ARD SCOIL RIS IN CHECKMATE FINALS: The 2013 Secondary Schools CheckMate Finals was held recently at the South Court Hotel, Raheen, Limerick. Teams had qualified from Regional play-offs held around the country and 18 teams turned up, 72 players. It was a first time appearance by Ardscoil Rís in this competition. They came a creditable 6th out of 19 schools that entered. Many of the country’s strongest Junior players were playing on some team, including the current u19’s (Hugh Doyle Cork CBC) and u16’s (Geoffrey Keating Ardscoil Rís) Irish Champions. Chess clocks were used in all games, with a fast Rapid play time setting of 15 minutes each. Six rounds were played in total, with a short break after round 4. The tournament was run as an Individual swiss tournament, with Individual team members scores making a team score. Team members are barred from playing each other by the Computer software, thereby not causing any distortion to the results. There were three clear team places and three clear Individual places, and no blitz play-off’s were necessary.

DANCE FOR FITNESS CLASSES: Dance for fitness classes are being held in Corpus Christi Primary School, Moyross every Friday morning from 9.30am to 10.30am, followed by a cuppa in the Moyross Community Centre. For further information, please telephone Anne-Marie on 086 7709 194.