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Damien Lavery RIP
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02-03-2026

We’ve learned of the sad news of Damien Lavery's passing. See here. Our condolences to his family and friends. Damien was a member of Lisburn CC, the UCU and ICU. May he rest in peace.

Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 - Report
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01-03-2026

The Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 took place on Saturday February 28th. Report and prize winners can be found here.

53rd Irish National Club Championship and 2nd Queen Maeve Cup
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27-02-2026
The Hidden Pattern – challenges chess girls face in competitions
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27-02-2026

See ChessBase article here.

DCU Open Prizewinners
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25-02-2026

See prize winners for the DCU Open here

Trisha wins at the Isle of Wight
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25-02-2026

WIM Trisha Kanyamarala wins the Women’s Prize at the Isle of Wight Masters 2026. More here.

ICU statement in support of appeal to CAS re FIDE GA
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25-02-2026
Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 - One Week to Go!
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21-02-2026

The Irish Intervarsity Championship 2026 takes place on Saturday 28th February and is already 90% sold out. Entry includes free lunch and a professional event photo. Enter here.

Kavin Venkatesan
Alice O'Gorman
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