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Jamie Wins 21’s Tour Event 1

Jamie McCarthy from Crucible SC made the perfect start to the season when he won the first SBI 21’s Snooker Event of the season on Saturday 4th October in the SBI HQ in Carlow. In the final he beat Jack Becher from Classic SC in Dublin which was refereed by International Referee Neil Shanahan. This

Snooker in Schools – Limerick Educate Secondary School

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held another Snooker in Schools project, on Thursday the 4th of October for students from Limerick Educate, Together Secondary School in Limerick . 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 the governing

2025 European Snooker Championships Albania

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish all our players the best of luck in the European Snooker Championships in Albania. The Championships will be held in the Grand Blu FaFa Resort/Golem from the 4th to 19th October. It promises to be another fantastic Championships hosted by the Albanian Snooker Federation and organised by

Super Seniors Tour Event 4- ENTER NOW

The third SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) Snooker Event of the season will be played on Sunday the 9th of November in Roadstone SC Dublin with all of the top players in action. This has been moved from St Johns Limerick to Newbridge., The TD will be Jim Carrick. CLICK DRAW Action will start at

O’Donoghue win Seniors Event 1

On Sunday the 7th Sept, the 1st Senior’s over 40’s (Masters) tournament of the season was held in the SBI Academy. Due to the large entry,  the event was finished on the 28th September. A number of good matches in the tournament where noted. Leslie Carroll went all the way against former pro Michael Judge

Challenge Tour Event 3 – ENTER NOW

The Third SBI Challenge Snooker Event of the season will be played Saturday / Sunday 22nd & 23rd  November – Nenagh SC. The TD will be David Lynch. All of the top players will be in action. Action will start at 10am. Entry is now open to enter – CLICK HERE Information on Century Snooker This

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Michael ‘Butch’ Power who sadly passed away last week. Butch was one of the main stalwarts in Waterford Snooker for many years. SBI offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace RIP A

Club Risk Assessment Statement

It is important to realise that when you are developing your Safeguarding statement. You will need to carry a risk assessment of harm and complete a statement in line with your legal obligation under the Children’s  Act 2015. It is also a crucial step to finalising your Safeguarding Statement.  Risk assessment should consider the potential

Club Safeguarding Template

Snooker Billiards Ireland would like to bring to your attention how crucial a safeguarding statement is, to ensure children are protected from harm by clearly outlining your commitment to their welfare and the procedures in place to achieve this, while at the same time fulfilling your legal obligation. The safeguarding statement serves in fostering and

Intro Level Course Qualifies 3 New SBI Coaches

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course on Saturday the 27th September in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify three new SBI Coaches. Dave Garrett from Nenagh, Clive Smith from Wicklow and Jason Gorham from Ballybunion in Co.Kerry attended this course which was given by our