1978 Irish Masters
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8–10 March 1978 |
| Venue | Goffs |
| City | Kill |
| Country | Ireland |
| Organisation | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-Ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £3,100[1] |
| Winner's share | £1,000[1] |
| Highest break |  Alex Higgins (NIR) (108)[2] |
| Final | |
| Champion |  John Spencer |
| Runner-up |  Doug Mountjoy |
| Score | 5–3 |
← 1977 1979 → | |
The 1978 Irish Masters was the fourth edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament (and the first under the Irish Masters name) which took place from 8 to 10 March 1978. The tournament was played at Goffs in Kill, County Kildare, and featured six professional players.[1] The first round was played in two groups : Reardon, Spencer and Miles in Group A, Higgins, Mountjoy and Dennis Taylor in Group B. John Spencer won the title for the third time, beating Doug Mountjoy 5–3 in the final.