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  • ABROMAITIS, Marius, b. 1981. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006** (Rathmines).
  • ALCORN, Tom M., b. 6 May 1940, d. August 2003. Williamson Shield: 1st 1959. Ulster Schoolboys’ champion 1956. Glorney Cup: 1956, 1957.
  • ALEXANDER, Conel Hugh O’Donel, b. Cork, 19 April 1909, d. Cheltenham ENG, 15 February 1974. IM 1950, CC-IM 1970. CBE 1955. British champion 1938, 1956. Olympiads: 1933-1939 (team withdrew in 1939), 1954, 1958 (all England, except possibly Great Britain in 1935).
  • ALLEN, Keith (Keith Henry Burton Allen), b. 1962. National Club Championship wins: 1988 (Fisherwick).
  • ALLEN, W. J. (William John), b. ca. 1873, d. ca. 1963. 1st-3rd Irish championship 1926 (lost playoff). Ulster champion 1933, 1934. Williamson Shield, 1st 1923, 1924, 1925. Belfast Feis, 1st 1934, 1936, 1942. Irish correspondence champion 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1932. Columnist, Belfast News-Letter, 1911-1956.
  • ALLINGHAM, David, b. 17 December 1808, d. Dublin, 4 May 1891. Member, (original) Dublin C.C.. Founder member, Dublin C.C. (1867). Founder member, (original) Clontarf C.C. (1888)? Problemist.
  • ALLISON, Finbarr, b. 24 May, ca. 1964, d. Cork, 25 January 2007. Munster League Division 1 wins: 1994 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • ANDERSON, Paul, b. 1962. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • ANDERSON, Rolande J.. Oireachtas Junior Championship, 1st 1972. Leinster Senior Schoolboys’ champion 1974.
  • ANNESLEY, Gareth, b. 1972. Irish 50+ champion 2022. Silver King wins: 2016 (Muldoons 1, Mallusk C.C.).
  • ARCHER, Richard, b. Dublin City, ca. 1871, d. Cork City, 21 February 1938. Plunkett Trophy (Championship of Cork) wins: 1909-10, 1910-11, 1915-16, 1917, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1931, 1933 (j.).
  • ARMSTRONG, Fred, b. 1964. National club championship wins: 2024** (Elm Mount).
  • ARMSTRONG, James Septimus, b. Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, 5 October 1891, d. Singida, Tanganyika, 14 April 1936. Son of Canon Armstrong q.v.. Irish correspondence champion 1912-13, 1913-14. Military Cross 1917.
  • ARMSTRONG, (Canon/Chancellor) Simon Carter (r. Killaloe, Co. Clare), b. Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, August 1856, d. Bray, Co. Wicklow, 31 July 1942. Father of James Septimus Armstrong q.v.. Irish correspondence champion 1917-18, 1920, 1924.
  • ARMSTRONG, William, b. Dublin?, 31 December 1848, d. Dublin (Conyngham Road), 5 August 1899. Donor, Armstrong Cup.
  • ASTANEH LOPEZ, Alex, b. Madrid ESP, * 1987. IM 2011. Irish champion 2010, 2017 (j.), 2018. Olympiads: 2010-2018. National club championship wins: 2014 (Adare).
  • AUDLEY, J. H. (James Henry; ‘Harry’), b. Burnley, Lancashire ENG, 6 October 1914, d. Passage West, Co. Cork, 21 September 1978.

  • BABURIN, Alexander, b. Gorky URS (now Nizhniy Novgorod RUS), * 1967. IM 1990, GM 1996. Irish champion 2008, 2023. Olympiads: 1996, 2000-2008, 2014-2018, 2022, 2024. European Team Championships: 2005. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011** (Kilkenny). Editor, Chess Today, 2000-?.
  • BAKER, Philip, b. Riga, Russian Empire (now LAT), 31 March 1879, d. Rathmines, Co. Dublin, 18 April 1932. Irish champion 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929. Leinster champion 1922, 1926. Tailteann Games, 1st 1924. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926, 1929 (Sackville).
  • BALSLEV, Uffe. Branagan Cup wins: 2022** (Dublin).
  • BARBOR, R. D. (Richard Dawson), b. Co. Longford, ca. 1835, d. Dublin, 4 August 1928.
  • BARKER, F. C. (Francis Const), b. ENG, ca. 1831, d. Tunbridge Wells ENG, 25 December 1915 (?: cf. Francis Const Barker Jr., b. Essex ENG, ca. 1866). Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • BARNETT, (later Sir) R. W. (Richard Whieldon), b. Forest Hill, London ENG or Holywood, Co. Down, 6 December 1863, d. London ENG (Park Lodge, Park Village, West London N.W.), 17 October 1930. Irish champion 1886-1889 (based on win in 1886 championship). MP, 1918-1929. Knighted (“Birthday Honours”) 1925.
  • BARRINGTON, Conor, b. 20 August –, d. Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, 1 October 2011. Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.), 1989 (Rathmines).
  • BARRY, C. J. (Charles Joseph), b. Cork (17 Henry Street), 17 January 1882, d. Dublin, 12 April 1964. Leinster champion 1912, 1913, 1914, 1933, 1934, 1942, 1945. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926, 1929, 1949 (Sackville).
  • BARRY, Colm (Colm A. Barry), b. Dublin, * 1959. NM 1986. Leinster champion 1993 (j.). Greystones Tournament: 1st 1985. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1978. Olympiads: 1982-1984. EEC Team Championship: 1980. National club championship wins: 1985 (Kevin Barry). Branagan Cup wins: 1979 (Rathfarnham). English County Championship wins: 2015 (Yorkshire).
  • BARRY, G. F. (George Frith), b. Cork, ca. 1837, d. 14 February 1891. 1st, Cordner Cup, 1868 (inaugural competition). Columnist, The Irish Fireside, 1883-1885.
  • BARRY, Richard (Dick Barry; R. P. de Barra). Connacht champion 1961.
  • (BARRY-BROWN, J.—see Brown, J. Barry.)
  • BASSETT, A.. Ennis Shield wins: 1954 (Kevin Barry).
  • BATESON, Raymond. Irish correspondence champion 1976.
  • BAYO MILAGRO, Álvaro. National club championship wins: 2024 (Elm Mount).
  • BEAMAN, F.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • BEATTY, Desmond, b. 1961. Chair, Irish Chess Union, 2019-present.
  • BEAVEN, A. E. (Alfred), b. ENG, ca. 1874. Armstrong Cup wins: 1928 (Dublin).
  • BECKETT, Brian. Armstrong Cup wins: 1981** (Dublin).
  • BECKETT, Roger. National Club Championship wins: 1988 (Fisherwick).
  • BECKETT, Tony, b. ENG, d. Edinburgh SCO, 6 March 2022, aged 83. President, Ulster Chess Union, -1988, 199?-2000.
  • BENSON, Oisín P., b. 1992. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014 (Dublin University), 2024 (Dublin).
  • BERRY, (Mrs.) F. Sterling (“F. S. B.”). Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • BEWLEY, T. H. (Thomas Henry), b, Dublin, 8 July 1926, d. London ENG, 22 June 2022. Irish Inter-Universities Individual Champion 1948 (inaugural event), 1950 (j.).
  • BLACK, Chris. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • BLUNDEN, (Sir) John, b. Kilkenny, 21 December 1814, d. Kilkenny, 27 January 1890. Chairman/President, Dublin C.C., 1871-1887.
  • BODLEY, Dermot P.. Chair, Leinster Chess Union, 1975-76.
  • BONNER, J. A.. President, LCU, –1950–.
  • BONNER, Seán. Inter-County Championships wins: 1955, 1959 (Co. Wicklow).
  • BOURACHED, Anthony, b. 1993. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014 (Dublin University).
  • BOURKE, Austin (Patrick Martin Austin Bourke; Aibhistín de Búrca), b. Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, 10 May 1913, d. Dublin, 1 August 1995. Irish champion 1951. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1944. Olympiads: 1935.
  • BOWESMAN, H. N. (Henry Nassau), b. Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, 29 January 1865, d. Dublin, 16 April 1940. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926, 1929 (Sackville). President, Irish Chess Union, –1930–. President, Sackville C.C., –1919, –1926–, –1928–, –1931–, –1934–.
  • BOYLE, Bernard, b. 1956. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount).
  • BRADLEY, John [Seán Bradley], b. Kilkenny (St. Fiachre’s Place), 11 January 1954, d. Sandyford, Co. Dublin, 7 November 2014. Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.), 2011** (Kilkenny).
  • BRADY, Cormac, b. 2 September 1956, d. Dublin, 21 January 2003. National Club Championship wins: 2000 (Bray). Armstrong Cup wins: 1997, 1998 (Crumlin), 1999, 2000 (Bray).
  • BRADY, H.. National club championship wins: 1964 (City of Derry).
  • BRADY, Liam. Munster champion 1965 (j.).
  • BRADY, Stephen, b. * 1969. FM 1992. Irish champion 1991, 1992, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007 (j.), 2011, 2012 (j.), 2015 (j.). Leinster champion 1990, 1997 (j.), 2003. Olympiads: 1990-1992, 1996. European Team Chs: 1989, 1992, 2001. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2002. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2013 (Phibsboro). National club championship wins: 2002, 2005 (Phibsboro). Branagan Cup wins: 2006 (Phibsboro).
  • BRAINE, Harry, b. 2009. National club championship wins: 2024 (Elm Mount).
  • BRANAGAN, Mai. Women’s Olympiad: 1969.
  • BREEN, Willie, b. Dublin, 10 March 1917, d. 1 February 2001.
  • BREZING, Thomas, b. 1969. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2005 (Phibsboro).
  • BROOKE, W. M. (William Montagu), b. London ENG, 1861, d. Southborough ENG, 28 June 1939. Irish correspondence champion 1914-15, 1915-16, 1916-17.
  • BROWN, J.[ohn] Barry (John Barry Meredith Brown), b. Co. Kildare, 1885, d. (ca. March) 1972. Armstrong Cup wins: 1933, 1934, 1935 (Dublin).
  • BROZYNSKI, Patryk, b. 2008. Irish U16 champion 2023.
  • BUCKLEY, John, b. 1970. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014** (Dublin University).
  • BUCKLEY, Maurice, b. 1956. Irish Chess Union Chairman 1997-98–.
  • BURDEN, Francis, b. Belfast, ca. 1830, d. Belfast, 13 January 1882.
  • BURKE, Kevin A., b. 1979. Ntional Club Championship wins: 2023 (St. Benildus).
  • BUSIG, Xavier Xerxes. Armstrong Cup wins: 2008, 2009 (Phibsboro).
  • BUTLER, E.[dward] Gerald, b. Ballyadams, now Co. Laois, 22 September 1866, d. Ballyadams, now Co. Laois, 7 February 1899. Armstrong Cup wins: 1897 (Dublin University).
  • BUTLER, John. Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • BUTLER, Kevin C., b. 1950. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2013 (Phibsboro).
  • BYRNE, Ray, b. 1948. Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016**, 2017**, 2018**, 2019, 2020, 2023** (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019** (Gonzaga). Glorney Cups: 1965.

