus a National Amateur Snooker Championships. This Amateur Tour is open to all ages, genders and abilities.  The winners of each ranking event and championship will follow in the footsteps of all our great players throughout the years.