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PLAYER’S FUND SPENDING

Some misleading information appeared on a social media website last weekend which RIBSA would like to clarify. Of the players travelling to Malta, only the 4 Masters players will receive funding from the Masters Player’s Fund, which will be added to by RIBSA to cover their flights.  Their accommodation will be paid for by the

Pat O’Sullivan Memorial Billiards

The Pat O’Sullivan Memorial Billiards will be played at the Ivy Rooms on Sunday 15th March. Play commences at 11am and entries accepted up to 10:30 on the morning. Phone 059-9137714 or Brendan Devlin on 086-6062420

Gilcreest Wins Masters Ranking No.6

Colm Gilcreest from Celbridge SC won the 6th RIBSA Masters event of the season in Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. In the final the current National Masters Champion beat Keith Sheldrick from the Q Club in Wicklow 3 frames to 2 in an exciting final. Colm also won the highest break prize with a 76

Goggins Wins RIBSA Senior Ranking No.6

Rodney Goggins won the 6th RIBSA ranking event of the season ‘ The RIBSA Grand Prix ‘ in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow today. The 147 Club Wexford man beat Brendan O Donoghue from the New Institute SC in Nenagh 4 frames to 3 in a superb final. Rodney Goggins had a smooth

RIBSA Ladies Snooker Coaching Day

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association will be hosting a free Ladies Snooker Coaching Day in Newbridge CYMS on Saturday 14th of March with our National Coach PJ Nolan. PJ who is regarded as one of the best Snooker Coaches in the world will be in attendance from 11am – 4pm in teaching

National U-14 Championship – ENTER NOW

The National RIBSA Under 14 Snooker Championship will be held in the Darcy McGees Spawell Snooker Club in Dublin on Saturday the 14th of March.You can now text your entry to RIBSA on 085 2428701. This is a text number only and you must include your name, club and event you want to enter. The

Intermediate Billiards – Perpetual Shield

The final of the Intermediate Perpetual Shield was played today. Brendan Devlin emerged the winner on the day, beating Robert McCrum in the final. But it was Liam Byrne who emerged the overall winner on the rankings with 690 points. Brendan came in second with 530 points. Well done to all! Reminder: The next Intermediate

Bulman Wins U-14 Event 3

Ross Bulman from Youghal CYMS won the 3rd RIBSA Under 14 Snooker Ranking event of the season in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow on Saturday the 28th of February.  In the final he beat Corey Ramsbottom from the Ivy Rooms SC Carlow 3 frmaes to 2 in a superb high quality final. Aaron

Murray Wins Senior Billiards Event 6

Aidan Murray from Wicklow wins the 6th RIBSA Senior Billiards event of the season in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club on Sunday. In the final Aidan beat Rodney Goggins from the 147club in Wexford to win his second in a row. Well done Aidan. The format was a timed event, all rounds being played to 90

Devenney Wins North West Open

The North West Open was held this Sunday the 22nd February 2015.  There was an excellent entry of 30 players taking part on the day from both sides of the border.  Some of the notable first round dropouts were Benny O Brien (seeded 8) and Ronan Whyte, all first round losers move to the Plate