The weekend saw the national mixed championships in the Templeogue Bridge Centre, with a good turnout and a strong field in both competitions. The prizewinners were: SPIRO CUP (Pairs) 1st Place: Noreen Pender & David Terry 2nd Place: Siobhan Part & BJ O'Brien...

We are very sad to announce the sudden death of Aidan Hodgers. Aside from being a very popular bridge player in the Regent, Donore, and Gate bridge clubs, and around the Drogheda area generally, Aidan played a vital role within the CBAI as the publisher, over many...

A reminder that the Spiro and Coen Trophies (National Mixed Pairs and Teams Championships respectively) will take place this weekend in Templeogue, and that entries are open online (closing Thursday evening). Note the start time of 1p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. on...

Limerick Congress was held in the Greenhills Hotel over the weekend. Thanks to all who attended, and to Diarmuid Reddan for directing. This year's prizewinners were: Friday 13 Oct – Premier Pairs: Dan McIntosh & Peter Goodman; Mixed Pairs: Louise Mitchell & BJ...

A reminder that the Spiro and Coen Trophies (National Mixed Pairs and Teams Championships respectively) will take place in Templeogue on 21 and 22 October, and that entries are open online. We have one high-level (National Master) pair seeking teammates for the Coen;...

Drogheda Congress celebrated its 30th anniversary over the weekend in the ABCD Centre in Drogheda. This year's prizewinners were: Thursday 5 Oct – Intermediate B Pairs: Kay Henry & Catherine McGuinness; Novice Pairs: Eve Connell & Klara Flanagan Friday 6 Oct –...

RealBridge and BAMSA (Bridge: A Mindsport for All) have combined to arrange a two-day conference on 8/9 October for bridge teachers, coaches, and mentors, with speakers from all around the world. Some material will be delivered live, while some has been pre-recorded;...

There is clear evidence that a having a bridge-playing parent is very helpful in encouraging juniors to take up, and stick at, the game. Many of our current top players are the offspring of bridge players. If you have been thinking of teaching your child or grandchild...

Our thanks to all 15 pairs who took part in the Pre-Qualifier Trials in Templeogue over the weekend of 23/24 September, and to Brian Lawlor for doing the TD duties. The overall winners were Niall & Ian Kilroy, who with second-place finishers Máire O'Connor &...

Congratulations to Luca Crone & Matthew O'Farrell, who were victorious in the BGB (Bridge Great Britain) Junior Online Pairs, held on RealBridge on Saturday 23 September. Their score of 57.21% was just enough to pip Rufus Behr & Jamie Day (Scotland) for the...