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National Club Championships and Irish International Open 2019

The National Club Championship 2019 takes place from April 5-7 in Gonzaga College, Dublin. The Irish International Open 2019 will then take place from April 17-22 in the same venue

To all clubs,

The National Club Championship 2019 takes place from April 5-7 in Gonzaga College, Dublin. This event has been hotly contested in the last few years with 10-14 clubs vying to become the nation's top dog and earn one of the 3-4 spots on offer for the European Club Cup. Entries close in just one week! Details and online entry here: https://www.icu.ie/events/867
The Irish International Open 2019 will then take place from April 17-22 in the same venue and includes 25 titled players with entries from over 20 countries. However, there are just 5 days left for your members to avail of early entry rates. A list of entries and online entry can be found here: https://www.icu.ie/events/1067

 

Flyer for Irish International Open 2019

Flyer for National Club Championship 2019

 

 

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