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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 — Mondays, from 19.30 until closing, in Toner's

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

Kyus Go Hungry in Qualifiers

A rapacious horde of dans greedily devoured all five qualification spots for the Top 8 — of the kyus, Stephen Nulty came closest to denying them, losing games to go against Matei Garcia and Przemek Dyszczyk by a combined total of 7 points. The 2023 Top 8 takes place this weekend in Dublin’s…

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Valentine’s Day Massacre

Ireland took a major step towards promotion in the Pandanet Go European Team Championship, with a 4–0 victory over our closest rivals, the UK. Although some results from the other matches are not in yet, Ireland move two points clear at the top of table, with three rounds left to play. In truth,…

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Registration Open for League Season Three

Tired of blitz games against randomers? Looking for serious, competitive, tournament-quality games online? Join the IGA League! The third season of the League will run from April to June. We have openings for players at every level from raw beginners to hard-boiled dans. But spaces are limited so if you want…

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The April Rip-Off

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Step right up and show us your dirtiest tricks. The one-day Go tournament in honour of the late, great Go trickster, John Gibson, is returning to Dublin on Saturday, April 29th. The venue, The Teachers’ Club, is located in the centre of Dublin, easily accessible by public transport and with many local accommodation…

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Xinqun Victorious in the League

Lu Xinqun is the second champion of the IGA Online League, topping Group A with a perfect 6–0 record. Last season’s champion, Gavin Rooney, edged ahead of Philippe Renaut on tie-break to take second place. Although the outcome in Group A was already clear some weeks ago, Group B remained open until last night, when…

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