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2018 European U18, U21 Men Snooker Sofia Bulgaria
The EBSA Board of Directors and the Bulgarian Snooker Federation (BSF) have pleasure in inviting you to send players to take part in: The 2018 European Individual Snooker U18, U21 & Men Championships will be held in Sofia Bulgaria from the 2nd – 16th of February 2018
Brendan reaches World Q-Finals – Well Done
Irishman Brendan O Donoghue run ended in the Q Finals of the Men’s World IBSF Snooker Championship in Doha Qatar yesterday. The Nenagh man was beaten 6-5 by Amir Sarkhosh from Iran. Brendan fought back from 2-5 down but lost the decider. He gave it 100% commitment and he should be very proud of himself.
Brendan into World Q-Finals – Qatar
Brendan O Donoghue remains the only Irish man still standing in the IBSF Snooker Championships here in Doha Qatar. Brendan won his last 16 match last night against Steve Misfud (Australia) 5-4 to set up a shootout with Amir Sarkhosh from Iran in the Q Final of the Men’s Championships.
World IBSF Championships – All Irish Qualify for Knock Outs
All the Republic of Ireland players, Brendan O Donoghue, Ross Bulman, Karl Fitzpatrick, John Farrell, Brian McPhee and Anthony Bonnar qualified for the knock out stages of the 2017 IBSF World Snooker Championship in Qatar.
Live Scoring & Streaming – Qatar
Republic of Ireland players are at present playing in the 2017 IBSF World Snooker championship in Qatar from 18th November till 27th November in the Al-Arabi Sports Club, Doha, Qatar.
Snooker Legends Irish Masters No. 2 Qualifier Carlow
The Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow will hold a qualifier for the Irish Masters from the 24th -26th November. Do not miss your chance to qualify to play in Goffs against a Legend of the game in January 2018.
RIBSA Confirm IBSF Qatar Players
The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association have just announced the players and officials that will travel to the 2017 IBSF World Snooker championship in Qatar from 17th November till 27th November. The 2017 event will be played at Al-Arabi Sports Club, Doha, Qatar.
Ireland Win ICC in Scotland
The Republic of Ireland team won the 2017 ICC International Challenge Cup in Edinburgh,Scotland over the weekend. It was the 6th edition of the popular ICC and our Irish players played fantastic snooker to beat Scotland, N Ireland and France to claim the title.
IBSF World Billiards Championships
The 2017 IBSF World Billiards Championship 150up & Long Up formats will be held in Qatar Billiards & Snooker Federation in Doha, Qatar from 9th – 15th November 2017. I have the pleasure of inviting you to send your players to participate in
2017 IBSF World Snooker – Qatar
The Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation will now be hosting the 2017 IBSF World Snooker championship (Men, Women and Masters) from 17th November till 27th November 2017 at Al-Arabi Sports Club, Doha, Qatar.
RIBSA Juniors win Title
The Republic of Ireland Juniors defeated the Northern Ireland Juniors by 63 frames to 37 frames to win the 2017 Irish Junior Challenge in the Ivy Rooms on Saturday the 2nd of September.
IBSF World U-16’s – Russia
The IBSF Under 16 World Open Snooker Championships will be held in Russia from the 1st – 8th of October. Entries for RIBSA players will be based on last seasons Under 16 Rankings. RIBSA want to clarify their position, if any players wishes to play, RIBSA are only paying the entry fees into the event.