  • CAFFERKY, Tony, b. 1951. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1965. Glorney Cups: 1965.
  • CAFOLLA, Peter, b. * 1957. Leinster Intermediate champion 1980 (1st-3rd; 1st on tie-break). Kilkenny ‘Stars Barred’, 1st-3rd 1977. Greystones Tournament Intermediate: 1st-2nd (1st on tie-break) 1985. Rathmines Congress, 1st-2nd 1999. Armstrong Cup wins: 1994 (St. Benildus). Branagan Cup wins: 2010 (Rathmines).
  • CALVERT, H. W.. Honorary Secretary, Strandtown C.C., -1925-. Played in Williamson Shield 1929.
  • CAMPBELL, Bobby. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • CANTON, Brian (Brian Francis Canton), b. Dublin, 4 October 1930, d. Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, 7 July 2019. Olympiad: 1958. European Team Championship: 1967. Oireachtas championship, 1st 1965. Civil Service Senior championship, 1st 1952. National club championship wins: 1955 (Clontarf). Armstrong Cup wins: 1953, 1955 (Clontarf), 1981 (Dublin). Glorney Cup: 1949.
  • CAREY, Eoin. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • CAREY, J. W. (Joseph William), b. Ayr SCO, 12 January 1859, d. Belfast, 28 May 1937. President, Strandtown C.C., 1922–. RUA (Royal Ulster Academy of Arts), from 1931 (formation).
  • CARROLL, John. Irish Correspondence champion 1953 (j.).
  • CARROLL, Peter, b. 2002. Ulster Masters, 1st 2021, 2022. National club championship wins: 2018, 2019, 2020 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2018**, 2023 (Gonzaga).
  • CARTON, Niall, b. * 1968. Irish champion 1989, 1993. Olympiad: 1990. Ulster champion 1987 (j.).
  • CARTON, Pat, b. Dublin, * 1959. Leinster champion 1984 (j.). Greystones Tournament: 1st-2nd 1984. Olympiads: 1986, 1990. European Team Championships: 1989, 1992. Armstrong Cup wins: 1981 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 1980 (Raheny).
  • CASEY, Eoghan, b. 1982. National club championship wins: 2017** (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016**, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019 (Gonzaga).
  • CASEY, Gerard, b. 1951. Armstrong Cup wins: 2023** (Gonzaga).
  • CASEY, Gerry, b. 1960. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017** (Ennis).
  • CASEY, John (of Dublin), b. ca. 1895, d. ca. March 1968. Leinster champion 1944.
  • CASEY, John (of Cork).
  • CASEY, M.. Ennis Shield wins: 1954 (Kevin Barry).
  • CASSIDY, John. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017 (Ennis).
  • CASSIDY, Paul, b. Dublin, * 1942. Leinster champion: 1966 (j.). Olympiads: 1966, 1972. Armstrong Cup wins: 1981 (Dublin).
  • CASSIDY, Ray (Raymond Patrick Cassidy), b. Howth, Co. Dublin, 7 October 1939, d. 3 December 1999. Leinster champion 1966 (j.), 1973 (j.). Olympiad: 1974.
  • CHATER, Hilda F.[lorence], b. Leytonstone, Essex ENG, 28 August 1874 or 1875 or 1876, d. St. Alban’s ENG, 27 November 1968; r. Belfast ca. 1951-1958. Irish Ladies’ Champion 1953 (first championship), 1954, 1955, 1957. Women’s Olympiad: 1957.
  • CLARKE, Ken, b. 1947. Glorney Cup: 1965.
  • CLARKE, Russell. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926, 1929 (Sackville).
  • CLARKE, Tom (Thomas M. Clarke), b. 17 April 1959, d. Wales, 3 April 2007. 1st-3rd Irish championship 1996 (lost on tie-break). Ulster champion 1984 (j.), 2002, 2005. Olympiads: 1988, 1992. European Team Championship: 1989. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2006. National club championship wins: 1976 (Fisherwick).
  • CLOSE, L. J. (Leo Joseph), b. Belfast (24 Cawnpore St.), 25 February 1899, d. ca. April 1971. Ennis Shield wins: 1933 (Rathmines).
  • COFFEY, Seán [John Timothy Coffey], b. Dublin, * 1964. Irish U19 champion 1979 (j.), 1981. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1980. Irish Open, 1st-2nd 1980. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum). Glorney Cup: 1978-1982.
  • COLDRICK, Art (Arthur James Coldrick), b. Dublin, * 1941. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1959; 1st-3rd 1957 (2nd on tie-break). Olympiad: 1972. Glorney Cup: 1956, 1957.
  • COLL, Frank (G. Frank Coll), b. ca. mid-1940’s. Ulster champion 1970. Irish Correspondence champion 1994 (j.).
  • COLLINS, Mark A., b. 1983. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin).
  • COLLINS, Sam, b. Dublin, * 1982. FM 2003, IM 2004. Irish champion 2002, 2014. Irish rapid champion 2018. Irish blitz champion 2018. Japanese champion 2009. Olympiads: 2000-2014. European Team Championships: 2003-2005. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2004. National Club Championship wins: 2016, 2018, 2019 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019 (Gonzaga).
  • COLLINS, William J.. President, Ulster Chess Union, 1988-1989-.
  • CONDON, Gerard, b. 1980. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019** (Cork A).
  • CONLON, Thomas, b. 5 May, ca. 1932?, d. Dublin?, 24 August 2019. Runner-up, Irish Schoolboys’ championship 1949. Glorney Cup: 1949.
  • CONNELL, Blair. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2023**, 2024 (Ennis).
  • COOKE, Wheeler, b. Kiltinane, Co. Tipperary, ca. 1837. Armstrong Cup wins: 1893 (Kingstown).
  • COOTES, Arthur (Victor Coates), b. New York USA, 1 February 1907, d. 1 December 2002. Williamson Shield, 1st 1973. President, Ulster Chess Union 1974-1977.
  • COPELAND, C. C. (Charles Columba), b. Dublin, 9 June 1891, d. Galway, 16 May 1952. President, Galway C.C., -1947.
  • CORBY, James C. (Jim), b. Farnanes, Co. Cork, ca. 1930, d. Dalkey, Co. Dublin, 11 May 2011. Irish correspondence champion 1959, 1960, 1961. Armstrong Cup wins: 1956, 1962 (Eoghan Ruadh). Chess correspondent, Evening Herald.
  • CORDNER, (Rev.) Edward James, b. Dublin, 1795, d. Dublin, 13 December 1870. Played in Dublin Masters 1865. Founder member, Dublin C.C. (1867); Chairman, 1867-1869.
  • COSGRAVE, Ephraim McDowell. President, City C.C., –1888–.
  • COTTER, (Major) J. P. M. (John), b. ENG, ca. 1888, d. December 11, 1938.
  • COTTER, J. R.. President, Dublin University C.C., 1909-10.
  • COURTNEY, Eugene. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1950.
  • COURTNEY, John, b. 1995. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny).
  • COVENEY, Maurice J.[ames], b. Carrigaline, Co. Cork?, 25 July 1939, d. Cork, 4 September 2024. Irish Veterans’ champion 2001 (j.). I.C.C.C. section joint winner, 1968-69. Kilfinane Festival Tournament wins: 1970 (Bellevue). Tournament director/controller, Irish championship 1971. Cork Chess Association Chairman 1969-71.
  • COX, David, b. * 1951. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1969. Olympiad: 1974.
  • COX, Thomas, b. Dublin (Cuffe St.), 5 July 1912, d. Dublin, 7 October 1939. Irish champion 1937, 1938. Leinster champion 1936, 1937, 1938. Armstrong Cup wins: 1936 (Blackrock).
  • CRANSTON, T. G., (Thomas George), b. Dublin, 26 October 1877, d. Dublin, 15 April 1954. Irish champion 1922, 1931. Leinster champion 1921. Olympiad 1935. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown), 1922, 1925, 1928, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1944, 1950 (Dublin).
  • CREEVEY, James C., b. Blackwood, Co. Kildare, 16 September 1873, d. Booterstown, Co. Dublin, 23 February 1967. Irish champion 1933, 1934. Olympiad: 1935.
  • CREIGHTON, Terry, b. 1969. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010** (Elm Mount).
  • CRICHTON, Martin, b. Cork City, * 1965. Munster League Division 1 wins: 1988 (C.C.Y.M.S.). World Senior Team Championships: 2018.
  • CRONHELM, Edward, b. Yorkshire (Sowerby Bridge) ENG, 24 August 1820, d. Donnybrook (125 Strand Road), Co. Dublin, 24 January 1889. 2nd, Irish championship 1865 (inaugural event).
  • CRONIN, April, b. * 1960. Irish Women’s champion 2010.
  • CROWE, Michael, b. 11 May 1941, d. Clarehall, Dublin?, 5 February 2021. Irish Chess Union Chairman –1996-97.
  • CROWLEY, James, b. 2005. Armstrong Cup wins: 2023 (Gonzaga).
  • CULBEAUX, Oscar. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2023, 2024 (Ennis).
  • CULLEN, Ben, b. 1996. Armstrong Cup wins: 2017**, 2018** (Gonzaga).
  • CUMMINS, James (Jim). Glorney Cup: 1966, 1967. Irish Correspondence Junior champion 1967.
  • CUNNANE, (Fr. / Rev. Fr. / Canon) Séamus (James Joseph Cunnane), b. Co. Carlow, 11 May 1929, d. Cardigan WLS, 6 October 2021 (r. Cardigan WLS, 1962-♰). Welsh correspondence champion 1969-70, 1972, 1974. Winner, ICCF World Cup Division 3 1974-77. Co-founder, Cardigan C.C., 1960s. Irish championship b.r. (of two appearances) =11th (1968).
  • “CU ULADH”. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1927, 1936. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).
  • CURTIN, Eugene, b. Athlone, * 1960. Irish champion 1984, 1985 (j.). Leinster champion 1985. Olympiad: 1980. EEC Team Ch: 1978. Branagan Cup wins: 1977 (Dundrum).

  • DALE, R. J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1893 (Kingstown).
  • DALY, Colm (Colm J. Daly), b. Dublin, * 1967. FM 1998. Irish champion 1998, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2012 (j.), 2013. Leinster champion 1991, 1997 (j.), 2012. Irish Rapidplay champion 1994 (inaugural event). Olympiads: 1992-1994, 1998-2000, 2006, 2010, 2014-2016. European Team Championships: 1992, 1997. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2014 (Ennis)
  • DARBY, Colm, b. 1976. Armstrong Cup wins: 1989 (Rathmines).
  • DARTREY, Earl of (previously Lord Cremorne) (Richard Dawson), b, Ballyfin, now Co. Laois, 7 September 1817, d, London ENG, 12 May 1897.
  • DAVIES, A. L.. Ulster champion 1944. Belfast Feis, 1st 1937. President, Belfast C.C., -1947-.
  • DAWSON, Adrian de Butts, b. Kussowlie (now Kasauli) IND, ca. 1857, d. Dún Laoghaire, 7 April 1922. Armstrong Cup wins: 1893 (Kingstown).
  • DEASY, Con. Glorney Cup: 1954.
  • DEASY, Pat. Irish schoolboys’ chamoionship, 1st-3rd 1957 (3rd on tie-break). Glorney Cup: 1957.
  • (DE BARRA, R. P.— see Barry, Richard.)
  • DÉISEACH, Donal (Donal Fiontain Déiseach), b. 1938, d. 20 May 2018. Leinster champion 1960. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1955. Irish championship b.r. =2nd-3rd, 1965. National Club Championship wins: 1955 (Clontarf), 1963 (Collegians). Armstrong Cup wins: 1955 (Clontarf), 1964 (Collegians). Glorney Cups: 1954, 1956.
  • DE JONGE, Henk, b. 1963. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019 (Cork A).
  • DELANEY, Ann, b. Dublin, * 1962. Twin of John Delaney q.v., sister of Paul Delaney q.v.. Irish Ladies champion 1977, 1980 (j.). Olympiads (Women): 1980, 1986. Branagan Cup wins: 1980 (Raheny).
  • DELANEY, John, b. Dublin, * 1962. Twin of Ann Delaney q.v., brother of Paul Delaney q.v.. NM 1986, FM 1990. Irish champion 1982, 1986 (j.), 1987, 1990. Leinster champion 2014. Olympiads: 1982-1986, 1990. EEC Team Ch: 1980. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012** (Rathmines). Branagan Cup wins: 1980 (Raheny).
  • DELANEY, Killian, b. 1985. Son of Paul Delaney q.v., nephew of John Delaney q.v., Ann Delaney q.v.. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2014. National Club Championship wins: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2007, 2012 (Rathmines), 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019 (Gonzaga).
  • DELANEY, Liam, b. 1980. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011** (Kilkenny).
  • DELANEY, Michael C., b. 1967, d. Artane, Co. Dublin, 4 May 2020. Blind Olympiads: 1992, 2004. Armstrong Cup wins: 2013** (Phibsboro).
  • DELANEY, Paul, b. Birmingham ENG, * 1956. Father of Killian Delaney q.v.. brother of Ann Delaney q.v. and John Delaney q.v.. NM 1980, FM 1983. Irish champion 1980. Olympiads: 1976, 1980. EEC Team Championship: 1978. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012** (Rathmines). Branagan Cup wins; 1980 (Raheny).
  • DELANEY, Rory, b. 1988. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014 (Dublin University).
  • DE LOUGHRY, Des (Laurence Desmond de Loughry), b. Kilkenny?, ca. 1929, d. Dublin, 20 April 1977. Leinster junior champion 1950. Olympiads: 1958, 1962, 1964, 1968. Irish Chess Union President 1962-63, 1967-68.
  • DEMPSEY, Paul, b. * 1982. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2008 (Phibsboro).
  • DENARD, Vincent, b. ca. 25 October 1923. O’Sullivan Cup wins: 2017 (Bray/Greystones). William Brennan Cup wins: 2019 (Bray/Greystones).
  • DENNEHY, Tony, b. Dublin, 28 October 1935, d. Blackrock, Co. Dublin, 27 August 2015. Leinster champion 1964. National club championship wins: 1960 (Dublin). Armstrong Cup wins: 2006 (Rathmines).
  • DESMOND, Brian. Irish Chess Union President 1980-1982–.
  • DE SOUZA, Kim Garcia. National club championship wins: 2024 (Elm Mount).
  • DEVENNEY, Ray (Raymond Robert Wilmont Devenney), b. Coleraine, * 1947. Irish champion 1977 (j.). Ulster champion 1972. President, Irish Chess Union, 1983–.
  • DIAZ FERNANDEZ, Ivan. Armstrong Cup wins: 2013 (Phibsboro).
  • DISKIN, Pat. Connacht champion 1950.
  • DOBSON, James (J.P.), b. ca. 1838, d. Rathmines, Co. Dublin, 24 June 1894. President, Rathmines C.C., 1888-1894 (first President).
  • DOHENY, James, b. Dublin, ca. 1856. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup). Founder member, Rathmines C.C.. Played in Irish championship 1889.
  • DONALDSON, Thomas, b. 1996. Ulster champion 2018. Ulster U19 champion 2013, 2014.
  • DONNEGAN, T.[homas] P., b. ca. 1868, d. Dublin, 26 September 1952. Chess editor, Evening Herald, –1930-36–.
  • DOYLE, Fintan. Glorney Cups: 1948, 1949.
  • DOYLE, Hugh, b. 1995. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019 (Cork A).
  • DOYLE, J. J. (James), d. 1955. Father of Vincent Doyle q.v.. Leinster champion 1925. Armstrong Cup wins: 1922, 1925, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1944, 1950 (Dublin).
  • DOYLE, Tony (a.k.a. Ó DÚILL, Anthony), b. Dublin, *. NM 1982. CC-IM 1986, CC-SIM 1999. Irish champion 1974. Irish correspondence champion 1983. Leinster champion 1974, 1979, 1981, 1982. Olympiads: 1976, 1980-1982. EEC Team Championship: 1975. National club championship wins: 1985 (Kevin Barry). Branagan Cup wins: 1979 (Rathfarnham).
  • DOYLE, Vincent, b. ca. 1928. Son of J. J. Doyle q.v.. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1942, 1944, 1945.
  • DRAKEFORD, David, b. * 1957. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum), 1994 (St. Benildus).
  • DREW, Martin. National Club Championship wins: 1966 (Dublin).
  • DRURY, Charles, b. Dublin, ca. 1858, d. Dublin (Adelaide Hospital), 22 May 1903.
  • DUFFY, Anthony, b. 1938. Armstrong Cup wins: 2008** (Phibsboro).
  • DUIGNAN, P. A. (Patrick Alphonsus) (Paddy), b. Derreenavoggy, Arigna, Co. Roscommon, 26 February 1916, d. Dublin, 2 September 1997. Irish champion 1947. Leinster champion 1946, 1950. Armstrong Cup wins: 1944 (Dublin), 1949 (Sackville).
  • DUNDAS, Robert E., b. Boston USA. Connacht champion 1949.
  • DUNNE, David, b. Dublin, * 1959. NM 1980, FM 1983. Irish champion 1979 (j.), 1981 (j.), 1983. Leinster champion 1975, 1977. Armstrong Cup wins: 1989 (Rathmines). Olympiads: 1980-1982. EEC Team Championships: 1978, 1980.
  • DUNNE, John P.. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017** (Ennis).
  • DUNNE, Oliver, b. 1961. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount). Branagan Cup wins: 2012, 2013, 2014 (Elm Mount).
  • DUNNE, Seán. 1st, Gaynor Cup 1931, 1935, 1943. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).
  • DUNNE Jr., Thomas. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017, 2023, 2024 (Ennis).
  • DUNPHY, W. R. (William Richard), b. Australia, 5 September 1929, d. Hastings ENG, March 1985. 1st-2nd Irish championship 1957 (lost on tie-break). Olympiad: 1956.
  • DUNSCOMBE, Parker, b. Cork City, 7 February 1834, d. Dublin, 16 January 1914. Armstrong Cup wins: 1893 (Kingstown), 1897, 1900 (Dublin University). President, Dawson Street C.C., –1903–.
  • DWYER, Daniel, b. 2005. Armstrong Cup wins: 2019, 2020, 2023** (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019** (Gonzaga).
  • DYNAN, R. D.. President, Leinster Chess Union, 1955–.

