The Irish Chess Union

Irish Rapid and Blitz Championships 2026 will take place on Sunday, 11 October in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan.

Early bird entry until 4th October. Enter here.

A National Arbiters course to train NAs will run in Coláiste Éanna, Dublin on Sat 14 - Sun 15 Nov. See event page for details or to enter. Training in running Live Boards is included or available separately.

The Accounts for 2025-26 have been published for members see updated Notice of ICU AGM 2026 - 27th September 2026 or directly here.

The Éanna Classic 2026 is taking place next week October 2nd - 4th. Enter here.

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