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Hanlon: Martin J Sharry/ Phibsboro 1-0 Cian Reid/ Drogheda
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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
3-1
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
2-27
27-02-2026
The Hidden Pattern – challenges chess girls face in competitions
2-27
27-02-2026
See ChessBase article here.
DCU Open Prizewinners
2-25
25-02-2026
See prize winners for the DCU Open here
Trisha wins at the Isle of Wight
2-25
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
2-25
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.
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