Chemistry Olympiad Ireland (ChOIRL)

Name: Chemistry Olympiad Ireland (ChOIRL)
Start: 2026-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Ireland

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 17 - 19

School level: Final-year secondary students (under 20 on 31 Dec of competition year)

Competition stages: Round 1 written exam at regional centers; Round 2 in Dublin

Registration method: School Only

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: In-person

Official Links

Official website Rules / PDF

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 6 Feb 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 21 Feb 2026

Competition date end: 9 Apr 2026

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Expert Level

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Entry requirement: Qualification or invitation required

Skill demand: Expert skill demand

Output: Standard complete task or submission

Selection process: International selection

Recognition: International recognition

Why this level

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Last evaluated: 11 Jun 2026

Our Take

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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

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 4 Jul 2026

Verification status: Verified

Source URLs

Why this listing is included

Official ChOIRL page states applications for 2026 are now open.
Official page lists Round 1 date/time as 21 Feb 2026, 10:30-12:00 (students to be there for 10:00).
Official page lists Round 2 date as Thursday 9 April 2026 in Dublin.
Official page states Round 1 is in-person at QUB Belfast, UCC Cork, DCU Dublin, and TUS Athlone with no online option.
CASTeL Olympiads overview states eligibility includes final-year students under age 20 at year end.

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