This year the Irish Championships were held in the Trawlerman Bar, Moville, Co. Donegal. It was a great tournament with competitors from Scotland, England, Ukraine and from all corners of Ireland. The tournament lasted 3 days and was played with the 3 move restriction format. The swiss system was used for pairings. The Inishowen draughts club always host a good tournament and this was no exception. Hospitality was provided in the form of tea and sandwiches which was appreciated by all players. The tournament was 8 rounds with 3 rounds on Saturday and Sunday with 2 rounds on Monday followed by the closing ceremony. The Annual Gerenal Meeting of the Irish Draughts Association was held in the Trawlerman Bar after the last round on Sunday. The final table of the Masters tournament as well as pictures of the prizewinners and a collection of photographs from the tournament are below.
