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Leinster Club Championship – Day 1

The Ivy Rooms Carlow played host to The first day of the 2015 Leinster Club Championship with play getting underway this morning Sat 12 Dec at 10am with 13 teams in 4 groups. First to qualify for Q-finals were Newbridge CYMS “A” in Group C winning both their group matches 3 – 0. Also through

RIBSA U-16 Ranking Event 1

The first RIBSA Under 16 Snooker Ranking event of the season has began in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow this morning on Saturday the 19th of December. CLICK DRAW & MATCH TIMES It promises to be an exciting event with the winner qualfying for the Home International and Celtic Challenge Junior Team. Our National Coach PJ

RIBSA U-14 Ranking Event 1

The first RIBSA Under 14 Snooker Ranking event of the season began this morning in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow on Sunday the 20th of December. CLICK DRAW & SCORES  It promises to be an exciting event with the winner qualfying for the 2016 Celtic Challenge Junior Team. Our National Coach PJ Nolan will be

Gilcreest wins Masters Ranking Event 3

Colm Gilcreest won the third RIBSA Master Ranking event of the season on Sunday the 6th of December in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club. In the final Colm beat Keith Sheldreck 3 frames to 1 in a great final. Michael Judge won the high break prize with a 103 break. Last 16 Michael Judge 3

Boileau Wins Senior Ranking Event 3

Josh Boileau from Newbridge CYMS won the third RIBSA Senior Ranking event of the season ‘ The Presidents Cup ‘ when he beat Jason Devaney 4 frames to 2 in the final to claim his first senior ranking title on Sunday the 6th of December in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow.  In the semi

Timmy Murphy Memorial Cup

Joe Doheny wins Timmy Murphy Memorial Title The Timmy Murphy Memorial Cup was held yesterday, 29th November, at the Ivy Rooms. There was a great turnout for this inaugural event to remember this great man of billiards. Timmy’s wife, Phyllis, along with all his family were on hand to present the magnificant cup, sponsored by

Tobin Wins U-21 Ranking No.3

The third and final RIBSA Under 21 qualifying event was won by Aaron Tobin from Youghal CYMS after he beat Charlie Sweeney from Newbridge CYMS in a superb final 3 frames to 1. The event was held today the 28th of November in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. Big upsets in the early

RIBSA U-21 & U-18 Training Day 2

As part of winning the EBSA Under 21 & Under 18 qualifying Ranking event Josh Boileau, Adam Fitzgerald, Ross Bulman and Noel Landers were in the Ivy Rooms today for a training day with our National Coach PJ Nolan. This match-play training is in preparation for the upcoming European U-21 & U-18 Snooker Championship which

Judge wins Ranking No.2 – Irish Open

Michael Judge won the 2nd RIBSA ranking event of the season after Newbridge CYMS was selected to host the final of the Senior event on Thursday night the 26th of November. Michael Judge from the Q Club in Wicklow beat Josh Boileau from Newbridge CYMS 5 frames to 3 in a superb final. The Newbridge club were

2015 Billiards International Trophy

The 2015 Billiards International Trophy Tournament took place at the Premier Snooker Club, Glengormley, on Saturday and Sunday, 21st and 22nd November last. This year it was Northern Ireland’s turn to be the host nation and they certainly put on an exceedingly well-organised and well-run event. All who travelled with the visiting teams were extremely