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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

Online Competitions open for Registration

The Pandanet European Go Team Championship is not the only show in town on the internet. There are two homegrown events for IGA members to participate in next year. The Irish Interprovincials, another team competition. (But a better one, obviously) The Irish Correspondence Championship – experience life in the slow lane.

2018 Correspondence Title Shared

The 2018 Irish Correspondence Title was shared between James Hutchinson and Noel Mitchell. They both won 9 games from 10. In third place was Irina Davis on 8 wins. See full results.
Registration for next year is open.

Piotr wins in Belfast

Piotr Gawron made the long and arduous trip from Dublin to Belfast and his efforts were rewarded with victory in the annual Belfast tournament. 10 players took part, and a good time was had by all before a committed few made their way to the brewbot for yet more go, before a celebratory feed at…

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Galway Club has a new venue

The Galway Club is still meeting at the same time (7:30pm every Tuesday), but it is now at The Black Gate, Francis Street, Galway City

2018 Belfast go tournament

There will be a one day tournament in Belfast on Saturday September 29th. Location : Belfast Boat Club 30mn by player + 2x30s byoyomi
4 rounds
Handicap Swiss tournament Registration : 9-9:15
First round : 9:30-11
Second round : 11-12:30
-lunch break-
Third round : 1:30-3

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