Chess clubs in Dublin

28 chess clubs in Dublin. Search by name or place. Compare playing addresses, club nights and fees, then open a card for lessons, age groups and contact details.

28 clubs

7 cities

Sessions
Monday · 20:00 start · weekly September–MayAer Lingus chess club
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Aer Lingus chess club

Monday · 20:00 start · weekly September–May[2]

Who can join

Playing levels
All levels including new and experienced players · Leinster league participation[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    alsaa.ie

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule

  3. 03
    alsaa.ie

    Address

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Sessions
Sunday · 15:00 start · WeeklyFederation junior meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Federation junior meeting

Sunday · 15:00 start · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Juniors-only club[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

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Balbriggan

Balbriggan

Sessions
Monday · 20:00 start · WeeklyClub meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club meeting

Monday · 20:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
  • [1]
  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email, Phone

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Sessions
Saturday · 14:30–16:00 · weekly September–June except bank-holiday weekendsJunior club
Membership
€60 / seasonJunior under 18
Sources7
Details

Schedule

Junior club

Saturday · 14:30–16:00 · weekly September–June except bank-holiday weekends[2]

Senior club

Monday · 19:30 start · Weekly[3]

Costs

Membership

Junior under 18
€60 / season[2]

Membership

Junior girl under 18
€30 / season[2]

Membership

Family
€100 / season[2]

Membership

Adult
€100 / season[2]

Trial visit

Trial visit
Junior club can be tried for two weeks before mandatory membership[4]

Who can join

Age groups
Junior U18 categories and adult club[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Junior chess coaching and informal mutual-help programme[5]
Format
In personJunior Club[6]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 7

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    blanchardstownchess.com

    Age groups, Membership, Schedule

  3. 03
    blanchardstownchess.com

    Schedule

  4. 04
    blanchardstownchess.com

    Trial visits

  5. 05
    blanchardstownchess.com

    Teaching

  6. 06
    blanchardstownchess.com

    Format

  7. 07
    blanchardstownchess.com

    Address

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Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources3
Details

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format

  3. 03
    ncisupporthub.ncirl.ie

    Address

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Schedule & feesUnknown

Sources4
Details

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Sessions: days, times & frequency · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format

  3. 03
    theglensidepub.ie

    Address

  4. 04
    openstreetmap.org

    Published venue location

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DCU

Dublin

Sessions
Tuesday · 16:00–18:00 · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · 16:00–18:00 · Weekly[2]

Club night

Wednesday · 16:00–18:00 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Playing levels
Absolute beginners through experienced players · casual and Leinster league play[3]

Teaching & language

Format
In person & online[3]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Schedule

  3. 03
    chess.com

    Format, Playing levels

  4. 04
    dcu.ie

    Address

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Dublin

Dublin

Sessions
Wednesday · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club night

Wednesday · Weekly[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Chess lessons advertised 20 August 2026[4]
Format
In person[5]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    dublinchessclub.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    icu.ie

    Schedule

  4. 04
    dublinchessclub.com

    Teaching

  5. 05
    dublinchessclub.com

    Format

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Dun Laoghaire

Dun Laoghaire

Sessions
Wednesday · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club night

Wednesday · Weekly[3]

Club night

Wednesday · Weekly[4]

Sources differ. Check with the club.Sources differ. Check with the club.

Who can join

Age groups
Any age and ability welcome[5]
Playing levels
Beginners, intermediate, leisure and high-level competitive players[4]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Dedicated training sessions for beginners and intermediate players[4]
Format
In person[4]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Directory record

  2. 02
    dunlaoghairechessclub.ie

    Club information, Published venue location

  3. 03
    dunlaoghairechessclub.ie

    Schedule

  4. 04
    dunlaoghairechessclub.ie

    Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

  5. 05
    dunlaoghairechessclub.ie

    Age groups

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Elm Mount

Dublin

Sessions
Monday · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Monday · Weekly[2]

Juniors/novices coaching

Wednesday · 19:30–21:00 · Weekly[2]

All ages, beginners and improvers welcome.

Who can join

Age groups
Beginners and improvers of all ages[2]
Playing levels
Beginners, novices and improvers[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Expert coaching in Wednesday junior/novice session[2]
Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Age groups, Format, Playing levels, Schedule, Teaching

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Finglas

Dublin

Sessions
Tuesday · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Tuesday · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Gonzaga

Dublin

Sessions
Saturday · 14:30 start · league fixture datesLeague matches only
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

League matches only

Saturday · 14:30 start · league fixture dates[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Sessions
Tuesday · 19:00–20:00 · Weekly; booking requiredPre-booked junior club
Fees
Unknown
Sources3
Details

Schedule

Pre-booked junior club

Tuesday · 19:00–20:00 · Weekly; booking required[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Juniors-only club[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 3

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    maps.google.com

    Published venue location

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Inchicore

Dublin

Sessions
Thursday · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Thursday · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Sessions
Friday · 18:00–22:00Club night
Fees
Unknown
Sources6
Details

Schedule

Club night

Friday · 18:00–22:00[2]

Chess Steps 1

Friday · 19:15 start · Three blocks of five lessons in 2026/27[3]

Chess Steps 2

Friday · 19:15 start · Three blocks of five lessons in 2026/27[3]

Chess Steps 3

Friday · 19:15 start · Three blocks of five lessons in 2026/27[3]

Chess Steps 4

Friday · 19:15 start · Three blocks of five lessons in 2026/27[3]

Costs

Trial visit

Trial visit
Prospective members can attend a club night and try friendly games[5]

