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"Munster" payout

"Munster" payout

#39 "Rookie": Irish News 11th January 1984

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Looking back to 1983

Looking back to 1983

#38 "Rookie": Irish News 4th January 1984

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World Chess Championship

World Chess Championship

#37 "Rookie": Irish News 29th December 1983

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Rookie on a Wednesday

Rookie on a Wednesday

#34 "Letters" Irish News 9th December 1983, anonymously penned by Dr. Ross Savage

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Let Rookie Caw

Let Rookie Caw

#31 "Letters": Irish News 30th November 1983

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No easy wins

No easy wins

There are no easy wins in the local chess leagues plus forthcoming tournaments and the weekly game.

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Keeping up-to-date

Keeping up-to-date

#28 "Rookie": Irish News 9th November 1983

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Half-term Holidays

Half-term Holidays

#27 "Rookie": Irish News 2nd November 1983

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New Clubs

New Clubs

#26 "Rookie": Irish News 26th October 1983

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Chess Players of Carrickfergus and Beyond! The Ulster Chess Union is delighted to have been contacted to share the details of a new club coming in Carrickfergus. Jan 21, 2026
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