  • EGAN, W. A. (William), b. ca. 1858, Co. Dublin. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • EVENS, A. J.. Ulster Schoolboys’ champion 1953. Glorney Cup: 1953.

  • FAGAN, Michael, b. 13 December, ca. 1932, d. (Sandymount, Co. Dublin?) 25 October 2015. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1949. Glorney Cups: 1948, 1949.
  • FAGAN, Leon, b. 1974. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012 (Rathmines).
  • FALKINER, A. F.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1925 (Dublin).
  • FALLON, Paul. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985** (Dundrum).
  • FARNHAM, J. E. President, Sackville C.C., –1903–.
  • FARRINGTON, Thomas E., M.A., J.P., b. Cork City, ca. 1857, d. Cork, 2 May 1924. President, Cork C.C., 1919–. Candidate for House of Commons in Cork City constituency, 1918 general election (Unionist; not elected).
  • FAWCETT, (Rev.) R. H. (Richard Henry), b. Co. Wicklow, ca. 1858, d. Rathdown, Co. Dublin, 22 June 1909.
  • FERRIS, Sam, b. 1937 or 1938, d. Belfast?, 6 October 2018. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1951. Ulster Schoolboys’ champion 1950, 1951. Glorney Cup 1951.
  • FINLAY, J. L. (Larry), b. Co. Antrim. Ulster Intermediate champion —. Derry City Chess League, 1st, 1963. National club championship wins: 1964 (City of Derry).
  • FINN, (Miss) Kate Belinda, b. Cork, 16 December 1864, d. Kensington, London ENG, 8 March 1932. British Ladies’ champion 1904, 1905. 1st, Ostend Ladies’ International 1907. 1st San Remo Ladies’ International 1911.
  • FIRSTOV, Juri, b. * 1982. FM 2016. 1st-3rd Irish championship 2012 (ineligible for title of champion). Leinster champion 2013. Tallinn EST champion 2004. Armstrong Cup wins: 2013 (Phibsboro), 2014 (Dublin University).
  • FITZGERALD, T.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1950 (Dublin).
  • FITZGIBBON, Walter, d. Montenotte, Co. Cork, 5 January 2016. Co-founder, Cork C.C.
  • FITZMAURICE, Garth. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006** (Rathmines).
  • FITZPATRICK, Brian. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2003.
  • FITZPATRICK, Colm. Armstrong Cup wins: 2013** (Phibsboro).
  • FITZPATRICK, Tom. Armstrong Cup wins: 2005**, 2013** (Phibsboro).
  • FITZSIMONS, David, b. * 1991. FM 2012, IM 2018. Irish champion 2024. Olympiads: 2018, 2024. Irish blitz champion 2017. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount).
  • FITZSIMONS, Pat, b. Dublin, * 1961. Branagan Cup wins: 2012 (Elm Mount). Killane Cup wins: 2017 (Elm Mount). Chair, Irish Chess Union, 2014-15.
  • FLOOD, J. A.. Ulster champion 1949. Belfast Feis, 1st 1948, 1949.
  • FOLEY, Declan, b. October 1928. Irish correspondence champion 1949.
  • FORAN, Barry, b. 1952. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019** (Cork A).
  • FORDE, John. Chair, Irish Chess Union, 2001-02.
  • FORSON, Des, b. 1964, d. Belfast, 13 November 2013. Glorney Cup: 1982.
  • FRAIN, John. Branagan Cup wins: 1977 (Dundrum).
  • FRANKLIN, C. H. (Charles), b. ca. 1872, ENG. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • FREEMAN, Gordon, b. 1982. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2007. National Club Championship wins: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019 (Gonzaga).
  • FREESTONE, Richard, b. ENG, ca. 1870, d. Dublin, 9 December 1939. Ennis Shield wins: 1933 (Rathmines).
  • FRENCH, S. A. (Seán). Armstrong Cup wins: 1931 (Dublin).
  • FURMSTON, M. P. (Michael Philip Furmston), b. Birkenhead, Cheshire ENG, 1 March 1933, d. Kuala Lumpur MAS, 28 June 2020. Williamson Shield, 1st 1962. Played in Irish championship 1963.
  • (“F. S. B.”—see Berry, (Mrs.) F. Sterling.)

  • GAJCIN, Jasmina. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024** (Dublin).
  • GALVIN, Barry St. John, b. Cork (Parkhurst, Victoria Road), 8 April 1894, d. Cork, 2 October 1941. Armstrong Cup wins: 1931, 1935 (Dublin). Munster champion 1940. Military Cross 1916.
  • GAMAGE, Vihanga. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024** (Dublin).
  • GAMBLE, James, b. Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim?, ca. 1857, d, Craigavad, Co. Down, 20 August 1920. President, Belfast C.C., -1908-, -1914-1915-, -1918-1919-.
  • GARDENES, Manuel. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012 (Rathmines).
  • GEDVILAITE-CIPARIENE, Monika, b. Plungė LTU, * 1984. WFM 2012. Irish Women’s champion 2015, 2016.
  • (GELIP, Ioana—see Miller, Ioana.)
  • GERMAINE, Mick, b. * 1933. Armstrong Cup wins: 2005** (Phibsboro).
  • GERRARD, J. T. (John Thomas), b. Dublin, 14 September 1876, d. Dublin, 12 April 1954. Leinster champion 1924, 1930. Armstrong Cup wins: 1933, 1934, 1935, 1944, 1950 (Dublin).
  • GIBSON, John F., b. 23 November 1948, d. Rathgar, Dublin, 12 March 2022. Leinster champion 1978. Leinster championship 1st-3rd 1968 (lost playoff). Dublin Open Easter Championship 1st-3rd 1968. Student Olympiads: 1967, 1968. Leinster Schools’ champion 1965, 1967. Glorney Cups: 1965. Armstrong Cup wins: 1975, 1979 (Collegians).
  • GIBTON, (Major) William. President, Kingstown C.C., –1888–.
  • GILROY, Seán. Glorney Cup: 1957.
  • GILMER, Conor, b. 1972. Armstrong Cup wins: 2009** (Phibsboro).
  • GILMER, Noel C.. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004** (Phibsboro).
  • GLASS, (Cyril) Neil, b. * 1939. Glorney Cup: 1957.
  • GLORNEY, C.[ecil] Parker, b. Leinster Terrace, Dalkey, 29 October 1881, d. Nice FRA, 31 December 1973. Ennis Shield wins: 1933, 1957 (Rathmines). President, ICU, 1949-1951; President, Rathmines C.C., 1939-1957. Donor, Glorney Cup.
  • GOLDSMITH, J. M. (John Mills), b. Dublin City, 20 May 1845, d. Dublin (1 Connaught Place, Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire)), 11 June 1912. Armstrong Cup wins: 1893 (Kingstown).
  • GOOD, John. Plunkett Trophy, 1st 1908-09. Copeman Cup wins: 1909 (C.Y.M.S.).
  • GÓRA, Antonina. Irish Women’s champion 2023. Women’s Olympiads: 2024.
  • GORMALLY, Ivan, b. 21 December, ca. 1962?, d. Dublin, 13 September 2013. Irish intermediate champion 1981. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum).
  • GOSS, Alex. Killane Cup wins: 2017 (Elm Mount).
  • GOVINDARAJU, Darun, b. 2010. Irish U14 champion 2023.
  • GRANT, Eddie, b. 15 January 1966, d. 1985. Irish U19 champion 1983. Glorney Cup: 1983.
  • GREER, Kieran. Belfast Feis: 1st-2nd 1994.
  • GRIFFIN, John. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum), 1994 (St. Benildus). Branagan Cup wins: 1977 (Dundrum).
  • GRIFFITH, (Major) F. J..
  • GRIFFITHS, Ryan-Rhys, b. ENG, * 1993. FM 2011. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2008. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny).
  • GROGAN, Richard (Dick), b. 16 September 1938, d. Castletownbere, Co. Cork, 14 May 2016. Olympiad 1956. Armstrong Cup wins: 1959 (U.C.D.), 1964 (Collegians). Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1954. Glorney Cups: 1954, 1955, 1956. Journalist, Irish Times.
  • GUBANOV, Oleg. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2023, 2024 (Ennis).

