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EBSA Coaching in Portugal
Last week our National Coach PJ Nolan travelled to Lisbon, Portugal to train Nelson Batista on behalf of the European Billiards & Snooker Association in becoming an Official EBSA Snooker Coach.
Happy Christmas and New Year to everyone
The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards a Happy Christmas and New Year. We look forward to meeting everyone again in 2014 in which promises to be another fantastic season of Irish Snooker.
Murphy Wins Premier Tour No.3
The third event of the 2013- 204 RIBSA Premier Tour “The Presidents Cup” was played on Sunday 19th of December at the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow.
Ballina win Connacht Club Championship’s
The Connacht Club Championships took place at the North West Snooker Club last weekend, there was a total of 7 club teams in the tournament. Some new clubs like Kiltullagh from Galway and lots of old faces appearing on the day. Lots of new young players especially from the North West club with a 12 year old 2, 13 year olds and a 14 year old on the team.
Sherwin wins Ladies Ranking Event 3
The 3rd ladies ranking event took place in Q’s SC Clondalkin on Sunday 8th December. Michelle French faced Catherine Fitzsimons in the first q-final. It was a very even match throughout, with some excellent safety play from both girls. Catherine got the better of Michelle in the end winning the match 3-0. The other q-final seen number 3 seed Annette Newman taking on youngster Emirjeta Doda.
McAnally wins Pat O’Sullivan Memorial Title
The Pat O’Sullivan Memorial handicap tournament was played at Carlow on Sunday, 1st of December 2013. After a day’s play, which saw many games decided on close margins, Aonghus McAnally, one of the most dedicated players on the current billiards circuit, was the well deserved winner on the day.
Gorman wins on Day 2 against Israel
Irishman Shane Gorman playing in his first IBSF Championship recorded a splendid 3 frames to 1 victory over Vgal Pagiiari from Israel to end another superb days play for the Irish team at the 2013 IBSF World Snooker Championship here in Daugavpils Latvia.
Opening Ceremony 2013 IBSF World Championships
The Opening Ceremony of the 2013 IBSF World Amateur Snooker Championships was held tonight. This event is being held in Daugavpils, Latvia from the 27th November to the 8th of December and it promises to be an exciting event with a total of 240 Players playing in the Mens, Masters and Ladies will playing.
Contract between IBSF and Rigour
Mr. Liu Zheng, the General Director of Chinese Billiards & Snooker Training base in Beijing in China was in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow on Saturday to met Jim Leacy President of the IBSF.
Bernard Burke RIP
Everyone involved in Irish snooker will be saddened to hear that Bernard Burke from Celbridge Snooker Club died this morning.
Clubs Practice Night in Ivy Rooms
Last night in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow four teams were putting in early practice for the Leinster and Munster Club Snooker Championships. Kilkenny, Waterford, 147 Wexford and New Institute Nenagh organised a training night to help the teams prepare for their upcoming Club Championships.
Sherwin wins Ladies Event 2
The second RIBSA ranking event of the year was held in Breakers,Gorey on Sunday 17th Nov. There were 7 entries. Q-final 1 seen Claire Mill taking on 14 year old newcomer Emirjeta Doda. Emirjeta was solid and showed why she will be a force to be reckoned with in the future, by pulling off some fantastic shots in the match, however Claire won the match 3-0. In the same half of the draw Annette Newman took on 13year old Emily Bolger.