1982 Irish Professional Championship
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 9–13 March 1982 |
| Venue | Riverside Theatre |
| City | Coleraine |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | £8,500 |
| Winner's share | £3,300 |
| Highest break | Dennis Taylor (NIR) (129) |
| Final | |
| Champion | Dennis Taylor |
| Runner-up | Alex Higgins |
| Score | 16–13 |
1983 → | |
The 1982 Smithwicks Irish Professional Championship was a professional invitational snooker tournament, which took place between 9 and 13 March 1982. 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.
Dennis Taylor won the title beating Alex Higgins 16–13 in the final.