2026 Celtic Challenge in MatchRoom in Llanelli Wales

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have just announced the teams of the 2026 Celtic Junior Challenge. This year the event will be held on Saturday the 4th of July in the MatchRoom in Llanelli ,Wales. The top four Under 14 and the top four Under 16 players after each National Championships will qualify to represent Ireland

Home Internationals Teams 2026

The 2026 HIBSF Home Internationals will be held in the Northern Snooker Center in Leeds from Friday the 7th – the 14th of August. Following the SBI National Championships, the SBI following players have qualified to play for Ireland in this Event. Men & Masters & Over 55 – 7th – 10th August U-16 &

Deepest Sympathy

Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the O’Donoghue family on the news of Carmel O’Donoghue, the wife of former International Referee Don O Donoghue from Cork who sadly passed away this week. SBI offer their deepest condolences to all the O’Donoghue family and friends at this sad time. May she rest in

John Wins National Century Championship

John O Sullivan from Kilkenny Shed won the National Century Championship on Saturday the 6th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final John beat defending champion Aaron Goldrick from Cavan in a high quality final 4 frames to 1 on the final to take the title. In

Doyle Wins National Billiards Long Up

Wayne Doyle from Dublin won the National Billiards Long Up Championship on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Wayne beat Aidan Murray in a great final, that was refereed by Brendan Devlin Wayne also won the high break trophy. SBI Chairman John Tobin

Rowan Wins National 14’s Championships

Rowan Kelly from Youghal CYMS won the National 14′ s Championship on Saturday the 6th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Rowan beat James Brennan from Mayo in a high quality final 3 frames to 2 on the final black to take the title. The SBI

Gavin Wins National Challenge Championship

Gavin Dolan from Celbridge won the National Challenge Championship on Saturday the 6th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Gavin beat Patrick Kinsella from Cavan in a high quality final 3 frames to 2 on the final black to take the title. Gavin Dolan beat Paul

2026 SBI Finals Weekend

Snooker & Billiards Ireland have confirmed the details for the 2026 Snooker & Billiards Ireland Finals Weekend on the 5th – 7th of June in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland HQ in Carlow. 14 National Champions will be crowned over the weekend and it promises to be very exciting weekend of action. Live Streaming will

2026 SBI Summer Camp

Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a SBI Snooker Summer Camp for all our members of any age in the SBI HQ in Carlow from the 24th – 26th of June. The SBI Summer Camps are held each year to allow our members train in a camp with our National Coach PJ Nolan who

Sports Administrator Role

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce a new job vacancy. SBI are currently looking for an experienced Sports Administrator to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth who will provide strategic leadership and oversee day-to-day operations. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong governance, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning capabilities.