Competitions & Events Calendar
National Circuit events
Date: 7th and 8th September
Venue: Mardyke Arena, UCC, Cork
Contact: UCC Fencing - fencing@uccclubs.ie
Schedule:
Sat MF/WE/WS
Sun WF/ME/MS
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
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.
for more information
https://www.nifencing.com/events/
Date: 15th and 16th February
Location: Kingfisher, University of Galway
Schedule:
Saturday
Contact - fencing@clubs.universityofgalway.ie
Details TBA
Date: 22/23 March
Location: UCD Sports Hall
Fencing Ireland event
Date: 26/27 April
Venue: TU Dublin, Blanchardstown - Google Maps link
Contact: dfoley@fencingireland.net
Schedule
Saturday, 26th April
Women Epee - check in closes 09:30; event starts 09:45
Men Foil - check in closes 09:45; event starts 10:00
Men Sabre - check in closes 12:45; event starts 13:00
Sunday, 27th April
Men Épée - check in closes 09:30; event starts 09:45
Women Foil - check in closes 09:45; event starts 10:00
Women Sabre - check in closes 12:45; event starts 13:00
Entry information
Entry is open to any fencer who holds (or is eligible to hold) an Irish citizenship.
Entry fee
One weapon - €30
Two weapons - €45
Maximum one weapon per fencer per day.
Normal entry closes at midnight on Sunday 20 April.
Late entry is possible with a €15 surcharge up until midnight on Wednesday 23 April. No entries will be accepted after this time.
Licenses:
All participants must be current members of Fencing Ireland with a competition license. If you hold a license from a foreign NGB you must purchase at minimum an 'Associate' license to enter this event
Senior events
Location: Thornhill College, 142 Culmore Road, Londonderry BT48 8JF. Click here for directions.
Entry Fee:
£20 enter here
Entries close 27 September
Schedule:
Check-in Times
Saturday 05 October
Mens Epee 0945
Womens Epee 1045
Womens Foil 1245
Sunday 06 October
Mens Foil 0945
Womens Sabre 1045
Mens Sabre 1145
Date: Sunday 12 January 2025
Location: Brian Boru Fencing Club, Pentathlon Center, National Sport Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
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Sunday 19th January: Maître Shirley Armstrong-Duffy Memorial Women's Team Épée
For both competitions check-in opens at 9:30am and closes at 10am.
Applications will close on the 17th January, with late entry starting on the 15th January.
Trinity Team Foil:
Team Mixed Foil, Saturday 1st February
Check in opens at 9:30am and closes at 10am.
Cost of entry is €60 per team.
Applications will close on the 25th January, with entries past this date being classed as late, and will incur a €15 late penalty upon check in.
Trinity Team Foil entry form
Trinity Cup:
Team 6 Weapons, Sunday 2nd February
Check in opens at 9:30am and closes at 10am.
Cost of entry is €60 per team
Applications will close on the 25th January, with entries past this date being classed as late, and will incur a €15 late penalty upon check in.
Trinity Cup entry form
Check-in closes: 9:50am
Start time: 10:00am
Women's Épée:
Check-in opens: 10:30am
Check-in closes: 10:50am
Start time: 11:00am
All Entries after March 12th are subject to a €15 Late Fee
Date:
Date:
Veteran events
Fencing Ireland's Veterans Irish Open is proudly sponsored by
Date: June 21 / 22
Venue: UCD Dublin
Contact: dfoley@fencingireland.net
Schedule:
21 Jun 2025 Saturday - Epee - Check-In closes 9.00 am
22 Jun 2025 Sunday - Foil - Check-In closes 10.00 am
Entry fee:
One weapon - €40
Two weapons - €60
Maximum one weapon per fencer per day. Normal entry closes at midnight on Friday, June 6th
Late entry is possible with a €20 surcharge up until midnight on Monday, June 16th. No entries will be accepted after this time.
Youth competitions & events
https://qjw4pgur.forms.app/fencing-classes-registration
Please make a note of other the dates below:
Information and registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0LY4K4tt-eKwRGaWODSoEHYoM98rZc_FHubPpHJIVhoUM3g/viewform
Pembroke Fencing Club will be holding Fencing Ireland Achievement Awards assessments on the following dates:
10 November 2024
18 May 2025
Round 1 - October 12th - ENTER HERE
Round 2 - November 9th
Round 3 - December 7th
Round 4 - January 18th
Round 5 - February 23rd
Round 6 - March 16th
For more information https://www.nifencing.com/events/
Coaching and refereeing courses
Location: Dublin (exact venue TBC)
Each day of the four day course will run from approx 0930 to 1600.
Applications will be taken from coaches in all weapons.
Training camps
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)
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.
Sign up is FREE and you only need to do it once.
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.
