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All NewsEnter 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!
The Éanna April Rapid is taking place this Sunday April 19th. Enter here.
Coaching Session 4 of the Fingal Coaching series will be given by Mark Allidine in Skerries on Tue 14 Apr at 7:15 pm. His talk, aimed at junior, improving and more advanced players will deal with "Imbalances". How do you win from a position that appears level at first sight? It will be interactive and will include some sparring. Prize giving for the Fingal Open will be just before the coaching. See full Report with prize winners in all seven sections.
Malahide Millennium Tournament incorporating The Leinster Championships ... Reminder that free entry for titled players (GM, IM, FM, WGM, WIM, WFM) will close on Sun 12th April, see flyer for details.
Entries for the 53rd Irish National Club Championship 2026 and the Queen Maeve Cup 2026, taking place April 24th - 26th, close midnight April 16th. Please note NCC eligibilty rules do not apply to the Queen Maeve Cup 2026.
We regret to advise that the Easter Festival has been cancelled due to insufficient entries. Entrants will be contacted directly and entry fees refunded.
The Irish Junior Championship, 2026 is coming up.
FIDE World Cadets Cup U8, U10, U12 ... 15th to 28th June



