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ICU Public Liability Insurance: Clubs and Events - 2026/27
8-12
12-08-2026

ICU Public Liability Insurance 2026/27: Clubs and Events coverage availability commences on Aug 31 2026. To renew coverage or join for the first time, details are here. To be sure of continuity of cover, clubs should confirm renewal and pay the premium ideally well before but not later than Thursday, 20 August.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE: Payment of Premium does NOT mean cover in place. Cover only upon issuance of cover note. ***

European Youth Chess Championship 2026 - Few places still available
8-10
10-08-2026

24th European Union Youth Chess Championship U8-14 - U8 Girls,U10 Girls,U16 Girls,U8 Open,U18 Open. Accommodation with full board free for the invited players.

105th IRISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
8-9
09-08-2026
Athlone Castle - An Epic Live Chess Battle Between the Connaught and Leinster Sides of Athlone
8-8
08-08-2026
Pairings done for Open Weekender, 50+/65+
8-6
06-08-2026

Pairings are published for the ICC Open Weekender and 50+/65+. Late entries, for increased fees, will be paired together. Entry is still open on the event page until tomorrow. If by chance you entered the wrong section please contact the organisers to be moved.

Irish U20 & U12 Junior Blitz championship 2026
8-6
06-08-2026
Cork Senior Championship + Cork Open
8-4
04-08-2026

Cork Senior Championship + Cork Open ... Expressions of Interest for Cork Senior Championship close 10th of August

Irish Championships Commentary!
8-4
04-08-2026

Live onsite commentary starting today for the Irish Championships at 5.30 : https://www.twitch.tv/alicechristina with Will Sidney and Alice O'Gorman!

From 5.30 onwards for weekdays and full games covered on weekends.

Adam Collins
Alice O'Gorman
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