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National Training Camp – 26th September

Following the latest Sport Ireland guidelines today the the National Team camp on Sunday the 19th of September in Newbridge CYMS in County Kildare has been postponed. Snooker & Billiards Ireland will now invite all players to a free training day on Sunday the 26th of September as part of European Week of Sport in

EBSA Championships Update

Dear Members, On behalf of the EBSA Board, I am delighted to inform you that no less than 42 member countries have entered their players to participate in this year’s European Snooker Championships to be held in Albufeira / Portugal. As you know, because of the exceptional situation with COVID-19 it was decided to play

SBI Statement – Fully Vaccinated

On behalf of Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI). At present in relation to all SBI tournaments and SBI events every player and official must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 with no exception. This is the policy of Snooker & Billiards at this current moment in time, but SBI will constantly monitoring the situation and

SBI Level 1 Coaching Course

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have just announced a date of the level 1 Coaching Ireland Coaching Education Course which will be held in the new SBI HQ in Carlow on the 20th & 21st of November 2021. The course will be given by our National Coach PJ Nolan. Level 1 Course This two-day training course

Government Announcement – Reframing the challenge

Dear Sport Ireland Stakeholder. Last night Government announced Ireland’s plan for the next and final phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All relevant information can be accessed here:  gov.ie – Reframing the challenge, continuing our recovery and reconnecting (www.gov.ie) CLICK – full copy of the Plan is attached for your convenience Please find below

Good Luck Team Ireland

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish all our players and officials the best of luck in the 2021 European Snooker Championships in Portugal from the 2nd -17th October. There will be 9 separate events this year with the European U-18, U-21, Men’s, Masters, 6red and Ladies Singles Championships along with Men’s, Masters and

SBI Receive Planning Permission For HQ

On Sunday the 29th of August, Snooker & Billiards Ireland Chairman Dylan Rees was very happy to announce that SBI have obtained the required planning permission to start creating the new home of Irish Snooker in the new SBI Academy of Excellence HQ in Carlow Town, County Laois. SBI received the keys this week and

Casey & Cronin Confirmed Qatar World Cup

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to confirm the selection of Greg Casey & Ryan Cronin who will represent our association in the World 6Red Cup in Qatar from the 17th -21st of September. Team Delegate will be Jim Leacy IBSF Vice President. Good Luck Ireland. Tournament Info The International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF)

SBI Confirm Selection – EBSA Portugal

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to confirm the selection for players who will represent our association in the 2021 European Snooker Championships in Portugal from the 2nd -17th October. U-18 Championship: Noel Gleeson, Alex Currid, Aaron Smith, Lewis Casserly U-21 Championship: Ross Bulman, Mark Gleeson, James O Connell, Aaron Goldrick. Six Red: Greg Casey

Portugal 2021 – Fully Vaccinated Players

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to issue the following. To all players / officials representing SBI and accompanying guardians must be fully vaccinated before travelling to the 2021 European Snooker Championships from the 02nd to 17th October in Albufeira (Portugal). Each player must provide evidence at the earliest opportunity to info@sbireland.ie to ensure selection. CLICK