SBI Level 1 Coaching Course 2nd & 3rd May

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have announced the date of the next level 1 Coaching Ireland Coaching Education Course which will be held in the SBI HQ in Carlow on the Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May 2026. The course will be given by our National Coach PJ Nolan. Level 1 Course This two-day training

THE C.Con BURSARY AWARD

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce the above awards for the 2025/26 season. This bursary award has been made possible by John Carney and C.Con. John Carney himself a tough opponent who plays on the super senior tour and was a formidable player back in the early 80’s when the likes of Eugene

Causier Wins 2026 Irish Open

On Sunday 19th of April World No.1 David Causier from England defeated Robert Hall from England 702-355 at the SBI Academy in Carlow to win the 2026 World Billiards Irish Open title. The reigning world champion and world number one won through a field of 51 cueists to successfully defend his title in Carlow. The

Morris Wins AMC US Masters

Davy Morris, from Kilkenny, Ireland won the 2026 U.S. Masters held at the OX Billiards & Empire Billiards and Snooker Club in Seattle, America. He collected the first prize of $7,000 by defeating Michael Judge (who collected $3,000) 5-4 in the final. It was a revenge mission for Morris as he had agononisly lost 5

Intro Level Coaching Course – 4th April

Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a Intro Level Coaching Ireland Coaching Course in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Saturday the 4th April. 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) and

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Eamonn Kearns from Dublin who sadly passed away today. Eamon was a former RIBSA President and Chairman of the Referee Association and one of the most respected officials who ever represented RIBSA / Snooker & Billiards Ireland. Eamon ran Fairview Snooker Club in

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of International Junior player Andrew Gray from Waterford on who sadly passed away this week. Andrew played on many International Junior Teams and was regarded as one of the top young talents in Ireland. SBI offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends

SBI Club Membership 2026

Snooker & Billiards Ireland is the official governing body for Snooker & Billiards in the Republic of Ireland. All Registered Clubs in the four regions. Leinster, Munster, Dublin and Connacht can now pay their SBI registration for 2026. If any club would like to become a Registered Club, they should click on the link below and

Clancy Homes Launch Sponsorship of Junior Snooker

On Saturday the 31st of January 2026, the official launch took place of Clancy Homes launching their Sponsorship of SBI Junior Snooker for next 3 years in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland Academy in Carlow. A tea and Coffee morning was held and featured cakes, biscuits and cookies for all in attendance. SBI Secretary Leslie

Clancy Homes Sponsor Junior Snooker

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce Clancy Homes will be the main sponsor of Junior Snooker in Ireland for the next 3 years. SBI partnership with Clancy Homes in aimed at encouraging more junior players to play our beautiful sport. The official launch will take place at the SBI 18’s ranking event on