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Sport Ireland Anti-Doping
Sport Ireland Anti-Doping is the national anti-doping organisation in the Republic of Ireland. Their functions include the implementation of guidelines, codes of practice, standards of good conduct, fair play and the elimination of doping in sport. As well as planning, implementing and evaluating education and information programmes.
Face Coverings
The following replies were received from NGB section of Sport Ireland re. Clarity on wearing face coverings.
Deepest Sympathy
Everyone involved in Irish snooker will be saddened to hear Kathy Dobson the wife of Welsh Junior Snooker Team Manager John Dobson has passed away yesterday in Wales.
Child Safeguarding Statement
Snooker & Billiards Ireland have produced a Child Safeguarding Statement to safeguard children from harm.
Notice of 2020 RIBSA AGM
RIBSA wish to announce that the 2020 AGM postponed durning the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic will now take place on Saturday August 15 in the Ivy Rooms, Carlow at 12.30 pm.
Meeting of EU Sports Ministers
The Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, today joined an informal video conference meeting of the Sports Ministers of Europe to exchange information and practices which are taking place or being considered by Member States in relation to the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on sporting organisations.
Roadmap for RIBSA Snooker & Billiards Events
The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association have produced a Roadmap for Reopening Snooker & Billiards in Ireland in conjunction with Sport Ireland and facilitate a safe and controlled reopening of billiard & snooker events.
Roadmap for Reopening Snooker Clubs
The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association have produced a Roadmap for Reopening Snooker & Billiards Clubs in Ireland in conjunction with Sport Ireland and facilitate a safe and controlled reopening of our clubs.
RIBSA Skype Meeting
The RIBSA committee will meet by Skype on next Saturday the 18th of April.
Safe and Peaceful Easter Everyone
The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association (RIBSA) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards in Ireland and around the world a Safe and Peaceful Easter.
Announcement – Remainder of 2019/20 Season.
Announcement re remainder of 2019/20 Season.
COVID-19 Mass Gathering Guidance
RIBSA wish to inform all our members that we are monitoring the situation on a daily basis and taking advice from the HSE and other Government Bodies. RIBSA wish to assure our members that any further measures deemed necessary will be posted on the website and social media at earliest opportunity.