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Ulster Blitz Championship 2025
27 Dec 2025
18 rounds at 3+2
Drogheda Super Rapid 2K25 KlimaX
27–28 Dec 2025
15 Rounds, 2 days, FIDE Rated, Time Control: 20+2.
The Irish New Year Norm Events 2026
31 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
9-round norm events played over 5 days. Flyer to follow. Round 1 at 6:30pm on December31st.
ICU NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2026 - OPEN AND 50/65 IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
1–4 Jan 2026
Rounds at 10am/3pm each day, with round 1 at 6:30pm.
Latest News
Sligo Chess and Culture Festival 2026 - Update
12-16
16-12-2025
Fingal Open - early entry ends tomorrow
12-15
15-12-2025

Entry for the 3rd Fingal Open Championships in Skerries and nearby clubs from 6 Jan - 10 Mar 2026 ends after tomorrow Tue 16 Dec. With small sections of closely matched players it provides compeditive enjoyable games in pleasant conditions. We plan to arrange coaching between rounds. See Details including last year's report.

Éanna Christmas Rapid - Online Entry Closes Tonight
12-13
13-12-2025

Online entry for The Éanna Christmas Rapid 2025 closes tonight. In person entries will be accepted subject to capacity. Enter here.

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Michael Bradley 1971 - 2025
12-5
05-12-2025

Remembering Michael Bradley.

Michael Bradley 1971 - 2025

Drogheda Super Rapid 2K24 KlimaX: Nearly 3 weeks to go!
12-4
04-12-2025

Enter Drogheda Super Rapid 2K25 KlimaX, 15 rounds, FIDE rated, 27th & 28th December, See Conditions & Prizes.

Last event and last chance in the calendar this year to increase your FIDE rapid rating!

Michael Bradley RIP
12-4
04-12-2025
Michael Bradley

We’ve learned of the sad news of Michael Bradley's passing. Our condolences to his family and friends. Cork Chess Club Captain and former Chairperson. May he rest in peace.

Paul Carey RIP
12-3
03-12-2025
Paul Carey about to play his first game at \

We’ve learned of the sad news of Paul Carey's passing. Our condolences to his family and friends. Notice here. Founder member of the Bunratty Chess Tournament. May he rest in peace.

Trisha Kanyamarala WGM!
12-3
03-12-2025
Trisha Kanyamarala WGM

Congratulations to Trisha Kanyamarala on becoming Ireland's first-ever Woman Grandmaster! A huge achievement and a proud moment for Irish chess! Well done, Trisha!

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