The 1982 Smithwicks Irish Professional Championship was a professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place between 9 and 13 March 1982.

[4] The tournament was played at the Riverside Theatre in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, and featured eight professional players.

After many years as a challenge match, this was the first time the championship was held as a knockout event.

[5] Dennis Taylor won the title beating Alex Higgins 16–13 in the final.

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