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WADA Publishes 2026 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2026 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting and enters into force on 1 January 2026.
2026 European Snooker Championship
On behalf of the EBSA Board of Directors and the Real Federaciòn Española de Billar (RFEB), I have pleasure to inform you of the details of the 2026 European Snooker Championship and U16, U18, U21 Snooker Championships that will be held at the Gandia Palace Hotel, from the 1st to the 14th of March 2026 in the city of Gandia/Spain.
2026 World Snooker Federation Open
On behalf of the World Snooker Federation (WSF) Board of Directors, we are delighted to invite you to take part in the World Snooker Federation Championship Open tournaments to be played in Sofia / Bulgaria from the 19th January to 1st February 2026. See attached copy of the invitation letter with all details.
New International Age Cut-Off Dates
On behalf of EBSA Board, in advance of the formal invitation letter being sent to all countries, please see attached important information about the Cut-Off Dates for the upcoming Junior Championships in Spain in 2026:
2025 IBSF World Championships Qatar
Ireland’s Brendan O Donoghue will fly the Irish flag in the 2025 IBSF World Snooker Championships here in Doha Qatar from the 9th to the 13th November. Brendan who won the Nenagh International Open last week has qualified for stage 2 after reaching last 16 last year.
IBSF World Snooker Championships Qatar
Ireland with have one player in the 2025 IBSF World Snooker Championships in Doha Qatar from the 3rd to the 13th November 2025. Brendan who won the Nenagh International Open last week has qualified for stage 2 after reaching last 16 last year.
European Disability Championships Albania
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish Ireland’s Alex Hennebry the best of luck in the 2025 European Disability Snooker Championships in Albania.
2025 European Team Championships Albania
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish all our teams the best of luck in the European Snooker Team Championships in Albania.
2025 European Snooker Championships Albania
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish all our players the best of luck in the European Snooker Championships in Albania.
2025 EBSA C-Ships Albania
The EBSA Board of Directors and the Albania Snooker Federation (ASF), I have pleasure to announce the Individual Women, Individual Seniors, 6 Reds Snooker Championships, Shoot-Out, European Disability Championships, and All Teams Snooker Championships from the 4th to 19th October 2025.
2025 HIBSF Billiards Championships
Well done to our 2025 HIBSF Home Internationals Billiards Team who reached the Home International Final against England in the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds. The Billiards event were held from the 7th – 8th August.
HIBSF U-21 Cup Champions
Snooker & Billiards Ireland Under 21 Team of Ronan McGuirk, Ben Du Bois, Josh O Connor and Jack Becher won the 2025 HIBSF Home Internationals Cup in the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds.