The third (SBI) Snooker & Billiards Ireland 18’s ranking tournament of the season was held on Sunday the 23rd February in the SBI HQ Carlow.
In the final Jamie McCarthy from Crucible SC Cork beat Dermot Kelly from Co. Mayo 3-0 in the final. After a long day of Junior Snooker it was decided to play the final at the next Under 18 Event in March on the 22nd of March in the SBI HQ Caelow.
14 players from all accoss the country entered the event and the TD on the day was our National Coach PJ Nolan. The standard of good match-play snooker and potting was great on the day. The high break went to Jamie McCarthy with a 44 Break
PJ Nolan’s 147academy is the title sponsor for all the Junior Tours this season and it was a fantastic day of Junior snooker with all the stars playing great snooker and gaining National experience on the table. Live Streaming was again available for this event on two table so the players can now watch back and learn.
This was the third event on the 2024-2025 SBI 18’s Snooker Tour. SBI will be holding four 18’s ranking events plus a National 18’s Championships this season. The Entry Fees for all U-18 events is €10.00 each.
Q-Final
- Jamie McCarthy 3-2 Max Kennedy
- Jamie O Connor 2-3 Aaron Donnelly
- Dermot Kelly 3-2 Jack Becher
- Evan Burke-3 Lorcain O Curraoin
Semi Finals
- Jamie McCarthy 3-0 Aaron Donnelly
- Dermot Kelly 3-1 Lorcain O Curraoin
Final – played 22nd MARCH
- Jamie McCarthy 3-0 Dermot Kelly
Thank You
SBI would like to thank all the players for attending the event. We hope everyone enjoyed the great day of Junior 18’s Snooker. Players should be aware that entries are now open for Event 4 through the on line system and you have to enter before the closing date of Thursday 1pm prior to the event.
Event 4 – 22nd March – SBI HQ Carlow
Dress Code
- SBI POLO SHIRTS ARE ALLOWED
- Dark Shoes (no runners)
- Dark one coloured trousers (no jeans)
- One coloured shirt buttoned at the wrist
- Waistcoats must be worn for all matches in National Championships.
- National Waistcoats are not permissible
- Bowties are also required for the SBI Championships for all matches.
