Congratulations to all the players upgraded as of 1 January. We are delighted to announce that we have two new Grand Masters, to add to the current list of 29 players in that category - Mark Moran and Tomás Roche. Originally from Offaly, Mark represented Ireland at...

There was an excellent turnout for the four events of the Waterford Mini-Congress, organised by John Phelan and directed by John and Diarmuid Reddan. The winners were: Friday: Master/Intermediate A - Paul Worswick & LizAnn O’Reilly Friday: Intermediate B/Novice -...

The first weekend of the new year brings two events for Irish bridge players - one to watch and one to play in. The Waterford Congress Committee will hold two sets of Gala Open Pairs events in place of the full Congress this season. The competitions are: Friday 7...

Entries are now open for the following events via the CBAI's online entry system: Jackson Cup (Women's National Pairs) - online on BBO on Saturday 15 January, starting at 11:00 Revington Trophy (Men's National Pairs) - online on BBO Saturday 15 January, starting at...

A very happy Christmas from all at the CBAI, and here's hoping that 2022 holds better things in store for all of us. And thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for bridge through the current difficult circumstances. Our offices will be closed from 12:00...

The Regent Bridge Club is offering two open events over the new year period. The Wigoder Teams is an open competition, and takes place over two sessions on New Year's Day, starting at 13:00. Pre-entry is required using this form. And the Cairnduff Trophy is an...

The government has announced a new set of public health restrictions, which take effect from Monday, 20 December. The new regulations state that indoor activities of a cultural or community nature must cease at 20:00. As a result, live bridge can only take place...

An early Christmas present from Funbridge ... FREE Funbridge CBAI tournaments every day from 20-26 December. You'll find full details here. The events will consist of a single daily tournament each day (12 boards), over a 24-hour duration, scored in IMPs on Tuesday...

The Tralee International Congress will held virtually on BBO over the weekend of 17-19 December - your last chance of congress action this side of Christmas. There is a full schedule of events, set out in the brochure below, and pre-entry is required, to various...

Thanks to all who took part in the Master Pairs on RealBridge on 11-12 December. The leading pairs were: 1st Karel De Raeymaeker & Conor Boland, 2nd Paul Delaney & Tomas Roche, 3rd Liam Gaynor & David Redmond, and 4th Zrinka Kokot & Pat McDaid. Full...