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Malahide Millennium Tournament - entry fee update
4-24
24-04-2026

€60 entry fee is ending this Sunday, 26th April for all sections. From Monday 27th April to Friday 1st May (close of entries) entry fee will be €70 for all sections. For further details please see our flyer on our tournament page here

NCC & Queen Maeve Cup - Pairings Available
4-23
23-04-2026

Round 1 pairings for the 53rd Irish National Club Championship 2026 and the Queen Maeve Cup 2026 are now available on chessresults. Live board broadcast link to follow.

National Club Championship Pairings
Queen Maeve Cup Pairings

Raharney FIDE Rapid
4-21
21-04-2026

Raharney FIDE Rapid ... Registration for Raharney Rapid 2026 is now open

Ireland in action at World Senior Teams
4-21
21-04-2026
FIDE WSTCC2026 - Irish Squad

The 50+ and two 65+ teams are in action at the World Senior Teams in Durrus, Albania. See here for more.

Éanna April Rapid - Entry Closes Tonight!
4-18
18-04-2026

Entry for the Éanna April Rapid, taking place tomorrow Sunday 19th April, closes tonight! Enter here.

NCC & QM Cup - Entries close tonight!
4-16
16-04-2026

Entries for the 53rd Irish National Club Championship 2026 and the Queen Maeve Cup 2026 close at 11:59pm tonight! Enter here and here.

Reminder that team panels for the 53rd Irish National Club Championship 2026 must be submitted by 11:59pm tonight if not done so already.

Malahide Millennium Tournament - BREAKING NEWS
4-15
15-04-2026

We are pleased to announce a dedicated overage prize in each tournament, for further details please see our Notes section on our tournament page here

Drogheda Chess Congress Open for Entry
4-13
13-04-2026

Enter The Drogheda Chess Congress - 6 rounds, FIDE rated, June Bank Holiday Weekend. Sponsored by Drogheda Credit Union. Great Conditions & Prizes.

Free entry for titled players (FM, IM, GM, WFM, WIM, WGM) before 13th May.

See 2025 Congress Tournament Report here for a preview of what to expect!

Kavin Venkatesan
Alice O'Gorman
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