1999 Irish Masters

Irish Masters
Tournament information
Dates23–28 March 1999 (1999-03-23 – 1999-03-28)
VenueGoffs
CityKill
CountryRepublic of Ireland
OrganisationWPBSA
FormatNon-Ranking event
Total prize fund£200,000[1]
Winner's share£75,000[2]
Highest break Stephen Lee (ENG) (139)[3]
Final
ChampionScotland Stephen Hendry
Runner-upEngland Stephen Lee
Score9–8
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2000

The 1999 Irish Masters was the twenty-fifth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place from 23 to 28 March 1999.[4] The tournament was played at Goffs in Kill, County Kildare, and featured twelve professional players.

Stephen Hendry won the tournament for the third time, defeating Stephen Lee 9–8 in the final.

  1. ^ Boyle, Pat (5 April 1999). "Sports sponsorship ban won't snooker tobacco firms". Irish Independent. p. 16.
  2. ^ Gilleece, Dermot (23 March 1999). "Full house for White's clash with Williams". The Irish Times. p. 21.
  3. ^ Gilleece, Dermot (29 March 1999). "Hendry wins pulsating final". The Irish Times. p. A1.
  4. ^ Gilleece, Dermot (24 February 1999). "Higgins gives hosts friendly warning". The Irish Times. p. 21.