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Deepest Sympathy
Snooker & Billiards Ireland sends its sincere condolences to the family of Irish International player Rodney Goggins from Wexford on the passing of his mother who has sadly passed away this morning.
O’Donoghue wins 2021 Amateur Title
On Sunday the 19th of December Brendan O Donoghue won the final of the 2021 Irish Snooker Championships in the new SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow. In the final, the No.1 seed from Nenagh SC beat the No.2 seed Davy Morris from Kilkenny Shed 6 frames to 5 in a great match.
Happy Christmas & New Year Everyone
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards in Ireland and around the world a Happy Christmas and New Year.
Murray wins 2021 National Billiards Long-up title
Aidan Murray from Hollywood in Co. Wicklow won the 2021 National Senior Billiards Long-up title on Sunday 19th December at the new Snooker & Billiards Ireland HQ in Carlow to make it a remarkable double as he won the 150up championship in Celbridge 3 weeks previous.
EBSA 2022 Championships – Poland
On behalf of the EBSA Board of Directors and the Polish Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA), I have pleasure in inviting you to send players to take part in The U16, U18, U21, and Men/Mixed Championships that will be held in Lublin, Poland from 1st to 14th April 2022. Full information and details are contained in the attached documents.
Public Health Measures – 20th December 2021
A number of new public health measures were announced on December 17 effective today December 20 2021 through January 30th 2022.
SBI Awards Presented
On Sunday the 19th of December, SBI presented Coach, Referee, Club, Volunteer of year awards. SBI also presented an award to congratulate our European Champions Mark Tuite & Frank Sarsfied. Each winner was selected in helping to promote the game all over Ireland.
Irish Final O’Donoghue v Morris
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to announce the final of the 2021 Irish Snooker Championships will be streamed live on facebook in the new SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow. In the final it will be the No.1 and No.2 seeds Brendan O Donoghue from Nenagh SC and Davy Morris from Kilkenny Shed.
Irish Amateur Snooker Championships Draw
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to announce the Draw for the 2021 Irish Amateur Snooker Championships which will be played in the new SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow on the 18th -19th of December. Everyone is invited to Carlow to watch the Championship which will crown the 2021 Champion.
Irish Championships – 16 Qualifers Confirmed
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to Congratulate the 16 players who have qualified for the Irish Snooker Championships in the new SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow next weekend.
Connacht Region – Hot Shots SC
Congratulations to the four Qualifiers in the Connacht Region of the 2021 Irish Snooker Championship. Top class snooker was played all day in Galway today.
Munster Region – Nenagh SC
The SBI Qualifier in the Munster Region of the 2021 Irish Snooker Championship was held today the 11th of December in Nenagh Snooker & Social Club in Co Tipperary.