Ficheall is the network of primary school teachers in Ireland who promote the playing of chess in schools for the social, cognitive and mental-fitness benefits it has for students.
Ficheall use a 3-stage approach:
1 – Participate
Ficheall provide support and lesson plans for teachers to teach chess in their class or as an extra-curricular activity and establish an in-school chess league.
2 – Represent
Ficheall organise one-day regional competitions for schools to enter teams of 8 players and play against students from other schools. It’s all about children playing chess!
3 – Féilte Fichille
Ficheall organise one-day competitive tournaments for school chess teams who perform to a high standard at the regional tournaments.