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Naomh Barróg win promotion to the O’Hanlon Cup
27 Jun 2025

Naomh Barróg win promotion to the O’Hanlon Cup

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

After months of battling it out in the BEA Cup North in Naomh Barróg’s quest for promotion, the final decisive match was played on Tuesday the 24th of June. As runner-ups in the BEA Cup North, we played against Bray/Greystones, … Continued

BEA Cup North, Bray, chess, Greystones, Naomh Barróg
Naomh Barróg tops William Brennan Cup Group D
25 Jun 2025

Naomh Barróg tops William Brennan Cup Group D

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

After playing both matches in Group D of the William Brennan Cup, Naomh Barróg has finished top of the table. Even more impressively, they did so without losing a single game, winning 10 and drawing 2. The second game was … Continued

chess, chess club, Elm Mount, Naomh Barróg, William Brennan Cup
Naomh Barróg begin William Brennan Cup with win in Skerries
13 Jun 2025

Naomh Barróg begin William Brennan Cup with win in Skerries

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

Naomh Barróg got its entry into the William Brennan Cup off on the right foot with a strong victory against Skerries A on Tuesday the 10th of July. On board 1, Robert played the Advanced Caro-Kahn and some early trades … Continued

chess, Naomh Barróg, Skerries, William Brennan Cup
The Battle of the Boyne
31 May 2025

The Battle of the Boyne

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

On Saturday the 24th of May, Naomh Barróg A played a crucial match against Drogheda on the banks of the Boyne, to decide the winner of the BEA Cup North. This was because Drogheda benefited from 3 walkovers in their … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, chess club, Drogheda, Naomh Barróg
All to play for in the final round of the BEA
9 Apr 2025

All to play for in the final round of the BEA

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

It was all to play for in the final round of BEA Cup North for this season, with the A team fighting for promotion and the B fighting to avoid relegation. On March 24th, the B team were away to … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, Naomh Barróg, Phibsboro, Skerries
Naomh Barrog plays Phibsboro and Aer Lingus
19 Mar 2025

Naomh Barrog plays Phibsboro and Aer Lingus

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

On Monday the 10th of March, Naomh Barróg’s A team played Phibsboro away in round 10 of the BEA Cup North. It was a close match but the A team won 3-2. On board 1, Eric‘s opponent played a solid … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, Naomh Barróg
How I won Gonzaga Challengers
5 Mar 2025

How I won Gonzaga Challengers

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: tournament reports | 0

This was my fourth classical tournament and my second time competing in the Gonzaga Charity Classic. In 2024, I played this event as my first-ever classical tournament, scoring 3/6 as an unrated player. That year, I had several close losses, … Continued

chess, Gonzaga, Naomh Barróg, report, tournament
Strong results for A and B teams in round 9 of the BEA Cup North
4 Mar 2025

Strong results for A and B teams in round 9 of the BEA Cup North

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

On Monday the 24th of February, Naomh Barróg B played away against Elm Mount A in round 9 of the BEA Cup North. Despite facing one of the strongest teams in the league, they were able to hold them to … Continued

BEA Cup North, Blanchardstown, chess, Elm Mount, Naomh Barróg
Double home games in Naomh Barróg
31 Jan 2025

Double home games in Naomh Barróg

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

It was a full house in Naomh Barróg as both the A and B teams had home games for the BEA Cup North. The A team faced Elm Mount B, two weeks after beating the A team. On board 1, … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, Elm Mount, Naomh Barróg
A team sees off Elm Mount A
20 Jan 2025

A team sees off Elm Mount A

by Robert Nielsen | posted in: league matches | 0

Naomh Barróg A played Elm Mount A away on Monday 13th of January and won 3-2, continuing their winning streak and remaining top of the league. On board 1, Eric‘s opponent made small mistakes in his defence, and as a … Continued

BEA Cup North, chess, chess club, Elm Mount, Naomh Barróg

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  • Naomh Barróg tops William Brennan Cup Group D
  • Naomh Barróg begin William Brennan Cup with win in Skerries
  • The Battle of the Boyne
  • All to play for in the final round of the BEA

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