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O’Brien Wins SBI National Shoot Out
Colvin O’Brien from Carlow won the 2025 SBI National Snooker & Billiards Ireland Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 20th of December 2025. In the final he beat Billy Kelly from Nenagh to claim the title in style.
Morris Wins Amateur Tour President’s Cup Event 3
The third instalment of the men’s ranking points tournament took place last weekend at the National Training Academy. The two day event started on Saturday at 10am with 47 entries. By the end of the day’s play the field was whittled down to 8 surviving participants.
Cronin Wins Amateur Event 2
Another fantastic weekend of amateur snooker has wrapped up at the superb CYMS Newbridge club, and once again Ryan Cronin has come out on top. With so many big names in this weekend’s event, it was always going to take someone at the very top of their game to take the title home — and Ryan certainly delivered.
SBI National Shoot Out -DRAW
SBI are delighted to announce the draw of the National Snooker & Billiards Ireland Snooker Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 20th of December 2025. Shane Mason will be the TD on the day.
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.
Club Risk Assessment Statement
It is important to realise that when you are developing your Safeguarding statement. You will need to carry a risk assessment of harm and complete a statement in line with your legal obligation under the Children’s Act 2015. It is also a crucial step to finalising your Safeguarding Statement. Risk assessment should consider the potential harm that could come to children while they are under your club’s care.
Club Safeguarding Template
Snooker Billiards Ireland would like to bring to your attention how crucial a safeguarding statement is, to ensure children are protected from harm by clearly outlining your commitment to their welfare and the procedures in place to achieve this, while at the same time fulfilling your legal obligation. The safeguarding statement serves in fostering and developing our sports among young people.
Morris Wins Amateur 1 – Barracks Cup
The first SBI amateur ranking event got underway last Saturday and Sunday the 13th and 14th of September. There were 63 entries that went into the draw which was done live on Facebook at 5:30 the Thursday before. Chairman Tommy O’Donoghue, Secretary Leslie Carroll and National men’s coach PJ Nolan took part in the exciting return of live draws for our men’s tour.
New Membership System
Snooker and Billiards Ireland have changed how we pay yearly membership subs and also how to enter competitions this coming season.
Membership, Formats, Seeds and Ranking Points
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to inform our members of the Memberships, Tournament formats, Seeds and Ranking Points for the coming 2025-2026 season.
Fry Wins 2025 Grand Prix
The All-Ireland Snooker Grand Prix was held in Newbridge on Saturday, 30th August and Sunday, 31st August.