Curragh Chess Club

Leinster Chess League - Season Roundup 2005/06

CURRAGH WIN THE ENNIS SHIELD!

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06

Back Row: Franco Rivera, Mark McLoughlin, Derek Stacey. Front Row: Peter Klompers, Dermot Earls, Niall O'Shea, Noel Lynch, Richard Arundell, Hugues Hammouma, Charlie Talbot

The Curragh have won promotion to the Heidenfeld Trophy (Division 2) with their first ever victory in the Ennis Shield. It follows on from promotion from the O'Hanlon Cup two seasons ago. Curragh drew 3-3 with Rathmines in the last round, Round 11, while Malahide slipped past Rathmines to take second place. It adds a second trophy to the club who won the Killane Shield in 2005 - a knockout competition for teams in Divisons 3-6.

Last Round: Rathmines v Curragh

Individual Results:

Richard Arundell  10.5/11 (Board Prize);   Mark McLoughlin   7.5/11;      Noel Lynch  8.5/11 (Board Prize);   Peter Klompers  7.5/10;        Franco Rivera   4/9;   Dermot Earls 4.5/11   Billy O'Connor 0/1;  Niall O'Shea  1/2.

Curragh players in concentration

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06

At the completion of the season, Curragh finished in 8th Place out of 12 teams. The Curragh were promoted from a lower division prior to the commencement of the season to fill a gap after team withdrew.

Individual Scores as follows-   Brendan Duffy: 5.5/11;   Derek Stacey: 3.5/9;   Niall O'Shea: 1.5/9;   Hugues Hammouma 4.5/10;   Charlie Talbot: 6.5/10;   Leo Talbot: 3.5/6;   Tony Carr: 1/4;    Billy O'Connor:  1/2.

The team were pleased to hold their position in the League.

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League Results - Round 10

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06 Round 10: Curragh v Malahide

Curragh defeated Malahide 3.5-2.5 - a great result for the Cuuragh which puts us in line for promotion and a chance to win the trophy!!

Full results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie ____________________________________________________________

O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06 Round 10: Curragh v Phibsboro

Curragh drew 3-3 with Phibsboro

Wins for Charlie Talbot, Derek Stacey and Hugues Hammouma. Losses for Niall O'Shea, Brendan Duffy and Tony Carr.  Full result to follow... 

League Results - Round 9

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06   Round 9: Curragh v Inchicore

Curragh get the result they need with a 5.5-0.5 defeat of Inchicore - best result of the season just at the right time!

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 1-0   John Curtis( 1465 ) ; Mark McLoughlin (1575) 1-0 Pearse Connolly (1459); Noel Lynch (1468) 1-0 Eugene Ward (1402); Peter Klompers (1330) 1-0 Darragh Connolly (1338 );  Franco Riviera (u/g) 0.5-0.5 Karl Dowling (1322 ) Dermot Earls (1260) 1-0 Eamon Connolly ( 1149); 

Total (after 9 rounds): 37/54 - Two rounds remaining

Standings: 1st Curragh 37;  2nd Rathmines 33;  3rd Malahide 30 (+6 adjourned)

Full results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06  Round 9: Curragh v Castle

Curragh's bad form continued witjh another 1.5-4.5 defeat. Nevertheless, the team should finish mid-table. Another good result for Brendan.

Individual results (Curragh Players in bold): Brendan Duffy (1270) 0.5-0.5 Eamonn Galligan (1491); Derek Stacey (1289) 0-1 Arthur Daly (1414); Niall O'Shea (1233) 0-1 K Mussig (1400); Hugues Hammouma (U/G) 0-1 Brendan Daly (1351); Leo Talbot (1137) 0-1 Stephen Daly (U/G); Charlie Talbot (1148) 1-0 Noel O'Connor (1049).

League Results - Round 8

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06   Round 8: Curragh v Gonzaga

Curragh managed a  3.5-2.5 win against Gonzaga to remain on top of the League. The chasing pack are getting closer....