  • HACKETT, Len, b. 1975. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019** (Cork A).
  • HAND, Geoffrey (Geoffrey Joseph Philip Hand), b. 1931, d. Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, 26 February 2016. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1948. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1948. Glorney Cup: 1948.
  • HAND, Robert, b. Drumcondra, Co. Dublin, 25 December 1948, d. Loughshinny, Co. Dublin, 26 March 2024. President, Irish Chess Union, 1988–1990–.
  • HARDING, Tim (Timothy David Harding), b. London ENG, * 1948. Irish 65+ champion 2021. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014 (Dublin University).
  • HARRIS, Ross, b. 1976. Silver King wins: 2022** (Strand).
  • HARRISON, Harold. Plunkett Trophy: 1st 1963. National Club Championship wins: 1966 (Dublin).
  • HARTE, Harry, b. * 1940. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1958. Glorney Cup: 1957.
  • HARTFORD, H. A.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1950** (Dublin).
  • HARVEY, E. L. (Ernest Louis), b. Belfast, 31 March 1866, d. Belfast, 18 June 1900. Ulster champion 1895. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix). Columnist, Belfast News-Letter and Northern Whig.
  • HASSELL, William, b. Cork (City), 16 May 1878, d. Dublin, 7 October 1960. Armstrong Cup wins: 1928, 1931, 1933* (Dublin).
  • HAYES, Pat (Patrick D. Hayes), b. ca. 1938, d. Limerick, 28 March 2016. North Munster champion 1969. President, Limerick C.C., 1995-♰.
  • HAYES, Peter J., b. 1983. Armstrong Cup wins: 2015 (Gonzaga).
  • HAYNES, T. A. V. (Thomas Albert Victor), b. Co. Dublin, 19 May 1883, d. Surbiton, Greater London ENG, 10 August 1947. Armstrong Cup wins: 1929 (Sackville).
  • HEALY, Denis. Leinster champion 1976. Branagan Cup wins: 1979 (Rathfarnham).
  • HEANEY, Conor. Glorney Cup: 1953.
  • HEARNS, Liam (Liam T. Hearns), b. 11 February 1946, d. Arklow, Co. Wicklow, 30 September 2022.
  • HEFFERNAN, Shane, b. Ireland, 1971, d. 15 January 1994, aged 22. Leinster Intermediate champion 1993.
  • HEIDENFELD, Mark, b. Ireland, * 1968. Son of Wolfgang Heidenfeld q.v.. IM 1998. Irish champion 2000, 2021. Olympiads: 1996-2002, 2006-2010, 2014-2016, 2022. European Team Championships: 1997, 2001. National club championship wins: 2006, 2007, 2009 (all Kilkenny).
  • HEIDENFELD, Wolfgang, b. Schönberg/Berlin, Germany, 29 May 1911, d. Ulm, West Germany, 3 August 1981. Father of Mark Heidenfeld q.v.. NM 1977. Irish champion 1958, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1968, 1972. Leinster champion 1965, 1969 (j.), 1972. South African champion 1939, 1946-47 (j.), 1949, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1959 (j.). Olympiads 1958 (representing South Africa), 1966-1970, 1974. European Team Ch: 1967. Author of South Africans Abroad (1948), Chess Springbok (1955), My Book of Fun and Games (1958), Große Remispartien (1968), and Lacking the Master Touch (1970).
  • HENNESSY, Brian. Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • HENRY, Paul, b. Belfast, * 1951. NM 1980. Irish champion 1970. Williamson Shield, 1st 1967. Olympiads: 1970, 1974. EEC Team Championship: 1978. Glorney cups: 1965.
  • HICKEY, Gerald M.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926 (Sackville).
  • HICKEY, John C.. Munster champion 1947 (j.).
  • HIGGINS, Michael, b. 2001. Armstrong Cup wins: 2023** (Gonzaga).
  • HILL, David, b. 1972. Silver King wins: 2022 (Strand).
  • HOBSON, Frank, b. Co. Armagh, ca. 1847, d. New Malden, Surrey ENG, 21 May 1937. 2nd, Irish championship 1889. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • HOGARTY, Philip, b. 1988, d. Dublin, 1 January 2008. Chair, Irish Chess Union, -♰.
  • HORSHAM, J.. National Club Championship wins: 1966 (Dublin).
  • HOUSTON, David, b. 1958. Silver King wins: 2015 (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • HOWELL, C. E. (Charles Edward), b. Dublin City, 30 June 1866, d. Rathgar, Co. Dublin, 23 October 1932. President, Rathmines C.C., 1903-1919.
  • HUGHES, John L.[odger], b. Columbus? (Ohio) USA, 1996. US NM 2012; US LM 2014.
  • HUNTER, Seán. Armstrong Cup wins: 2019** (Gonzaga).
  • HURLEY, John (John G. Hurley), b. 1966. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006, 2007 (Rathmines).

  • IVANOV, Andrey, b. 2011. Irish U12 champion 2023.

  • JACKSON, Carl, b. 1982. National Club Championship wins: 2016, 2018, 2019 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023** (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019** (Gonzaga).
  • JACKSON, D. G. (Denis). Armstrong Cup wins: 1949 (Sackville).
  • JACKSON, Lester. National club championship wins: 1964 (City of Derry).
  • JACKSON, Peter C., b. 1953. Armstrong Cup wins: 2013** (Phibsboro).
  • JACOBS, G. H. (Harold). 1st, Gaynor Cup 1925 (inaugural event), 1926, 1929. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926 (Sackville).
  • JAFFEY, Mervyn (Isaac Mervyn Jaffey; later Mervyn Jeffries), b. Dublin, 9 September 1929, d. Washington DC USA, 18 December 2014. Leinster Secondary Schools’ Junior champion 1944 (inaugural event). Cricket: played for Ireland v. MCC, Scotland.
  • JAGOE, R. B.. President, Cork Chess Association, –1925-26–. President, Cork C.C., 1932–.
  • JAKUBAUSKAS, Žygimantas (Žygis), b. Vilnius LTU?, 1977. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount).
  • JAMISON, Brendan, b. 1979. Silver King wins: 2015 (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • JAYADEV MENON, Aravind. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny).
  • JENSEN, Søren. Silver King wins: 2015 (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • JESSEL, Stephen, b. Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France FRA, * 1986. FM 2006. Irish champion 2016. Olympiad: 2018. Armstrong Cup wins: 2008 (Phibsboro), 2016** (Gonzaga). Olympiads: 2016-18.
  • JOHNSTON, James. Ulster Schoolboys’ champion 1954. Glorney Cup: 1954.
  • JOHNSTON, Martin, b. 1968. Chairman, Ulster Chess Union, 2023–.
  • JOHNSTON, S. H.. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1953. Glorney Cup: 1953.
  • JONES, Robert, b. Wales?. Ulster champion 1952.
  • JOYCE, John. Armstrong Cup wins: 2005 (Phibsboro).
  • JOYNT, A. L. (Alfred Lane), b. Co. Dublin, 1870, d. Dublin, 10 September 1936. Armstrong Cup wins: 1897 (Dublin University).
  • JURKIEWICZ, Stawomir. Armstrong Cup wins: 2009** (Phibsboro).

  • KANE, T. P. (Thomas), d. Bray, Co. Wicklow, ca. October 1945. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1930. Armstrong Cup wins: 1904, 1926, 1929 (Sackville).
  • KANYAMARALA, Tarun, b. Ireland, 2004. FM 2019. Irish champion 2022. St. Andrew’s Masters, 1st-2nd 2019. Limerick Open, 1st 2019. Olympiads: 2022, 2024. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin).
  • KANYAMARALA, Trisha, b. Kilkenny, * 2005. WFM 2019, WIM 2020, FM-elect 2020. Irish Women’s champion 2022. Women’s Olympiads: 2022, 2024. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin).
  • KAVANAGH, A. McM.. Copeman Cup wins: 1947 (Bellevue).
  • KEATINGE, C. T. (Charles Taylor), b. Dublin City, 18 November 1872, d. Dublin City, 6 June 1940. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926 (Sackville).
  • KEENAN, Andy. Armstrong Cup wins: 2017** (Gonzaga).
  • KEESHAN, Michael. Olympiad: 1972.
  • KELBAS, Dariy, b. 2013. Irish U10 champion 2023.
  • KELLEHER, Denis, b. 17 April 1936, d. Dublin, 27 March 2018. Founder member, Portmarnock C.C.
  • KELLY, Brian, b. York ENG, * 1978. IM 1998. Irish champion 1995, 2007 (j.). Ulster champion 1995 (j.). Belfast Feis: 1st-2nd 1994. Olympiads: 1994, 1998, 2002-2008. European Team Championships: 2003-2005. National club championship wins: 1994 (Fisherwick).
  • KELLY, John C.. Armstrong Cup wins: 2007** (Rathmines).
  • KELLY, Terry (Terence Christopher), b. c. 1930, d. Toronto CAN, 19 June 2010. Irish champion 1954. Olympiad 1954. National club championship win 1955 (Eoghan Ruadh).
  • KELLY, Vincent. Irish correspondence champion 1948.
  • KENNEDY, David. Glorney Cups: 1955, 1956.
  • KENNEDY, John P. A.. Rathmines Congress, 1st-2nd 1999. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin).
  • KENNEDY, Paddy (Patrick Brendan), b. Clarecastle, Co. Clare, 20 July 1929, d. Nottingham ENG, 9 June 1966. Uncle of Mel Ó Cinnéide q.v.. Irish champion 1949. Fellow, Royal Irish Academy, 1962.
  • KENNEDY, (Robert) Colin. Glorney Cup: 1955.
  • KENNEFICK, Maurice (Maurice James Kennefick), b. Cork (Erinville), 20 November 1946, d. Douglas, Co. Cork?, 31 December 2018. Mulcahy Memorial, 1st 1969 (inaugural event). Olympiads: 1970, 1976.
  • KENNY, T. M.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (first Armstrong Cup).
  • KEOGH, Eamon, b. Dublin, * 1944. NM 1977. Irish champion 1975 (j.), 1979 (j.). Leinster champion 1967, 1969 (j.). Olympiads: 1964-1966, 1976. EEC Team Ch: 1975. European Team Ch: 1979. EEC Team Chs: 1975, 1980. Student Olympiad: 1968. World Junior championship: 1961. Zonals: 1978, 1993. National club championship wins: 1962 (Eoghan Ruadh), 2006, 2007, 2009 (Kilkenny). Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny).
  • KERINS, Noel, b. Dublin, * 1941. Irish Correspondence champion 1967, 1974, 1975, 1977. Student Olympiads: 1966, 1967.
  • KERLIN, Gerard [Gerard Joseph Kerlin], b. Dublin (City), 29 October 1910, d. Co. Dublin, 12 June 1946. Leinster champion 1940, 1941. 2nd-3rd, Irish championship 1939. 1st, Dunsany Premier, 1941. Olympiad: 1939.
  • KERNAN, Bernard, b. Dublin, * 1955. NM 1977. Irish champion 1976. Leinster champion 1973 (j.). Leinster Senior Schoolboys’ champion 1972 (j.). Olympiad: 1976. EEC Team Championship: 1975. National club championship wins: 1971 (Dublin). Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.). Branagan Cup wins: 1974 (U.C.D.).
  • KERR, Brian (Brian Leslie Kerr), b. Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, 22 January 1944, d. London ENG, 3 June 2014. Olympiad: 1966. Glorney Cup: 1962.
  • KERR, W.[illiam] D.[avid], d. Belfast?, 1 September 1953, aged 35. Ulster champion 1951, 1953 (j.). Williamson Shield, 1st 1947, 1948, 1st-2nd 1950 (lost playoff).
  • KILLANE, Jack, b. 1940. Carlow Open, 1st 1983. Armstrong Cup wins: 1989 (Rathmines).
  • KINSELLA, J.. Glorney Cup: 1948.
  • KING-PARKS, Thomas, b. Dublin, 20 April 1884, d. Manchester ENG, 23 November 1918. Irish correspondence champion 1910-11.
  • KNIGHTSON, John. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2023** (Ennis).
  • KRUK, Karina, b. 1994. WFM 2014. Irish Women’s Champion 2012.
  • KWIATEK, Lukasz. Armstrong Cup wins: 2009**, 2013 (Phibsboro).

  • LAGE LOPES, Ruben. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024** (Dublin).
  • LAMB, J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • LANCA, Ivan. Armstrong Cup wins: 2009 (Phibsboro).
  • LARACY, P. J. (Patrick Joseph), MBE, b. Dublin City, 7 March 1882, d. Dublin, 10 November 1960. Leinster champion 1929, 1931. Armstrong Cup wins: 1922, 1925, 1928, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935 (Dublin).
  • LARTER, Nick J., b. 1961. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017 (Ennis).
  • LAVERY, Damien. Silver King wins: 2015 (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • LAVERY, Robert. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • LAWLESS, L. P.. Ennis Shield wins: 1957 (Rathmines).
  • LAWRENCE, Simon, b. 1970. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019 (Cork A).
  • LEDWICH, W.[illiam] A.[ugustus], b. Co. Dublin, ca. 1842, d. Naas, Co. Kildare, 25 July 1926. Played in Irish championship 1889.
  • LEICHERT, Piotr, b. 1978. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019 (Cork A).
  • LEITCH, Calum. Silver King wins: 2022 (Strand).
  • LENNOX, R.. Ulster champion 1937. Belfast Feis, 1st 1935, 1938.
  • LEONARD, R. G. L. (Robert Galloway Louis Leonard) (later Q. C.), b. Co. Kildare, 25 October 1878, d. Dublin (27 Pembroke Park), 22 June 1957. Armstrong Cup wins: 1900 (Dublin University).
  • LEWIS, William (Bill). Irish Chess Union President 1974-75.
  • LI, Henry, b. 2002. FM 2019. National Club Championship wins: 2016, 2017, 2019 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019 (Gonzaga).
  • LILLY, W. E. (Walter Elsworthy), b. Tufnell Park ENG, 19 March 1867, d. East Runton, Norfolk ENG, 3 January 1940. Armstrong Cup wins: 1900 (Dublin University). President, Institution of Civil Engineers of Ireland, 1917. MBE.
  • LINCOLN, Marc. Armstrong Cup wins: 2017**, 2018** (Gonzaga).
  • LITTLETON, Michael F.[lannan], b. Tulla, Co. Clare, 5 March 1938, d. Dublin, 21 August 2002. NM 1977. Irish champion 1962 (j.), 1965. Leinster champion 1959, 1963, 1968 (j.). Olympiads: 1960, 1968-1974. Zonals: 1966, 1969. National club championship wins: 1960 (Dublin).
  • LIU, Jason, b. 2009. Armstrong Cup wins: 2023 (Gonzaga).
  • LIVERSAGE, G.[eorge] D.[avid] (David Liversage), b. Leeds ENG, 3 September 1930, d. Copenhagen DEN?, 13 May 2009. Played in 1954 Irish championship. Interprovincial match: 1949 (Ulster).
  • LOHR, Maximilan. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin).
  • LONG, Albert. Ulster Chess Union, Hon. Sec. 1950–.
  • LONG, Thomas, b. Dublin, 15 June 1827 (or 1829? 1830? 1831?), d. Dublin, 10 May 1907. President, Irish Chess Association, 1885 (founding)–. Member, Dublin Philidorian Society, founded 1830’s. Founding member, City and County of Dublin C.C. (now Dublin C.C.), 1867. President, St. Patrick’s C.C.
  • (LOPEZ, Alex—see Astaneh Lopez, Alex.)
  • LOWRY-O’REILLY, Hannah, b. 1988. Women’s Olympiad: 2018. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014** (Dublin University).
  • LUCE, (Dr.) A. A. (Arthur Aston), b. Gloucester ENG, 21 August 1882, d. Dublin, 28 June 1977. Armstrong Cup wins: 1945 (Dublin University), 1946 (Rathmines).
  • LUDGATE, Alan T.[empleton], b. Belfast, * 1945. NM 1980. CC-IM 1993, CC-SIM 1999. Irish champion 1975 (j.), 1977 (j.), 1978. Irish correspondence champion 1986, 1987. British U21 champion 1966 (j.). Olympiads: 1976, 1980, 1984-88. European Team Championship: 1989. EEC Team Championship: 1978.
  • LYNAM, (Lieutenant-Colonel) W.[illiam] F.[rancis], b. Galway, 1833, d. Clontarf, Co. Dublin, 17 August 1894. President, Clontarf C.C., 1889-.
  • LYNCH, Peter J., b. 1947. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012** (Rathmines).
  • LYNN, Liam, b. Craigavon, Co. Armagh?, ca. 1963. Northern Ireland Postal Champion 1990.
  • LYNN, Sam, b. 12 December 1908, d. 1 November 2002.
  • LYONS, Brendan, b. * 1963. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum), 1994 (St. Benildus). National Club Championship wins: 2023 (St. Benildus). Community Games wins: 1978 (St. Laurence’s (Dublin)).
  • LYONS, Guy, b. Dublin, * 1953.

