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16’s Snooker Tour Event 3 – ENTER NOW

The SBI 16’s Snooker Event 3 – The Fergal O Brien Cup will be played Saturday 14th February in the SBI HQ in Carlow with all of the top players in action. The TD will be PJ Nolan and the action starts at 10am. Action will start at 10am. Entry for event 3 is now

O’Donoghue win Seniors Event 1

On Sunday the 7th Sept, the 1st Senior’s over 40’s (Masters) tournament of the season was held in the SBI Academy. Due to the large entry,  the event was finished on the 28th September. A number of good matches in the tournament where noted. Leslie Carroll went all the way against former pro Michael Judge

SBI Junior Development Day – 28th December

Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) have just announced they will hold another free National Snooker & Billiards Junior Developmental Day on Sunday the 28th of December in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow from 11am to 4pm with PJ Nolan our National Coach and his fellow SBI Qualified coaches. Tables SBI will use

Challenge Tour Event 3 – ENTER NOW

The Third SBI Challenge Snooker Event of the season will be played Saturday / Sunday 22nd & 23rd  November – Nenagh SC. The TD will be David Lynch. All of the top players will be in action. Action will start at 10am. Entry is now open to enter – CLICK HERE Information on Century Snooker This

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Michael ‘Butch’ Power who sadly passed away last week. Butch was one of the main stalwarts in Waterford Snooker for many years. SBI offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP A

Club Risk Assessment Statement

It is important to realise that when you are developing your Safeguarding statement. You will need to carry a risk assessment of harm and complete a statement in line with your legal obligation under the Children’s  Act 2015. It is also a crucial step to finalising your Safeguarding Statement.  Risk assessment should consider the potential

Club Safeguarding Template

Snooker Billiards Ireland would like to bring to your attention how crucial a safeguarding statement is, to ensure children are protected from harm by clearly outlining your commitment to their welfare and the procedures in place to achieve this, while at the same time fulfilling your legal obligation. The safeguarding statement serves in fostering and

Intro Level Course Qualifies 3 New SBI Coaches

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course on Saturday the 27th September in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify three new SBI Coaches. Dave Garrett from Nenagh, Clive Smith from Wicklow and Jason Gorham from Ballybunion in Co.Kerry attended this course which was given by our

Billiards Tour Event 2 – ENTER NOW

The Second SBI Billiards Event of the season will be played Sunday 5th October in Celbridge Snooker Club with all of the top players in action. Action will start at 10am. Entry is now open to enter – CLICK HERE Information on Billards This season will be holding six ranking events and two National Championships. Dates

Sports Show for TG4

Dear Members, James Crowley is a TV producer with Fibin Media in Galway. Snooker & Billiards Ireland are very excited today to share that Fibin Media are filming a new kids’ sports TV show for TG4! While the show is about sports, the real focus is on participation, trying something new, and showing that there’s