Congratulations to Ireland’s Leone Crowley from Cork who have been invited to the 2023 World Snooker BetVictor Shoot Out in England. Leone was nominated this week by the WPBSA as one of the Eight amateur players have been nominated by the WPBSA to compete at the BetVictor Shoot Out, to take place live on Eurosport
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course to qualify two new SBI Coaches in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow. The course was approved by Sport Ireland Coaching who governs Coaching in the Republic of Ireland. This Intro Level Course was held on Saturday the 18th of November
Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Dublin player Conor Harkin on the passing of his Mother who has sadly passed away. SBI offer their deepest condolences to Conor and all his family and friends at this sad time. May she rest in peace RIP
Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a Intro Level Coaching Ireland Coaching Course in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Saturday the 2nd of March. 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)
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2024 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 22 September 2023 and enters into force on 1 January 2024. WADA has also published: the 2024 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes as compared to the 2023 List; and the 2024 Monitoring Program,
The 2023 HIBSF Home Internationals will be held in the Northern Snooker Center in Leeds from the 4th – 11th of August. CLICK SCHEDULES AND MATCH TIMES 2023 HIBSF Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be sending the following teams to the 2023 Series. 1 Mens Team 2 Seniors Teams (Over 40) 1 U-21 Team 1
Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold a National Disability Event on Sunday the 25th of June in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow from 11am-5pm. Disability National Coach Dylan Rees from Dungarvan will host the event. This will be in preparation for the upcoming WDBS Irish Open Championship held in Carlow from the 28th
Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of SBI Secretary Derek Kiely from Youghal on the passing of his Mother who has sadly passed away this week. SBI offer their deepest condolences to Derek and all his family and friends at this sad time. May she rest in peace RIP
Patsy Farrell won the SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) National Championships in the SBI HQ Carlow on the 4th of June. In the final Patsy beat the defending Champion Stephen Merrigan in a great final. New Institute Snooker Clubs Patsy Farrell claimed the Irish Super-Seniors Snooker National Championship title in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce details of the SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) Tour for the season. Players should be aware that all entries are now through the on line system and you have to enter before the closing date. CLICK DRAW & RESULTS You can now enter and pay for