Meeting of EU Sports Ministers

The Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, today joined an informal video conference meeting of the Sports Ministers of Europe to exchange information and practices which are taking place or being considered by Member States in relation to the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on sporting organisations. The Council meeting was

Re-Open Event 2 – New Date

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) have re-scheduled the second Irish Re-Open Championship for Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th of September with the knock out stages played on Saturday 26th of September in the Ivy Rooms SC in Carlow. RIBSA planned this test event after the COVID-19 Crisis put a halt to our sport in March

Re-Open Events Postponed

It is with deep regret that RIBSA have to postpone both Re-Open events which were due to be held in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club on 8th & 9th of August & 22nd & 23rd of August. Government guidelines and restricted travel has left RIBSA with no other option but to reschedule the tournaments for a safer time. It

Roadmap for RIBSA Snooker & Billiards Events

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association have produced a Roadmap for Reopening Snooker & Billiards in Ireland in conjunction with Sport Ireland and facilitate a safe and controlled reopening of billiard & snooker events. “RIBSA have submitted this “Playing Safe” Roadmap for the reopening of snooker clubs. RIBSA have developed this set of

Roadmap for Reopening Snooker Clubs

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association have produced a Roadmap for Reopening Snooker & Billiards Clubs in Ireland in conjunction with Sport Ireland and facilitate a safe and controlled reopening of our clubs. “RIBSA have submitted this “Playing Safe” Roadmap for the reopening of snooker clubs. RIBSA have developed this set of protocols

RIBSA Skype Meeting

The RIBSA committee will meet by Skype on next Saturday the 18th of April. If you have any questions for the committee please email info@ribsa.ie with your queries. RIBSA will post an update after this meeting.  

Safe and Peaceful Easter Everyone

The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards in Ireland and around the world a Safe and Peaceful Easter. We look forward to meeting everyone after this COVID-19 crisis has past and please stay at home and be

Announcement – Remainder of 2019/20 Season.

Announcement re remainder of 2019/20 Season. It is with regret that we wish to announce that following a committee meeting by Skype on Saturday 21/03/20 the following decisions have been taken. All remaining Ranking events for this season are cancelled and will not be rescheduled. We hope to hold all championships in each category in

COVID-19 Mass Gathering Guidance

RIBSA wish to inform all our members that we are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and taking advice from the HSE and other Government Bodies. RIBSA wish to assure our members that any further measures deemed necessary will be posted on the website and social media at earliest opportunity. Click Latest News from the HSE Please check the

European Championships Portugal – Airport / Travel

On Friday the 6th of march the RIBSA juniors and supporters will leave for the European Under 18, Under 21 and Men’s Snooker Championships in Portugal. The Meeting Point will be 2pm in Terminal 1 on Friday the 6th of March. PJ Nolan will have the ski tube for all the cues at the Airport