Chemistry Olympiad Ireland (ChOIRL)

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Science

Ireland

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

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 6 Feb 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 21 Feb 2026

Competition date end: 9 Apr 2026

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 20 Feb 2026

Verification status: Verified


Source URLs
Evidence Text
  • 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.
Notes

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

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