SBI Board & Officials
Snooker & Billiards Ireland is the official governing body for Snooker and Billiards in the Republic Of Ireland. SBI are funded by Sports Ireland with an annual grant each year. SBI organise Snooker and Billiards events all around the Country from September to May each year concluding with the National Finals in all Categories in May.
Snooker & Billiards Ireland
Sport HQ, Academy of Excellence
Graiguecullen, Co Laois
Carlow Town
R93 C5Y6
Republic of Ireland
Phone: 05991 46888 – Email: info@sbireland.ie – Text Service: 085 242 8701 – Web Site: www.sbireland.ie
Officers
Vice - President of International Billiards and Snooker Federation
Past President of International Billiards and Snooker Federation
Founder of Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow, Ireland in 1985
Mobile : 086 2587546
Email: jim@ivyrooms.ie
International Snooker Player
Winner of Events on the WDBS Tour
National Masters Champion 2022
Mobile : 0879724773
Email: dylka@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile : 0874441231
Email: jaychorpa77@gmail.com
Secretary Referees Association Snooker & Billiards Ireland
Committee Member of EBSA Referees Sub-Committee
Referee Tutor Sport Ireland
Represented Ireland Internationally as referee at IBSF
/ EBSA Tournaments.
Mobile : 086 3578481
Email: nshanahan0@gmail.com
Member of St Patricks Snooker & Billiards Club Trim
Involved in snooker for 40 yrs. I play snooker regularly.
Secretary Co Meath Golf Clubs Snooker league for last 26 years.
Current board member of Snooker & Billiards Ireland.
Current SBI Treasurer & Qualified SBI Referee
Mobile : 087 7934565
Email: johntobinsnooker@gmail.com
Mobile : 0873886883
Email: jonathan.s.williams147@gmail.com
Mobile : 087 4549659
Email: dave.joyce147@gmail.com
Mobile : 085 8782974
Email: germurray55@gmail.com
Mobile : 085 1661918
Email: shanemason125@hotmail.com
Mobile : 087 2139591
Email: tommy_odonoghue@merck.com
Mobile : 087 7773649
Email: johnkehoe87@gmail.com
Mobile : 087 4549659
Email: dave.joyce147@gmail.com
Mobile : 0873886883
Email: jonathan.s.williams147@gmail.com
Mobile : 087 2139591
Email: tommy_odonoghue@merck.com
Mobile : 086 2587546
Email: jim@ivyrooms.ie
Mobile : 083 323 4068
Email:sbimedia147@gmail.com
Mobile : 086 8371169
Email: donal11.dmg@gmail.com
SBI National Snooker Coach since 2008
Current Head of EBSA Coaching
WPBSA / IBSF Qualified Coach
Mobile : 086 8634507
Email: pjcoach147@hotmail.com
Snooker Events
SBI Events start at Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, Under 18, Under 19, Under 21, Amateur, Intermediate, Challenge, Seniors over 40’s, Super Seniors Over 55’s and Ladies Events are held.
Billiards Events
Billiards Events are held at Intermediate and Senior Levels
International Team Selections
Each Category will contain a number of ranking events with a National Championship and a ranking list from each category will then select the players for the International Teams.
Entry Fees
All Entries are done on line by clicking on www.sbireland.ie and on the event you wish to enter before the closing date for each event.
Club Affiliation
Official Events are only held in affiliated Snooker Clubs around the country and in the SBI HQ in Carlow. If any Snooker club wants to affiliate all they need to do is complete the form and pay the fees on line via the web site. (Depending on the number of tables in their club) .
Player Affiliation
All Events are open to anyone living in the Republic Of Ireland but everyone must complete a player membership form and pay the annual fees on line. All Members and Clubs can view a Calendar Of Events.
Staff
Coaching / Development Officer PJ Nolan works full time for the Association as National Coach / Development Officer.
Book Coaching
All members and clubs can book coaching and training by ringing PJ on 086 8634507 or emailing him on pjcoach147@hotmail.com. PJ is the European Head Coach and an official WPBSA World Snooker Coach. PJ has coached all over Asia and Europe and he travels with our players to international events.