Congratulations to the winners of the IBU Interprovincial Championships held over the weekend in the Cavan Crystal Hotel. The titles were shared across three provinces, with Leinster winning the Open series, Munster the Area Masters, and Ulster the Intermediates. The...

Another congress this weekend, in Kenmare, with increased numbers especially in the Open Pairs, so well done to the organisers. The winners of the main events were: Congress Pairs: Horst Rosler & Phyllis O'Regan Mixed Pairs: Kay Clement & Justin Spratt...

Thanks to all the clubs taking part in the IBU Simultaneous Pairs competition. If you haven’t already uploaded your results, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks also to tonight's expert commentator, Enda Murphy. Don’t forget to remind your participants that they...

Thanks to all the clubs taking part in the IBU Simultaneous Pairs competition. If you haven’t already uploaded your results, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks also to tonight's expert commentator, Brian Senior. Don’t forget to remind your participants that they...

We are sad to announce the death of Pat Ryan, after a long illness. Pat was a wonderful bridge player, and a lively and vibrant personality. She won seven national titles, all in partnership or on teams with her long-term partner and great friend Pat MacMahon, the...

Thanks to all the clubs taking part in the IBU Simultaneous Pairs competition. If you haven’t already uploaded your results, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks also to tonight's expert commentator, Paul Delaney. Don’t forget to remind your participants that they...

Members will recall that former CBAI and IBU President Peter O'Meara tragically lost his son, Peadar, a year ago, after a long battle with cancer. The O'Meara family is organising a fundraising event for the Friends of the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore to...

Thanks to all the clubs taking part in the IBU Simultaneous Pairs competition. If you haven’t already uploaded your results, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks also to tonight's expert commentator, Thomas MacCormac. In a new departure this year, Thomas has...

The World Bridge Games in Argentina have now concluded. The gold medallists in the various Teams events were: Open - Poland (narrow victors over Ireland in the round of 16); Women - Türkiye; Senior - USA; Mixed - Poland. The Pairs competitions were won by: Open - Joel...

Well done to the Donegal Congress Committee on another excellent congress, with the usual array of social activities for the participants to enjoy. The winners of the various competitions were: Congress Teams: Gay Keaveney, Michael O'Kane, Enda Glynn, Pat Quinn...

Thanks to all the clubs taking part in the IBU Simultaneous Pairs competition. If you haven’t already uploaded your results, please do so as soon as possible. Thanks also to tonight's expert commentator, Ranald Milne. Don’t forget to remind your participants that they...

We are pleased to present the latest edition of the Irish Bridge Journal (Issue 7). On this occasion, we have combined the Journal, which contains its usual array of features, articles, and quizzes, with the CBAI's Annual Newsletter, a more newsy and less technical...

For clubs participating in the CBAI's Group Public Liability Insurance Scheme, your cover is due to be renewed on 1 September 2024. The premium remains at €105 for the coming year, with the same cover of €6.5 million. This will cover your club from 1 September 2024 to...