1st = St Catherine’s, Dublin.
2nd =St Laurences, Dublin.
3rd = St Maires of the Isle, Cork.
4th = St Anthony’s, Cork.
The Shield section was won by GMA Knocknacarra, Galway. With St Felims, Cavan in 2nd place and Limerick ETNS in 3rd place.
Thanks to parents and teachers who supported the event and gave their students a great day of competitive chess. Below is the league table:
Conratulations to everyone who participated, and especially to convincing champions St. Catherine’s, Donore Ave. Dublin 4.
| Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine’s A | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| St Mary’s of the Isle | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2.5 | 16.5 |
| St Catherine’s B | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 15 |
| LETS | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2.5 | 1 | 2 | 14.5 |
| Scoil Ide Salthill | 0.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 12.5 |
| Gaellscoil MC | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 2.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 12.5 |
| Bushy Park | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 4 | 12.5 |
| CBS Ennis B | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 4 | 2.5 | 12 |
| St Enda’s | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Scoil Mhuire Clarinbridge | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| CBS Ennis A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 11 |
| Gaelscoil Mhic A | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 | 10.5 |
| Ard na Mara Salthill | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 7 |
This year the entry fees paid by schools covered all the normal costs and allowed us to purchase a new cup for the National champions.
In the background are the very strong St. Anthony’s team with their 4th place medals.
We would like to express a big thank you to the West County Hotel, Ennis for looking after us all so well on the day.
Primary Schools
All-Ireland Chess Finals 2023
In the West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare.
Wednesday, 7th June 2023 Starts 11.00am to 4.00pm
Entry fee – €10 per player.
There are 2 events, your school can register for one or both events. To register email brendan@chessossity.com
(1) The All-Ireland team Championship:
School teams of 8 players (fee €80 per team). Each team plays 6 games, league format.
(2) Girls team finals:
School teams of 4 players (fee €40 per team). Each team will play 6 games, league format.
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams.
Plus star player prizes for the outstanding students of all the teams that don’t make the top three.
Every school leaves the event with a team prize or a star player to celebrate!
