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Irish snooker starting on long road back to glory days

On the day the 2021 World Championships begins in the Crucible in Sheffield. RTE Sport Journalist Peter Branigan has written an article called ‘’Irish snooker starting on long road back to glory days’’ Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to thank everyone involved especially Peter and his team. SBI hope there will be more promotion

2021 QSchool Details

WST have today announced details of the 2021 QSchool which takes place in England starting on the 27th of May. The entry fee is £1,000 and there will be three events played to qualify players for a 2year pro ticket. The closing date for entries is the 6th of May at 12noon. SBI wish any

Teen snooker ace Aaron

Outgoing secretary of the rebranded Snooker and Billiards Ireland, Tony Thorpe was interviewed by the Irish Times on snooker sensation Aaron Hill from Cork following his performances in the European Masters in September 2020. Aaron is on his first year as a Snooker professional and Tony said that, it is all ahead of him, he

SBI Hold Shaun Murphy Q&A

On Friday the 2nd of April, Snooker & Billiards Ireland were delighted to host a successful zoom Q&A with the 2005 World Snooker Champion Shaun Murphy. SBI offered 50 members a chance to ask the magician questions via Zoom to find out what makes this great snooker player tick, his thoughts on the game and

Rodney’s Memories

A couple of months ago, I was asked by PJ Nolan to create something about what it was like playing as a youngster back in 1992/93 and to include the players and the excitement of that season. That’s coming up to 30 years ago now, and at firstly I didn’t know what angle to take.

SBI Health and Safety Policy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland is strongly committed to encouraging our members to take part, but the health, well-being and safety of each individual is always our paramount concern. Our Health and Safety policy statement is to inform our members and create a culture of safety that promotes the welfare of children and young people engaged

SBI Supervision Travelling with children

Snooker & Billiards Ireland understand there are extra responsibility taken on by leaders when they travel with children to events. Our SBI Guidelines on Supervision Travelling with children is to inform our members and create a culture of safety that promotes the welfare of children and young people engaged in our sport. Our guiding principles

Shaun Murphy Q&A

The Magician Shaun Murphy will join Snooker & Billiards Ireland on Zoom on Friday the 2nd of April at 7pm for a Q&A with the 2005 World Champion. There will be 50 places available for SBI Members to join us with Shaun to find out what makes this great snooker player tick, his thoughts on

SBI Principles to Safeguard Children

Snooker & Billiards Ireland wishes to provide the best possible environment for all young people involved in the sport. Young people deserve to be given enjoyable, safe sporting opportunities, free of abuse of any kind. Our Principles to Safeguard Children from Harm is to inform our members and create a culture of safety that promotes

SBI Code of Conduct Young People

Snooker & Billiards Ireland wishes to provide the best possible environment for all young people involved in the sport. Young people deserve to be given enjoyable, safe sporting opportunities, free of abuse of any kind. These participants have rights, which must be respected, and responsibilities that they must accept. Young people should be encouraged to