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New IBSF President Jim Leacy
The AGM of International Billiards & Snooker Federation took place at Sofia Princess Hotel here in Sofia, Bulgaria where elections been conducted for the positions of President, General Secretary and Treasurer. There was no opposition for the position of Vice President hence Capt. PVK Mohan (President, BSFI) has been elected unopposed for the second term.
Great Performance by the Irish Referres
The Republic Of Ireland three Referees Ger Murray, Paddy English and Neil Shanahan performed excellent in the 2012 IBSF World Championship in Bulgaria.
Tuite loses 4-5 in World Semis
Mark Tuite from the Republic Of Ireland was within touching distance of reaching the IBSF World Championship final here in Bulgaria today when he played Glen Wilkinson from Australia in the semi final.
Tuite wins semi final spot in Irish Battle
All Irish eyes were on Sofia today when Brendan Cooney and Mark Tuite from the Republic Of Ireland played each other in Q-Finals in the 2012 IBSF World Championships here in Bulgaria.
RIBSA move up on IBSF Rankings
The IBSF have just released the latest World rankings for 2012 with our RIBSA junior players moving up to their highest ever placing of 4th behind China, Thailand and England.
IBSF Training Day with PJ
A training day with our National Coach PJ Nolan will be held in the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club on Tuesday the 13th of November from 11am to 4pm to prepare the Republic Of Ireland Snooker team for this month’s IBSF World Championship in Bulgaria.
Dubai Open
RIBSA have been asked to send two international players to the Dubai Open which will take place in the Dubai Snooker club from the 4th to 10th of November.
International Challenge Cup
Ken Doherty was on cue in wishing the International Challenge Committee all the best it the International Snooker Challenge Cup being held in Ronchin, Lille, France next week. Photo left to right Stephen Merrigan, Nigel Power, Ken Doherty, Eddie Ingle and Robert Murphy.
IBSF World Championships
The Republic Of Ireland Snooker team for the 2012 IBSF World Championship has been now been confirmed with Johnny Williams, Greg Casey and EBSA Nomination Brendan O Donoghue competing in the Men’s event.
World Billiards Championship
The World Billiards Championship will be held in The Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds from the 18th to the 28th of October.
Presentation of the 2012 Home Internationals
This is a video of the Republic Of Ireland Snooker team being presented with the Prince of Wales Shield at the 2012 Home Internationals in Pontins North Wales. Ireland team of Brendan O Donoghue, Rodney Goggins, Greg Casey, Robert Redmond and Johnny Williams beat England, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man to lift the prestigious title. To view the video go to bottom of the page.
Under 19’s HIBSF Heartbreak
The Republic Of Ireland Under 19 Team came within a frame of winning the Home Internationals today in Pontins. After a long weeks play it came down to the last days play where either Ireland or England B would be crowned champions.