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 1-0   Denis Cusack ( 1604 ) ; Mark McLoughlin (1575) 1-0 Peter Cloonan (1220); Noel Lynch (1396) 1-0 Colin Brady (1223); Peter Klompers (1330) 0.5-0.5 Thomas Kinsella (1199 ); Franco Riviera (u/g) 0-1 M. Clark (u/g ) Dermot Earls (1260) 0-1 Cian Ruane ( 989); 

Total (after 8 rounds): 31.5/48

Full results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06  Round 7: Curragh v Aer Lingus (to play 28/01/06)

League Results - Round 7

 BRIAN TIERNAN - R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Brian Tiernan who passed away on 12th January 2006. Brian was a club stalwarth for many years winning the club championship in 1997 and 2000. Brian who lived at Rathbride, the Curragh joined the club in the early 1980s and served as Club Chairman in 1997 and 1998. He was most renowned for his Blitz chess. He was in poor health in recent years.

-  Ar dheis De go raibh a anam  -

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Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06   Round 7: Curragh v Finglas

Curragh scored a  4-2 win against Finglas to remain on top of the League.

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 1-0   Roman Rada ( 1613 ) ; Mark McLoughlin (1575) 0.5-0.5 John O'Reilly (1408); Noel Lynch (1396) 1-0 D Rogers (1468); Peter Klompers (1330) 0.5-0.5 t Bregazzi(1352 ); Billy O'Connor (1430) 0-1 L Deering(1370) Dermot Earls (1260) 1-0 P Todd( 931); 

Total (after 7 rounds): 28/42

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06  Round 7: Curragh v St. Benildus

Individual Results (Curragh players in bold): Brendan Duffy (1270) Adj.  Gerard Reilly (1411) ; Derek Stacey (1260) 0-1 Kevin Burke (1398) ; Niall O'Shea(1240) Adj  Ronan Sweeney(1389); Hugues Hammouma (U/G) 1-0 Ciaran Ruane (1132) ; Leo Talbot (1137)  0.5-0.5 Jack Duff (1231); Charlie Talbot (1148) Adj Nicola Benson (740).

Total (after 6 rounds): 18/36 

Full League Results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie 

League Results - Round 6

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06   Round 6: Curragh v Bray/Greystones

Curragh scored a good 4.5-1.5 win against Bray/Greystones to keep the pressure on Rathmines.

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 1-0   Owen Fox ( 1361 ) ; Mark McLoughlin (1575) 0.5-0.5 Jamie Dowling (1354); Noel Lynch (1396) 1-0 Billy Robinson (1317); Peter Klompers (1330) 1-0 Peter Curran (1344 ); Dermot Earls (1260) 0-1 Mervyn Honner ( 1304);  Niall O'Shea (1240) 1-0 Raemon Arnedo (1332) 

Total (after 6 rounds): 24/36

With 5 rounds left after the Christmas break, the Curragh are in with a good chance of promotion: 1st Curragh 24;  2nd Rathmines  23;   3rd inchicore 19.5.

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06  Round 6: Curragh v Rathmines

A good win for the Curragh defeating Rathmines 4.5-1.5. Veteran players Billy O'Connor and Tony Carr both performing well on the day, keeping the team in the top half of the league.

Individual Results (Curragh players in bold): Billy O'Connor (1436) 0.5-0.5  Peter Bishop (1386); Brendan Duffy (1270) 1-0  Paul Mogerley (1340);  Hugues Hammouma (U/G) 1-0 Joe Flood (1222) ; Charlie Talbot (1148) 0.5-0.5 James Osborne (1233); Leo Talbot (1137)  0.5-0.5 Una O'Boyle (1141); Tony Carr (1240) 1-0 Alasdair Walsh (1040)

Total (after 6 rounds): 18/36

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Full League Results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie 

League Results - Round 5

Both team played Elm Mount in Round 5 of the Leinster League.....

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06   Round 5: Curragh v Elm Mount

Curragh scored a good 4-2 win against Elm Mount.

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 1-0   Peter Scott( 1420 ) ; Mark McLoughlin (1575) 1-0 Victor Murray (1393); Noel Lynch (1396) 0.5-0.5 Eamonn Pitts (1392); Peter Klompers (1234) 0.5-0.5 Robert Richards (1397 ).Dermot Earls (1260) 0-1 Martin Burke ( 1314);  Franco Rivera (U/G) 1-0 Elana Garcia(U/G) 

Total (after 5 rounds): 19.5/30

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06  Round 5: Curragh v Elm Mount

Elm Mount defeated the Curragh 3.5-2.5.  Curragh now below 50%.

