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SBI Level 1 Coaching Course
Snooker & Billiards Ireland have announced the date of the level 1 Coaching Ireland Coaching Education Course which will be held in the new SBI HQ in Carlow on the 25th & 26th of May 2024. The course will be given by our National Coach PJ Nolan.
National 6 Red Championship
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to announce the SBI National 6 Red Championships in Newbridge CYMS on the 13th of April.
Dragons Den
SBI were delighted to receive many entries to our SBI Dragons Den project. The entries are currently being reviewed and the short list with the top 5 submissions will be created and announced mid-April.
Thank You Fergal from SBI
Snooker & Billiards Ireland made a special presentation to Professional Snooker player Fergal O Brien on his retirement from Pro Snooker at the end of this season.
SBI Qualifies 6 New Intro Level Coaches
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course to qualify six new SBI Coaches in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 9th of March. This course was approved by Sport Ireland Coaching who governs Coaching in the Republic of Ireland.
South East Team Championships
On Thursday, 28th March in Cappoquin and Dungarvan, they will host the Inaugural South East 4-man team Championships.
Maynooth University Cue Zone
On Tuesday the 20th of February, our National Coach PJ Nolan visited Maynooth University Snooker Club in County Kildare for coaching session with players who will compete for the University in the upcoming Inter Varsities Snooker Championships.
Free Coaching for Registered Clubs
Snooker & Billiards Ireland have just announced a free coaching lesson with our National Coach PJ Nolan for all registered clubs that sign up for SBI Club registration for 2024.
Nolan Wins 2024 Peter Mcnally Memorial
The 2024 Peter Mcnally Memorial tournament sponsored by Croi Laighean credit was held recently in Edenderry Snooker Club. The event was won by Adam Nolan from Newbridge CYMS after he beat John O Sullivan from Kilkenny Shed.
Practice Facilities in the SBI HQ
Snooker, Billiards Ireland would like to announce that they are opening practice facilities in the SBI HQ in Carlow from the 6th of February to non-competitive players who obtain SBI Membership.
Snooker in Back in Goffs!
In March 2024 Snooker returns to Goffs with all the legends from the game to find the 2024 Mr Vegas World Seniors Snooker 900 champion in the famous venue of Goffs in Co Kildare.
2024 All Ireland Champions
Following all the action from the Gleneagle Hotel All Ireland Snooker Club Championships in Killarney over the weekend we have two new All Ireland Club Champions.