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National 14’s Snooker Championship

The SBI 14’s Snooker National Championships will be played Saturday 25th April 2026 in the Newbridge CYMS with all of the top players in action. The TD will be PJ Nolan. It has been a fantastic season with 3 different winners this season. Who will end up the National Champion??? and follow James Stewart O

Intro Level Coaching Course – 4th April

Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a Intro Level Coaching Ireland Coaching Course in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Saturday the 4th April. The course will start at 10am and finish at 6pm on the day. The Course will be given by National Coach PJ Nolan (Role of Coaches + Playing Techniques) and

Brennan Wins 14’s Snooker Event 3

James Brennan from Mayo won the SBI 14’s Snooker Event 3 which was played on Saturday 3rd January 2026 in the SBI HQ in Carlow but with the bad weather coming in, the final was played on March 21st at Event 4 in Carlow. All of the top players were in action. There was be

2026 National 21’s Championships

The National SBI 21’s Snooker Championships for the 2026 season will be played Sunday 24th May in the SBI HQ in Carlow with all of the top players in action. Action will start at 10am. Closing Time 1pm Thursday Prior to Event – DRAW – CLICK HERE SCHEDULE – CLICK HERE This season SBI will be

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Eamonn Kearns from Dublin who sadly passed away today. Eamon was a former RIBSA President and Chairman of the Referee Association and one of the most respected officials who ever represented RIBSA / Snooker & Billiards Ireland. Eamon ran Fairview Snooker Club in

European Amateur Snooker Championships 2026

On Sunday the 8th of March our five SBI Amateur players will start the 2026 European Amateur Snooker Championships in the city of Gandia in Spain. The 16’s, 18’s, 21’s and Amateur Championships will be held at the Gandia Palace Hotel, from the 1st to the 14th of March. Philip Browne, Brendan O Brien, John Sutton,

Under 21 European Championships 2026

On the 5th of March our SBI U-21 Juniors will start the 2026 European 21’s Snooker Championships in the city of Gandia in Spain. The 16’s, 18’s, 21’s and Amateur Championships will be held at the Gandia Palace Hotel, from the 1st to the 14th of March. Jack O’Brien, Jamie McCarthy, Jack Becher, Josh O Connor,

European Championships 2026

Well done to our three SBI International Referees in action at the 2026 European Amateur Snooker Championships in the city of Gandia in Spain. John Tobin, Aonghus McAnally and Steven Foster are officiating at the Championships. You can follow all the action on https://www.ebsa.tv/ It promises to be fantastic EBSA events with so many talented

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of International Junior player Andrew Gray from Waterford on who sadly passed away this week. Andrew played on many International Junior Teams and was regarded as one of the top young talents in Ireland. SBI offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends

Under 18 European Championships 2026

On the 2nd of March our incredible SBI young Juniors will start the 2026 European 18’s Snooker Championships in the city of Gandia in Spain. The 16’s, 18’s, 21’s and Amateur Championships will be held at the Gandia Palace Hotel, from the 1st to the 14th of March. Dermot Kelly, Denny Bookle, Joe Shannon, Lorcán