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Welcome to our website. The Irish Go Association is the official organisation for promotion of the ancient oriental game of Go in Ireland. We are members of the European Go Federation and the International Go Federation, and organise numerous club and tournament events throughout the year. The IGA promotes awareness of the game including teaching sessions and providing public infomation. Please read further here for details of member benefits and our activities.

Online Championship Concludes

Posted by ian on May 9th, 2008

Claas continued his wining on time trend with a defeat of Justyna Kleczar in the final of the Online Championship. Mark Webb and Robert Muldowney shared 3rd place.

Full results can be found on the tournament page .

Top 8 Result - May 8

Posted by ian on May 8th, 2008

Ian lost last night to John after ripping himself off in the endgame.

This result has been reflected in the Championship Table

Top 8 Result - Mar 5

Posted by ian on May 6th, 2008

Noel lost to Claas on time in their Top 8 game in the Pembroke

This result has been reflected in the Championship Table

Visiting Go Tourists

Posted by ian on May 2nd, 2008

We are very pleased to have some visiting players from Japan. 7 members of the Ikeda Physicians Go Club are making a tour of Ireland this weekend.

If you are interested in playing, there is an opportunity to meet on Saturday and Sunday in the Mount Herbert Hotel, Dublin. Contact Olivier or Noel if you are interested for more details.

Top 8 Result

Posted by ian on April 30th, 2008

Brian defaulted his game against Claas in the Top 8.
This has been reflected in the championship table.

In other news Claas plays Justyna in the final of the Online Championship

Top8: Brian beats John

Posted by olivier on April 24th, 2008

Last night, Brian beat John in their Irish Championship game.

This result has been added to the 2008 Championship table.

Top8: Olivier forfeits remaining games

Posted by olivier on April 22nd, 2008

Olivier has decided to forfeit his remaining games in the Irish championship.

The 2008 Championship table has been updated accordingly.

Top8: Brian beats Olivier

Posted by olivier on April 10th, 2008

Last Wednesday, Brian (white) beat Olivier by resignation.

This result has been added to the 2008 Championship table.

Online Tournament - Round 2

Posted by ian on April 9th, 2008

The draw is ready for the second round.
You can view your opponent at this page.

Top 8 Result - 7th April

Posted by ian on April 8th, 2008

Last night in the Pembroke there were 2 Top 8 games despite an early closing time. Ian (white) beat Olivier and then lost to Steve by 3.5 points.

These results have been reflected in the championship table.