Computer-Generated Hands

The topic of computer-generated hands comes up in conversation with CBAI members every now and again. When they first play computer-generated deals, as for example in the recent Simultaneous Pairs competition, some bridge players complain that the hands are “unfair”...

Trials & Tournament Director Success

Congratulations to the successful teams in the Open and Women’s trials held over two weekends in January and February to determine the Irish representatives at two major events this summer – the European Teams Championships in Madeira, Portugal, in June...

CBAI Simultaneous Pairs Week 2020

The CBAI Simultaneous Pairs week 2020 is now underway, with competitions for each of the five weekdays. You can track your progress at the ECATS website to check how you are faring in the national rankings. If your club does not take part in the Sims, why not...

Nell Foley RIP

We are sad to report the death of Ellen (Nell) Foley, who was a former President of the Association (1977-78) and Member of the IBU Council (1978-79). Nell passed away peacefully in Tramore on Monday, and was apparently playing bridge online right up until her death....

National Men’s & Women’s Championships

We had the usual large and strong entry for the national men’s and women’s championships, held over the weekend of 18/19 January in the Westgrove Hotel in Clane. The 2020 national champions are: Women’s Pairs (Jackson Cup): Ann Burns & Helen...
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