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RIBSA U-14 Training Day 1

As part of winning the RIBSA U-14 Ranking event No.1 John Landers from Youghal CYMS was in the Ivy Rooms on Sunday 6th of March for a training day with our National Coach PJ Nolan. Each winner of a RIBSA junior events this season will attend the following events for training and be guided through

Hill Wins Under 14 Event 3

Aaron Hill from the Crucible Snooker Club in Cork won the third RIBSA Under 14 Snooker Ranking event of the season in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club on Sunday the 6th of March. In the final Aaron beat Noel Gleeson from the New Institute, Nenagh SC 3 frames to nil. Aaron now qualifies and joins John Landers from

Goldrick Wins Under 16 Event 2

Aaron Goldrick from Cavan won the second RIBSA U-16 Snooker Ranking event of the season in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow on Saturday the 5th of March. This was a very exciting event with Aaron winning 3 frames to 2 in a superb match against Fergal Quinn from Cookstown.  Aaron lost the opening two frames in

RIBSA U-16 Training Day 1

As part of winning the RIBSA U-16 Ranking event No.1 Ross Bulman was in the Ivy Rooms today for a training day with our National Coach PJ Nolan. Today PJ arranged match-play training against Rodney Goggins in preparation for the upcoming Home Internationals and Celtic Challenge. Each winner of a RIBSA junior event this season will

Goggins Wins Senior Ranking 5

Rodney Goggins from Liam Mellows in Wexford won the “Irish Masters” Cup in the Ivy Rooms Snooker in Carlow on Sunday after beating Ryan Cronin from the Crucible SC 4 frames to 2 in a superb final. In the semi-finals Rodney beat Philip Browne 4-2 and Ryan beat Jason Devaney 4-2 Jason Devaney won the

Sweeney Wins Anthony Quinn Memorial

Congratulations to birthday boy Charlie Sweeney from Newbridge CYMS who won the 2016 Anthony Quinn memorial on Sunday when he beat John O’Sullivan from the Kilkenny Shed 4-3 in a thrilling final. The two players served up a great final and what a fantastic finish to the Anthony Quinn watched by a crowd of over 40 people. Charlie Sweeney

Sheldreck wins Masters Ranking 6

Keith Sheldreck from the QClub in Wiclow won the 6th RIBSA Masters ranking event of the season ‘The PrideCraft Construction Open’ sponsored by Ernie McMullen which was held in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow on Sunday 13th March. Ernie himself caused the biggest upset in the event when he beat former pro Michael

RIBSA LADIES EVENT 3

The third RIBSA ladies snooker ranking events were held in Newbridge CYMS on Sunday and the events were a big success. Katie French won the Intermediate event while Michelle Sherwin won the Senior event. Intermediates: The intermediates welcomed newcomer Nicolletti Flynn.  A very talented youngster, she settled in well and pushed all of her frames

Landers Wins IBSF U-21 Event 1

Noel Landers from Youghal CYMS won the first IBSF Under 21 RIBSA Snooker Ranking event in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow on Sunday the 21st of February. Noel will now receive a place at the World IBSF Under 21 Championship in Belgium and the Home Internationals in Leeds in August 2016. In the final Noel

EBSA Poland – High Break for Judge

Michael Judge from the Republic Of Ireland won the highest break trophy at the 2016 EBSA European Men’s Snooker Championships here in Wroclaw Poland with a 133 total clearance. He was presented with his prize by Simon Smith of the EBSA. Well done Michael !!!!