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Federation of Irish Sport

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce renewing of our Membership Subscription for 2021 with the Federation of Irish Sport. The Federation of Irish Sport is the representative organisation for the National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in Ireland. Our membership consists of over 110 NGBs and LSPs from

Judge is back on the Pro Tour

Congratulations to Michael Judge on qualifying in event 2 of WST QSchool in England over the weekend. The former pro from Dublin had outstanding event dropping only 4 frames on his way to regaining his pro status with victories over S Isaenko 4-0, A Clenshaw 4-1, J Mulholland 4-0, S Vahedi 4-3, R McGuigan 4-0

Agreement between SBI and RILSA

Today Sunday the 6th of June 2021 was another historic day for Irish Snooker as a very important agreement between Snooker & Billiards Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Ladies Snooker Association was signed in Carlow. The purpose of the agreement is a meaningful and positive move for SBI and RILSA to support, advance the

The Path Ahead – June & July Announcements

Dear Sport Ireland Stakeholder, Last Friday May 28th the Government announced a further easing of Restrictions for June and July. Details of the full announcement can be found here: Key Highlights relating to sport and physical activity are summarised below. Sport Ireland will continue to provide any additional or relevant updates to the sector in advance of

Proposed SBI Centre of Excellence HQ

SBI Chairman Dylan Rees outlined at the recent SBI AGM on Saturday the 22nd of May about the decision to find a new premise to create a National Centre of Excellence and Headquarters for SBI. This has dominated the attention of all on the SBI board over recent times and sites in Dublin, Kilkenny, Laois, Carlow,

SBI Hold Successful 2021 AGM

On Saturday the 22nd of May, Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their AGM on Zoom. SBI would like to thank all the members for attending on the day. At 12 noon sharp SBI Chairman Dylan Rees welcomed all the members to the AGM, this was followed by SBI President Jim Leacy who gave his opening

Reopening Snooker & Billiards Events

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have produced a Roadmap for Reopening Snooker & Billiards in Ireland in conjunction with Sport Ireland and facilitate a safe and controlled reopening of billiard & snooker events. SBI have developed this Roadmap for the return to competitive snooker and billiards. This documents have been reviewed by Sport Ireland and the

Roadmap for Reopening Clubs in Ireland

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have produced a Roadmap for Reopening Snooker & Billiards Clubs in Ireland in conjunction with Sport Ireland and facilitate a safe and controlled reopening of our clubs. “SBI have submitted this “Playing Safe” Roadmap for the reopening of snooker clubs. SBI have developed this set of protocols to advise clubs and

PJ Qualifies 1st4sport Level 2 WPBSA Coach

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are very proud to announce that our SBI National Snooker Coach PJ Nolan has undergone his 1st4sport Level 2 WPBSA Snooker Coaching exam and yesterday he received a letter of congratulations from WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson on passing to gain this level 2 status. 1st4sport Level 2 Coaching Course The WPBSA

2021 SBI AGM Notice

I hereby give notice that Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold its 2021 AGM at 12 noon on Saturday the 22nd of May on Zoom. Please email info@sbireland.ie, if you wish to attend. A link will then be sent to you.  SBI would like to see as many members as possible attend to discuss and