In Memoriam

Dave Coyne 1953 - 2006 Liz Perry 2014

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Dama Cunningham

1958 - 2022

Dama was introduced to backgammon while holidaying in Greece. He brought his love for the game back to Ireland. He set up a club in Sandycove in the mid-2000s. The Dublin South Backgammon Club still meets regularly in Fitzgerald’s pub. Dama had a great way of making new people feel welcome and this was the secret to the club’s success. Dama directed the Irish Open from 2013 to 2019. He managed to revive interest in the tournament, both among local and overseas players. On a personal level, Dama continued to enjoy playing backgammon at home and on his yearly trips to Greece. He was particularly proud of the blue and white colours on his board, representing his birth county, Waterford. The backgammon community in Ireland is forever grateful to Dama for his great contribution to Irish backgammon.