The Naomh Barróg A team faced the B team in an internal battle as the BEA Cup North began for a new season. The A team was significantly reorganised with only one player from last year’s team playing on Thursday … Continued
Naomh Barróg had its third and last game in the Killane Shield Group A on Thursday July 20th against Dublin Chess Club. The game was away in Dublin’s cosy clubhouse, which featured a welcoming bar and a not so welcoming … Continued
Naomh Barróg traveled up to Dundalk for what would prove to be a very tough day of chess in round 2 of the Killane Shield, on Saturday the 8th of July. Despite the more than 500 point difference in rating … Continued
Naomh Barróg had its first game in Group A of the Killane Shield against Phibsboro on Thursday June 22nd. Despite being out-rated by roughly 400 points on every board, the team punched above its weight to earn 2.5 points. On … Continued
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
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
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
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
Our on-line Leinster League season kicked off against Elm Mount. We had a good start and won two and a half to one and a half. On Board one Des opened with a Catalan and soon had a good position … Continued
The BEA team travelled to Dunshaughlin on Monday February 17th and came away with a three and a half to one and a half win. Paddy on Board 1, won early on with a checkmate after the two players castled … Continued