The 32nd Irish Backgammon Open 

18-20 October 2024

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

The BFI is proud to announce the 32nd edition of the Irish Backgammon Open. This event is the oldest and most prestigious tournament in Ireland.

Tickets have sold out. You can add your name to the waitlist on Eventbrite - click here.

Please note that this event is limited to 64 players (Swiss format). Further details to be announced to participants. Scroll down to see who’s coming.

Any queries can be directed to:

irishbackgammonopen@gmail.com

Accommodation Options

Discounted rooms are available by contacting the hotel reservations team directly on 00353 1 23 000 30, quoting the booking ID 198236.

A valid credit card will be required to secure the booking. Please note that there are a limited number of rooms available. Early booking is advisable.

Discounted Room Rates:

€145 per single occupancy per night inclusive of breakfast and taxes.

€160 per double occupancy per night inclusive of breakfast and taxes.

Who’s Coming?

Lucy Friedman

Mark Rock

Mary Dobbs

Mel Lynam

Micky Fernandez

Moore Wisener

Neeku Shamekhi

Neil Dobbs

Neil Young

Nicola Osthus

Nicola Fitzgibbon

Paul Wisener

Paul O’Kelly

Paul Duff

Paul Van Dijke

Peter Bennet

Des O'Reilly

Diego Pereiro

Eileen Mulvany

Falk Osthus

Graham Dungan

Ian Bloomer

Jack Judge

Jackie Murphy

JJamie Dowling

John Broomfield

Jonathan O'Grady

Karen Jones

Kevin McGrath

Kevin Peters

Lawrence Powell

Leo Mulrooney

Alan Cox

Alastair Woods

Alessandro Elia

Alexandru Olariu

Andre Novos

Brendan Burgess

Brian Lavery

Brian Cavanagh

Carolina Marini

Chris Bleakley

Claudia Goehnert

Daniel Lynch

Daniel Gallagher

David McNamara

Dearbhla Gowen

Derek Murphy

Peter Faughnan

Peter Fivey

Philip Newton

Pim Van Haastert

Richard Biddle

Robert McDowell

Rory Brennan

Saul Brody

Sean Casey

Sean Jones

Sevim Alpaydin

Stuart Mann

Vaidas Budrys

Vic Sprake

Vladimer Lazarevic

Warner Solomon