Think. Play. Grow.
Ireland’s first nationwide chess-education initiative.
We bring chess to schools, clubs, and communities — helping children build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking.
Trusted by 15+ schools in Limerick, Kerry and Cork
ChessIreland was founded in 2025 by primary school teachers Tomás Fitzpatrick and Oisín Flynn. We bring chess to schools, clubs, and communities across Ireland, helping children develop focus, confidence, and critical thinking through play.
See Tomás (Left) and Oisín (Right)
at the Tír na Nóg Charity chess tournament where over €1400 was raised!
Why Chess Works
Cognitive Growth
Chess builds memory, logic, and pattern recognition — core skills for learning across all subject areas.
Confidence Through Mastery
From their first move to checkmate, children build confidence by seeing real progress week by week.
Problem Solving Through Play
Each game is a puzzle — promoting strategic thinking, planning and resilience after setbacks.
Real Instructors, Real Impact
All sessions are designed by qualified Irish primary school teachers and international competitive chess players.
Backed by studies. Proven in classrooms. Discover the impact of chess
💻 Online Learning Platform (Coming 2026)
A game-based digital platform designed to make chess learning fun, accessible, and progress-driven — built specifically for Irish learners.
