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Author Archives: Robert Nielsen

Des Martin wins the 2022/23 club championship
21 May 2023

Des Martin wins the 2022/23 club championship

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: chess club news | 0

The Naomh Barróg club championship 2022/23 has come to a close and Des Martin is the clear winner after an unbeaten run of 5 wins in 5 games. Four players came joint second with 3.5 points out of 5: Paul … Continued

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Naomh Barróg finish 4th & 8th in the BEA
8 May 2023

Naomh Barróg finish 4th & 8th in the BEA

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

After 11 rounds, the 2022/23 season of the BEA Cup North comes to an end with Naomh Barróg A team finishing in 4th place and the B team finishing in 8th place. Both teams ended the season with a double … Continued

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Aer Lingus & Balbriggan came to visit Naomh Barróg
23 Apr 2023

Aer Lingus & Balbriggan came to visit Naomh Barróg

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

On the 13th of April, Naomh Barróg B hosted Aer Lingus for their round 10 match of the BEA Cup North, although the board 1 and 5 games were delayed until the following week. It was a tough match against … Continued

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Club Championship Round 5
16 Apr 2023

Club Championship Round 5

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: chess club news | 0

Here are the pairings for round 5 of the Naomh Barróg Club Championship. The deadline for playing your opponent is May 11th. Points  White    Black  Points  3  Des Martin  v  Gerard Keogh  3  2.5  Gary Wright  v  Austin Blake  … Continued

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Promotion decider for BEA A team
29 Mar 2023

Promotion decider for BEA A team

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

On March 23rd, Skerries came to Naomh Barróg GAA club to play the A team in the round 9 game of the BEA Cup North. This was one of the most crucial games of season, as Skerries were in 1st … Continued

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Club Championship Round 4
27 Mar 2023

Club Championship Round 4

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: chess club news | 0

Here are the pairings for round 4 of the Naomh Barróg Club Championship are out. Players should arrange their game with their opponents at their convenience. Points White Black Points 2.5 Paul Fitzpatrick – Des Martin 3 2 Austin Blake … Continued

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How I won my section at the Galway Chess Congress
22 Mar 2023

How I won my section at the Galway Chess Congress

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: tournament reports | 0

I first competed in the Galway Congress in 2004 as a 12 year old who didn’t know about tactics or strategy, thought the Italian was the only opening that existed (although I didn’t know its name) and hadn’t even discovered … Continued

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BEA B team versus Blanchardstown
21 Mar 2023

BEA B team versus Blanchardstown

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

Naomh Barróg B team hosted Blanchardstown for the round 8 game in the BEA Cup North on March 9th. On board 1, Martin won a bishop for two pawns early on, but had to sacrifice his bishop to prevent his … Continued

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  • Des Martin wins the 2022/23 club championship
  • Naomh Barróg finish 4th & 8th in the BEA
  • Aer Lingus & Balbriggan came to visit Naomh Barróg
  • Club Championship Round 5
  • Promotion decider for BEA A team

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