Chess

This year in Drimoleague NS, we have continued learning about chess and all the positive aspects of the game. The children enjoyed the social, emotional and cognitive benefits of the game while learning all the pieces, special opening moves, check-mates and so on.

From there, a number of pupils represented the school in this year’s Féile Fichille chess tournament with pupils from other schools in West Cork. The tournament was recently held in BEDA Hall Ballineen. Pupils represented the school in both the Masters’ section (5th and 6th class) and the ‘buds’ (3rd and 4th class).  A great day was had and we hope to continue promoting this great interest amongst our pupils. A special word of thanks to Mr Jennings who has been teaching the children chess and prepared them for the tournament.