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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

WAGC 2021 – Day1

So Gavin took a flight all over Europe to Vladivostok to represent Ireland at the World Amateur Go Championship 2021. 6 rounds of intense go to try and top the world of Amateur Go! First day was busy with the Opening ceremony and recovering from the trip.

Today was the first round and Gavin…

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Irish Summer Go Cup – Registrations are open

Hello merry go players!
What is a summer without a good ol’ Irish Summer Cup? Don’t worry, the IGA has you sorted with an exciting 5 rounds online tournament taking place in July on OGS!
All details can be found on the tournament webpage but to give you a flavour:

  • one round every Wednesday

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Carol Tops the B Bracket

Carol Doyle-Plikk has come out on top of the Correspondence Championships B Bracket with a perfect 6-0 record. Check the full tournament standings and the game records on OGS. The A bracket beckons next year, Carol. Meanwhile in the A bracket, only Noel Mitchell stands between Chris Welch and his own clean…

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Matei Wins the Championship

Matei Garcia took victory by the narrow margin of 1.5 points in the second game of the 2021 championship, securing his third consecutive championship, and winning his third consecutive match-up against James Hutchinson. Making good on his pre-game promise to play for moyo, Matei took central influence from the earliest moves, giving James solid territory…

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Correspondence Championship Entries Closed

Entry for the 2021 Correspondence Championship are now closed. Invitations have been sent to the entrants and play will begin next Monday, February 15th. You can observe the progress of the tournament on OGS: Division A
Alex Delogu
John Gibson
Peter Kasko
Noel Mitchell
Shinuito
Thomas Shanahan
Chris Welsh Division B
Ray Burke
Killian Davis
John Doyle
Carol Doyle-Plikk
Bob Murray
Patrick Naughten
Niall Redmond

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