Irish Draughts Association Newsletter

[liam stephens]

Issue 3 of the Irish Draughts Association Newsletter is almost ready and will be in the mail to members of the
Association soon. Some topping and tailing and a final proof reading (always the Editor’s responsibility) and
then it will be “All Systems Go”.

Just to whet your appetite, here is an extract for your delectation and delight:

[b:9e29b6cc9a]Inishowen International Festival of Draughts[/b:9e29b6cc9a]
[b:9e29b6cc9a]Calendar of Events:[/b:9e29b6cc9a]

[b:9e29b6cc9a]Women’s World Championship Match[/b:9e29b6cc9a]
Patricia Breen (Carlow) Vs Amangul Durdyeva (Turkmenistan) - Sat 27th – Wed 31st October 2007

[b:9e29b6cc9a]All Ireland “Open” Draughts Championships [/b:9e29b6cc9a]- Saturday 27th – Wednesday 31st October 2007

“A Night with Alex” - Saturday 27th at 7.30pm

[b:9e29b6cc9a]Exhibition Match [/b:9e29b6cc9a]Alex Moiseyev (World Champion) Vs Hugh Devlin - 28th 29th and 30th October 2007

[b:9e29b6cc9a]Irish Draughts Association AGM [/b:9e29b6cc9a]- Monday 29th 7.30pm

[b:9e29b6cc9a]World Checkers Draughts FederationGeneral Assembly [/b:9e29b6cc9a]- Monday 29th 9.30pm.

[b:9e29b6cc9a]World Simultaneous Record Attempt [/b:9e29b6cc9a]- Wednesday 31st October 2007 at 12 Noon.


[b:9e29b6cc9a]2007 All-Ireland Open Draughts[/b:9e29b6cc9a]
Dates: Saturday 27th Oct to Wednesday 31st Oct 2007.
Venue: The Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, Co. Donegal.

[b:9e29b6cc9a]Prize Money: Guaranteed Total €10,000 as follows:-[/b:9e29b6cc9a]

1st. 2nd. 3rd. 4th. 5th. 6th.

Masters: €1,000 €900 €800 €600 €400 €200

Senior: €800 €700 €600 €400 €200 €100

Inter: €700 €500 €400 €200 €150 €100

Junior: €450 €250 €200 €150 €100

Entry Fees:

Masters: €30.
Senior: €25.
Inter: €20.
Junior: €20.


A Souvenir of Inishowen will accompany each prize.

Useful telephone numbers: Buncrana Tourist Board Office 074 93 62600

Hotels: Inishowen Gateway Hotel 074 93 61144
Lake of Shadows Hotel 074 93 61005 (0. 5 Km from hotel)
Harbour Inn 074 93 21810 (0. 5 Km from hotel)
Bed & Breakfast
Oak Villa 074 93 61315 (beside hotel) Ross N-Ri Ballymacarry 074 93 61271 (0. 5 Km from hotel)
Lissadell 086 221 2400 (beside hotel) Westbrook House 074 93 61067 (1. 5 Km from Hotel)
(bed only)
Caldra Lisnakelly 074 93 63703 (1. 5 Km from Hotel) Main (bed only) 074 93 22777 (Main Street)

[Alex_Moiseyev]

I am proud I have a chance to attend and participate in this outstanding Festival.

So many ideas, so short time ! I was hoping to play few games with Shane, participate in Irish Open, play blitz game, but my schedule is very tied. Well ... I hope it is not my last visit to Ireland.

From what I heard - Mustafa Durdyev and Ron King will play in Irish Open ... and maybe someone else

Thanks to InishOwen Club authorities and members, who organised and financially supported my exhibition tour.

Regards,

Alex