The National Yacht Club

05/03/2026

Quiz update

As promised, spring has arrived and the flowers bloomed at the quiz on Wednesday, 4th March. For one bed of roses, namely Stars of the Sea, this nearly resulted in a first win of the season, but their green fingers could not get them all the way to the flower show and they were pipped on the line by the denizens of Gardeners’ World that are Enchantress. This was Enchantress’s second win of the series and puts them in 4th place overall in the league table. T.B.M. won some valuable points by coming 3rd, ahead of Wizard, Chancellors, and the Celtic Boys. Flying starts by Tango and Celtic Warriors could not be maintained, and F-15 maintained their improved form.

There are only two quizzes left this season – 18 March and 1 April (final dinner). Competition for the overall Brains of the Bay title is still strong, with Wizard holding a lead over T.B.M. that, adjusted for discards, is closer than it seems. A good showing by T.B.M. in the home straight could bring the competition down to the wire, although a win for Wizard in either of the last two quizzes would probably seal the deal. There is also a tight competition for third between Celtic Boys and Enchantress. Stars of the Sea move up to 8th. The overall leaderboard is available on the club noticeboard.

The next quiz is on Wednesday 18th March at 8pm sharp! Two notable events that will take place between then and now are the races at Prestbury Park and St. Patrick’s Day (not to mention World War III). I wonder if any of those will feature in the questions…

The Quizmaster

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

03/03/2026

Join us for our March Ladies’ Lunch on Tuesday the 10th!

Enjoy great food, good chat, and a lovely catch-up with friends.

We’d love to see you there!

Bookings contact: Romaney (01) 2805725 or email: catering@nyc.ie

20/02/2026

Quiz update

The seasonal NYC quiz series should experience three phases: a multi-coloured autumnal introduction as we turn over a new leaf; a crisp-cold wintry response to awkward questions; and a spring to action when the final leaderboard takes shape. Whence the spring? We have a vernal desire for change (no, you read that wrong, it says vernal!). Wizard certainly keep a spring in their step, as they showed by winning the quiz on Wednesday 18th February to cement their overall lead. Enchantress and the Celtic Boys continued their good form to tie for second place. Salopettes and T.B.M. tied for 4th, keeping T.B.M.’s overall hopes alive. Those hopes will need the sun to shine in order to blossom.

Overall, Wizard hold a strong lead over T.B.M. (leaderboard can be found on the notice board in the Club) but with discards now being sown in the thawing ground, the lead is not insurmountable. Celtic Boys and Enchantress are saplings in comparison, but at least above ground. The Corner Boys have started their expected slide and might not bear fruit this season. The Salopettes have gained some places by may need to be replanted. Of course, all of these primaveral references will be lost on the Chancellors featuring Eoin in Australia who remain on an antipodean cycle.

So, a call to action! The quiz is going to spring forth, and demand that Proserpina, Flora, Chloris and Eostre show up on the 4th March – like a pre-historic pagan rite to call forth the children of Persephone. When will these deities arrive? 8pm, sharp! All be prepared – an ability to identify flowers will be an advantage as the season heats up.

The Quizmaster

09/02/2026

Live coverage of Ireland v Italy this Saturday.

Kick off @ 2.10pm

06/02/2026

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style
Treat someone special — or share an intimate evening with friends — over our indulgent shared menu for two.

Join us for a truly romantic dining experience this Valentine’s Day.

Pre-booking ONLY via www.nyc.ie

❤️

06/02/2026

February 4th 2026 was witness to a world’s first when the National Yacht Club quiz welcomed the live participation of a quizzer in Australia. A member of the Chancellors joined via Zoom from down under to take part during his early morning. This antipodean perspective certainly helped Chancellors to a fine 2nd place finish in tie with contenders T.B.M., both just a point behind overall leaders and resident brains trust Wizard.

The organisers of the quiz are satisfied that the integrity of the live quiz was not undermined by such a development. In two weeks’ time we expect to welcome a new team, the MAGAzines, located entirely in Greenland, and who have indicated that the NYC quiz is vital to their national security. Celtic Boys continued their run of good form with a 4th placed finish, followed closely by Stars of the Sea, the Corner Boys, Harmerang, and Quiztopher Columbus, with improved showings from F-15 and The Flyers.

Wizard have compounded their dominance of the overall leaderboard, but with discards about to kick in their lead over T.B.M. is precarious. Other teams are playing for local bragging rights which, this week, go to Quiztopher Columbus for their mini-victory over All At Sea.

Our next quiz takes place, sportingly, on the 18th February @ 8.00pm sharp! All are welcome.

The Quizmaster

05/02/2026

Our Wine Dinners are back for the season, and we’re kicking things off in style.

Join us Wednesday the 11th for a great night of wine and conversation with NYC regular guest speaker Jean Smullen.