| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ireland |
| Established | 1993 |
| Organised by | Golf Ireland |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Current champion | |
| Lorna McClymont | |
The Irish Women's Amateur Open Championship is the women's national amateur stroke play golf championship of Ireland. It was first played in 1993 and is currently organised by Golf Ireland.
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