  • MacDAÉID, Diarmuid (Diarmuid Antoine MacDaéid) [Diarmuid Antoine MacDevitt]. Irish Universities’ champion 1960.
  • MacDONNELL, (Rev.) George Alcock, b. Dublin, 16 August 1830, d. London, 3 June 1899.
  • MacDONAGH, Alan. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount).
  • MacDONOGH, A. A. (Albert Augustus), b. Blackrock, Co. Dublin, 1 March 1866, d. Broadstone, Dorset ENG, 31 March 1934. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • MacELLIGOTT, Gerard, b. * 1956. CM 2013. FI 2015. Irish championship b.r. 4th (1982). Irish 65+ champion 2022. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount). Branagan Cup wins: (2011?), 2012, 2013, 2014 (Elm Mount).
  • MacFIONNLAOIC, C.. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1937, 1942. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).
  • MacGRILLEN, Hugh (Hugh Patrick MacGrillen), b. London ENG, 7 May 1945, d. London ENG, 10 January 2004. Irish champion 1973. Ulster champion 1964 (j.). Olympiads: 1972-1974. National club championship wins: 1966 (Q.U.B.).
  • MacNEILL, E.. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1947, 1948, 1950 (permanent holder).
  • MacRÉAMOINN, Brian, b. 1959. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum).
  • MAHER, Conor, b. 1999. Armstrong Cup wins: 2018** (Gonzaga).
  • MAHER, Frank, d. 2019. Glorney Cup: 1949.
  • MAHER, Vincent (T. Vincent Maher), b. Dublin, 1929. Irish champion 1950, 1955. Olympiads: 1954-1956.
  • MAHON, Ciarán, b. 1950. Armstrong Cup wins: 1994 (St. Benildus).
  • MAHONEY, J.[ames] C.[oleman], b. New Zealand, ca. 1864. Armstrong Cup wins: 1933 (Dublin).
  • MALLAGHAN, Danny, b. 1962. Silver King wins: 2016 (Muldoons 1, Mallusk C.C.).
  • MALONE, P.. Ennis Shield wins: 1954 (Kevin Barry).
  • MANSFIELD, Francis M.. Irish correspondence champion 1962, 1963 (j.), 1965, 1966.
  • MARCONDES, Igor. National club championship wins: 2024 (Elm Mount).
  • MARTIN, Alexander, b. ca. 1882, d. Cork, 22 July 1961. Copeman Cup wins: 1947 (Bellevue). Controller, Irish championship 1947.
  • MARTIN, Eamonn. Branagan Cup wins: 1979 (Rathfarnham).
  • MARTINEZ OTERO, Daniel. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin).
  • MASON, James, b. Kilkenny? (generally stated but not certain), 19 November 1849, d. Rochford ENG, 11? January 1905.
  • MATS, Diana, b. 1999. Irish women’s championship, 1st 2023 (deemed ineligible for title); champion 2024. Women’s Olympiad (non-playing) captain: 2024.
  • MAZÉ, Sébastien, b. Paris FRA, * 1984. IM 2003, GM 2007. Armstrong Cup wins: 2015**, 2016**, 2017** (Gonzaga). National club championship wins: 2017 (Gonzaga).
  • MAZUR, Ireneusz. Armstrong Cup wins: 2009** (Phibsboro).
  • McALEENAN, Desmond. Munster champion 1965 (j.).
  • McALISTER, David, b. 1953. President, Ulster Chess Union, 1984-1986, 2001–2011. Chair, Irish Chess Union, 1999-2001. Silver King wins: 1973 (Q.U.B.), 1979 (C.I.Y.M.S.), 1992, 1994 (Newtownards).
  • McAULEY, Owen. Irish Correspondence champion 1953 (j.).
  • McCABE, Darren. Armstrong Cup wins: 2007, 2012 (Rathmines).
  • McCALLION, John, b. 1949. Glorney Cups: 1965. National club championship wins: 1964 (City of Derry).
  • McCARTHY, Anthony (Anthony Michael McCarthy), b. * 1959. Olympiad: 1980.
  • McCARTHY, D. Gerry, b. 7 May 1958, d. 13 January 2019. Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.).
  • McCARTHY, Edward. Inter-County Championship wins: 1955, 1959 (Co. Wicklow).
  • McCAUSLAND, J. E.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1900 (Dublin University).
  • McCLUSKEY, James, b. Co. Meath, ca. 1868, d. Dublin, 22 October 1934. Brother of Nicholas McCluskey q.v.. President, Dublin Corporation C.C.
  • McCLUSKEY, Nicholas, b. Co. Louth, ca. 1873, d. Dublin, 12 September 1956. Brother of James McCluskey q.v.. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1928, 1931, 1934. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926, 1929 (Sackville).
  • McCURDY, Gerald F., b. 1946, d. 26 January 2016. Student Olympiads: 1966, 1968.
  • McDAID, Adrian, b. Derry, 1956. Ulster champion 1974. Irish Open, 1st-5th 1978 (lost on tie-break). Dublin Classic, 1st 1987. National club championship wins: 1989 (Rathmines). Armstrong Cup wins: 1989 (Rathmines). Irish ambassador to Russia, 2015-2019; to Denmark, 2019-.
  • McDEVITT, Liam. Oireachtas Senior Championship, 1st 1972.
  • McDONNELL, Alexander, b. Belfast, 22 May 1798, d. London, 14 September 1835.
  • McDONNELL, J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1931 (Dublin).
  • McDONNELL, (Dr.) Michael. Connacht champion 1946, 1947, 1948, 1953.
  • McDONOUGH, Gerry. Branagan Cup wins: 1977 (Dundrum).
  • McDOWELL, Craig. Irish U19 champion 1982.
  • McEVOY, Owen. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • McGAHAN, Barney. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • McGLADE, Emmet, b. 2003. Branagan Cup wins: 2019 (Gonzaga).
  • McGUINNESS, Conor. Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.).
  • McGUINNESS, Oisín (Francis Oisín McGuinness), b. 1956. Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.).
  • McHUGH, Kevin. Ulster Open, 1st 1989. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum), 1994 (St. Benildus). National Club Championship wins: 2023 (St. Benildus).
  • McILROY, Gerard. National Club Championship wins: 1988 (Fisherwick).
  • McILWAINE, H.[ugh M.], b. Shawlands SCO?, 1868, d. 1951. Armstrong Cup wins: 1922, 1925, 1931, 1933, 1934 (Dublin).
  • McKENNA, Brian. Armstrong Cup wins: 1981** (Dublin).
  • McLEAN, Darren. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024** (Dublin).
  • McMAHON, Daire, b. * 1963. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006, 2007, 2012** (Rathmines).
  • McMAHON, Eric, b. * 1968. Armstrong Cup wins: 1985 (Dundrum).
  • McMAHON, Frank, b. 1944. Brother of John McMahon q.v. and Michael McMahon q.v.. North Munster Championship, 1st 1972, 1973, 1974. Student Olympiad 1968. World Senior Team Championship 2018. Glorney Cup 1960, 1961, 1963. Irish championship best result: 6th-8th, 1973.
  • McMAHON, John (John Francis McMahon), b. 1 February 1940, d. Dublin, 28 October 2021. Brother of Frank McMahon q.v. and Michael McMahon q.v.. Irish championship best result: 2nd-3rd (2nd on tie-break), 1961. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1957. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1957, 1958. Glorney Cups: 1956, 1957, 1958. Clubs: Kevin Barry (Armstrong Cup team, 1956-76), Lucan (Heidenfeld Trophy team, 2005-16).
  • McMAHON, Michael (Fr.), b. 16 August 1938, d. Dublin, 13 August 2024. Brother of Frank McMahon q.v. and John McMahon q.v.. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1956. Glorney Cups: 1955, 1956. Missionary, Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers), Kenya, 1966-2016-.
  • McMAHON, Pat, b. 1954. Thurles Open, 1st-3rd 1984 (1st on tie-break).
  • McMAHON, P. J. (Joe). 1st-3rd Irish championship 1926 (lost playoff). Ulster champion 1935. Williamson Shield, 1st 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1952. Belfast Feis, 1st 1952, 1957, 1960.
  • McMASTER, Richard (Richard Graham McMaster), b. 16 February 1972, d. Portsmouth ENG, 16 October 2011. Belfast Summerfest, 1st-3rd 1999, 1st 2000. City of Belfast Championship (Nemtzov Cup), 1st 2000, 1st-2nd 2011. Ulster Open, 1st-4th 2000. Irish U19 champion 1990.
  • McMORROW, John, b. Dublin?, * 1988. Chair, Irish Chess Union, 2015-19. National club championship wins: 2018 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016**, 2017**, 2018** (Gonzaga).
  • McNEILL, J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).
  • McPHILLIPS, Karl, b. * 1988. Leinster champion 2006. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2005. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny), 2014 (Dublin University). Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2014 (Ennis)
  • MEGHAN, Brendan, b. 1967. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006, 2007 (Rathmines).
  • MELAUGH, Shane. National club championship wins: 2024 (Elm Mount).
  • MELLING, Jonathon. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2024** (Ennis).
  • MENZIES, Colin (Colin William Menzies), b. Limerick?, * 1988. FM 2022. Armstrong Cup wins: 2023 (Gonzaga).
  • MEYRICK, Francis J., b. Co. Dublin, ca. 1873, d. Monkstown, Co. Dublin, 6 December 1963. President, Calaroga C.C., -1901-.
  • MIDDLETON, David, d. Dublin (7 Seville Place), 20 February 1929.
  • MIHAYLOVA, Aliona, b. 2002. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019** (Cork A).
  • MILEY, Daniel O’Connell, b. Monkstown, Co. Dublin, 4 October 1857, d. Ailesbury Road, Co. Dublin, 6 November 1925. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • MILLAR, R. C. (Richard Clayton), b. Co. Dublin, 16 May 1844, d. Co. Dublin, 23 March 1915. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • MILLER, Ioana (née Gelip), b. 1995. WFM 2017. Irish Women’s Champion 2017, 2018, 2019. Irish Championship Open Weekender, 1st 2016. Limerick Open, 1st 2015.
  • MILLER, Jacob, b. 1993. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014 (Dublin University). Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017 (Ennis).
  • MILLS, J. W. A.. Ulster Schoolboys’ champion 1948, 1949.
  • MINNIS, William, b. Belfast, ca. 1902. Ulster champion 1939, 1945. Olympiad: 1939. Williamson Shield: 1st 1949. Belfast Feis, 1st 1940, 1944. Secretary, Ulster Chess Union, –1938–.
  • MIRZA, Diana, b. Limerick, 2000. WFM 2017. World Schools U17 Girls champion 2017. Women’s Olympiads: 2016-18, 2022.
  • MISKELLY, Michael. Armstrong Cup wins: 1989 (Rathmines).
  • MOCKLER, Dominic (Dominic Thomas Mockler), b. Cork, 26 October 1935, d. Tucson, Arizona USA, 2 January 2022. Son of William D. Mockler, q.v.. Played in Irish championship 1957.
  • MOFFAT WILSON, William, b. (as William Wilson) Tyrone, 17 April 1856. Armstrong Cup wins: 1922, 1925, 1928, 1931 (Dublin). President, Dublin C.C., 1924-1933.
  • MOLES, John L.[arkin], b. Belfast, 22 September 1949, d. Durham ENG, 4 October 2015. NM 1977. Irish champion 1966, 1971. Ulster champion 1965 (j.), 1967. Williamson Shield, 1st 1964. Mulcahy Memorial, 1st 1970. Olympiads: 1970-72. Glorney Cups: 1965, 1966. Author, The French Defence Main Line Winawer (Batsford 1975) and (with Kevin J. Wicker) French Winawer: Modern and Auxiliary Lines (Batsford 1979). Professor of Classics, Durham University ENG, 1996-2001; Professor of Latin, University of Newcastle ENG, 2001-♰.
  • MOLONEY, Ian. Copeman Cup wins: 1983 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • MONTWILL, Alex, b. Riga, Latvia, 28 October 1935, d. Blackrock, Co. Dublin, 18 April 2013. 1st-4th, Irish championship 1962 (lost on tie-break). Irish correspondence champion 1963 (j.). Interprovincial championship wins: 1961, 1964 (Leinster). National club championship wins: 1963 (Collegians). Glorney Cup: 1952, 1953.
  • MOONEY, Tony. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2005 (Phibsboro).
  • MOORE (Mr.). Armstrong Cup wins: 1922 (Dublin).
  • MORAN, Hugh, b. 2003. Armstrong Cup wins: 2023** (Gonzaga).
  • MORAN, Stephen. Armstrong Cup wins: 2007 (Rathmines), 2014 (Dublin University).
  • MORELAND, Desmond, b. 1970. Silver King wins: 2016 (Muldoons 1, Mallusk C.C.), 2022** (Strand).
  • MORPHY, John (b. Murphy?). Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix: first Armstrong Cup).
  • MORRIS, T. C. (Thomas Charles). Armstrong Cup wins: 1893 (Kingstown).
  • MORRISS, Pete, b. Woking ENG, * 1947. FA 2015. Chair, Irish Chess Union, 2013-14. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2014 (Ennis).
  • MORRISSEY, J. J. (James). Armstrong Cup wins: 1928, 1931 (Dublin).
  • MORTELL, Denis. Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • MOYNIHAN, Kieran, b. * 1970. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 1994 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • MULCAHY, E. N. (Noel), b. Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, 3 January 1930, d. Tuskar Rock air disaster, 24 March 1968. Irish champion 1953. Munster champion 1951, 1952, 1957, 1961. Student Olympiad: 1959. Zonal: 1954.
  • MURPHY, Conor E., b. ENG, 1999. FM 2017. Irish champion 2019. Olympiads: 2022, 2024.
  • MURPHY, F.. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1941.
  • MURPHY, Oissíne (a.k.a. Oissíne Murchadha). Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2023, 2024 (Ennis).
  • MURPHY, R. J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1946 (Rathmines).
  • MURPHY, Seán J., b. 2003. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019 (Cork A).
  • MURRAY, Benjamin, b. 2006. National Club Championship wins: 2023 (St. Benildus).
  • MURRAY, Cecil (Cecil St. Eloi Murray), b. Dublin, 2 March 1917, d. Dublin, 15 September 2000. Brother of Victor Murray q.v. C.I.E. champion 1976. Ennis Shield wins: 1954 (Kevin Barry).
  • MURRAY, David (David B. Murray), b. Dublin, * 1984. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2016. National Club Championship wins: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019 (Gonzaga).
  • MURRAY, John. National Club Championship wins: 1966 (Dublin). Armstrong Cup wins: 1981 (Dublin).
  • MURRAY, Victor, b. Dublin, 16 November 1923, d. Dublin, 26 August 2024. Brother of Cecil Murray q.v.. Leinster intermediate champion 1950. President, Elm Mount C.C., –?–.
  • MURRAY, W.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).
  • MURTAGH, Robert, b. 1989. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin).
  • MYERS, Tom. Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.). Munster League Div. 1 wins: 1994 (C.C.Y.M.S.).

