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2026 SBI AGM Held
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their 2026 AGM on Sunday the 31st of May in the SBI HQ Carlow. President Jim Leacy welcomed everyone and held a minutes silence for anyone who passed away during the year. The AGM was also held on line for members who could not attend in person.
2026 SBI Finals Weekend Review
Snooker & Billiards Ireland were delighted with the high standard of play throughout the 2026 Finals Weekend, which took place at Snooker & Billiards Ireland HQ in Carlow from 5–7 June. The event showcased the exceptional talent and dedication of players from across the country.
SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad Launched
Snooker & Billiards Ireland offically launched the 2026 SBI / Aaron Hill Elite Squad for 12 talented young stars on Saturday 30th May in the SBI Academy in Carlow. The 12 players recieved thier polo shirt and hoddie plus a new Elite Squad Training Booklet.
Morris Wins 2026 Amateur Snooker Title
Davy Morris from Kilkenny Shed won the 2026 Snooker & Billiards Ireland ISHKA Irish Spring Water Irish Amateur Snooker Championships in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow over the weekend.
Billiard Player of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Cathal wins Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out
Cathal Horgan from Youghal CYMS won the 2026 Clancy Homes Junior Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Sunday the 30th of May. In the final Cathal beat James Brennan from Mayo in a fantastic final which was refereed by Declan Cummins and the marker was Neil Shanahan.
Referee of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Player of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
Club of the Year Award
During Snooker & Billiards Ireland finals weekend on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow (SBI) presented the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year awards for 2025-2026.
O Driscoll wins Women’s National Championship
Margaret O Driscoll from Killarney won the National Women’s Snooker Championship on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Margaret beat Michelle Sherwin from Dublin in a high quality final 4 frames to 2 to take the title.
John Wins National Century Championship
John O Sullivan from Kilkenny Shed won the National Century Championship on Saturday the 6th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final John beat defending champion Aaron Goldrick from Cavan in a high quality final 4 frames to 1 on the final to take the title.
Joe Wins National 21’s Championships
Joe Shannon from Longford won the National 21’s Championship on Sunday the 7th of June in the SBI Academy in Carlow during SBI Finals weekend. In the final Joe beat James Stewart O Reilly from Dublin in a high quality final 3 frames to 1 to take the title.