BUNRATTY:
Bunratty, Ireland’s Biggest weekend Tournament, is on from 20-22 Feb. Peter Svidler who was ranked in the World’s top 5 at one time, will be playing. More details on http://www.BunrattyChess.com. Entries can be sent to Paul Carey, Tel: (061) 318689
LIMERICK MONTHLY:
On this Sunday, 8-Feb, in the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Castletroy. check-in from 2.15pm, prize-giving at c5.30pm.
Two sections:
1. Usual Levels 0-4 + OPEN,
2. Primary Schools Teams event with 4 on a team. Five teams needed to make it viable, otherwise it will revert to the Levels system.
Book in with me by text Sat night, to 087-6794211, please
GALWAY MONTHLY:
On Sunday 15-Feb in the Bridge Centre, St Marys Rd, Galway. Levels system + OPEN applies. Usually very good attendance. Please text-book to 087-6794211 by Sat Night, please.
WEST CLARE FAST ‘n’ SLOW PLAY, MONTHLY:
On Sunday, 15-Feb in Knockerre Hall, Knockerra, c4 miles from Killimer. Levels System. Please contact Connie Danaher-Keane, 087-977-7011
CORK MONTHLY:
Cancelled for this month, and probably March and April also. Has been running at a loss due to poor numbers. A training session for beginners is scheduled Sat 14, 2.15-4.30pm, in the Sunset Ridge Hotel, Killeens. Phone or e-mail me for details please. Letters gone out to many schools.
MAGAZINE:
In order to get Irish Chess Scene information to younger players especially, I am trying my hand at a once-off magazine. Hopefully will be ready by Bunratty time. Any article contributions, or adverts welcome – need to reach me by Friday evening, 13-Feb. A5 size, 20-30 pages, Black & White, 2 Euros.
Info by John Alfred
Irish chess!