  • NASH, Warwick, b. Athlone, 29 June 1907, d. Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, 22 March 1983. Irish correspondence champion 1936, 1940, 1964. Irish championship b.r. 2nd (1947). Olympiads: 1939, 1954, 1960.
  • NEAGA, Bogdan, b. 1976. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2023**, 2024 (Ennis).
  • NEMETH, Zalan. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2024** (Ennis).
  • NEMTZOV, J. M.. President, Belfast C.C., 1963–.
  • NEVILLE, Brendan. Glorney Cup: 1952, 1953.
  • NGUYEN, Angeline. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017 (Ennis).
  • NICHOLLS, William, b. Shrewsbury ENG, 1837 or 1838, d. Clontarf, Co. Dublin, 11 April 1932. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup), 1910 (Dublin).
  • NICOLAE, Bogdan. Armstrong Cup wins: 2013** (Phibsboro).
  • NIGHTINGALE, Darrell. CC-IM 2000, CC-SIM 2001. Irish Correspondence champion 1994 (j.).
  • NIKROW, Shahram. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024** (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022** (Dublin).
  • NÍ MHUIREAGÁIN, Eibhia, b. 2000. Women’s Olympiads: 2018, 2022.
  • NOLAN, John, d. ca. March 2014. Irish correspondence champion 1988, 1990. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2013 (Phibsboro). Branagan Cup wins: 1980, 1981 (Raheny).
  • NOONAN, Aileen. Women’s Olympiad: 1969.

  • O’BEIRNE, Fergal, b. 1972. Irish Junior champion 1995. Armstrong Cup wins: 2008** (Phibsboro).
  • Ó BRIAIN, Pádraig. Leinster Intermediate champion 1972. Student Olympiad: 1974.
  • O’BRIEN, John P.. Armstrong Cup wins: 2009** (Phibsboro).
  • O’BRIEN, Kieran. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017**, 2023** (Ennis).
  • O’BRIEN, Michael. Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.). Armstrong Cup wins: 1989 (Rathmines).
  • O’BRIEN, Richard W.[ilfred], b. 8 April 1944, d. Sussex ENG, 9 November 2009.
  • Ó BROIN, R.. Ennis Shield wins: 1957 (Rathmines).
  • Ó CINNÉIDE, Mel, b. Cork?, * 1965. Nephew of Paddy Kennedy q.v.. Leinster champion 2017. Olympiad: 1994. European Team Championship: 1997. Plunkett Trophy, 1st 2017. Waterford Open, 1st 1982. National club championship wins: 1998 (Crumlin), 2004 (Rathmines/Crumlin), 2008 (Douglas). Armstrong Cup wins: 2006, 2007, 2012 (Rathmines). Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • O’CONNELL, Dermot. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1954. Glorney Cups: 1954, 1955.
  • O’CONNELL, Gerard, b. 1958. Irish 50+ champion 2021. Chairman, Irish Chess Union, 1995‐.
  • O’CONNELL, Kevin J.[ohn], b. London ENG, * 1949. FM 2006. Irish delegate to FIDE 1977-78, 1980-88, 1990-92, 1994-96, –2022. Irish delegate to ECU, –2022.
  • O’CONNELL, W. J. L. (William Joseph Leo), b. Winters Hill, Cork, 27 March 1893, d. Monkstown, Co. Cork, 7 February 1966. Plunkett Trophy, 1st 1929, 1st-2nd 1929-30 (shared title). Played in Irish championship 1934. President, Munster Chess Union. President, Contract Bridge Association of Ireland.
  • O’CONNOR, Eddie, b. Cork?, 16 August 1956, d. 13 September 2024. Armstrong Cup wins: 1989 (Rathmines), 2024 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin). Dublin C.C.: President, –2020–, –2023.
  • O’CONNOR, Jonathan, b. * 1963. CC-IM 2013. Chair, Irish Chess Union, 2010-2013. Leinster U19 champion 1981. Armstrong Cup wins: 1981**, 2024 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin).
  • O’CUILLEANAIN, Oisín, b. * 2004. Leinster U19 champion 2023.
  • Ó DANACHAIR, Dónal. Killane Cup wins: 2017 (Elm Mount).
  • O’DEA, Robert. Munster champion 1938 (first Munster championship).
  • ODLUM, (Major) Richard Edwin, b. Dublin, 1854, d. Dublin, 28 June 1925. President, Sackville C.C., –1916–, 1919–, –1921–.
  • O’DONNELL, Conor, b. Dublin, * 1999. FM 2015. Olympiad: 2018. Irish rapid champion 2017. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2015. St. Andrew’s Masters, 1st-2nd 2019. National Club Championship wins: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (Gonzaga). Armstrong Cup wins: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (Gonzaga). Olympiads: 2016-18. Olympiad (non-playing) captain: 2024.
  • O’DONNELL, Michael. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017** (Ennis).
  • O’DONNELL, P.. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion, 1st-2nd 1954 (lost on tie-break). Glorney Cup: 1954.
  • O’DONOGHUE, Denis J., b. 1983. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014 (Dublin University).
  • O’DONOVAN, P.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • O’DONOVAN, John (John Francis O’Donovan), b. Queenstown (now Cobh), Co. Cork, 10 April 1918, d. Buenos Aires, 5 November 1999. Olympiad 1939.
  • O’DONOVAN, Richard, b. London ENG, * 1960. Irish champion 1996. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009 (Phibsboro). National club championship wins: 1985 (Kevin Barry), 2005 (Phibsboro).
  • O’DRISCOLL, Kieran. English County Championship wins: 2015 (Yorkshire).
  • O’GORMAN, Alice, b. 2000. Sister of Tom O’Gorman q.v.. Irish Women’s champion 2021. Women’s Olympiads: 2016, 2022, 2024.
  • O’GORMAN, Tom, b. * 2002. Brother of Alice O’Gorman q.v.. FM 2017. IM 2024. Irish champion 2020. Olympiads: 2022, 2024.
  • O’HALLORAN, J. F. (Joseph Ferdinand; ‘Ferdie’), d. Shanakiel, Cork, 28 March 2021. An Tóstal Open, 1st 1955. Copeman Cup wins: 1978 (Bellevue). Played in Irish championship 1955.
  • O’HANLON, John J.[ames], b. Portadown, Co. Armagh, 25 April 1876, d. Dublin, 20 February 1960. Irish champion 1913-22 (based on wins in 1913 and 1915), 1925, 1926, 1930, 1932, 1935, 1936, 1940. Leinster champion 1935, 1939. Ulster champion 1902. 1st, Tailteann Games, 1924, 1928. Olympiads: 1935, 1939. Armstrong Cup wins: 1944, 1950 (Dublin). President, Irish Chess Union, -1954-.
  • O’HARA, James. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • O’HARE, Ciarán, b. 1957. Nephew of Eugene O’Hare, q.v.. CC-IM 2009, CC-SIM 2011. Irish correspondence champion 2005-07. Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.), 1981 (Dublin).
  • O’HARE, Eugene, b. Derry, 1 January 1918, d. Altnagelvin, Co. Derry, 4 February 2008. Uncle of Ciarán O’Hare q.v.. Ulster champion 1960, 1961, 1962 (j.), 1963 (j.), 1964 (j.), 1969. Olympiads: 1960-64. National club championship wins: 1964 (City of Derry). Chair, Irish Chess Union, –1977–, –1979–.
  • O’LAOIDE, Liam, b. 2004. Armstrong Cup wins: 2017**, 2023** (Gonzaga).
  • O’LEARY, Cornelius, b. ca. 1910, d. Cork, 24 August 1994. Munster champion 1947 (j.), 1950, 1955 (j.). Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.). President, Munster Chess Union, 1964-.
  • O’LEARY, Declan, b. Cork. Munster League Division 1 wins: 1988 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • O’LEARY, Matt, d. Stockholm SWE, August 2021. Irish championship 1st-2nd 1972 (lost playoff). Ulster champion 1965 (j.), 1968. World Senior Team Championship 2018. National club championship wins: 1964 (City of Derry).
  • O’LEARY, Tadhg. Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.). Munster League Div. 1 wins: 1994 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • OLNEY, Jim (Jim H. Olney), d. Cork, 27 May 2024. Limerick Feis Cup wins: 1966 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • O’NEILL, L. G. (Lewis Gregg), b. Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, 3 August 1918, d. London ENG, 5 April 1965. British Boys’ champion 1936.
  • O’NEILL, Tom, b. 1937. Irish Schoolboys’ championship: 1st-2nd 1953 (lost on tie-break). National club championship wins: 1954 (Eoghan Ruadh). Glorney Cups: 1953, 1954, 1955.
  • O’NOLAN, Michael V.[ictor] (Mícheál Ó Nuallain) (né Michael Victor Nolan), b. Killyclogher, Co. Tyrone, 28 July 1875, d. Dublin, 29 July 1937. Father of Brian O’Nolan, a.k.a. Flann O’Brien, a.k.a. Myles na gCopaleen. Armstrong Cup wins: 1936 (Blackrock). President, Ulster Gaelic Athletic Association, 1903-.
  • O’RIORDAN, Ken. Munster Schoolboys’ champion 1948. Glorney Cup: 1948.
  • O’ROURKE, Ray, b. 1963. Limerick Open, 1st 1998.
  • ORR, Alexander R.[itchie], b. Co. Down, ca. 1871, d. The Cottage, Ballystockart, Comber, Co. Down, shortly before 29 July 1942. Drew v. Capablanca, Belfast simul, 1920.
  • ORR, Mark J. L. (Mark John Legard Orr), b. * 1955. FM 1985, IM 1988. NM 1986. Irish champion 1985 (j.), 1994. Ulster champion 1985, 1988 (j.), 1989 (j.), 2002. Olympiads: 1984-1996, 2000-2002. European Team Championships: 1989, 1999, 2005. Dundee Congress Open: 1st-2nd 2004.
  • OSBORNE, Sam C.. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012 (Rathmines).
  • O’SIOCHRU, Dorren. Wife of Oisín O’Siochru q.v., mother of Mairéad O’Siochru q.v., father of Mairéad O’Siochru q.v.. Irish Ladies’ champion 1968.
  • O’SIOCHRU, Oisín (Oisín Rey O’Siochru), b. * 1935. Husband of Dorren O’Siochru q.v.. Glorney Cup: 1952, 1953.
  • O’SULLIVAN, Barney (Bartholomew J. O’Sullivan), b. Limerick, 1899, d. Dublin, 16 March 1978. Irish champion 1939, 1946. Leinster champion 1948. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1949. Zonal: 1947. Armstrong Cup wins: 1946 (Rathmines), 1949** (Sackville). Ennis Shield wins: 1933 (Rathmines).
  • O’SULLIVAN, Dónal J., b. ca. 1910, d. Dublin, 20 March 1960. Irish champion 1948, 1956, 1957. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).

