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

Jim Leacy
President

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: president@sbireland.ie

Dylan Rees
Chairman

International Snooker Player

Winner of Events on the WDBS Tour

National Masters Champion 2022

Mobile : 0879724773
Email: chairman@sbireland.ie

Jay Chopra
Vice Chairman

Mobile : 0874441231
Email: vicechairman@sbireland.ie

Derek Kiely
Secretary

My name is Derek Kiely and I am an experienced sports journalist from Co. Cork

Worked on Local, National and International sporting events for over 20yrs

Involved in Snooker for over 40yrs

Mobile : 089 4257901
Email: secretary@sbireland.ie

 

John Tobin
Treasurer

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: treasurer@sbireland.ie

Dylan Rees
Child Protection Officer

Mobile : 0879724773
Email: chairman@sbireland.ie

David Joyce
Garda Vetting

Mobile : 087 4549659
Email: dave.joyce147@gmail.com

Annette Newman
Board Member

Mobile : 086832734
Email: newannette@gmail.com

Neil Shanahan
Board Member

Mobile : 086 3578481
Email: nshanahan0@gmail.com

Joanna Ward
Board Member

Mobile : 0871497294
Email: joanna.adam.leah@gmail.com

Martina Keogh
Board Member

Mobile: 0861687136

Email: martinateresakeogh@hotmail.com

Shane Mason
Board Member

Mobile : 085 1661918
Email: shanemason125@hotmail.com

Tommy O Donoghue
Board Member

Mobile : 087 2139591
Email: tommy_odonoghue@merck.com

John Kehoe
Board Member

Mobile : 087 7773649
Email: johnkehoe87@gmail.com

David Joyce
Board Member

Mobile : 087 4549659
Email: dave.joyce147@gmail.com

Tommy O Donoghue
Anti-Doping

Mobile : 087 2139591
Email: tommy_odonoghue@merck.com

Matthew Nolan
SBI Media Officer

Mobile : 083 323 4068
Email:sbimedia147@gmail.com

Donal McGuirk
Junior Liaison

Mobile : 086 8371169
Email: donal11.dmg@gmail.com

PJ Nolan
Development Officer / National Coach

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.