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James wins 14’s Ranking Event 1
On Saturday the 5th of September the SBI 14’s Event 1 was held in the SBI HQ in Carlow. The TD is Yvonne Leacy and referee is Declan McCarron and Daniel Keenan. It was a fantastic day of junior Snooker with so many talented players looking to qualify for the 2026 Celtic Challenge Team.
James Wins SBI 16’s Event 1
On Saturday the 29th of August the first SBI ranking event of the season was held with the SBI 16’s Ranking Event 1 ‘’ Irish Masters Cup ‘’ in the SBI HQ in Carlow. The TD is PJ Nolan, and the referees were Daniel Keenan and Conor Doyle.
SBI 21’s National Snooker Tour
This season Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding four 21’s Snooker ranking events and a National 21’s Snooker Championship.
SBI 18’s National Snooker Tour
This season Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding four 18’s Snooker ranking events and a National 18’s Snooker Championships.
New Junior Tournament Rules
Snooker & Billiards Ireland are bringing in new rules regarding our SBI Junior events for the 2026 – 2027 Season.
SBI 16’s National Snooker Tour
This season Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding four 16’s Snooker ranking events and a National 16’s Snooker Championship.
SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad Training No.3
On Saturday the 24th October, Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold the third of our SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad training day for our talented young stars in the Snooker & Billiards Academy of Excellence in Carlow.
Home Internationals 2026
The 2026 HIBSF Home Internationals will be held in the Northern Snooker Center in Leeds from Friday the 7th – the 14th of August. Following the SBI National Championships, the SBI following players have qualified to play for Ireland in this Event.
SBI 14’s National Snooker Tour
This season Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding four 14’s Snooker ranking events and a National 14’s Snooker Championship.
Malta Junior Team Invitational
SBI are delighted to announce the Malta Junior Snooker Team Invitational from 19–22 November 2026 in the Malta Snooker Academy.
SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad Training Day NO.2
On Saturday the 18th of July Snooker & Billiards Ireland held the second of our SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad training day for our talented young stars in the Snooker & Billiards Academy of Excellence in Carlow. SBI would like to thank our Junior Snooker Sponsor Clancy Homes for their continued support.
SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad Training Day No.2
On Saturday the 18th of July, Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold the second of our SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad training day for our talented young stars in the Snooker & Billiards Academy of Excellence in Carlow.