  • PALMER, Bernard (Bernard Michael Palmer), b. Dublin?, 4 May 1958, d. 5 August 2015. National Club Championship wins: 1998 (Crumlin). Armstrong Cup wins: 1981 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 1979 (Rathfarnham).
  • PALMER, (Dr.) W.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • PAROUARE, Mohammad. Armstrong Cup wins: 2008**, 2009** (Phibsboro). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin).
  • PATRICK, C. H.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1944 (Dublin).
  • PATTERSON, Nicholas J.[ames], b. London ENG, * 1947. Irish champion 1969. Olympiad: 1970. Student Olympiad: 1968 (representing England).
  • PEAKE, Alfred S.[amuel], b. ca. 1857. Chess correspondent, Weekly Irish Times, 1879-1882.
  • PEEBLES, J. D.. Ulster champion 1938, 1947. Williamson Shield, 1st 1945. Belfast Feis, 1st 1945, 1947.
  • PETERS, Andrew. Killane Cup wins: 2017 (Elm Mount).
  • PETERSON, N. G. (Nicholas George), b. Cork, ca. 1844, d. Co. Dublin, 2 March 1919. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown).
  • PHELAN, Jim (James Leo), b. Inchicore, Co. Dublin, 10 April 1895, d. London ENG, 1966.
  • PILKIEWICZ, Nicholas, b. 1979. Silver King wins: 2016 (Muldoons 1, Mallusk C.C.), 2022 (Strand).
  • PIM, Joseph B. (Joseph de Beeks Pim), b. Dublin (City), ca. 1817, d. Dalkey, Co. Dublin, 18 September 1902. Founder member, Dublin C.C., 1867-1902. President, Dawson Street C.C. –1897–.
  • PINKERTON, Arthur, b. * 1937. Irish Intermediate champion 1995. National Club Championship wins: 1988 (Fisherwick).
  • PITTS, Eamonn, b. 1944, d. Cloghroe, Co. Cork, 22 June 2022. Chair, Irish Chess Union, –2005–.
  • PLAISTED, J. S. (Joseph Selwyn), b. ca. 1872, d. Clontarf, Co. Dublin, 16 February 1957. Founder member, Sackville C.C. President, Sackville C.C., ca. 1927-1957.
  • PLAZA REINO, Mercedes. Women’s Olympiad: 2018.
  • POLIMAC, Darko, b. 1970. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny).
  • POWELL, R.. President, Dublin University C.C., 1904-.
  • PRAKASH, Sai, b. ca. 1954. Cavan Open: 1st 1974.
  • PRENDIVILLE, Jim, b. * 1938. Branagan Cup wins: 1977 (Dundrum).
  • PRENTICE, J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • PRIOR-WANDESFORDE, Capt. R. H. (Richard Henry), b. Cashel, Co. Tipperary, 15 September 1870, d. Dublin, 19 August 1956. Armstrong Cup wins: 1933 (Dublin).
  • PUTAR, Lara, b. 2007. WFM 2024. Women’s Olympiads: 2022, 2024. National Club Championship wins: 2023 (St. Benildus).
  • PUTAR, Leon, b. 2005. National Club Championship wins: 2005 (St. Benildus).
  • PYE, Robert, b. 1955. Greystones Tournament: 1st-2nd 1984. Leinser Senior Schoolboys’ champion 1972 (j.). Armstrong Cup wins: 1981 (Dublin).

  • QUIGLEY, Oscar A.[iden], b. Blackrock, Co. Dublin, 6 March 1912, d. Blackrock, Co. Dublin, 19 or 20 May 1953. Leinster champion 1953.
  • QUIGLEY, Seán. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1979.
  • QUINLAN, Paddy, b. 1944, d. 16 June 2022. Chess correspondent, Munster Express, –1995–.
  • QUINN, Ciarán, b. 1960. National club championship wins: 2024 (Elm Mount). Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount). Branagan Cup wins: 1980 (Raheny).
  • QUINN, Mark, b. * 1976. IM 1997. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny).
  • QUINN, Rory, b. 1978. FM 2022. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017, 2023, 2024 (Ennis).
  • QUINTON, Herbert, b. Clapham, London ENG, 1876, d. Sligo (Co. Hospital), 7 August 1970. Nevin Cup, 1st 1969. Played in Irish championship 1962.

  • RAZBADAUSKAS, Modestas, b. 1980. Silver King wins: 2022 (Strand).
  • REDMOND, John P., b. Dublin, 1967. Rathmines Open, 1st 1988.
  • REID, John, b. 1924 or 1925. Irish champion 1961, 1962 (j.).
  • REILLY, Brian Patrick, b. Menton FRA, 12 December 1901, d. Hastings ENG, 29 December 1991. NM 1977. Irish champion 1959, 1960. Olympiads: 1935, 1954-1968. Editor, British Chess Magazine, May 1948 – August 1981.
  • REIS, Alan C.. Armstrong Cup wins: 2013 (Phibsboro).
  • REYNOLDS, J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1925, 1928, 1931 (Dublin).
  • RILEY, D. E. A. (Douglas Eric Arnold), b. Croyden, Surrey ENG, 11 May 1912, d. Chiltern and Beaconsfield ENG, ca. June 1978. Ulster champion 1954.
  • ROBERTS, Danny, b. Belfast, 1961. Ulster Masters: 1st 2018.
  • ROBERTSON, W. T.. Williamson Shield, 1st 1946.
  • ROBINSON, E. A.. Ulster champion 1892 (first championship), 1893. President, Holywood C.C. –1892–.
  • ROCHE, Laurence. Copeman Cup wins: 1982 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • ROPER, Alfred S., b. England, ca. 1877-78, d. Belfast, 14 January 1967, aged 89. Williamson Shield, 1st 1914. Plunkett Trophy, 1st 1919.
  • ROSSE, Sebastian. Armstrong Cup wins: 2008 (Phibsboro).
  • ROWLAND, (Mrs.) Frideswide Fanny (née Beechey), b. Co. Galway, 18 April 1845, d. Bray, Co. Wicklow, 25 February 1919. Wife of Thomas B. Rowland q.v.
  • ROWLAND, Thomas B.[enjamin], b. Dublin, 1 June 1850, d. Bray, Co. Wicklow, 13 August 1929. Husband of Frideswide F. Rowland q.v..
  • RUCHKO, Denis, b. 2003. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2017** (Ennis).
  • RUSH, Stephen, b. 1990. Silver King wins: 2015 (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • RUSHE, Adam, b. 2001. Silver King wins: 2022** (Strand).
  • RYAN, Brendan, d. 15 October 1996. Branagan Cup wins: 1988 (Phibsboro).
  • RYAN, Joe, b. Toronto CAN, * 1968. FM 2001. Irish champion 1997, 2004. Greystones Tournament: 1st 1987. Olympiads: 1992, 2004. European Team Championships: 1997. National club championship wins: 2005 (Phibsboro). Branagan Cup wins: 1999 (Bray/Greystones).
  • RYAN, Matt. Leinster champion 1958. Armstrong Cup wins: 1949 (Sackville).
  • RYND, J. A. “Porterfield” (James Alexander Porterfield Kenneth Rynd), b. Co. Dublin, 6 April 1846, d. Dublin, 19 March 1917. Father of K. A. (Kenneth) Rynd q.v.. Irish champion 1865-1886 (based on win in 1865 championship), 1892-1913 (based on win in 1892 championship). Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup), 1894 (City).
  • RYND, Kenneth A.[rl(e)y], b. Dublin (Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge), 9 October 1873, d. Dublin, 31 March 1915. Son of J. A. “Porterfield” Rynd q.v..

  • SADLIER, Jim. National Club Championship wins: 1966 (Dublin).
  • SALMON, (Rev.) George, b. Cork or Dublin, 25 September 1819, d. Dublin, 22 January 1904. President, Dublin C.C., 1890-1904.
  • SALTER, David, b. 1958. CC-IM. Armstrong Cup wins: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2013 (Phibsboro). National club championship wins: 2005 (Phibsboro).
  • SAYERS, Aaron, b. Russia?, ca. 1875. 2nd, Tailteann Games 1924. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926 (Sackville).
  • SCALES, V.[ictor] W.[atson], b. Co. Limerick, ca. 1882, d. Dublin, 9 November 1958. Ennis Shield wins: 1933 (Rathmines).
  • SCANNELL, Stephen P., b. Baltimore, Maryland?, USA, 1957. Silver King wins: 2015 (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • SCANNELL, Tony, b. 1966. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012 (Rathmines).
  • SCARRY, Herbert, b. 1955. Olympiads: 1988. Armstrong Cup wins: 2004, 2005, 2009**, 2013** (Phibsboro).
  • SCHMIDT, Martin. Armstrong Cup wins: 2024 (Dublin). Branagan Cup wins: 2022 (Dublin).
  • SCHUSTER, Michael, b. Odessa, 1919, d. 29 October 1989. Irish champion 1952. Leinster champion 1952. National club championship wins: 1958, 1960 (Dublin). Armstrong Cup wins: 1950 (Dublin). Ennis Shield wins: 1957 (Rathmines).
  • SCOLARD, Ciarán. Branagan Cup wins: 1979 (Rathfarnham).
  • SCOTT, Peter. Killane Cup wins: 2017 (Elm Mount).
  • SHANEL, Jaroslav, b. * 1983. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019 (Cork A).
  • SHAUGHNESSY, Elizabeth, b. 1937. Irish Women’s champion 1970. Woemn’s Olympiad: 1969.
  • SHAW, James. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • SHEEDY, Shane. Armstrong Cup wins: 2014** (Dublin University).
  • SHEEHAN, Maurice. Armstrong Cup wins: 1949 (Sackville).
  • SHEEHY, Pádraig. Armstrong Cup wins: 2018** (Gonzaga).
  • SHORT, Philip (Philip Michael Short), b. Cork, 15 May 1960, d. Furbo, Co. Galway, 31 August 2018. NM 1982, FM 1990. Irish champion 1981 (j.), 1986 (j.), 1988, 2015 (j.), 2017 (j.). Olympiads: 1982, 1986.
  • SHOULDICE, Chris. Irish Chess Union President -1976-.
  • SKRZYPNIK, Tomasz. Armstrong Cup wins: 2012 (Rathmines).
  • SMITH, Andrew Philip, b. * 1959. FM 1994.
  • SMITH, C. E.. Ulster champion 1899.
  • SMITH, Derek. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006, 2007 (Rathmines).
  • SMITH, K.. Ennis Shield wins: 1954 (Kevin Barry).
  • SOFFE, G. D. (George Daniel), b. Lymington, Hampshire ENG, October 1858, d. Glasnevin, Co. Dublin, 13 August 1898. Irish champion 1889-1892 (based on win in 1889 championship). Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • SPACKMAN, Conor, b. 1980. Silver King wins: 2022 (Strand).
  • ŠPÍREK, Adam, b. * 1978. Gonzaga Masters, 1st 2009. Armstrong Cup wins: 2010 (Elm Mount).
  • STANTON, William. Leinster champion 1955, 1956, 1957.
  • STASSEN, Walter. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006, 2007 (Rathmines).
  • STEEN, J.[ames] Barnett, b. Belfast (15 Myrtlefield Park), 20 November 1910. Williamson Shield, 1st 1970.
  • STEEN, William. Ulster champion 1897.
  • STEIL-ANTONI, Fiona. Armstrong Cup wins: 2018** (Gonzaga).
  • STEPHENS, Albert, b. Co. Dublin, ca. 1835, d. Dublin, 5 April 1912. Founder member, (first) Clontarf C.C., 1888.
  • STEWART, James. National Club Championship wins: 1988 (Fisherwick).
  • STOJANAS, Justinas, b. 1984. Armstrong Cup wins: 2006 (Rathmines).
  • STOKES, Stephen, b. 1984. Irish U19 champion 2002.
  • STUART, Robert. Armstrong Cup wins: 1989, 2006, 2007 (Rathmines).
  • STURDY, F.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).
  • STURDY, George. Armstrong Cup wins: 1937 (Colmcille).
  • SUMMONS-WALSH, Kevin, b. 1958. Killane Cup wins: 2017 (Elm Mount).
  • SYMS, Thomas, b. 2013. National club championship wins: 2024 (Elm Mount).

