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Day 8 IBSF Championships Egypt

On Day 8 of the 2015 IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championships here in Hurghada, Egypt saw two of our Irish players reach their first ever IBSF Q- Finals when Greg Casey beat Mohammed Shehab from UAE and Alen Matic beat Wayne Morgan from Wales. In the Men’s last 32, Greg Casey beat former pro player

Day 7 IBSF Championships Egypt

On Day 7 of the 2015 IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championships here in Hurghada, Egypt Rodney Goggins from Wexford and Greg Casey from Cork stormed into the last 32 of the Men’s Championships with a stunning victories. Rodney beat highly rated Adrian Ridley from Australia in a fantastic match 4 frames to 2 with a

Day 6 IBSF Championships Egypt

Day 6 was the start of the knock out rounds in the Men’s Championships here in Hurghada, Egypt at the 2015 IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championships. Only cork men Greg Casey and David Cassidy were in action as Rodney Goggins was seeded directly into the last 64. Unfortunately David Cassidy was beaten by Antti Tolvanen

Murray Wins Senior Billiards Event 3

The third tournament of the Senior Billiards series was played at The Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow on Sunday, 15th of November 2015, played in 90 minute timed format. Current Billiards Double Champion Wayne Doyle (Q Club, Wicklow), having been runner up in the first two tournaments of the season, enjoyed the sweet taste of

Day 5 IBSF Championships Egypt

Day 5 was another successful day at the 2015 IBSF World Snooker Championships here in Hurghada, Egypt with four victories out of four matches for our Republic of Ireland players. Alan Matic made it 4 out of 4. He now tops his group and will be seeded directly into the last 32 when he managed

Day 4 IBSF Championships Egypt

The Republic of Ireland players Alen Matic, David Cassidy and Rodney Goggins won again on Day 4 of the 2015 IBSF World Snooker Championships here in Hurghada, Egypt. Alan Matic continues to stay unbeaten when he won his third straight match beating experienced Paul Thomerson from Australia 3 frames to 2. Alen is playing great

Day 3 IBSF Championships Egypt.

The Republic of Ireland players continued to shine on Day 3 of the 2015 IBSF World Snooker Championships here in Hurghada, Egypt with three wins out of four matches. David Cassidy played his best match so far with a great 4 frames to 1 victory over Keishin Kamihashi  from Japan which included breaks of 44,

Day 2 IBSF Championships Egypt.

Day 2 of the 2015 IBSF World Snooker Championships here in Hurghada, Egypt had two wins out of three matches for our Republic of Ireland players. Rodney Goggins was on first at 10am against Mohamed Abdel Hakim from Egypt and the Wexford man played solid and won 4 frames to 1 to stay unbeaten in

Johnny Friel wins 1st Leinster Intermediate close

Johnny Friel representing the home club won the first ever Leinster Intermediate Close Tournament hosted by Potters Snooker Club Drogheda. The tournament attracted 21 entries with play commencing at 10am. there was some excellent matches throughout the day but in the end Martin Thorpe (Newbridge CYMS) contested the final with Johnny. Johnny deserved his win

Opening Ceremony IBSF in Egypt.

The opening ceremony of the 2015 World Men, Women and Masters IBSF World Snooker Championships was held tonight in Hurghada, Egypt. After the withdraws of Brendan O Donoghue, Colm Gilcreest and Anthony Bonnar we have five players representing the Republic Of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association in Egypt from 9th to 21st of November. Play