Congratulations are due to Philippe Renaut, who is this year’s Irish Correspondence Champion, chalking up eight wins in the competition. There was a large tie for second, as Irina, James, and Noel all had seven wins each. The results are on Senseis

The dates for the mighty Cork Tournament are announced. The 23rd and the 24th of November. A five rounder Swiss Handicap event – full details here. You can register here.

Connaught have won the 2019 interprovincial competition. With a perfect score of 3 wins, they’ve gained their 4th title in 5 years. Congratulations to the Connaught Squad (Philippe, Kevin, and John) and thanks to everyone for taking part.

Noel Mitchell represented Ireland at the World Amateur Championship. This year it took place in Japan again, and Noel put in a sprint finish to end on 4 wins out of 8, which earned him 36th place.
The Galway Tournament was won by Philippe Renaut, with Matei Garcia finishing in second place….

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Leinster have won the first match in this year’s online interprovincials. They won by a margin of 2-1 over Munster, with Carol Doyle picking up a win in Toner’s to save Munster face. Meanwhile Connaught teeter on the brink of victory over Ulster, needing just one more game to cross the line. Meanwhile, controversy…

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