Monthly Archives: December 2009

We still remember Philip fondly. It’s hard to think that it’s two years since he tragically passed away. His memorial event is coming again, this coming April. Participants in the first Philip Hogarty event will know that it was a … Continue reading →

Some more details on flights, possible hotels, and trains etc, in this Word document. Belgium 2010  Note: the preference from people travelling seemed to be for hotels in the 50-70 euro per night range, cheaper than the sample hotels in … Continue reading →

The Rathmines A in the Heidenfeld look like being promoted to the Armstrong for the 2010/11 season. The team are showing convincing form and getting all the right results. They demolished (an admittedly out-gunned) Inchicore team on Monday night: 1 … Continue reading →

The Annual Christmas Blitz is on Thursday – great fun to be had for everyone, prizes galore etc! For anyone travelling to Belgium, or even slightly interested, I will be grabbing your attention for 10 mins for a quick update, … Continue reading →

    Rathmines Chess Club invite all members to our great Belgium 2010 chess experience! LATEST NEWS (Monday 7th December): We seem to have at least 8 people who want to travel, so we are going ahead with the trip! … Continue reading →

Congratulations are due to Jack on winning (on tie-break) the Kilkenny Majors event. This is one of Ireland’s most prestiguous tournaments. Well done Jack! He says he will send me in one of his games for the website, so more … Continue reading →

Played Monday night, 30th November, Rathmines stumble to another defeat. In a relegation battle!                               ELM MOUNT A                                               RATHMINES       BD.      PLAYER                  ICU NO.   RATING    RESULT            PLAYER               ICU NO.  RATING       1.  David  Fitzsimons              2209       1-0          John Delaney               2211 2.  … Continue reading →

Set your diaries for Thursday 17th December for the annual Christmas Blitz/lightning competition. Usual rules apply – enjoy yourself and pick up one of the generous prizes, of wine, chocolates, books, etc! All members or casual players welcome along.

Darren McCabe has sent me advance notice of next year’s event (scheduled for April). Last year’s event (i.e. 2009) was well-attended, great fun, and very well-organised. It is a super day, packed with all the usual excitement of a one-day event, … Continue reading →