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Dylan & Brendan beaten in Last 32 – IBSF Qatar
Brendan Thomas and Dylan Rees played their hearts out in the last 32 of IBSF Master World Snooker Championships here in Doha today. Dylan was beaten 2-4 by Stephen Thomas from Wales and Brendan Thomas was beaten by Naveen Perwani from Pakistan 3-4 on the black.
Judge into QFinals – IBSF Qatar
Irishman Michael Judge will play in the Q Finals of the 2016 IBSF World Men’s Snooker Championships here in the Al-Sadd Stadium in Doha tomorrow after two great victories over former World IBSF Champion Muhammad Asif from Pakistan 5 frames to 3 and then he followed it up with a fantastic 5 nil victory over Manan Chandra from India.
New IBSF Vice President Jim Leacy
The AGM of (IBSF) International Billiards & Snooker Federation took place in Qatar tonight where elections were conducted for the position of IBSF Vice President and the RIBSA Chairman Jim Leacy was elected when he defeated Maxime Casis 37 votes to 24.
Rees & Thomas Last 32 Masters – IBSF Qatar
The last 64 of 2016 IBSF Master World Snooker Championships in Doha was played today for RIBSA players Dylan Rees, Tom O Driscoll, Shane Gorman and Brendan Thomas.
Well done Paula – IBSF Qatar 2016
Paula Judge lost her match at the 2016 IBSF Ladies World Snooker Championships tonight in Doha. The Dubliner played Irina Gorbataya from Russia in the best of 5 frame match. Paula found herself 0-2 down after her Russian opponent potted very good to take the lead. Back came Paula to force a decider after two great frames to level at 2-2. The final frame was decided on the brown and it was Irina who potted the brown to win the match 2-3.
Judge & Dowling Last 32 – IBSF Qatar
Two Irish senior players remain in the 2016 IBSF World Men’s Snooker Championships here in the Al-Sadd Stadium in Doha after great victories tonght for TJ Dowling and Michael Judge but Jason Devaney was beaten.
All 8 Qualify – Day 6 IBSF Qatar 2016
We are now into Day 6 of the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Stadium in Doha and this where the final group placing’s are being decided. For the first time all eight RIBSA players Dylan Rees, TJ Dowling, Jason Devaney, Michael Judge, Tom O Driscoll, Shane Gorman, Paula Judge and Brendan Thomas were in action today and they have all have qualified for the knock out stages.
4 out of 7 – Day 5 IBSF Qatar 2016
Day 5 had wins for Jason Devaney, Michael Judge, TJ Dowling and Brendan Thomas but defeats for Paula Judge, Shane Gorman and Tom O Driscoll in the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha today.
Northern Ireland win 4 Nations Title
The 2016 Billiards International Trophy Tournament took place at the Ivy Rooms Snooker Club, Carlow, on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th 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 players, officials and supporters who travelled to the event, generating a marvellous atmosphere throughout the weekend.
2 out of 4 – Day 4 IBSF Qatar 2016
Day 4 saw Jason Devaney, Brendan Thomas, Paula Judge and Dylan Rees all in action in the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha today.
1 out of 3 – Day 3 IBSF Qatar 2016
Day 3 of the 2016 IBSF World Snooker Championships in the Al-Sadd Club – Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha saw only the Republic of Ireland master players in action and they achieved 1 win from 3 matches.
Hill wins RIBSA Under 16 Event 2
RIBSA held the second Under16 ranking event of the season in Newbridge CYMS on Saturday 19 November. There was a great turnout of 20 players coming from all over the country. The standard of snooker was very high all day with from all entrants and the future of Irish Snooker is safe for a long time to come.