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City of Dublin - Two Weeks to Go!
8-22
22-08-2026

The City of Dublin 2026 is taking place September 4th - 6th in Coláiste Éanna. Free entry for titled players until August 28th, contact organizers.

IM Mark Quinn's Online Courses for Kids & Adults in Sep/Oct are now enrolling!
8-21
21-08-2026

Get training and gain valuable insights and mentoring from an Experienced IM, Coach and Player. Details are available here.

National Arbiters Course and Running Live Boards
8-18
18-08-2026

A National Arbiters course to train NAs will run in Coláiste Éanna, Dublin on 14-15 Nov. See event page for details or to enter. Training in running Live Boards is included or available separately.

AGM 2026 - to be held Sunday September 27th
8-16
16-08-2026

Members, please see Details relating to ICU AGM 2026 and note August 23rd deadline for nominations and motions

Sligo Aug Rapid - Registration
8-14
14-08-2026

Registration (https://www.icu.ie/events/2289) closes at midnight. Walk-ins registering on Saturday can play from round 2.

ICU Public Liability Insurance: Clubs and Events - 2026/27
8-12
12-08-2026

ICU Public Liability Insurance 2026/27: Clubs and Events coverage availability commences on Aug 31 2026. To renew coverage or join for the first time, details are here. To be sure of continuity of cover, clubs should confirm renewal and pay the premium ideally well before but not later than Thursday, 20 August.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE: Payment of Premium does NOT mean cover in place. Cover only upon issuance of cover note. ***

European Youth Chess Championship 2026 - Few places still available
8-10
10-08-2026

24th European Union Youth Chess Championship U8-14 - U8 Girls,U10 Girls,U16 Girls,U8 Open,U18 Open. Accommodation with full board free for the invited players.

105th IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
8-9
09-08-2026
Adam Collins
Alice O'Gorman
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