The Irish Chess Union

Read more at https://www.icu.ie/articles/1233.

After more than 20 years based in Kilbarrack, Naomh Barróg has now become Donaghmede Chess Club.

The club has moved to a new venue at Trinity Sports and Leisure Centre, Donaghmede, and a new club night of Thursday, with junior meetings at 18.00 and regular meetings at 19.30. The club continues to welcome players of all abilities, from beginners to advanced.

Applications and payment for September Cohort closes Sunday 20th Sep. See here.

The 2nd Annual Irish Women's Chess Festival 2026 will take place 23rd - 26th October in the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan. Entries are now open for the following events:

1. The Irish Womens Championships 2026
2. Irish Womens Challengers 2026
3. Irish Girl's Competition - Entry by email to

You can follow the Irish teams' journeys at the 46th Chess Olympiad on Diana Mirza's channel every day from 11am here. Join in for live commentary of the games and, if we are lucky, post-game interviews.

The official Olympiad website is https://chessolympiad2026.fide.com/

Any ICU member interested in serving on a FIDE or ECU commission should write to [email protected] by 25 Sep

Details here.

The 46th Chess Olympiad opens today in Samarkand.

The ICU wishes the two Irish teams every success!

The Éanna Classic 2026