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SBI Golf classic – Birr GC
Last Friday the 15th July Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a Golf classic fundraiser in Birr golf club. We were blessed with beautiful weather and a great day’s golf was anticipated.
New level 1 SBI Coaches Qualify
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a” Level 1 Coaching Ireland” Snooker Education Course in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow on the 16th & 17th of July to qualify two new SBI Level 1 coaches from Trim in Meath and Bantry in Cork
EBSA Albania Travel – Airport
On Monday the 6th of June the SBI juniors, officials and supporters will leave for the European Under 16, Under 18 and Under 21 Snooker Championships in Albania.
Ronan McGuirk Wins U-16 Event 2
SBI U-16 Number 1 seed Ronan McGuirk from R&R SC won the second Snooker & Billiards Ireland U-16 Snooker Ranking event of the season in the HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday 16th of April.
Joe Shannon wins U-14 Ranking Event 2
Longford’s Joe Shannon won the second Snooker & Billiards Ireland U-14 Snooker Ranking event of the season in the HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 9th of April.
SBI Statement
“In keeping with SBI’s policy of following all government and Sport Ireland advice with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the light of the recent changes in protocol, a Certificate of Vaccination or a Certificate of Recovery are no longer required as a criterion of entering SBI competitions.”
Intro Level Coaching Course
Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a Intro Level Coaching Ireland Coaching Course in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Saturday the 26th of February. The course will start at 10am and finish at 6pm on the day.
SBI Academy Opening Times/Days
The board of Snooker and Billiards Ireland would like to announce the opening times and days of the new SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Graigcullen Carlow. SBI have 4 Rasson and 4 Star Tables for the players to practice and play on. SBI also have four mini star tables which will help introduce new younger people to the game.
Successful Junior Development Day Held
On Saturday the 8th of January, Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) held a free National Junior Snooker Developmental Day in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow from 11am to 4pm with our National Coach PJ Nolan.
O’Donoghue wins 2021 Amateur Title
On Sunday the 19th of December Brendan O Donoghue won the final of the 2021 Irish Snooker Championships in the new SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow. In the final, the No.1 seed from Nenagh SC beat the No.2 seed Davy Morris from Kilkenny Shed 6 frames to 5 in a great match.
Happy Christmas & New Year Everyone
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards in Ireland and around the world a Happy Christmas and New Year.
Public Health Measures – 20th December 2021
A number of new public health measures were announced on December 17 effective today December 20 2021 through January 30th 2022.