Standard entry is open for events in the Irish Championships for those who enter by the dates below. After that late fees of €10 to €20 are added, depending on the event.
| Enter by | Starts | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 30 July | Sat 2 Aug | Main event |
| Wed 30 July | Fri 1 Aug | Junior Rapid (U20 and U12) |
| Wed 30 July | Fri 1 Aug | First Weekender (Intermediate, Major and Challengers) |
| Fri 1 Aug | Sat 2 Aug | Open Rapid |
| Sat 2 Aug | Mon 4 Aug | Weekday Open |
| Wed 6 Aug | Fri 8 Aug | Junior Blitz (U20 and U12) |
| Wed 6 Aug | Fri 8 Aug | Open Weekender, 35+, 50+, 65+ |
| Fri 8 Aug | Sat 9 Aug | Open Blitz |
All details of this veritable festival of chess are in the links. Enter there too. Details of accommodation are below. Pairings will be published early the day after standard entry for each event ends.
Jonathan O'Connor requests that players in the main event send a photo of themselves to him at to be used in social media to promote interest. Jonathan and Diana Mirza will be broadcasting daily during the events.
Created 2025-07-28 ◦ Last updated 2025-07-30 ◦ Editor JL