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Billiard Player of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Cathal wins Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out
Cathal Horgan from Youghal CYMS won the 2026 Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Sunday the 30th of May. In the final Cathal beat James Brennan from Mayo in a fantastic final which was refereed by Declan Cummins and the marker was Neil Shanahan.
Referee of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Player of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Club of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Young Player of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Volunteer of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Coach of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out
SBI are delighted to announce details of the Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Sunday the 30th of May. PJ Nolan will be the TD on the day.
Aaron Hill Elite Squad Launch
Snooker & Billiards Ireland will offically announce the 2026 Aaaron Hill Elite Squad for 12 talented young stars on Saturday 30th May at 9.45am in the SBI Academy in Carlow. The players will recieve a polo shirt and hoddie plus a new Elite Squad Training Booklet.
2026 AGM Reports & Link
The AGM of Snooker Billiards Ireland will take place at the HQ.on Sunday next 31st May at 11am. All members are welcome
SBI hold Junior Development Day
On Saturday the 23rd of May, Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) held another National Junior Snooker & Billiards Developmental Day in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow. SBI hold Developmental days to introduce and encourage more juniors to play our beautiful sports.