O’Donoghue wins Senior Ranking

  Brendan O’Donogue from the New Institute Snooker Club in Nenagh came out victorious at the 5th points tournament of the season in Celbridge Snooker Club on Sunday 12 Feb. In his semi-final Brendan overcame Mark Tuite(Q-Club, Killarney)  by 4 frames to 1. However, The other semi-final went all the way with local player Joe Delaney
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Muldoon hits MAX at Celbridge

Vincent Muldoon former member of the main tour and European championship runner up made a fantastic 147 maximum break in Celbridge’s ‘Player of the Year’ event on Thursday night last! He achieved the feat on table number 2 but unfortunately exited the competition later to former Irish ladies champ Cathy Dunne in a classic black
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4 Nations Billiards International

This weekend the N.Ireland Billiards Association held the 4 Nations Billiards Tournament in Celbridge Snooker Club. The International committee extended a warm and sporting welcome to all players and officials to Celbridge Co. Kildare. The event was won overall by England who scored 58 points overall over the two days, followed by Northern Ireland 37, Republic of
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O’ Brien Wins Lucan Racing Classic 2011

Fergal O Brien won the Lucan Racing Snooker Tournament in Celbridge Snooker Club over the weekend beating Ken Doherty 5 frames to 2 in a superb final.   In the first round Fergal O Brien beat David Hogan 4-2, David Morris beat Joe Delaney 4-1, Joe Swail beat Rodney Goggins 4-1 and Ken Doherty beat
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Doherty Wins U-16 Ranking Event 1

Andrew Doherty won the first RIBSA under 16 ranking event in Celbridge Snooker Club today. The two top seeds Ross Doyle and Andrew reached the final but it was Andrew who was too sharp in the final and won the title 3 frames to nil. The highest break prize went to Ross Doyle with a superb 51 break.
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Sweeney Wins U-14 Ranking Event 1

Charlie Sweeney from Newbridge CYMS won the first Under 14 ranking event of the season in Celbridge SC on Saturday. In the final Charlie beat Michael Woods from Dublin 2 frames to 1. The event was played in groups until the semi finals when Charlie beat Darragh Cusack from Dublin 2 frames 1 and Michael
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Phil Arnold heading to Berlin

Congratulations to Celbridge player Phil Arnold who won the Amateur Cup in Killarney today beating Benny O’Brien 3-1 in the final.  Phil will now play in the televised stages at the German Masters in Berlin next February as his reward for winning the Amateur Cup. The event was restricted to all Irish and Continental European
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Ladies Ranking Event 1

The 1st Ladies Ranking event of the season was held in Celbridge Snooker Club on Sunday 9th October.  The day saw the welcome return of 2 past players, veteran Cathy Dunne, who came out of retirement, and also Michelle French who unfortunately had to forego playing last season.  We also welcomed new player Claire Mill from Scotland, who
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Celbridge Snooker Club

This week PJ Nolan travelled to Celbridge Snooker in County Kildare who have so many of the top Irish players representing the club. The club contains Twelve Snooker Tables, Three English 8 Ball Pool Tables, and Two 9 Ball Pool Tables. Resident Professional Snooker player Fergal O Brien practices daily in the club and weekly practice matches against
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