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Kothari Retaines IBSF Billiards Title

Sourav Kothari from India won the 2026 IBSF World Billiards (Timed) Championship in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland Academy of Excellence in Carlow. After an electrifying week of top class Billiards in Ireland, at the IBSF World Billiards Championship. Defending his crown he won in 2025 in style, Sourav Kothari from India once again emerged

Snooker in Schools – Patrician Catholic Secondary Newbridge

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held another Snooker in Schools project, on Thursday the 30th of April for students from the Patrician Catholic Secondary School in Newbridge in County Kildare. This grass roots development program main objective, is to help develop the interest of our sport within schools and to grow the game. SBI who are

National Century Championship Semi-Finalists

The 2026 National Century Tour Championship got off to a great start in Nenagh with great performances in round one by Alan O’Connor, Matthew Bidwell and John O Sullivan not dropping a frame to win 3-0 respectively over their opponents. Also who got their championship off to a good start were Damien Shoer, Brendan Thomas,

National Disability Snooker Championships

Get ready for an inspiring day of competition at the National Disability Snooker Championships, proudly hosted by Snooker & Billiards Ireland. Join us at SBI Academy Carlow on Saturday, 9th May at 10:00 AM as talented players from across the country showcase their skills, determination, and passion for the game. Come along to support the

National 14’s Championships Finalists

The SBI 14’s Snooker National Championships was played on Saturday 25th of April in the Newbridge CYMS with all of the top players in action. After a great days play, it will be No.1 seed Rowan Kelly from Youghal CYMS and No. 2 seed James Brennan from Co. Mayo will contest the 2026 National final

Super Senior National Finalists

On Sunday 26 April 2026, saw the 7th tournament on the Super Senior’s calendar. The venue was the superb Newbridge CYMS. Ed Donnelly was on hand all day and kept the tables in excellent condition throughout the event. 21 players competed in this event with top seed Brendan Thomas in attendance. In the last 32 matches, there was wins for Ernie Mc Mullen V Paul

Causier Wins World Matchplay Championship

David Causier defeated Mike Russell 8-5 at the SBI Academy in Carlow, Ireland to win the World Matchplay Championship for a sixth successive time. Results Victory on the Emerald Isle saw Causier retain World Billiards’ second biggest title for a sixth staging in a row – having previously earned glory in 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024

SBI Level 1 Coaching Course 2nd & 3rd May

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have announced the date of the next level 1 Coaching Ireland Coaching Education Course which will be held in the SBI HQ in Carlow on the Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May 2026. The course will be given by our National Coach PJ Nolan. Level 1 Course This two-day training

THE C.Con BURSARY AWARD

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce the above awards for the 2025/26 season. This bursary award has been made possible by John Carney and C.Con. John Carney himself a tough opponent who plays on the super senior tour and was a formidable player back in the early 80’s when the likes of Eugene

Causier Wins 2026 Irish Open

On Sunday 19th of April World No.1 David Causier from England defeated Robert Hall from England 702-355 at the SBI Academy in Carlow to win the 2026 World Billiards Irish Open title. The reigning world champion and world number one won through a field of 51 cueists to successfully defend his title in Carlow. The