Tournaments

Bunratty Festival.: The biggest tournament in the country having up to 300 participants, with number 5 in the world Peter Svidler taking part this year. Well organised, in a great location with good craic in the bar, couldn't ask for more from a chess tourney.
Kilkenny.: The second biggest, in a great little city but be warned the Club House Hotel bar can cause serious damage to your chess! Michael Adams has played here a number of times but hasn't always won it.
Cork Congress: Our own congress belongs to this group of four big tournaments in Ireland with 170 taking part this year including 5 grandmasters. The city centre location is ideal for accommodation, food and craic.
Galway Congress: A relative newcomer to the chess circuit, Galway has already made a name for itself in the premiere league of Irish tourneys. With the young grandmaster Gawain Jones winning the top section last year.
The Irish Championship: Having received badly needed sponsorship in recent years the Irish has returned to it's rightful place among the top tournaments in the country. With 5 grandmasters already signed up and IM and GM norms on offer this years tournament looks an exciting prospect.