  • TARLO, M.. Ennis Shield wins: 1957 (Rathmines).
  • TAYLOR, J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926 (Sackville).
  • TAYLOR, W. Desmond (William Desmond Taylor), b. Belfast?, September 1941, d. Belfast?, 19 August 2022. CC-IM 1998, CC-SIM 2002.
  • TEMPANY, Max, b. 2003. Armstrong Cup wins: 2018**, 2019** (Gonzaga). Branagan Cup wins: 2019** (Gonzaga).
  • TEMPLETON, S.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • THOMAS, Ernest A., b. Blackburn ENG, ca. 1892, d. 1983. Belfast Feis, 1st 1958. Chess correspondent, Ireland’s Saturday Night, 1956-70.
  • THOMAS, Harold, b. England, ca. 1872, d. Belfast, 4 June 1953, aged 81. Williamson Shield, 1st 1912, 1913. Ulster Trophy wins: 1927 (Belfast C.C.). President, Belfast C.C., –1927–, –1932–.
  • THOMASAN, Alan. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • THOMSON, Andrew, b. SCO, 19 October 1931, d. Drogheda, Co. Louth, 12 July 2022. Irish Veteran’s champion 1999, 2001 (j.). Organiser, Wexford June Congress, 1971-1988, Drogheda June Congress, 1990-2019. President, Drogheda C.C., –.
  • ÞÓRARINSSON, Páll. Armstrong Cup wins: 2018** (Gonzaga).
  • THORPE, Brian (Brian Langford Thorpe), d. Waterford (University Hospital; r. New Ross, Co. Wexford), 8 November 2022.
  • THRIFT, H. G. (Henry George), b. Staplehurst, Kent ENG, ca. 1838, d. Dublin, 13 March 1900. Father of William Edward Thrift q.v.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1895 (Rathmines). President, Rathmines C.C. 1897-1899.
  • THRIFT, (Prof.) W. E. (William Edward), b. Halifax, Yorkshire ENG, 28 February 1870, d. Dublin (Provost’s House, T.C.D.), 23 April 1942. Son of Henry George Thrift q.v.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1900 (Dublin University). President, Dublin University C.C., dates unknown. Provost, T.C.D., 1937-1942.
  • TOMSON, Brian (J. B. Tomson), b. Belfast, 22 June 1942, d. Newcastle AUS, 20 June 1986. Student Olympiad 1968.
  • TORMEY, Tom. Irish “premier tourney” champion 1949. Armstrong Cup wins: 1949 (Sackville).
  • TRAILL, Anthony, b. Ballylough, Co. Antrim, 1 November 1838, d. 15 October 1914. Armstrong Cup wins: 1897, 1900 (Dublin University). President, Dublin University C.C.. Provost, T.C.D. 1904-1914.
  • TWOMEY, Hugh T.[imothy], b. Banteer, Co. Cork?, ca. 1871, d. Dublin, 18 October 1946. Irish correspondence champion 1908-11 (first championship). Armstrong Cup wins: 1933, 1934, 1935 (Dublin).
  • TWOMEY, Pat, b. 1950. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 1994 (C.C.Y.M.S.).
  • TWYFORD, Graham. Armstrong Cup wins: 1993 (Rathmines).

  • Uí LAIGHLÉIS, Gearóidín, b. 1964. Irish Women’s Champion 2014. Women’s Olympiads: 2016-18.

  • VARIAN, R. T. (Ralph Theodore), b. Co. Dublin, ca. 1865, d. Dublin, 5 April 1951, aged 86. Leinster champion 1928. Armstrong Cup wins: 1902 (Booterstown), 1944 (Dublin). President, Leinster Chess Union, 1942-. President, Dublin C.C. 1942-1946.
  • VENKATESAN, Kavin, b. 2008. Irish U19 champion 2023.
  • VIČAS, Marijus, b. 1997. Ennis Open, 1st 2019.

  • WAHLRAB, Peter, b. Germany, ca. 1878-82, d. Dublin, 17 January 1962. Father of Peter Carl Wahlrab q.v.. Irish correspondence champion 1934. Armstrong Cup wins: 1936 (Blackrock).
  • WAHLRAB, Peter Carl, d. Kells, Co. Meath, 28 February 2005. Son of Peter Wahlrab q.v.. Leinster Schoolboys’ champion 1943.
  • WALDRON, (Dr.) Michael F.[itzmaurice], b. 1876 (probably 23 February, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo), d. Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, 30 January 1954. Mayo champion 1925-26(-?).
  • WALKER, N.. Gaynor Cup, 1st 1946.
  • WALLACE, A. E. N. (Albert Edward Noble), b. Co. Antrim, 16 December 1872, d. Sydney AUS, 19 March 1928.
  • WALLACE, Norman H.[ay], b. Dublin, 10 December 1882, d. 3 October 1971. Leinster champion 1920. Armstrong Cup wins: 1922, 1925, 1928, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1944, 1950 (Dublin).
  • WALLACE, Paul, b. * 1959. City of Dublin Championship: 1st-3rd (1st on tie-break) 1979. Armstrong Cup wins: 1977 (U.C.D.).
  • WALSH, Cathal, b. 4 February 1948, d. Naas, Co. Kildare, 21 April 2020.
  • WALSH, J. J. (James Joseph; ‘Jim’), b. Dublin, * 1932. Leinster champion 1954, 1961. Olympiads: 1954-1958. National club championship wins: 1955 (Clontarf), 1958, 1960, 1965, 1966, 1971 (all Dublin). Armstrong Cup wins: 1981 (Dublin). Glorney Cup: 1949. Chess correspondent, Irish Times, April 1955–present (weekly, April 1955–September 1972; daily, September 1972–present).
  • WALSH, Paul, b. 1966. Munster champion 2015.
  • WATKINS, Mark R., b. 1977. Munster League Div. 1 wins: 2019** (Cork A).
  • WATKINSON, A. P. (Arthur Panton), b. ENG, ca. 1866, d. 12 April 1960. Armstrong Cup wins: 1925 (Dublin).
  • WATSON, J.. Ulster champion 1936. Belfast Feis, 1st 1943.
  • WEYMES, (Fr. / Rev. Fr. / Very Rev. Fr.) Maurice, b. Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath, 5 April 1888, d. Tubberclair, Co. Westmeath, 1 October 1969. Vice-President, Irish Chess Union, -1954-.
  • WHELAN, P. W. (Patrick), b. Co. Dublin, ca. 1892, d. 1975. Leinster champion 1947, 1949. Armstrong Cup wins: 1926, 1929 (Sackville), 1950 (Dublin).
  • WHITE, A. P.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).
  • WHITE, (Prof.) H.[erbert] [Martyn] O.[liver], b. Dundonald, Co. Down, 5 January 1885, d. Dublin, 22 November 1963. Armstrong Cup wins: 1945 (Dublin University). Professor, English Literature, T.C.D., 1939-.
  • WHITE, H. V., d. 1934. Founder member, Dublin C.C., 1867-1934.
  • WHITESIDE, Eddie, b. 1943, d. 9 March 2013. Ulster champion 1963 (j.), 1973 (j.), 1976 (j.). Student Olympiad: 1966. National club championship wins: 1966 (Queen’s University Belfast).
  • WILLIAMSON, H. B. (Hugh Bellis), b. Coleraine, ca. 1850, d. Epsom, Auckland NZL, 23 March 1926. Donor, Williamson Shield.
  • WILSON, David C.. Irish Schoolboys’ champion 1969.
  • WINTER, Tyrone. Silver King wins: 2015** (Ballynafeigh 1).
  • WOOD, John. Silver King wins: 2016** (Muldoons 1, Mallusk C.C.).
  • WOOD, Stephen. Silver King wins: 2016 (Muldoons 1, Mallusk C.C.).
  • WOODS, Yannick, b, Berlin GER, 2011. Irish U12 Championship 1st-2nd 2023 (lost blitz playoff).
  • WRIGHT, Robert, b. 1994. Silver King wins: 2022 (Strand).
  • WRIGLEY, Jack. Ulster champion 1957. Belfast Feis, 1st 1956.

  • YEATS, Michael Butler (William Michael Butler Yeats), b. Thame, Oxfordshire ENG, 22 August 1921, d. Dublin, 3 January 2007. Oireachtas championship, 1st 1946. Armstrong Cup wins: 1945 (Dublin University). Senator, 1951-54, 1961-80. MEP, 1973-79.
  • YOUNG, J.. Armstrong Cup wins: 1889 (Phoenix; first Armstrong Cup).

  • ZELENCHUK, Daniil, b. 2003. Ulster champion 2019. Silver King wins: 2022 (Strand).
  • ZULKIPLI, Zaidan, b. 1984. Armstrong Cup wins: 2011 (Kilkenny).

* = exact date of birth known, but not displayed because of privacy considerations.
** = played in fewer than 1/3 of the games.
“b.r.” = best result.
Players whose names are listed in italics are non-Irish players and only their Irish events are listed.

References.

Last updated November 21, 2024.

7 Responses to Players

  1. Martin Crichton says:
    November 8, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Ó CINNÉIDE, Mel, b. Cork?, * 1965

    born in Cork – yes – also born Mel Kennedy (unofficial name change? circa 1983 and not even sure about that… I’d like to see his passport! be sure to pass on my comments to Mel!)

    McMahon Daire FM (2012?)

    O’ Shaughnessy Connor (Irish olympiad team and Euro championship teams (you need to check the dates)

    McCarthy Anthony (Irish Olympiad team circa 1980)

    O’ Reilly Edward (Irish Olympiad team circa 1984)

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    • Sean Coffey says:
      November 8, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks Martin! I found a clipping recently of the Irish Schools Interpronvicial from 1980 or 1981, which I played in for Leinster and “Mel Kennedy” indeed played for Munster. I’m not sure he counts as a name change, though, on the basis that it’s just the same name as Gaeilge.

      I played the last three players you mention many times. Must update the page (the problem is finding the time).

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  2. Mel Ó Cinnéide says:
    August 3, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Not that it matters much, but this is a site about Irish chess history and my name change will confuse anyone looking at old tournament results, so here’s what happened. My name is Mel Ó Cinnéide, and always has been — it’s what’s on my birth cert, passport etc. As a kid I often called myself Mel Kennedy, and that’s the name I used when I first played competitive chess. A few years living in the Netherlands in the late 1980s convinced me that using two names was a bad idea, and it also meant that my Irish and FIDE chess ratings were under different names! So sometime in the early 1990s I bit the bullet and started using my proper name in the Irish chess world as well.

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  3. John McMahon says:
    November 17, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    Hi there compilers.
    Congrats on your comprehensive work.
    My entry (John McMahon) is a bit understated.
    B.1940 Leinster Senior Schools Champion 1957 & 1958. All-Ireland under 19 champion 1957 , r/u 58.
    Glorney Cup junior international 1956/57/58. Runner-up 1961 Irish Championship in Galway .
    Armstrong Cup with Kevin Barry CC 1956 to 1976. Heidenfeld Trophy with Lucan CC 2005 – 2016.

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  4. Guy Lyons says:
    September 30, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    Looks as if my humble contribution to irish tournament chess has been forgotten+
    Played for DAlkey , Collegians, sandymount then left ireland pennyless , in the early 1980,s
    Joe noone seems to be missing .I can also remember conor BArrington i think he played for
    DUblin chess club.
    Hard work deserves praise , with minimal moaning from the probably deserved omission

    Keep up this good work.
    Guy lyons

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  5. Frank Pentony says:
    August 21, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    Andrew Thomson died on 12 July 2022 aged 90. RIP

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  6. Alan Templeton Ludgate says:
    August 29, 2022 at 9:27 am

    My entry should include olympiads 1984, 1986, 1988 (or 1984-88 if you prefer).
    Also European Team Champ. 1989 and an EEC Team Champ (I forget the year – it was in Teeside). Thanks.

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