A chess club serving Kinsale and surrounding localities.
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Kinsale is First Again
This year, for the first time, we managed to have two teams in the All-Ireland Community Games finals, which were organised on 4th July 2026 in Kilkenny. While we were there, we secured first place in the U16s and second place in the U13s. Congratulations to both teams! The Cairn Community Games is one of…
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eBoards are introduced
We have been awared on 28th April, 2026 a generous fund of €1,400 from the Cork County Council (@Corkcoco) Community Fund Scheme (#CorkCocoCommunityFund application no. CFS793959694) for purchasing 10 electronic chessboards for our club. This development will have a huge impact on organising and even broadcasting our main events, rapid and blitz games. Specially, where…
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Membership open for Semester 2
For semester 2 – Feb to Jun 2026 – we are changing our arrangements. Fridays – 4pm to 6pm for beginners and experienced players, Kinsale Community School – Room G06. Please see the Membership page for details of the membership structure, designed to make the club more sustainable. First child: €128 for semester 2 –…
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We are back tomorrow Wed 24th at KCS!
1pm to 3pm, for experienced players.