Home Home | Clubs | Results | History | Links | Contact updated:15/06/25
Season 2024-25

Next Event ... Grand Prix, Derry 21st/22nd June

Grand Prix in Northern Ireland 21st/22nd June 2025

There will be a FISTF Grand Prix in Northern Ireland on 21st/22nd June, hosted by Derry City Table Football Club in the Nerve Centre, Derry.


Sat 21st June:
Individual FISTF GP

Sun 22nd June:
Team FISTF GP

Also two WASPA Events:

Plate:
Jimmy Watson Memorial Cup

Shield:
Sean Adams Shield

Email:
DCTFC@outlook.com


Irish Circuit 2025 - Round 4 - Tralee 31st May 2025

Four Northern Ireland players made the long journey to Tralee. Martinog Bradley finished Runner-up to Dublin's Mark Farrell. Kenny Beggs reached the semi-final, Louis Herbert won the Plate and Stephen McAllister made the Shield semi-final. Thanks to Dave Elton, Cian Hogan and Tralee Table Football Club for hosting in the impressive Brandon Hotel.
More photos and reports on
Tralee Table Football Club Facebook

Results

Video Highlights


Tralee Runner-up, Martinog Bradley (right)


Tralee Shield Winner, Louis Herbert (left)


Kenny Beggs v Andy Fitzpatrick


Stephen McAllister v Cian Hogan


All 19 Players at Tralee Open 2025


Irish Circuit 2025 - Round 3 - Dublin (WASPA) 26th April 2025

Three Northern Ireland players (Kenny Beggs, Barry Spence & Louis Herbert) took part in Dublin for Round 3 of the Irish Circuit. Kenny won the Open with a 2-1 Final victory over Mark Farrell, Barry reached the semi-finals and Louis reached the Shield Q/F. Thanks to Andy Fitzpatrick, John Moore and all at Cherrytree Dublin Subbuteo Club for organising a great day for the 21 players.

Results

Live Streamed Video

Video Highlights by Ballymena Subbuteo


Dublin Open Winner 2025, Kenny Beggs


Dublin Open 2025: Semi-Finalist, Barry Spence


Louis Hertbert v Mick O'Brien


Players at Dublin Open 2025


Ballymena Open Video 22nd March 2025


Nearly Fifty Years Later ... 22nd March 2025

A nice story from the Ballymena Open, with Ian Greer and Louis Herbert playing each other for the first time since 1976 !!


Ian & Louis at Ballymena 2025


Ian & Louis (left) with Northern Ireland Team in 1976


Louis & Ian's first Subbuteo match with each other since 1976


Irish Circuit 2025 - Round 2 - Ballymena 22nd March 2025

Mark Farrell Wins Ballymena Open

There was a fantastic turnout of 24 players for the 2025 Ballymena Open at Ballymena Golf Club, coming from all corners of Ireland and some from England. Congratulations to Mark Farrell, who won the Main Event with a golden goal against Kenny Beggs 8 seconds from time. Plate Winner was Martinog Bradley, Runner-up Gerry Harrington and Cian Hogan beat Tralee Clubmate, Dave Elton in the Shield Final. Eliott Fitzpatrick took the Junior trophy ahead of Kyle Malone. Thanks everyone for making it a great day!

Full Results


Ballymena Open 2025: Runner-up Kenny Beggs & Winner Mark Farrell


24 Players took part in the 2025 Ballymena Subbuteo Open


Plate Winner: Martinog Bradley


Plate Runner-up: Gerry Harrington


Shield Winner & Runner-up: Cian Hogan & Dave Elton


Junior Winner: Eliott Fitzpatrick

More info on:


Ballymena Subbuteo Facebook


Mons/Frameries Major 2025 1st/2nd Mar 2025

Northern Ireland's Kenny Beggs was in Mons with Irish Premier League.
Thanks to Olivier Pere and
Avenir Subbuteo Hennuyer for the usual impeccable organisation of the World's biggest Open.

Full Results


Irish Premier League in Mons


Ghent WASPA Tournament 28th Feb 2025

The Irish Premier League were in Belgium for the Mons Major. Having travelled a day early, there was time to fit in some sight-seeing and hold a WASPA Event in Ghent. Northern Ireland's Kenny Beggs took the honours, beating Gary Moore 3-2 in the decisive match.

Full Results


IPL in Ghent: G.Moore, A.Pigott, J.Moore, A.Fitzpatrick, K.Beggs


Mayor Reception for Derry TFC 25th Feb 2025



Glasgow International Open 2025 22nd/23rd Feb 2025

Derry City TFC took part in Glasgow. There was further Northern Ireland representation, with Eoin Adams playing for Yorkshire Phoenix.


Derry City TFC in Glasgow


Lawrence Watson v Aaron Skinner in Glasgow


Eoin Adams (middle) with Yorkshire Phoenix in Glasgow


Irish Circuit 2025 - Round 1 15th Feb 2025

Spence Wins in Donegal

Full Results

A good day for the two NITFA players in attendance. Both reached the final, with Barry Spence beating Martinog Bradley 1-0 to clinch the trophy.


