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2013 Irish Open Invitation

Dear Instructor/Coach

We would like to invite you to the largest fighting tournament in the world today. 2012 was an amazing year for us, we saw 29 Countries attend with over 2,500+ fighters from all over the world on the mat. It is officially the biggest fighting tournament in the world today.  

Contributing significantly to the continued growth is the amazing IO arena and associated **** hotel. No Other tournament in the world today runs 16 7x7 + 1 10x10 mtr matted areas and two rings, with raised seating for over 15,000 spectators, fighters and officials.

Irish Open 2012 Story

The Irish Open International has become the pinnacle of fighting in Europe if not the world.  The event that is run by a volunteer committee in aid of charity (Irish Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children) has become the largest fighting tournament in the world today.  Nearly 2,500 competitors attended this pre-registration-only event, the event’s highest number of entries in its 15 years history, 29 countries and with over 175 entering the forms and weapons divisions, up nearly 100 on last year’s forms competitors.

Welcome to the Irish Open International

Welcome to the Irish Open International, the Most Prestigious Tournament in Europe, Run By Martial Artists For Martial Artists.

Every year we strive to make this tournament the biggest and best it can be. We are so grateful for your continued support as fighters, coaches, officials and staff and delighted you all choose to be part of this event, which every year is run in aid of a very worthy charity, The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, a cause very close to all our hearts.