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Well Done Team Ireland Juniors
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to congratulate our Irish Juniors in the 2021 European U-18 & U-21 Snooker Championships in Portugal this week. The journey ended today for Ross Bulman when he was beaten by Florian Nüßle from Austria in the last 16 2-4. Aaron Goldrick was also beaten in a decider 3-4 in the last 48 by Daniel Sciborski from Germany. Earlier Ross had a great win over Erik Nagy from Hungary 4-0 in the last 32 and topped his group.
Alex reaches Q-Final European U-18’s
Snooker & Billiards Ireland Under 18 Snooker players have been all knocked out of the 2021 European U-18 Snooker Championships here in Portugal today. The Juniors performed excellent in the event with Alex Currid reaching the Q-Finals before he lost to No.1 seed Ben Mertens from Belgium 0-4.
European U-21 Championship – Team Ireland
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish our Under 21 Snooker players the best of luck in the 2021 European U-21 Snooker Championships in Portugal this week. The Group Draw and Schedule has been made by the EBSA and our players begin at 10am.
All Irish U-18 Juniors Qualify
Snooker & Billiards Ireland Under 18 Snooker players have all qualified for the knock out stage of the 2021 European U-18 Snooker Championships in Portugal. The Groups were played and our Juniors performed excellent on the day with Noel Gleeson the star of the day winning all three matches to top his group. Lewis Casserly and Alex Currid won two matches and Aaron Smith won his vital last match tonight to see him through also to make it a great start for the Irish,
European U-18 Championship – Team Ireland
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish our Under 18 Snooker players the best of luck in the 2021 European U-18 Snooker Championships in Portugal this week. The Group Draw and Schedule has been made by the EBSA and our players begin at 10am. The players meeting is at 9am tomorrow.
EBSA Portugal Travel – Airport
On Friday the 1st of October the SBI juniors, officials and supporters will leave for the European Under 18, Under 21 Snooker Championships in Portugal. The Meeting Point will be 6.30am in Terminal 1 on Friday morning.
Jim Leacy Re-Elected IBSF Vice President
The AGM of the IBSF was held over the weekend in Qatar before play begins in the 2021 World 6red Cup. 29 Member countries attended the AGM. 95 countries are listed, 60 currently valid with affiliation paid, Quorum is one third of valid members = 20
World 6red Cup Qatar – Come On Ireland
Ireland’s Greg Casey & Ryan Cronin are representing our association in the World 6Red Cup in Qatar from the 17th -21st of September. Team Delegate will be Jim Leacy IBSF Vice President.
National Training Camp – 26th September
Following the latest Sport Ireland guidelines today the the National Team camp on Sunday the 19th of September in Newbridge CYMS in County Kildare has been postponed. Snooker & Billiards Ireland will now invite all players to a free training day on Sunday the 26th of September as part of European Week of Sport in Newbridge CYMS.
EBSA Championships Update
On behalf of the EBSA Board, I am delighted to inform you that no less than 42 member countries have entered their players to participate in this year’s European Snooker Championships to be held in Albufeira / Portugal. As you know, because of the exceptional situation with COVID-19 it was decided to play all 9 Championships back to back from the 2nd till the 17th October 2021 starting with the U18’s competition.
Good Luck Team Ireland
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish all our players and officials the best of luck in the 2021 European Snooker Championships in Portugal from the 2nd -17th October.
Casey & Cronin Confirmed Qatar World Cup
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to confirm the selection of Greg Casey & Ryan Cronin who will represent our association in the World 6Red Cup in Qatar from the 17th -21st of September. Team Delegate will be Jim Leacy IBSF Vice President.