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Welcome to the Irish Go Association (IGA) website. Learn about the ancient game of Go (aka Baduk or WeiQi) and find out where you can join one of our clubs throughout Ireland. Be sure to check out the IGA Discord channel where you can meet our community, talk about Go and organise activities online.

Clubs

Belfast — every other Monday from 18.30, Northern Lights (Ormeau Road)

Dublin — NEW: Mondays 7pm - 10pm in Board, 29 Clanbrassil Street Upper

Lisburn — Saturdays, 10am — Facebook

Galway — Wednesdays, 7pm, McSwiggan's

Tournaments & Events

Smithfield Special
26th May, Workday, Dublin 7

Confucius Cup
20th–22nd September, UCD, Dublin

Latest News

John Gibson (1948–2022)

“There, that’s an insidious little move…” It is with great sorrow that we report the death of John Gibson, one of the Irish Go Association’s longest-serving and best-loved members. In the course of a long career in Go, John achieved a ranking of one kyu, representing Ireland four times at the World Amateur Go…

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John Courtney New Irish Champion

In another hotly contested game full of complex fighting John Courtney emerged the victor against Alex Delogu to take his first Irish Championship title. John is only the ninth Champion in the 33-year history of the tournament, and although he has some way to go to match previous multiple winners including Matei Garcia (3), Ian…

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First Blood to John

In the first game of this year’s Championship, John Courtney managed a solid win against Alex Delogu. Following complex middle game fighting with weak groups on both sides, John emerged with a territorial lead that proved unassailable. Alex now needs to win both the remaining games to take the championship. Review the full game

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Alex and John Best in Top 8

John and Peter endure chilly conditions in the backdoor bracket final at Toner’s.
John is about to warm things up with the cut that kicked off the fighting. Alex Delogu and John Courtney emerged the strongest of the contenders in the Top 8 and will contest this year’s Championship. Alex went undefeated in three…

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Dublin Club Meetings Return to Wednesday Nights

From next week, Collegians Go Club will return to its traditional, pre-lockdown meeting night of Wednesday. Location and time remain the same, Toner’s on Baggot Street from 7.30pm to closing. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on February 9th.

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