Chemistry Olympiad Ireland
Rated Expert, this two-round in-person olympiad is for eligible final-year secondary students in Ireland who meet the published age rule. Students first sit a regional written examination, with selected participants progressing to a second round in Dublin. The main challenge is solving unfamiliar chemistry problems through rigorous quantitative reasoning and deep conceptual understanding.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Expert Level
5 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
17–19
School level
Final-year secondary students (under 20 on 31 Dec of competition year)
Registration method
School or Individual
Competition stages
Round 1 written exam at regional centers; Round 2 in Dublin
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
In-person
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
6 Feb 2026
Competition starts
21 Feb 2026
Competition ends
9 Apr 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
2026 cycle page states applications are open, Round 1 is in-person at four centers (Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Athlone), and Round 2 is in Dublin on 9 April