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2025 SBI/NIBSA Grand Prix

The All Ireland Grand Prix will be held in Newbridge on Saturday, 30th August and Sunday, 31st August. It will be the fourth staging of the event. Previous Winners – 2019 – Aaron Hill (held in Antrim) 2022 – Raymond Fry (held in the SBI Academy) 2023 – Robbie McGuigan (held in Antrim) Entry Fee

Disability Champions Honoured

A fabulous day was had by all at Leinster house in Dublin on Friday the 30th of May with our SBI members who recently performed at the World Snooker Disability Championships in Bangkok Thailand. TD Barry Heneghan, Councilor Kevin Breen, Sport Ireland director of disability sports Geraldine Mctavish, players Fran coyle, Aiden Pollitt, Niall Pollitt

Three new Level 1 SBI Coaches Qualify

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a” Level 1 Coaching Ireland” Snooker Education Course in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify three new SBI Level 1 coaches from Fermoy, Newbridge and Cork on the 24th and 25th of May. This level 1 course is for only for SBI members who have previously

SBI Player’s Sub-Committee

Following last Sunday’s SBI AGM, a SBI player’s sub committee was formed. The following are on the players sub-committee Brendan O’Donoghue (Men’s and over 40s) Lloyd Myers (Men’s, Over 40’s, Century, Billiards) Peter Dunne (Mens, Century, Challenge) Mark Walsh (Men’s, Over 40’s) Johnny Williams (Men’s) Mark Tuite (Mens, Over 40’s, Over 55’s) Rodney Goggins (Men’s,

SBI hold 2025 AGM

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their 2025 AGM on Sunday the 25th of May in the SBI HQ Carlow. President Jim Leacy welcomed everyone and held a minutes silence for anyone who passed away during the year. The AGM was also held on line for members who could not attend in person. SBI were delighted

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of former International Snooker player Paul Dowling from Cork on the passing of his father Willie Dowling. SBI offer their deepest condolences to Paul and all his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP CLICK RIP.IE  

SBI Referee of the Year

Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI Referee of the year Award to Richie Toal from Mulligar in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence. The full list of

SBI Level 1 Coaching Course

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 24th & Sunday 25th of May 2024. The course will be given by our National Coach PJ Nolan. Level 1 Course This two-day training

2025 AGM – 25th May

Dear SBI Member I hereby give notice that Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold its 2025 AGM at 12 noon on Sunday the 25th of May in the SBI HQ Carlow. SBI would like to see as many members as possible attend to discuss and vote on any motions. a)      Those entitled to attend and vote

Davy is National Amateur Champion

On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May Snooker and Billiards Ireland held the National Amateur Championship in the HQ Carlow. The Irish Amateur Championship Cup was the donated by the family of Ger Murray who sadly passed away last year. Ger was former Chairman of SBI formally known as RIBSA, Treasurer of RIBSA, Chairman of