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Tag: Blitz

Christmas Blitz 2017

Posted on December 20, 2017January 19, 2018 By admin
Christmas Blitz 2017

Great Night as ususal at the annual club christmas blitz with over 30 players in attendance.

Well done to Kevin Butler and Conor Gilmer shared the spoils with 7 out of 8.

Thanks to Mick, Bernard, Brendan, Tony and Val for organising it, and thanks to Chris for the cakes.


Pictured above – Tony Duffy v Dave Salter

Pictured above – Deep in thought at the Club Christmas Blitz

The Club will reopen on Thursday 4th of January 2018.

Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.
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Christmas 2017 Blitz is on December 18th

Posted on December 2, 2017January 19, 2018 By admin
The Christmas Blitz is on on Monday December 18th, so put your name down on the notice board, or email Mick. It is always a good night and a great way to end the year.
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Summer Blitz Competition

Posted on July 8, 2016 By admin

Hi Members.

Please note a blitz competition will be held in the club room on Monday 18th July 2016 @ 7.45 pm.

Any members wishing to play please put your name on the notice board in the club, or by returning this mail with your name on it.  Or by e mail @ mlgermaine@eircom.net. Ph. 018556576.  M 0858744553.

6 round competition 10 minutes each side.

€ 5 Entry fee.

Prizes to be decided by the committee

 

Controller M Germaine

 

Regards

Michael

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Phibsboro Christmas Blitz

Posted on December 6, 2013 By admin

It’s Christmas again and I will be running the Christmas blitz this year on Monday 16th December 2013.
Starting time 7.30 pm sharp. To enter please put your name on the notice board in the club or by the return of this e mail, closing date for entry will be Thursday 12th Dec. Please enter early to enable the draw to be made on time.
This will be the last meeting night of 2013 so come down and have a good time.
8 round Swiss tournament.
Entry fee will be the usual €5 and their will be prizes galore
Tea coffee and cakes will be provided by An Oige.
– Mick Germaine

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Clareville Community Centre, Claremont Lawns, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 F8K1.

Mondays (Except Bank Holidays) 7:30pm.

Contact Club Secretary:

Brendan Clare  brenclare@gmail.com
Ph. 087 6176729

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