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Early Entry for Irish Championships
5-10
10-05-2026

105th IRISH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 discounted entry until June 1st now open. Enter here.

Éanna May Quad - Sunday 24th May
5-8
08-05-2026

The Éanna May Quad is taking place Sunday May 24th. Entries close May 23th. Enter here.

Drogheda Chess Congress: Nearly 3 weeks to go!
5-7
07-05-2026

Enter The Drogheda Chess Congress - 6 rounds, FIDE rated, June Bank Holiday Weekend.

Free entry for titled players (FM, IM, GM, WFM, WIM, WGM) who Email before 13th May, full fee after that.

Gorey FIDE rated Rapid 2026
5-7
07-05-2026

Gorey Rapid is only ten days away, sign up here Gorey FIDE rated Rapid 2026

Galway Rapidplay 2026
5-5
05-05-2026

The Galway Rapidplay 2026 will be held on Saturday 20 June in the Bridge Centre, St Mary's Road, Galway. Info, including how to enter, here

2026 Malahide Millennium Tournament
5-5
05-05-2026
Glorney Gilbert International 2026
5-4
04-05-2026

Expressions of interest by midnight Friday the 8th of May

https://www.icu.ie/events/2227

Olympiad 2026 - Selection Reports
5-3
03-05-2026

The Selection Reports for Olympiad 2026 have been published. See Olympiad 2026 - Selection Report.

Congratulations to those selected.

Kavin Venkatesan
Alice O'Gorman
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