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Ken Wins Challenge Event 3

The first ever national ranking event to be held in St John’s Limerick got underway at 10am on Saturday the 3rd of February with the quarter finals onwards finished on the 25th of February. An incredible atmosphere was created during the first days play with all players enjoying the hospitality and the snooker on show

Michael Judge Wins Golden Ticket

Congratulations to Michael Judge who beat Fergal O’Brien 4-2 in a hard fought battle in Carlow which was refereed by Neil Shanahan to secure his place back at the Crucible in May at the World Seniors Championship. Snooker, Billiards Ireland were delighted to be chosen by World Seniors Snooker to host this World Seniors Snooker

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Irish International Referee Shane Corr on the passing of his father who has sadly passed away today. SBI offer their condolences to Shane and all his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP

Brendan Wins Event 4 Seniors

On Sunday 18th February SBI held the Senior Event 4 in the SBI HQ in Carlow. The finalists were Mark Tuite and Brendan O Donoghue with Brendan came out the winner with a scoreline 3-1. The tournament high break went to Rodney Goggins with 98 break. Due to the large entry the final this event

Referee Seminar in Trim SC

The SBI Referee’s Association will be holding an official Snooker Referee Seminar in Trim SC County Meath on Saturday the 9th of March at 11am to recruit new Snooker or Billiard Referees. Anyone interested in attending this Seminar please contact Neil or Shane below to book your place: To attend you must be a current

World Senior and Super Seniors in SBI HQ

Snooker, Billiards Ireland are delighted to be chosen by World Seniors Snooker to host a World Seniors Snooker Championship qualifier from 23rd-25th February 2024. The winner of this senior’s event will receive a place at the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield against the stars of the game for the 2024 LLP Solicitors World Seniors Snooker Championship from the 8th

Maynooth University Cue Zone

On Tuesday the 20th of February, our National Coach PJ Nolan visited Maynooth University Snooker Club in County Kildare for coaching session with players who will compete for the University in the upcoming Inter Varsities Snooker Championships. PJ worked on correcting fundamentals in the player’s address position to develop a smooth delivery in their Cue Actions. PJ also worked on

SBI Challenge Event 3 Q-Finals Limerick

Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce details of the SBI Challenge Tour Event 3 Q- Finals that will be held in St John’s in Limerick on Sunday 25th Feb at 10am. The TD will be Tommy O Donoghue. Jack O Brien v Karl Brien Ray Phelan v Ken Byrne John Ahearne v

NUI Snooker Scholarship

On Tuesday 20th of February, Snooker & Billiards Ireland National Coach PJ Nolan had the pleasure to meet Paul Davis (NUI Maynooth Sports Development Officer), NUI Club President Cathal O Neill and the 2023 NUI Scholarship winner Adam Halnon in the Maynooth University complex in County Kildare. During the meeting PJ confirmed SBI’s full commitment

Joe Wins SBI U-14 EVENT 4

SBI Irish No.1 Under 14 Joe Shannon from Longford continued his perfect season when he won his fourth Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) Under 14 ranking event of the season on Saturday the 17th of February in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow. Today we had young players from Longford, Dublin, Limerick, Laois,  Galway.