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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.
Jim Leacy is new IBSF President
Jim Leacy Chairman of RIBSA was elected President of the IBSF tonight at the AGM in Bulgaria in front of all the countries delegates. This is a fantastic honour for Jim and for our Association to have an Irishman president of the world amateur game.
Aidan Murray pinches third round
Billiards Scratch series, Aidan Murray pinches third round.
Conor Harkin comes of age
The 3rd of this seasons Intermediate Snooker Tournaments took place at the North West snooker club in Letterkenny last weekend. There was a small but talented group of players with included 3 formed Donegal champions, Anthony Bonnar, Phelim Mc Clafferty and Sean Mc Veigh. The tournament was run on a double elimination basis, which means that each player has a second chance if they get defeated up to the final.
Celbridge Club of the year 2012
Celbridge Snooker Club in County Kildare was awarded the 2012 RIBSA Club of the year with a presentation to club owner Phil Martin on Saturday from Ger Murray.
Victor receives lifetime achievement award
International Billiards Legend Victor O Gorman from Dublin was presented this weekend with a lifetime achievement award to Billiards by The Republic Of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association at the four Nations Billiard Championship in Celbridge Snooker Club.
Four Nations Billiards Championship
The annual Billiards International Trophy Tournament took place at Celbridge Snooker Club on Saturday and Sunday, 17th and 18th November last. This year it was the turn of the Republic of Ireland to be the host nation and it was very rewarding to welcome the many visitors who travelled with the visiting teams and generated a marvellous atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Edenderry Billiards & Snooker Club
This week our National Coach PJ Nolan travelled to the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Edenderry & District Billiards and Snooker Club in County Offaly. PJ met up with Ger Murray and he showed him around the club which goes back to the early 1960’s where the local shoe factory had their social club which contained two tables.
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.
RIBSA FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
The fund raising committee have asked for all Sold ticket to returned at the next RIBSA tournament or to the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club in Carlow. The Draw will take place on the 2nd of March 2013
INTERMEDIATE BILLIARDS No. 3
Liam Byrne from Edenderry won to-day Intermediate Billiards Event played at the Ivy Rooms in Carlow. In the first round Liam played John Kehoe from Wexford beating him 238-228. He then beat Corkman Lloyd Myers 431-370.