The 30th annual IABS Convention was our biggest and best yet!

We are assembling links to photographs and videos from the event, which will be available here shortly.

In the meantime, the website remains here as-is for reference. Details of our 2020 event coming soon!
A greeting from Liz Quinlan, Chair, IABS


Meet our guest quartets Lemon Squeezy and Killer Whales!
THE ANNUAL IABS CONVENTION is already a firm favourite on the international barbershop circuit. Underpinned by legendary Irish hospitality, the quality of competition and performance at Conventions in Ireland is equalled only by the fun of the afterglows!

This October, join IABS in celebrating a big anniversary. We're preparing to roll out the red carpet for our 30th Annual Convention on  October 4-6, when hundreds of barbershop enthusiasts will converge in the stunning surroundings of Killarney, Co Kerry.
The competitions will be held in the Irish National Exhibition Centre (INEC), the largest music and multi-purpose venue in Ireland outside Dublin, and Ireland’s only residential event centre. The adjoining Gleneagle Hotel offers superb facilities, right on the edge of Killarney National Park.

Late Registration is now closed. Travel and hotels info available HERE >. Early contest info, including rules, past results and the 2019 running order is HERE >. Why not confirm your interest below via our Contact page: we will keep you posted as the preparations continue.
Pictured: IABS Gold Medal winning quartets 2018 The Sandbars and Lady Barbalade
Here's a taste of last year's event...

Visiting Ireland for the Convention? Why not stay a while?