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Irish Circuit 2025 - Round 6 - Cork 27th Sept 2025

Saturday 27th September 2025, Registration 10:30 AM
SMA Wilton Parish Centre, Cork
T12 AX94
Contact
Cork Facebook / William Magnier


Irish Circuit 2025 - Round 5 - Wexford 30th Aug 2025

Farrell Wins in Wexford

Dublin's Mark Farrell took the honours in Wexford to strengthen his position at the top of the Irish Circuit Table. Northern Ireland's Kenny Beggs was Runner-up, William Magnier from Cork won the Shield and Tralee's Roisin Hogan won the Junior Event. Fifteen players took part. Thanks to John Moore and family for their excellent organisation and hospitality.

Video Highlights

Full Results


Wexford Open Final: Kenny Beggs v Mark Farrell


Wexford Winner: Mark Farrell


Wexford Runner-up: Kenny Beggs


All players at Wexford 2025

Venue: Monamolin Hall, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Eircode: Y25 YY00
Organiser:
johnmoorejm1@hotmail.com


Craig Stewart in Australia 29th July 2025


Excerpt from Subbuteo Australia Facebook


Craig Stewart (white top) in Brisbane


Craig Stewart (red top) in Brisbane


FISTF Grand Prix, Derry 21st/22nd June 2025

Guido Cerullo Wins Derry Grand Prix

Individual Results | Team Results | Video

Guido Cerullo of Italy won the FISTF Grand Prix in Derry, with a golden-goal winner against Mick Hammonds in the Final. It was his 2nd success in Derry, having won the 2022 International Open. Jason Christopher won the Plate and Kenny Beggs the Shield. Yorkshire Phoenix took the Team title. Best for Northern Ireland were Barry Spence and Martinog Bradley, who got through their groups and into the knockout stage of the 32-player main event. Thanks to Martinog, Lawrence & Derry City TFC for hosting in the excellent Nerve Centre. More photos and videos on Derry City TFC Facebook


GP Winner: Guido Cerullo


Plate Winner: Jason Christopher


Shield Winner: Kenny Beggs


Team Winners: Yorkshire Phoenix


Hosts: Derry City TFC


FISTF Report


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

Kenny Wins Dublin Open

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 2 events)

1. B.Spence 92
2. K.Beggs 88
3. M.Bradley 76
4. L.Watson 74
4. E.Adams 74
6. S.McAllister 58
7. D.Convery 32
8. I.Greer 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
30 Aug Wexford J.Moore
27 July 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

 

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