Chalk Talk Gallery: Local Schools making all the right moves at Chess Campionship
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Taking part in the Masters Section were Mason Kearney, Moya Mulligan, Finn O’Brien, Aidan Chambers, Momera Mehmood, Mark O’Hynon and Darragh McCarthy, proudly representing Lismullen NS at Féile Ficheall in Navan.Image 2 of 13
Catherine Ryan from St. Oliver’s NS shares a joyful moment, her smile reflecting the excitement of the tournament.Image 3 of 13
Pupils from Lismullen NS pictured at the Féile Ficheall Tournament in St. Oliver’s NS, Navan. Included in this group are Cillian Farrell, Patrick O’Donnell, Rian Lynch, Casey Reynolds, Luke Fox, William Bauman, Tommy Hopraent and Harry Farrelly.Image 4 of 13
Also pictured are Freddie Davis, Jacquey Ribet, Malachy Biro, Harry Clark, Alex Kolodziej Behan, Senan Callaghan and Patrick Hynes representing Lismullen NS at the tournament.Image 5 of 13
Cushinstown NS students take a moment to warm up and run through moves with their classmates at the chessboard.(inset right): Conor Reynolds and Iarlaith O’Raghallaigh.Image 6 of 13
Catherine Ryan from St. Oliver’s NS shares a joyful moment, her smile reflecting the excitement of the tournament.Image 7 of 13
Your move... Intense focus as Lismullen NS students ponder their next move, heads scratching and minds racing in the heat of the game.Image 8 of 13
Conor Reynolds and Iarlaith O’RaghallaighImage 9 of 13
Cushinstown NS arrived proudly wearing their vibrant green sporting jerseys, ready to compete with energy and team spirit.Image 10 of 13
Cushinstown NS.Image 11 of 13
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St Oliver Plunkett NS.Image 13 of 13
Lismullen NS.Primary school pupils from Lismullen NS, St Stephen’s NS, St Oliver Plunkett NS and Cushinstown NS gathered in St Oliver’s NS, Navan, for an exciting Féile Ficheall Tournament as part of the Masters Section competition.
Play got underway at 9.30am sharp, with competitors quickly settling into their round one matches.
The tournament followed a structured format, with a short break every 20 minutes to allow players to stretch and reset before returning to the board.
There were plenty of intense expressions around the room as concentration levels soared and strategies unfolded move by move.
The atmosphere was focused yet friendly, with each school proudly represented and giving their all.
We wish all the young chess enthusiasts the very best as the tournament continues.