Upcoming Events
The 20th Gonzaga Charity Classic 2025
17–20 Jan 2025
All proceeds to charity. Free parking. Luas = Cowper stop. Hot food, tuck shop.
The Sligo Tournament 2025
31 Jan – 2 Feb 2025
We have closed the waiting list (13/01). We will let those on the waiting list know their status soon.
High Level training with GM Jacob Aagaard
7–9 Feb 2025
3-day high-level coaching with GM Jacob Aagaard.
Latest News
The Dublin International Festival 2025
1-19
19-01-2025
Gonzaga won jointly by GMs Matthew Turner and Ante Saric
1-17
17-01-2025

The Report on the Gonzaga Classic, is now up, with links to live boards, and prize winners in all sections. Well done to all!

Sligo 2025 Waiting List Closed
1-13
13-01-2025

The waiting list has been closed. We will let everyone on the list know their status soon.

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LCU Christmas Blitz
1-13
13-01-2025

A report on the recent LCU Christmas Blitz is attached here.

National Club Championships 2025
1-12
12-01-2025

The 2025 NCC in Sligo is open for entry here - 5 rounds from 7-9 March. The 2025 ECC is in Rhodes from 18-26 October.

Gens Una Sumus January Rapid - late entry open
1-12
12-01-2025

Late entry is still open to this event - register in person before 5:30pm.

Sligo 2025 Maxes Out & Starts Waiting List
1-10
10-01-2025

You can still register for the waiting list as we explore increasing capacity. Anyone on list not receiving a place will have their money refunded.

Fingal Coaching from Irish Champion
1-9
09-01-2025

Irish Champion IM David Fitzsimons begins a series of coaching sessions, starting with 'Opening Preparation', on Tue 14 Jan in tandem with the Fingal Open 2025, which now has links to live boards. See Details. Join coaching here.

David Fitzsimons
David Fitzsimons
Diana Mats
Diana Mats
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