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Seniors European C-Ships Bulgaria
The European Seniors Snooker Championships are being held in the Ramada Sofia City Centre. Snooker & Billiards Ireland have players playing in all the various Championships here in Bulgaria the 9th to the 24th September 2026.
Good Luck Team Ireland EBSA Bulgaria
The European Snooker Championships are being held in the Ramada Sofia City Centre. Snooker & Billiards Ireland have players playing in all the various Championships here in Bulgaria the 9th to the 24th September 2026.
James wins 14’s Ranking Event 1
On Saturday the 5th of September the SBI 14’s Event 1 was held in the SBI HQ in Carlow. The TD is Yvonne Leacy and referee is Declan McCarron and Daniel Keenan. It was a fantastic day of junior Snooker with so many talented players looking to qualify for the 2026 Celtic Challenge Team.
Snooker in Schools – Scoil Ghobnatan, Mallow
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their first Snooker in Schools project of the new season, on Thursday the 3rd of September for students from the Scoil Ghobnatan, Mallow in county Cork. This grass roots development program main objective, is to help develop the interest of our sport within schools and to grow the game.
2026 European C-Ships Bulgaria
On behalf of the EBSA Board of Directors and the Bulgaria Snooker Federation (BSF), I have pleasure in inviting you to send players to take part in the Individual Women & Seniors + 6 Reds Snooker Championships, in the Shoot-Out + All Teams Snooker Championships And with the support of the WDBS, the Disability Snooker Championships that will be held in the city of Sofia/Bulgaria, from the 9th to the 24th September 2026.
SBI hold International Camp with PJ
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their final International Snooker Camp for our players playing in the 2026 European Championships in Bulgaria on Sunday 30th August. This National training day was held from 11am-4pm in the Academy in Carlow.
James Wins SBI 16’s Event 1
On Saturday the 29th of August the first SBI ranking event of the season was held with the SBI 16’s Ranking Event 1 ‘’ Irish Masters Cup ‘’ in the SBI HQ in Carlow. The TD is PJ Nolan, and the referees were Daniel Keenan and Conor Doyle.
Intro Level Coaching Course – 10th October
Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a Intro Level Coaching Ireland Coaching Course in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Saturday the 10th of October. The course will start at 10am and finish at 6pm on the day.
SBI International Camp 3rd October
Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding a International Snooker Camp for our players playing in the 2026 WDBS Irish Open, 2026 WWS Irish Ladies Open and 2026 IBSF World Snooker Championships on Saturday 3rd October.
SBI Calendar of Events 2026-2027
Snooker & Billiards Ireland have just produced the full SBI calendar of events to hold competitive Snooker & Billiards events in the Republic of Ireland for the 2026-2027 Season.
2026 European Week of Sport – Play Snooker
As part of the 2026 European Week of Sport. Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold free Snooker & Billiards Developmental Days on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th of September from 12 noon-4pm in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow.
SBI 21’s National Snooker Tour
This season Snooker & Billiards Ireland will be holding four 21’s Snooker ranking events and a National 21’s Snooker Championship.