Munster Chess Union
Welcome to the Munster Chess Union website which promotes chess in Munster. These pages will provide access to information about the Munster Chess Leagues, Chess Clubs in Munster and any other information relevant to chess players and clubs in the region.
As well as MCU information we are also happy to publish announcements and reports on behalf of chess clubs in the region.
The attendance at the MCU AGM last night (13th October) was two members short of the quorum. As a result it is proposed that a deferred AGM be held between rounds next Sunday at 4 pm. The various reports were discussed in detail and the meeting voted to accept them but these recommendations will need to be ratified at the deferred AGM.
The motions were also considered but most need more discussion than could realistically be achieved in the time available next Sunday. So the suggestion is to set up an EGM over Zoom in November to consider the proposed League Rule changes.
Fees for the coming season will be set at €200 for Division 1 and €100 for lower Divisions. In accordance with League Rules Appendix B fees not paid before Round 3 will increase by €25 per match day until paid. We agreed to extend the deadline in view of the clubs being notified so close to Round 1.
The MCU AGM will be held at 7pm on 13th October 2024 in the Charleville Park Hotel. If you wish to propose any motions for the coming season please contact the secretary Lukasz Daros by phone (085) 138 2566 or email secretary@munterchessunion.org;
The new Munster League season is due to kick off on Sunday 20th October at the Charleville Park Hotel. The full Division 1 schedule is available here. The full Division 2 schedule is available here. The full Division 3 schedule is available here.
The initial teams entered for Division 4 are Limerick C, St. Michaels B, Clonakilty, Kinsale and Dungarvan B. There is room for another team in the Division 4 if any club wishes to enter. The initial Division 4 schedule is available here.
Ennis will be playing in the European Club Cup in late October and the Charleville Park Hotel don't have the rooms available in November. As a reult Rounds 1 and 2 had to be scheduled for 20th October. The draw has been adjusted for Division 1 and Division 2 so that Ennis will play nearby clubs in those rounds and the affected matches will be played locally in November.