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Sarsfield Wins Super Seniors Event 3
The 3rd tournament in the Super Seniors series took place today in the excellent Roadstone SC in Dublin. Opening the event TD Tony Thorpe paid tribute to former Chairman Ger Murray one of RBSA/SBI’s longest serving committee members who sadly passed away on Tuesday. All in attendance were delighted to take part in a minute’s applause in honour of Ger and his huge contribution to Irish snooker over 30+ years.
Sarsfield Wins Super Seniors Event 2
The second SBI Super Seniors tour event of the season took place on Sunday 27 October in the in Roadstone Snooker Club in Dublin.
Sarsfield Win Super Seniors Tour Event 1
Frank Sarsfield from St John’s in Limerick won the first event on the 2024-2025 SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) Snooker Tour on the 8th September in the SBI HQ Carlow.
SBI Super Seniors Tour Event 2 – ENTER NOW
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce the details of the second event on the 2024-2025 SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) Snooker Tour for the coming season.
Wales wins Celtic Challenge Over 55
A team of 8 players along with a small group of supporters travelled from Wales for the 3rd staging of this event. Snooker& Billiards Ireland were delighted to host the tournament at their Academy of Excellence in Graiguecullen, Carlow on Saturday July 6.
SUPER SENIORS CELTIC CHALLENGE 2024
Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce details of the 2024 Super Seniors Celtic Challenge against Wales which will be held in the SBI HQ in Carlow on July 6th
Tuite Wins Super Seniors National Title
Mark Tuite from Kilarney won the 2024 Snooker & Billiards Ireland Super Seniors (Over 55’s) National Championships in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 26th of May. In the final Mark beat fellow International player Frank Sarsfield from St John’s Limerick 3 frames to 1 which was refereed by John Tobin.
SBI Super Seniors Championships Draw
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce details of the SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) National Championships. Players should be aware that all entries are now through the on line system and you have to enter before the closing date.
McPhee wins Super Seniors Over 55 Event 6
Roadstone SC in Dublin hosted the 6th and final ranking event of the 2023/2024 season. Play commenced at 10am with 16 players participating.
Ernie wins Super Seniors Over 55 Event 5
Event 5 of the Super Seniors Tour took place at the Roadstone SC in Dublin on Sunday March 10th. Play kicked off @ 10am with 17 competitors going to post, including Newbee Brian McPhee at his 1st SS tournament. Brian played well all day before going out at the semi-final stage to Ernie McMullen on a 3 – 2 score line.
Michael Judge Wins Golden Ticket
Congratulations to Michael Judge who beat Fergal O’Brien 4-2 in a hard fought battle in Carlow which was refereed by Neil Shanahan to secure his place back at the Crucible in May at the World Seniors Championship.
World Senior and Super Seniors in SBI HQ
Snooker, Billiards Ireland are delighted to be chosen by World Seniors Snooker to host a World Seniors Snooker Championship qualifier from 23rd-25th February 2024.