Who can join

Age groups
All ages, adult and junior groups[2]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Class room and informal coaching, individual support[6]
Format
In person[6]

Contacts

Unknown details

Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Tournament players · Review score

Sources 6

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    knightsofeanna.ie

    Age groups, Schedule

  3. 03
    knightsofeanna.ie

    Schedule

  4. 04
    chessclubcrm.vercel.app

    Membership

  5. 05
    knightsofeanna.ie

    Trial visits

  6. 06
    knightsofeanna.ie

    Format, Playing levels, Teaching

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Lucan

Lucan

Sessions
Thursday · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Thursday · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Malahide

Malahide

Sessions
Monday · 20:00 start · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Monday · 20:00 start · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Sessions
Friday · 18:00–20:00 · WeeklyJunior club
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Junior club

Friday · 18:00–20:00 · Weekly[2]

Senior club

Friday · 20:00–22:00 · Weekly[2]

Who can join

Age groups
Junior and senior groups[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Minimum age · Teenagers · Beginners · Club players · Tournament players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Age groups, Format, Schedule

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Phibsboro

Dublin

Sessions
19:30 start · weekly except bank holidaysClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources5
Details

Schedule

Club night

19:30 start · weekly except bank holidays[2]

Additional night

weekly[3]

Who can join

Playing levels
Beginner through national competition standard[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

Days · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Club players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 5

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Directory record

  2. 02
    phibsborochessclub.com

    Playing levels, Schedule

  3. 03
    icu.ie

    Schedule

  4. 04
    phibsborochessclub.com

    Format

  5. 05
    maps.google.com

    Published venue location

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Portmarnock

Portmarnock

Sessions
Thursday · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Thursday · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Start time · End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Skerries

Skerries

Sessions
Tuesday · 19:00 start · weekly September–JuneJunior club
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Junior club

Tuesday · 19:00 start · weekly September–June[2]

Adult club

Tuesday · 19:30 start · weekly September–June[2]

Membership Sep–July is a separate payment/access period.Sources differ. Check with the club.

Costs

Trial visit

Prospective members, registration required
Available[3]

Trial visit

Trial visit
A free week to try the club, also described as one visitor occasion[3]
Prior registration required.

Trial visit

Prospective members, registration required
Free[3]

Who can join

Age groups
Adults and juniors of all ages[3]
Playing levels
Beginners through grandmasters[3]

Teaching & language

Teaching
Member coaching included subject to timely entry[3]
Format
In person[4]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Membership · Single visit · Trial lesson · Minimum age · Club players · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Schedule

  3. 03
    skerrieschess.com

    Age groups, Playing levels, Teaching, Trial visits

  4. 04
    skerrieschess.com

    Format

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Sessions
Wednesday · 20:00 start · weekly September–May; generally closed June–AugustClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Club night

Wednesday · 20:00 start · weekly September–May; generally closed June–August[3]

Who can join

Playing levels
League/tournament competition programme[4]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[3]

Contacts

Unknown details

End time · Fees: membership, visits & trials · Children · Minimum age · Teenagers · Adults · Beginners · Club players · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record

  2. 02
    stbenilduschessclub.wordpress.com

    Club information

  3. 03
    stbenilduschessclub.wordpress.com

    Format, Schedule

  4. 04
    stbenilduschessclub.wordpress.com

    Playing levels

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Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–20:30 · WeeklySociety club meeting
Fees
Unknown
Sources4
Details

Schedule

Society club meeting

Wednesday · 18:00–20:30 · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person & online[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 4

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

  3. 03
    tcd.ie

    Address

  4. 04
    maps.google.com

    Published venue location

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Sessions
Wednesday · 18:00–21:00 · WeeklyClub night
Fees
Unknown
Sources2
Details

Schedule

Club night

Wednesday · 18:00–21:00 · Weekly[2]

Teaching & language

Format
In person[2]

Contacts

  • [1]
Unknown details

Fees: membership, visits & trials · Age groups & playing levels · Teaching · Review score

Sources 2

  1. 01
    icu.ie

    Approximate address location, Directory record, Email

  2. 02
    icu.ie

    Format, Schedule

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Questions about visiting a club

How do I find a club that suits me?

Use the city or club search, or choose a place from the Cities list. The club cards show the same details here and in each city directory. There are 28 listings on this page.

What does a club visit cost?

A membership or single-visit amount is available for 1 of the 28 listings here. These are separate fees: read the programme, currency and payment period beside each amount. Ask the club about any price marked Unknown before booking.

Where can I see the meeting days?

Meeting days are recorded for 21 of the 28 listings. Read the session name as well as the time: lessons, casual play and tournaments can use different schedules. Dated events and venue opening hours are labelled separately in the details.

How can I find sessions for children or beginners?

Age-group information is available for 8 of the 28 listings. Check the minimum age and playing level in Details. If age or level is missing, it is not clear whether the club can accept a particular player; ask about the session you want to attend.

Can I try a session or take lessons?

Look for Teaching, Trial lesson and Trial visit in the expanded card. They describe different offers. If an offer is listed, check its programme and fee; if it is unknown, ask the club whether a first visit or lesson needs booking.

Which address should I use?

Read the address label on the card. Playing venues, postal addresses and event venues have different purposes. The map shows recorded locations where usable coordinates are available; confirm the venue for the session if several addresses are listed.

How do I check or correct the information?

Open Sources to see the URL and recorded check date for each available detail. Unknown means no source gives this detail yet. Report a change with the club name and a public source if something has changed.

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