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Churchtown Challenge Cup
6-14
14-06-2026

The Churchtown Challenge Cup, one of the few team weekenders on the calendar, is coming up on 4-5 July. Enter here!

Discounts on standard entry for Irish Championship 2026
6-11
11-06-2026

105th IRISH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 - DISCOUNTS on standard entry fees until June 30th. Standard entry available until 29 July. Enter here and join the strong field of 22 so far.

Éanna Open All-Play-Alls - Entries Close Tonight!
6-11
11-06-2026

Entries for the Éanna Open All-Play-Alls close tonight at 10pm. Late entries will not be accepted. Enter here.

Wicklow Junior Chess Tournament 2026
6-8
08-06-2026
35th Drogheda Chess Congress Report
6-7
07-06-2026

The 35th Drogheda Chess Congress took place recently over the June Bank Holiday Weekend. See the full report here.

Ennis Congress - Rd 5 start time = 14:30
6-6
06-06-2026

To facilitate players using public transport, the final round on Sunday 7th will be at 14:30 instead of 15:00

Éanna All-Play-Alls - Taking place next week!
6-3
03-06-2026

The Éanna Open All-Play-Alls are taking place next week June 12th-14th. Weekender tournament with multiple tight groups of 6 players with similar ratings! Enter here.

Ennis Congress
6-2
02-06-2026

Do not forget to register to Ennis Congress. Competitive FIDE rated Sections with no more than 300 point differences.

Kavin Venkatesan
Alice O'Gorman
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