It will be a six round swiss event open to teams of 4 players from schools or chess clubs.

This year’s Mick Germaine Cup competition for Juniors/novices will take place on Sunday 10th December 2017 in the Ierne Sports and Social Club, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 (Home of the Elm Mount Chess Club).

Clubs and schools can enter more than one team if they wish.