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Team Ireland Win EBSA Bronze
Congratulations to Ireland’s Margaret O Driscoll and Michelle Sherwin from Team Ireland on reaching the Semi Finals of the 2026 European Womens Snooker Team Championships in the Ramada Sofia City Centre Hotel.
Paudie Wins EBSA Bronze Bulgaria
Congratulations to Ireland’s Paudie Kelly on reaching the Semi Finals of the 2026 European Super Seniors Snooker Championships in the Ramada Sofia City Centre Hotel this week.
Paula Wins EBSA Bronze Bulgaria
Congratulations to Ireland’s Paula Judge on reaching the Semi Finals of the 2026 European Women’s Snooker Championships in the Ramada Sofia City Centre Hotel this week.
Super Seniors European C-Ships Bulgaria
The 2026 European Super Seniors Snooker Championships are being held in the Ramada Sofia City Centre Hotel. Snooker & Billiards Ireland have 7 players playing in all the singles and team Championships here in Bulgaria the 9th to the 24th September 2026.
Womens European C-Ships Bulgaria
The 2026 European Womens Snooker Championships are being held in the Ramada Sofia City Centre. Snooker & Billiards Ireland have 5 players playing in all the singles and team Championships here in Bulgaria the 9th to the 24th September 2026.
O Driscoll wins Women’s National Championship
Margaret O Driscoll from Killarney won the National Women’s Snooker Championship on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Margaret beat Michelle Sherwin from Dublin in a high quality final 4 frames to 2 to take the title.
2026 World Women’s Championships in China
On May 9th, 2026, Ella O’Connor, her mother Vanessa, and I began our journey to Dongguan, China, for the World Women’s Snooker Championships. As Irish Ladies National Snooker Coach, I had the privilege of accompanying and supporting Ella as she prepared to represent Ireland in both the Under-21 and Senior Women’s events.
2026 World Women’s Snooker C-Ships – China
Ella O’Connor from Dublin is 19 years old and our number one ranked U/21 ladies player. The SBI started its First Ladies tour season in September 2025 and will come to a season end on the 31st of May with the inaugural Irish ladies National championship.
O Driscoll Wins Ladies Event 5
Despite a smaller entry than usual, Ladies Event 5 proved that quality always outweighs quantity, as a fantastic day of snooker was enjoyed by all who took part. The atmosphere throughout the day was positive and competitive, with players showing great determination and sportsmanship. It was particularly encouraging to see the continued development of emerging players, with both Aisling Cawley and Ella O’Connor showing clear signs of improvement in their overall game.
SBI Ladies Snooker Tour Event 5 – ENTER NOW
Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce the fifth SBI Ladies Snooker Event of the season will be held on Sunday 29th March in SBI HQ in Carlow with all of the top players in action. Entry is now open to enter – CLICK HERE
O’Driscoll Wins Ladies Event 4
A great day was had by all in Rathkeale Billiards & Snooker club on Sunday 8th of February. Rathkeale Billiards & Snooker club did a fantastic job hosting SBI ladies’ event 4. The atmosphere, hospitality, and standard of play was top class from start to finish. Huge congratulations to Margaret O Driscoll on a superb performance defecting the ever-resilient Michelle Sherwin 3-0 in a cracking final.
O Driscoll Wins Irish Open Challenge Final
Ireland’s Margaret O Driscoll from Killarney won the final of the 2025 Irish Women’s Snooker Challenge in the Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) HQ in Carlow on Sunday 30th November. In the final Margaret beat Laura Killington from England 2-0 in the final.