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2026 World Women’s Snooker C-Ships – China

Ella O’Connor from Dublin is 19 years old and our number one ranked U/21 ladies player. The SBI started its First Ladies tour season in September 2025 and will come to a season end on the 31st of May with the inaugural Irish ladies National championship. Ella is also a pool player, what attracted Ella

End of year Awards Winners

Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce that the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year winners for 2025-2026 are. Coach of year – Cathal Moore Club of Year – Cavan CYMS Volunteer

SBI National Disability Championships 2026

Continuing from its first staging of SBI National Disability Championship last year in Newbridge CYMS, SBI welcomed its second staging of this event in the Snooker Academy in Carlow for the 2026 Championship. On Saturday the 9th of May, 16 players gathered from across the country to take part in this year’s National Disability Championship. Like

SBI Cue Zone at Disability Show

Snooker & Billiards Ireland were delighted to attend the National Disability Show in the Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare, on the 7th of May 2026. This event focused on empowerment, inclusion, and showcasing talents of people with disabilities and featured 30+ exhibitors, assistive technology, and speakers, aimed at families, carers, and professionals. World Disability Champion Dylan

Sports Administrator Role

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce a new job vacancy. SBI are currently looking for an experienced Sports Administrator to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth who will provide strategic leadership and oversee day-to-day operations. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong governance, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning capabilities.

2026 Celtic Challenge in MatchRoom in Llanelli Wales

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have just announced the teams of the 2026 Celtic Junior Challenge. This year the event will be held on Saturday the 4th of July in the MatchRoom in Llanelli ,Wales The top four Under 14 and the top four Under 16 players after each National Championships will qualify to represent Ireland

New Level 1 Coach Qualifies

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a” Level 1 Coaching Ireland” Snooker Education Course in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify a new SBI Level 1 coach, Clive Smith from Wicklow on the 2nd and 3rd of May. This level 1 course is for only for SBI members who have previously completed

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 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