Individual Results (Curragh players in bold): Brendan Duffy (1270) 1-0  Player 1 (?) ; Niall O'Shea(1240) 0.5-0.5  Player 2 (?); Derek Stacey (1260) 0-1 Player 3; Hugues Hammouma (U/G) 0-1 Player 4 (?) ; Charlie Talbot (1148) 0-1 Player 5 (?); Leo Talbot (1137)  1-0 Player 6 (?)

Total (after 5 rounds): 14.5/30 

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Full League Results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie 

League Results - Round 4

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06   Round 4: Curragh v Dublin

Curragh scored a respectable 3.5-1.5 win against Dublin. A lucky escape for Mark McLoughlin!

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 0.5-0.5   Shannon Clements ( 1646 ) ; Mark McLoughlin (1574) 1-0 Paul Guinness ( 1397) ;  Noel Lynch (1469) 1-0  F. Drayoy( ?) ;   Dermot Earls (1260) 0.5-0.5 D. Dempsey( 1347);  Franco Rivera (U/G) 0.5-0.5 B.O'Mullane (?) Niall O'Shea (1234) 0-1 C. Luvsham (U/G ).

Total (after 4 rounds): 15.5/24

Table After 4 Rounds:    1st  Rathmines 17;    2nd  Curragh 15.5;  3rd  Inchicore   14;  4th St. Benildus  13

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06  Round 4: Curragh v Naomh Barrog

The Curragh's topsy-turvey results continue with a 2-4 reversal against the Kilbarrack side. Great to see some club stalwarths  - founding members Billy O'Connor and Tony Carr - playing again. 

Individual Results (Curragh players in bold): Billy O'Connor (1489) 0.5-0.5  Player 1 (?);  Brendan Duffy (1270) 0.5-0.5 Player 2 (?) ; Tony Carr (1240) 0-1  Player 3 (?); Hugues Hammouma (U/G) 0-1 Player 4 (?) ; Charlie Talbot (1148) 0-1 Player 5 (?); Leo Talbot (1137)  1-0  Player 6 (?)

Total (after 4 rounds): 12/24  - 50%____________________________________________________________

Full League Results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie 

League Results - Round 3

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06                      Round 3: Curragh v Drogheda

Curragh performed below par to score a 3.5-2.5 win against Drogheda.

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 1-0   M. Conley ( 1527 ) ; Mark McLoughlin (1574) 0-1 B. Evens ( 1374) ;  Noel Lynch (1469) 1-0  A. Scanlon( 1230) ;   Peter Klompers (1322) 0.5-0.5  P. McDonnell ( 1222 ); Dermot Earls (1260) 1-0 F. Pentony ( 1159);  Franco Rivera (U/G) 0-1 T. Cummins (1100 ).

Total (after 3 rounds): 12/18

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06                  Round 3: Bray/Greystones v Curragh

An excellent result against a stronger team winning 4-1 (+1 adjourned)

Individual Results (Curragh players in bold): Brendan Duffy (1270) 0.5-0.5 Frank Holohan(1340) ; Derek Stacey (1289) 1-0 Jim Kelly (1312);  Brian Dunne (U/G) Adj Hugh Taylor (1347); Hugues Hammouma (U/G) 1-0 Paddy McGarry(1246) ; Charlie Talbot (1148) 1-0 Paul Rayan (1274); Leo Talbot (1137) 0.5-0.5 Colman kelly (U/G)

Total (after 3 rounds): 10/18 (+1 Adj)____________________________________________________________

Full League Results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie 

League Results - Round 2

Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06                      Round 2: Curragh v Wicklow

Curragh scored a 4.5-1.5 victory at home to Wicklow.

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Richard Arundell (1809) 1-0 Jack McHugh (1303) ; Mark McLoughlin (1574) 0.5-0.5 Sean Cullen (1272) ;  Noel Lynch (1469) 0.5-0.5 John Ferguson(1206) ;   Peter Klompers (1322) 1-0 Tony Cleere (1213); Dermot Earls (1260) 0.5-0.5 Marcel Ondrazka (U/G); Franco Rivera (U/G) 1-0 Geoff Kane (U/G).

