Chess for Social & Cognitive Skills is like no other summer course as it is extremely hands-on and teacher-centred. 

Chess is a growing pastime in Irish primary schools with 1 in every 5 primary schools now joined the Ficheall network.

It is an excellent extension to teaching the SPHE curriculum from 1st-6th class as well as being a fun hobby for students (and teachers) for rainy days.

It promotes a variety of social and cognitive skills such as respect, forward planning, problem solving, decision making, accepting defeat, understanding resilience and developing a productive disposition to problem solving; all of which are addressed in the free beginner lessons available to participants.

The course is excellent preparation for teachers looking to teach chess to children in 2026/2027 and register for the one-day fun-and-friendly, meet-and-greet, non-competitive Féile Fichille events.