Junior Referees

The SBI Referees Association was in the HQ this Saturday the 26th of July to encourage underage players to become a qualified referee. Many juniors signed up today with Shane Mason Anyone interested email info@sbireland.ie SBI are offering On passing a class 3 Referee exam you will receive Free membership every season till you reach

SBI Referee of the Year

Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI Referee of the year Award to Richie Toal from Mulligar in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence. The full list of

SBI Finals Weekend Review

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a fantastic Finals weekend in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow over the weekend of 17th – 18th of May. 13 SBI National Champions were crowned this year in all age levels and categories in Snooker & Billiards. Many won their first ever National title and some retained their

SBI TD of the Year

Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI TD of the year Award to John Kehoe from Wexford in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence. The full list of

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of International Player and Referee Stephen Sherry on the passing of his Mother Maura. SBI offer their deepest condolences to Stephen and all his family and friends at this sad time. May she rest in peace RIP CLICK RIP.IE  

New Class 2 EBSA Snooker Referee

At the SBI Seniors Event 2 in SBI Academy in Carlow on 17th November, Shane Gorman from Mountmelick was upgraded from Class 3 to Class 2 by passing his Class 2 EBSA Snooker Examination. Neil Shanahan EBSA Snooker Tutor examined Shane. Neil was assisted by a Shane Mason EBSA Snooker Examiner. Shane referred a 5

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Ger Murray from Edenderry who sadly passed away today. Ger was one of the finest snooker referees from Ireland who refereed many World Amateur Snooker and Billiards Championships in Ireland and all around the world. Ger, was a former RIBSA Chairman and Referee

SBI Officials at 2024 Home Internationals

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have a full team of officials in action at the 2024 Home Internationals in the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds from the 2nd – 10th of August. Shane Mason HIBSF Tournament Director Neil Shanahan HIBSF Head of Referees Jim Leacy HIBSF Chairman SBI have also three referees with Steven Foster, Maurice

SBI Qualify 4 new Billiard Referees

Snooker and Billiards Ireland are pleased to congratulate three Dublin ladies, Delia Keane, Jackie Trulock and Veronica Hallahan and Carlow man Martin Foley on becoming Class 3 Billiards Referees on Monday, 30th July 2024. Their preparation consisted of three two-hour evening seminars held in Sharkx Snooker Club Newbridge who generously provided club facilities on each

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of International Player Kevin McMahon. His son Jason sadly passed away suddenly this week. SBI offer their deepest condolences to Kevin’s family and friends at this sad time. SBI Chairman Tommy O Donoghue said ” We are all devastated for Kevin, a true gentleman