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James Wins 12’s 147academy National C-Ships

James Brennan from Co. Mayo won the 147academy National 12’s Championship on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final James beat defending Champion Callum Behan from Dublin in a high quality final 3 frames to 1 to take the title. SBI Chairman John Tobin

Doyle Wins National Billiards Long Up

Wayne Doyle from Dublin won the National Billiards Long Up Championship on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Wayne beat Aidan Murray in a great final, that was refereed by Brendan Devlin Wayne also won the high break trophy. SBI Chairman John Tobin

Joe Wins National 16’s Championships

Joe Shannon from Longford won the National 16′ s Championship on Saturday the 6th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Joe beat Cathal Horgan from Youghal CYMS in a high quality final 3 frames to 1 to take the title. The SBI 16’s Snooker National Championships

Rowan Wins National 14’s Championships

Rowan Kelly from Youghal CYMS won the National 14′ s Championship on Saturday the 6th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Rowan beat James Brennan from Mayo in a high quality final 3 frames to 2 on the final black to take the title. The SBI

Gavin Wins National Challenge Championship

Gavin Dolan from Celbridge won the National Challenge Championship on Saturday the 6th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Gavin beat Patrick Kinsella from Cavan in a high quality final 3 frames to 2 on the final black to take the title. Gavin Dolan beat Paul

North regain North-South Trophy.

The annual Billiards International North-South Challenge Tournament took place at the Reading Rooms, Bangor, Northern Ireland on Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th May 2026.  The format of the event was that each team of eight was divided into two groups of four, so that each player met four opponents from his corresponding group, with

Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out

SBI are delighted to announce details of the Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Sunday the 30th of May. PJ Nolan will be the TD on the day. Joe Shannon won the 2025 Junior Shoot last year in the SBI HQ. WHO WILL WIN THE 2026 TITLE!!!!

2026 SBI Finals Weekend

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have confirmed the details for the 2026 Snooker & Billiards Ireland Finals Weekend on the 5th – 7th of June in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland HQ in Carlow. 14 National Champions will be crowned over the weekend and it promises to be very exciting weekend of action. Live Streaming will

Aaron Hill Elite Squad Launch

Snooker & Billiards Ireland will offically announce the 2026 Aaaron Hill Elite Squad for 12 talented young stars on Saturday 30th May at 9.45am in the SBI Academy in Carlow. The players will recieve a polo shirt and hoddie plus a new Elite Squad Training Booklet. SBI are delighted to see so much talent and

2026 AGM Reports & Link

The AGM of Snooker Billiards Ireland will take place at the HQ.on Sunday next 31st May at 11am. All members are welcome Any SBI member who requires a copy of the AGM reports and accounts in advance of the AGM should email info@sbireland.ie requesting a copy of same. The secretary will then forward you the