1976 Benson & Hedges Ireland Tournament

December 2021 December 2021 Benson & Hedges Ireland Tournament 21 February 1976 National Boxing Stadium Dublin Ireland WPBSA Non-ranking event £1,300 £600 NIR Dennis Taylor (115) ENG John Spencer NIR Alex Higgins 5–0 1975 1977 The 1976 Benson & Hedges Ireland Tournament was the second edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament and took place on 21 February 1976. While the previous edition was a challenge match between John Spencer and Alex Higgins, this year the tournament was expanded to four professional players, with Graham Miles and Dennis Taylor also participating. The prize fund was £1,300, with £600 going to the winner and £300 to the runner-up.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002318/19760209/514/0018 Snooker stars in big-money Dublin event 9 February 1976 Belfast Telegraph 18 7 November 2020 John Spencer won the title, defeating Alex Higgins 5–0 in the final. Dennis Taylor had the highest break of 115 which earned him an extra £100 in addition to his £100 prize for finishing fourth. Graham Miles earned £200 in prize money.Spencer's snooker victory 22 February 1976 Sunday Independent 26 Main draw Semi-finalsBest of 7 frames FinalBest of 9 frames ENG John Spencer 4 ENG Graham Miles 2 NIR Alex Higgins 4 NIR Dennis Taylor 1 ENG John Spencer 5 NIR Alex Higgins 0 Third-place match ENG Graham Miles 4–1 Dennis Taylor NIR References Irish Masters Irish Masters Irish Masters Category:Irish Masters