Total (after 2 rounds): 8.5/12

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O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06                  Round 2: Kilkenny v Curragh

Curragh brought back down to earth by Kilkenny.... 1.5-4.5

Individual Results (Curragh players in bold): Brendan Duffy (1270) 0-1 Poarnima Menon (1321) ; Niall O'Shea (1233) 0-1 Aravind Menon (1237) ; Derek Stacey (1289) 0.5-0.5 Shane Manning ;       Brian Dunne (U/G) 0-1; Hugue Hammound (U/G) 0-1 Rhys Griffith Ryan (927) ; Charlie Talbot (1148) 1-0 John Courtney (933)

Total (after 2 rounds): 6/12 - 50%

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Full League Results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie

League Results - Round 1

O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 - 2005/06                  Round 1: Curragh v Dublin

Curragh got off to a flying start with a strong 4.5-1.5 win against Dublin.

Individual Results (Curragh players in bold): Brendan Duffy (1270) 1-0 Gary Dalton (1319); Niall O'Shea (1233) 0.5-0.5 Michael Fagan (1391); Derek Stacey (1289) 0-1 Brian O'Mullane (1223);       Brian Dunne (U/G) 1-0 Ross O'Mullane (1104); Hugue Hammound (U/G) 1-0  James Downey (1063); Charlie Talbot (1148) 1-0 Mark Leadon (U/G)

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Ennis Shield - Division 3 - 2005/06                      Round 1: St. Benildus  v  Curragh

A good start to the season as the Curragh scored a 4-2 victory away to St. Benildus.

Individual results (Curragh players in bold): Thomas Lane (1544) 0-1 Richard Arundell(1809); Steven Dixon (1550) 0.5-0.5 Mark McLoughlin (1574);  Oisin Benson (1460) 0-1 Noel Lynch (1469);     Ronan Sweeney (1342) 0-1 Peter Klompers (1322); Jack Duff (1213) 1-0 Dermot Earls (1260); Ciaran Ruaine (1130) 0.5-0.5 Franco Rivera (U/G)

Full League Results at www.geocities.com/chess_ie

Round 1 v St. Benildus

Ennis Shield - Division 3 2005/06           Round 1: St. Benildus  v  Curragh

A good start to the season as the Curragh scored a 4-2 victory away to St. Benildus.

Individual results: Richard Arundell: Win, Mark McLoughlin: Draw Noel Lynch: Win, Peter Klompers: Win, Dermot Earls: Loss, Franco Rivera: Draw

O'Hanlon Cup - Division 4 2005/06            Round 1: Curragh v Dublin

Curragh got off to a flying start with a strong 4.5-1.5 win against Dublin.

Individual Results: Brendan Duffy: Win, Niall O'Shea  : Draw, Derek Stacey: Loss, Brian Dunne: Win, Hugue Hammound: Win, Charlie Talbot: Win

Leinster League Schedule 2005/06

Curragh's second team have been entered in Division 4 - O'Hanlon Cup. First game at home on Saturday 1st October.

Leinster League Schedule 2005/06

The League Schedule for 2005/06 has been announced:-

Division 3, Ennis Shield 2005/06

Rd 1: Sat 1st Oct 2005: St. Benildus v Curragh

Rd 2: Sat 15 Oct 2005: Curragh v Wicklow

Rd 3: Sat 5 Nov 2005: Curragh v Drogheda

Rd 4: Sat 19 Nov 2005:  Dublin v Curragh

Rd 5: Sat 3 Dec 2005: Curragh v Elm Mount

Rd 6: Sat10 Dec 2005: Faughs v Curragh

Rd 7: Sat 6 Jan 2006: Curragh v Finglas

Rd 8: Sat 21 Jan 2006: Gonzaga v Curragh

First mentioned team is the home team.

Rd 9: Sat 11 Feb 2006: Curragh v Inchicore

Rd 10: Sat 25 Feb 2006: Malahide v Curragh

Rd 11: T.B.A May 2006: Curragh v Rathmines