BB in the Republic of Ireland

[tommo III]

Being a bit naughty here linking the Republic with Norniron, but always thought that, like snakes, there was no BB in Ireland.

So I was gobsmackked to come across these two clippings:

... NEWS IN BRIEF I THE NEW SCIENTIFIC RAT KILLER BAR BILLIARDS This is a Bar Billiards competition which has now got under way and already looks like being a big success. It Is being confined to Just six teams all within a few miles radius of each other:- ...
Drogheda Independent County: Louth, Republic of Ireland Published: Saturday 02 March 1963

... GILSENAN'S BAR BILLIARDS The bar billiards doubles tournament in Maginan's. Main St. Catthektuarreek was won last week by Thomas Cunningham and Peter Hanratty, who beat Brendan Kerley and Padraig Doogan in the final. The scorekeeper was Mr. Johnny Marron ...
Drogheda Argus and Leinster Journal County: Louth, Republic of Ireland Published: Friday 28 March 1975