Players at the 2025 Donegal Open


Irish Subbuteo Circuit 2025

This year's re-vamped Irish Subbuteo Circuit will include 7 open events around Ireland, with players' best 5 counting towards the final circuit table. Dates and venues for the first three rounds in Donegal, Ballymena & Dublin have been confirmed. Click on posters to enlarge.


Round 1: Donegal
Date: 15th Feb 2025
Contact:
Brendan Rodgers


Round 2: Ballymena
Date: 22nd March 2025
Contact: Kenny Beggs
Entry List


Round 3: Dublin
Date: 26th April 2025
Contact:
John Moore


Irish Circuit Calendar 2025

Date Venue Contact
15 Feb Donegal B.Rodgers
22 Mar Ballymena K.Beggs
26 Apr Dublin J.Moore
TBC Tralee D.Elton
TBC Wexford J.Moore
TBC Cork W.Magnier
Nov Derry M.Bradley

Derry 'Paul Boyle' New Year Cup 29th Jan 2025

A good night's play in celebration of the life of Paul Boyle. Martinog Bradley beat Barry Spence in the Final. Ian Greer & Lawrence Watson were semi-finalists. Dee Jenkins beat Oisin Mor in the Plate Final.


FISTF World Cup - Paris 2026

Northern Ireland Squad Selection

The Northern Ireland 2026 World Cup squad will be based on ranking points earned at the following Northern Ireland Events this season: Ballymena Open, Derry Grand Prix, All-Ireland Championships (Derry) and Derry Open. The NITFA Board can also choose a wildcard entry from NI players based overseas.

Venue: Stade Charlety


Barry Spence Wins Derry Christmas Cup Dec 2024


Players at the 2024 Christmas Cup in Derry


Irish Circuit Round 5 - Derry 30th Nov 2024

Farrell Circuit Champion 2024

Dublin's Mark Farrell secured the 2024 Irish Circuit Title by beating reigning Champion, Northern Ireland's Kenny Beggs 2-0 in the Derry Final. During the course of the season, Mark also won Circuit Events in Donegal, Tralee & Wexford, only losing out to Kenny in Ballymena. There was silverware also for Northerner, Eoin Adams, who was Plate Runner-up to Daniel Kaliszewski.

Full Results


Mark Farrell, Derry Open Winner & Irish Circuit Champion 2024


Derry Open & Irish Circuit Runner-up, Kenny Beggs


Derry Open Plate Winner, Daniel Kaliszewski


Derry Open Plate Runner-up, Eoin Adams


Players at the Derry Open 2024

Venue: Brigade Cricket Club, 41d Limavady Road, L’Derry, BT47 6LP
Contact:
Martinog Bradley
Facebook:
Derry City TFC


Flanders Grand Prix, Belgium 9th-10th Nov 2024

Northern Ireland's Kenny Beggs attended the Flanders GP, playing in the Individual Veterans and wth Irish Premier League in the Team Event.

Full Results | IPL Team Results


Kenny (2nd right) with IPL team-mates at Mechelen Football Stadium, Belgium


Flanders IO 2024: Veterans, Group 6


Derry City Frightening Flicks 28th Oct 2024

1. Martinog Bradley
2. Dee Jenkins
3. Oisin Mor
4. Lawrence Watson
5. Stephen McAllister


Highlights of Season 2023-24

World Cup Videos On YouTube

Videos of the 2024 FISTF World Cup are now available on the
English Subbuteo Association YouTube Channel


Individual

Team

Open Final

Presentations

Northern Ireland at the FISTF World Cup 20th-22nd Sept 2024


Video Summary of Northern Ireland's 2024 World Cup Campaign


World Cup 20th-22nd Sept 2024

World Cup Website



NI Squad Selection

Based on ranking points gained at the following 4 NI Events:

Ballymena Open (22nd March)
Grand Prix, Derry (21st/22nd June)
All-Ireland Championships, Derry
Derry Open (Nov)

Plus wildcard entry from overseas NI players at NITFA Board's discretion.


Venue: Stade Charlety

NI Rankings
(after 1 event)

1. K.Beggs 50
2. B.Spence 44
2. L.Watson 44
4. M.Bradley 38
5. E.Adams 32
5. D.Convery 32
7. I.Greer 24
7. S.McAllister 24
9. S.Rodgers 18
10. E.Bickerstaff 14


Irish Subbuteo Circuit

Irish Circuit Calendar 2025

Date Venue Contact
15 Feb Donegal B.Rodgers
22 Mar Ballymena K.Beggs
26 Apr Dublin J.Moore
31 May Tralee D.Elton
TBC Wexford J.Moore
TBC Cork W.Magnier
Nov Derry M.Bradley

Points System

Current Table


 
Venues
 
Derry City Sports & Social Club
19 Crawford Square,
Derry BT48 7HR
Co-ordinates: 55°00'12.7"N 7°19'40.5"W |
Map
 

Argyle Bar
71 Argyle St
Derry BT48 7JJ

 

Sandino's Cafe Bar
Water Street


Derry BT48 6BQ

 

The Delacroix Bar
18A Buncrana Rd,
Derry BT48 8AB


 

The Derby Bar
63 Great James St
Derry BT48 7DF

 

The Old Orchard Inn
High Rd
Ballyboe Glencar
Letterkenny
Co. Donegal
F92 VKA0

 

Contact Webmaster

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

© NITFA 2024