The Letterkenny Chess Club is inviting more people to join them on Wednesday evenings to play and learn the game. The games take place at 6pm at the Letterkenny Community Centre. Over 18s, including beginners, are invited to come along for a free trial. The club caters all genders and cultural backgrounds who wish to learn, play and teach chess. It’s a great way to make new friends in a fun environment. Email letterkennychess@gmail.com for more information. Letterkenny Chess Club was established in January 2019 with a formally agreed Constitution, Rules and Etiquette. It became affiliated with both the Irish Chess Union and the Ulster Chess Union. They also established a personal link with Mr. Alexander Baburin (Ireland’s only Chess Grandmaster) who was very supportive of their efforts. “We had approximately forty members playing regularly within the Club’s first year with membership fairly evenly distributed between male and female, and across many nationalities. However, the onset of Covid-19 and the public restrictions led to all Club activities being brought to a halt.” However, the re-establishment of Letterkenny Chess Club took place in September 2023. The Club aims include offering the people of Donegal a safe environment to learn, play and enjoy the game of chess. Broaden the diversity of social activities available in Letterkenny and across Donegal. Encourage social integration and help break down social barriers in a multicultural society Letterkenny Chess Club also offers a social outlet to people which is not linked to alcohol in any way. They also want to help break social isolation (particularly since Covid-19) and aid personal and mental wellness. The Annual (Sept-July) Membership Fee set out by the Club Committee is as follows: Adult Annual €120 Monthly €12 Unwaged/Retiree/Student Annual €60 Monthly €6 Email letterkennychess@gmail.com for more information.
