After a fairly mediocre season in the European Team Championship last year, the Irish team have managed to turn their performance around. We finished on a high, with a 4-0 whitewash of Portugal. This allowed us to pass Turkey, and take outright 3rd place in Division C. If our improvement in form continues,…
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16 – May Ireland in WAGC
The World Amateur Go Championships took place this year in Guanzhuo, China. 55 countries took part in the competition, as well as an extra player from the host nation. Ireland were represented by Colin MacSweeney, who performed very well. With an initial win over John Leuner of South Africa, Ireland moved into first place at…
13 April – Galway Tournament
The Galway Go Club is pleased to announce the THIRD GALWAY GO TOURNAMENT at the Bridge Club St Mary’s Road Galway City on 26-27 May 2012. This is a 5 round McMahon tournament with 50min time limit, 20sec per move overtime (3 times) and 6.5 Komi. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Everyone is…
World Amateur Go Championship
The World Amateur Go Championship is approaching. The IGF’s online new channel, Ranka will be providing full coverage. Ireland are going to be represented by Colin MacSweeny this year, we wish him luck in his individua,l international debut, on the 11th of May. Ireland expects a podium finish.
24 Apr – Ireland win by reputation
Ireland won by default last Tuesday, in the European Team Go Champsionships, when their opponents failed to turn up. Bosnia clearly were intimidated by our powerful reputation, and realised, quite correctly, that turning up would not change the scoreline. A flawless 4-0 performance. The result will eventually be displayed here.