Registration for the 2025/26 season is now due and you can do so by filling in this membership form. Membership fees must be paid during the month of September for all existing members and those interested in joining the club.
The normal club meeting arrangements:
Junior Club
Junior club sessions will take place between 2:30 pm-4:00 pm every Saturday, starting September in 2025.
Parents are more than welcome to become Saturday volunteers for the purpose of helping the club run the Saturday sessions. You will be asked to help generally one but no more than two sessions per month and your help is really appreciated. If you would like to help please write us an email (info@blanchardstown.com) or let any of the volunteers know at the Saturday session when sessions restart. Note that Garda vetting via the club will be required.
Adult Club
The Adult Club meets on Mondays from 7:30 pm, in early September 2025.
Schedule of membership types and fees
- Junior membership (under 18) €60
- Junior girl membership (under 18) €30
- Family membership €100
- Adult membership € 100
For registrations after December (i.e. in the second half of the year : January to June), half fees will apply.
Membership payment exemptions are available in exceptional cases in order to ensure access to the sport for as many members as possible. To avail of this please contact Ravi Shankar (Treasurer).
Hi,
My son would like to join the club from this Saturday. Could you confirm if there is a session happening on Sat, 28th March ?
Many Thanks
Jibin Abraham.
Yes the club is meeting this Saturday (28th March). From 4pm till 5.30 in Mountview . That will be the last week before the Easter break. You’re more than welcome to come along and try the club out.
John
Yes, the club meets on Sat 28th – see notice on website for Easter arrangements.
My son likes playing chess could you let me know what day and time u meet and would it be ok to bring him down to see if he likes it.
Thanks
Rhoda
Yes, come along to Mountview at 4pm on Saturday. There’s a link on the About Us page if you need directions.
John
Hi, my son is 7 years old and has not played before but he would love to join for the 24/25 season. Is there a membership entry form for that? Thanks
Fiona
Hi my son is 16 yrs . He plays chess in school . Would love him to join your club . Thanks Carmel
Sorry Carmel, I missed your post. The junior club will be starting back on the 3rd of September He’s welcome to come along, but I feel he might be a bit old. There’s also teenager squad that meet less frequently that he might prefer, We haven’t confirmed when the teenagers will be back but it’ll probably be the following Saturday. I’ll send you an email when I know. John
Hi, my son would like to join your club to learn chess; is there any availability for this Saturday 11th
Hi Lucy
No problem, just come along
Cheers
John
Hi, I filled out the membership form but couldn’t find a phone number to speak to someone about membership. what’s my next move? Thanks, declan .
Hi
I would like to join a chess club again. I used to play for Aer Lingus in the 70ies
and took a severance payment from them on the 31 Dec 2015.
I hope to drop down some Monday night before the end of March, I live in Carpentererstown.
If all goes well I can sign up and pay and register on the night.
Kind regards, Patrick
Does the club accept newby in Chess?
Yes new members welcome!
I e-mailed earlier in the week looking for information about my 6 year old daughter joining. Can you let me know if this is possible.
Regards
Peter
Yes of course, it is if she has the basics of chess. All kids <7 the parent must stay for the entire time the child is there.
Hello.
How we can junior chess club?
Hi
Come along a Saturday the club is on and see if it works for you. Its best if your child has the basics and we have neginner videos posted on the website.
Hi my son would like to join the junior club do I just bring him along on Saturday or do I need to book him in?
Hi Esme,
The club has been reopen 7th Sept and will be regularly open every Saturday 4:00pm-5:30pm. No need to book in advance. Please just bring your son in the club and have a try. You can register as membership if he is comfortable to come regularly.
Here is the post regarding registration.
https://blanchardstownchess.com/blanchardstown-chess-club-regathering/
Regards,
Henry
Hi, My twin boys would love to join if there are places available, they are both 11 years old, will be ok if we give it a try on next Sat please? thank you
Hi.
We meet on Saturdays from 2:30-4:00 in Mountview Fortlawn Community and Sports Hub (that’s beside Tesco – formerly Iceland). You’re very welcome to come along and try it out.
Hi my Son is 14 and has autism. He currently plays chess in school. I would love him to try out this club are you accepting new members at the moment?
Thanks
Susan
Hi.
We meet on Saturdays from 2:30-4:00 in Mountview Fortlawn Community and Sports Hub (that’s beside Tesco – formerly Iceland). You’re very welcome to come along and try it out.