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Hanlon: Martin J Sharry/ Phibsboro 1-0 Cian Reid/ Drogheda - 1mth ago
DCU Open Photos
3-5
05-03-2026

DCU Open 2026 photos are now available here

Damien Lavery RIP
3-2
02-03-2026

We’ve learned of the sad news of Damien Lavery's passing. See here. Our condolences to his family and friends. Damien was a member of Lisburn CC, the UCU and ICU. May he rest in peace.

Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 - Report
3-1
01-03-2026

The Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 took place on Saturday February 28th. Report and prize winners can be found here.

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Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 Report
Mulcahy Memorial 2026 - Tournament Report
21st Gonzaga Charity Classic 2026 - Report and Details
53rd Irish National Club Championship and 2nd Queen Maeve Cup
2-27
27-02-2026

53rd Irish National Club Championship & Queen Maeve Cup 2026 Details and entry are here.

The Hidden Pattern – challenges chess girls face in competitions
2-27
27-02-2026

See ChessBase article here.

DCU Open Prizewinners
2-25
25-02-2026

See prize winners for the DCU Open here

Trisha wins at the Isle of Wight
2-25
25-02-2026

WIM Trisha Kanyamarala wins the Women’s Prize at the Isle of Wight Masters 2026. More here.

ICU statement in support of appeal to CAS re FIDE GA
2-25
25-02-2026

See here.

Kavin Venkatesan
Kavin Venkatesan
2025 Irish Champion
Alice O'Gorman
Alice O'Gorman
2025 Irish Women's Champion
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