Category Archives: Photos

Ballyfermot Open, circa 1994

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Sean Coffey

Mnay thanks to Ray Woodhouse for this photo of the Ballyfermot Open, played in the Mansion House, which from memory he says is from around 1994. (Click here for the full size version.) Alexander Baburin is at right, and Jonathan … Continue reading →

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Walsh-Botvinnik, Munich 1958

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Sean Coffey

It’s a rare honour for any amateur player to play a reigning world champion. How many Irish players can claim this distinction? The number must be very small. One player who can is J. J. Walsh. And here is the … Continue reading →

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B. E. A. Cup 1975-76

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Sean Coffey

The Elm Mount team that won the B. E. A. Cup in 1975-76, with trophy: This is from a Facebook post by one of the players, for which thanks. How many of the players can you identify? You might like … Continue reading →

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Branagan Cup final 2014: Elm Mount 3½ – 2½ Gonzaga

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Sean Coffey

Congratulations to Elm Mount (and commiserations to Gonzaga) on winning the Branagan Cup for the fourth year in succession (and the fourth year in all). From Gerry MacElligott’s Facebook page (and with permission, for which thanks) we have a picture … Continue reading →

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Who (and what and when): a partial solution

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Sean Coffey

On the puzzle of Oliver Dunne’s picure, my guesses weren’t too bad but still fell short. Looking at the formal attire, it’s clear this is no recent event, or an event from my own playing days. The players all seemed … Continue reading →

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Who?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Sean Coffey

Oliver Dunne has sent the picture above, which he bought several years ago at a stall or second-hand bookshop. There were no details of event, year, participants, or location. (See a larger version.) Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Joe Noone, David Denny

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Sean Coffey

The answers to Thursday’s puzzle are Joe Noone (Player A) and David Denny (Player B). The original source is David Denny’s Flickr account. The players, from left to right, are Joe Noone, Martin O’Neill, David Denny, Brendan Bartley, Tom McHugh, … Continue reading →

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Who?

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Sean Coffey

This photo shows the Ballyfermot team that won the national Community Games championship in 1970. (Click on the picture for a larger version.) One player in this picture (call him Player A) was later a Leinster champion. He’s still playing, … Continue reading →

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Who?

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Sean Coffey

Can anyone identify this Irish player? Some clues: (a) he won several national championships (b) he played in a zonal tournament in 1957 (c) he played Armstrong Cup chess for Phibsboro. Warning: hard! The picture is shown with permission, but … Continue reading →

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Korchnoi photograph

Posted on January 2, 2014 by David McAlister

Ulster player Cathal Murphy stumbled upon this super old photograph in the 1970s Armagh Memories Facebook page and sent it to me. It was dated November 1976 but was actually taken in February 1981 at the event I had previously … Continue reading →

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