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Intro Level Course Qualifies 5 New SBI Coaches

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course on Saturday the 4th of April in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify five new SBI Coaches. Fionn Nagle from Dungarvan, Mark Maher & Mark Warnock from Dublin and Gary Spencer & Justin Thomas from Donegal attended this course

Clayton Wins 21’s Tour Event 4

The fourth event in the 147 Academy 21’s tour was held on Saturday April 4th 2026 in the SBI headquarters in Carlow. A strong field comprising 16 of the country’s finest young players assembled for this competition. All matches were best of 5 frames. Play began at 10am and saw victories for James Stewart O’Reilly

National 16’s Snooker Championship

The SBI 16’s Snooker National Championhip will be played Saturday the 11th of April in the SBI HQ in Carlow with all of the top players in action. It has been a fantastic season with 4 different winners this season. Who will end up the National Champion??? and follow Aaron Donnelly who won the title

SBI Junior Snooker Fundraiser

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are holding a Junior Snooker Fundraiser for 3 VIP tickets for the John Virgo Trophy for the afternoon session on Saturday the 11th April in Goffs. The value of this is over €450 and includes Seats in front row, Souvenir Program and Complimentary earpiece. Raffle tickets are available at just €10.00

Fonn Spóirt – Kids Show

Snooker & Billiards Ireland were delighted to welcome Fíbín Media production team to the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow who were filming a kids’ sports TV show for TG4 on Monday 30th March. The kids show ‘’Fonn Spóirt’’ is about all showing different sports which focuses on participation, trying something new, and showing that

Morris Wins Amateur 6

A smaller field then expected started the last ranking event of the season before the Irish National championships. Every player had notions on being seeded for the big one. The four last 64 matches got underway with John Farrell, Ken Byrne, Alan O’Connors and Sean King going through to the last 32. This round threw

O Driscoll Wins Ladies Event 5

Despite a smaller entry than usual, Ladies Event 5 proved that quality always outweighs quantity, as a fantastic day of snooker was enjoyed by all who took part. The atmosphere throughout the day was positive and competitive, with players showing great determination and sportsmanship. It was particularly encouraging to see the continued development of emerging

Morris Wins AMC US Masters

Davy Morris, from Kilkenny, Ireland won the 2026 U.S. Masters held at the OX Billiards & Empire Billiards and Snooker Club in Seattle, America. He collected the first prize of $7,000 by defeating Michael Judge (who collected $3,000) 5-4 in the final. It was a revenge mission for Morris as he had agononisly lost 5

Amateur Tour Event 6 – RE-DRAW

The Weekend of the 28th – 29th March will feature the 6th SBI Amateur Ranking Event of the season in the SBI HQ Carlow. The final ranking event of the season will be played in our Academy of Excellence in Carlow. TD Saturday – Shane Corr TD Sunday – Tommy O Donoghue Davy Morris from

SBI Ladies Snooker Tour Event 5 – ENTER NOW

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce the fifth SBI Ladies Snooker Event of the season will be held on Sunday 29th March in SBI HQ in Carlow with all of the top players in action. Entry is now open to enter – CLICK HERE National Ladies Coach Cathal Moore will be there coaching