On Tuesday 11th June Strandtown Primary School were competing, as Ulster Champions, in the All Ireland Primary School Championships. This is the third year in a row Strandtown have qualified for this event. The team consisted of 9 players - Dexter Harris, Reuben Magill, Naomi Hamilton, Blake Harris, Tara Spence, Caleb Carson, Sam Glasgow, Micah Bleakley, and Ross McCrory. They performed incredibly well against the top players in Ireland, winning 2 out of their 5 matches. Two players were undefeated throughout the tournament - Dexter Harris who scored 4.5 / 5 on the top board (winning a medal for best performance by a Strandtown player) and Ross MCrory who scored 3.5 / 4.
Results
Lost 0.5 - 7 St Patrick’s NS
Lost 5 - 3 Gaelscoil Ennis
Won 6 - 2 Ennis NS
Won 7 - 1 Manorhamilton NS
Lost 4.5 - 3.5 Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh
With 4 of these players returning next year, the future looks bright for Strandtown Chess Club!!
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