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National Circuit events

South of Ireland Open - Cork - 7/8 September

The Irish Open - Dublin - 19/20 October

Date: 19/20 October

Venue: National Indoor Arena, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Schedule:

Saturday October 19th

FIE ME - check in closes 0900, event starts 0930

WF - check in closes 0930, event starts 1000

MS - check in closes 1230, start 1300

Sunday October 20th

FIE WE - check in closes 0900, event starts 0930

MF - check in closes 0930, event starts 1000

WS - check in closes 1230, start 1300

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Entry fee:

€25 one weapon,

€40 two weapons

You may not enter more than one weapon on the same day.

Normal entry closes at 23:59 on Friday 11th October.
Late entries will be accepted up until 17:00 on Wednesday 16th October with a €30 surcharge.
No entries for senior events will be accepted after 17:00 on Wednesday 16th October.

Northern Ireland Open - Derry - 25/26 January

West of Ireland Open - Galway - 15/16 February

East of Ireland Open - Dublin - 22/23 March

Irish Senior National Championships - 26/27 April

National Club Championships

Senior events

Derry Open - October 5/6

Intermediates, UCD - October 12/13

Location: UCD Sports Hall

Schedule:

Saturday 12th October Check-in Times Close :

Men's Epee 9:30 am

Women's Foil: 10:00 am

Men's Sabre: 12:30am

Sunday 13th October Check-in Times Close :

Women's Epee: 9:30 am

Men's Foil: 10:00 am

Women's Sabre: 12:30 am

Price: €20 for one weapon, €25 for two weapons

Entry Details: https://forms.gle/n7ds18gNcGcST7Tn9

Contact details: fencing@ucd.ie

Price: €20 for one weapon, €25 for two weapons

Belfield Sabre - November 9th

Five Nations - Northern Ireland - November 16th

Dublin Épee - November 23/24

Schull Novice - November 30th / Dec 1st

Location: Mardyke Arena, UCC, Cork

Schedule:

Saturday Nov 30th:

Men's Foil (check in closes 9:45)

Women's Épée (check in closes 10:45)

Women's Sabre (check in closes 11:45)

Sunday Dec 1st:

Women's Foil (check in closes 10:45)

Men's Épée (check in closes 11:45)

Men's Sabre (check in closes 12:45)

Payment links: tba

Contact Details: fencing@uccclubs.ie

Entry Fees:

1 weapon: €15

2 weapons: €20

Winter Blade - December 8 - Brian Boru

New Year Epee -Brian Boru - January 12 - 2025

Duffy Memorial Team Épée - January 18/19 - 2025

Seami's Novice - Maynooth University

Trinity Cup - February 22nd - 2025

Trinity Team Foil - February 23rd - 2025

Intervaristies - March 8/9 - 2025

Galway Novice - Galway -

Wolves Novice -

Maynooth Student Indiviuals

Crossbones Foil - April 12/13 - 2025

Veteran events

NEW ** NEW ** NEW - Veterans Irish Open - Spring 2025

Youth competitions & events

Lord Killanin Trophy - October 6

Irish Epee Youth Series 1 - Brian Boru FC - October 27

Irish Epee Youth Series 2 - Brian Boru FC - December 1st

Christmas Cup - December 15

Excalibur Cup - February 9

Irish Epee Youth Series 3 - Brian Boru FC - February 23rd - 2025

The Youth Irish Open - May 11

Irish Epee Youth Series 4 - Brian Boru FC - May 18 - 2025

Achievement awards

Northern Ireland Junior Foil Series Dates

Coaching and refereeing courses

Club Coach (Level 1) course - 1/2 & 8/9 February 2025

Training camps

Women in Fencing Sabre Camp - August 24/25 2024

Saturday 24 August, starting at 10:00 - 4.30pm (please arrive in plenty of time for 10.00am start)

Sunday 25 August, starting at 10:00 - 4.30pm (please arrive in plenty of time for 10.00am start)

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Aleksandra is not just a fencing coach, but also a trained fitness instructor and full-time mom, so she knows first-hand how to balance work, family, and fitness. Her expertise and experience makes her the perfect coach for women looking to improve their sabre skills in a supportive, empowering environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business and meet other like-minded female fencers.

Details:

Due to the popularity of this camp, early booking is advised. Please note that there will be additional coaches attending this event for training purposes. There is plenty of parking at the venue, and shops/restaurants in the local area for refreshments and lunch.

Local accommodation:

Abbey Court Hotel, Andy Flynn B&B or Clare Street B&B (early booking is advised)

Terms and Conditions:

All attendees are required to hold a full, valid Fencing Ireland membership or an Associate’ Fencing Ireland membership in conjunction with a full membership from a Foreign Federation.
All attendees must have a complete set of protective gear and fully functional fencing equipment.
All attendees must be 16years or over
Tickets purchased are non-refundable and non-transferable, except if the event is cancelled by the organizer

How to enter

MEMBERSHIP/ EVENT MANAGEMENT

In an effort to simplify our membership/EVENT management Fencing Ireland are very excited to introduce you to our brand new Membership and Event system provided by GoMembership.

This system has been designed to enable members

Purchase / Renew their membership with FI
Register / Pay for Competitions online
Maintain their own member profile
Associate themselves to a club

You must log in or /Sign up to GO membership to enter one of our up coming events / competitions.

Entry for all Fencing Ireland's events/ competitions can be done on Fencing Ireland Events.

To qualify to take part in any of our competitions you must have a current relevant Fencing Licence.

You must be over 13 yrs for senior events - under age events 7 yrs up.