The Committee of the NIPA would like to pass on our condolences to long time player Kenny English on the passing of his mother Inez after a long illness.
Our thoughts are with Kenny and the family circle at this sad time.
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Recognised by Sport NI and member of the European Blackball Association
NIPA GOVERNANCE
NIPA MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
All NIPA events (unless advertised) require players to be members of the Association. To become a member you must be eligible to represent the NIPA at all International events. Any new member or International player cannot have represented another Nation.
If in doubt please send us a Private Message
INTERNATIONAL DIARY (DAYS ARE PLAYING DAYS)
8th - 16th NOVEMBER 2025
EBA European Championships
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
LOOKING AFTER OUR TEAMS IN ENNIS 2025
A TEAMS
B TEAMS
Mens -
Ladies -
Seniors -
Masters -
Grandmasters -
Under 18 -
Under 15 -
LDs -
Mens B -
Mens B1 -
Seniors B -
Masters B -
Under 15 B -
Under 18 B
LDs B -
NIPA ARE RECOGNISED BY SPORT NI
NIPA DRESS CODE
Dressy trousers any colour, no jeans or combats etc.
Dress and casual Shoes or Smart Trainers. Smart Trainers to be all the same colour (sole and upper) and dark in colour.
Shirt with collar, polo shirt acceptable, no football tops or logos
Dress code applies to all NIPA events unless otherwise stated
OUR COMMITTEE
Executive Committee
Chairperson - Pauline Lynch
Vice Chairperson -
Treasurer - Robert Hawkins
Secretary - Gillian Rolston
Organisational Development Officer - Dessie Cooper
Chairperson - Pauline Lynch
Vice Chairperson -
Treasurer - Robert Hawkins
Secretary - Gillian Rolston
Organisational Development Officer - Dessie Cooper
Safeguarding Officer - Pauline Lynch
International Teams Manager - Chris Cork
International Teams Manager - Chris Cork
NIPA ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
NIPA Qualified Referees
Robert Hawkins, Alex Irvine, Jason Horner, Paul Withers, Mark Millar, Gary Wylie, Jason Voorhees
NIPA History
In one form or another, the NIPA have been promoting Pool in Northern Ireland for over 40 years. From being minnows of the sport at International level, we have risen to become a successful and respected nation who are always looking to progress ourselves.
Follow this link to view our success at International level
Follow this link to view our success at International level
Official Blackball Rules
Links to other Pool sites
- EUROPEAN BLACKBALL ASSOCIATION
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- CARRICK (NI League)
- LARNE (NI League)
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- CATALONIA BLACKBALL ASSOCIATION
- CYPRUS BLACKBALL ASSOCIATION
- DUTCH BLACKBALL ASSOCIATION
- ENGLISH BLACKBALL POOL FEDERATION
- FEDERATION FRENCH BILLIARDS
- GIBRALTAR POOL ASSOCIATION
- MALTA EIGHT BALL FEDERATION
- NORWEGIAN BLACKBALL ASSOCIATION
- SOUTHERN IRISH BLACKBALL ASSOCIATION
- SCOTTISH POOL ASSOCIATION
- WELSH POOL ASSOCIATION
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Contact us
Email: nipablackball@yahoo.co.uk