The 1988 Irish Masters was the fourteenth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place from 22 to 27 March 1988. The tournament was played at Goffs in Kill, County Kildare, and featured twelve professional players.

Irish Masters
Tournament information
Dates22–27 March 1988 (1988-03-22 – 1988-03-27)
VenueGoffs
CityKill
CountryRepublic of Ireland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-Ranking event
Total prize fund£110,000[1]
Winner's share£26,000[1]
Highest break Terry Griffiths (WAL) (139)[2]
Final
ChampionEngland Steve Davis
Runner-upEngland Neal Foulds
Score9–4
1987
1989

Steve Davis won the title for the fourth time, beating Neal Foulds 9–4 in the final.

Main draw

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Round 1
Best of 9 frames
Quarter-finals
Best of 9 frames
Semi-finals
Best of 11 frames
Final
Best of 17 frames
  Steve Davis 5
  Joe Johnson 5   Joe Johnson 0
  Eugene Hughes 4   Steve Davis 6
  Alex Higgins 2
  Alex Higgins 5
  Alex Higgins 5   Cliff Thorburn 3
  Dennis Taylor 3   Steve Davis 9
  Neal Foulds 4
  Neal Foulds 5
  Tony Knowles 5   Tony Knowles 3
  Willie Thorne 3   Neal Foulds 6
  Terry Griffiths 4
  Terry Griffiths 5
  Terry Griffiths 5   Jimmy White 2
  Rex Williams 1

References

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  1. ^ a b "Davis marches to fifth title". Dundee Courier. 28 March 1988. p. 13.
  2. ^ Smith, Terry, ed. (1988). "Benson & Hedges Irish Masters Results". Benson and Hedges Snooker Year (Fifth Edition). Aylesbury: Pelham Books. p. 102. ISBN 0720718309.
  3. ^ "Irish Masters". Snooker Scene. Archived from the original on 24 January 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  4. ^ "1988 Irish Masters Results". Snooker Database. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2017.