BlueBird Care has been unveiled as the Sponsor of the European School Chess Championships to be held in Limerick from May 31st until June 7th.
This is the first ever European or World Championship Chess Tournament to be held in Ireland and is a reflection of the growth of the game.
The Irish Chess Union won the bid to host this major chess tournament against four other countries, with the support of UL, Limerick City and County Council, Failte Ireland and the Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau.
Over 300 children, aged between 5 and 16 years, from all corners of Europe are anticipated to participate in the European School Chess Championships and will be joined by family, coaches and supporters.
The games will be broadcast live to spectators around the world on Twitch TV and online.
The decision to bring the European School Chess Championships to Ireland reflects the unprecedented growth the game has experienced since the pandemic. The promotion of chess in schools has increased significantly most notably in the classroom following continuous professional development (CPD) courses for primary school teachers now realising the benefits of chess in education, notably in social skills and critical thinking.
Limerick as host city is fitting as it’s home to Diana Mirza who claimed the World Schools Under-17 Chess Championship in 2017.
“We are delighted to announce that BlueBird Care is to be the sponsor of the European School Chess Championships,” said Irish Chess Union Chair Desmond Beatty.
Bluebird Care has 26 offices around the country and provides home care services on behalf of the HSE and other state agencies.
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