by Dermot | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Update March 24: In light of the government’s announcement concerning non-essential businesses today, the CBAI’s office and shop will be closed to the public, either in person or by telephone, with immediate effect. Both the general email account...
by Dermot | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Given the current lack of real-life bridge, bridge bodies are finding all kinds of ways to enable us to get our bridge fix. If you’d like to watch some top-level bridge involving two well-known Irish participants, the US Spring Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, which...
by Dermot | Mar 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the midst of all the negative news, we’re delighted to have something positive to report. Many congratulations to bridge player Paddy McMahon of Tipperary, who celebrates his hundredth birthday today. Best wishes from all at the CBAI for a great day, Paddy,...
by Dermot | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
At the end of March, we will be sending out the club Masterpoint Summary Forms to every club. You should use these forms to record your members’ Masterpoint awards for the year, and return them to us for inclusion in their end-of-season records. If you would...
by Dermot | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
We regret to announce the recent death of Martin Hayes of Cappawhite, Co Tipperary, who served as CBAI National President in 2008, representing North Munster. Martin had only recently gone into a nursing home, and did not have much time to enjoy his new surroundings....
by Dermot | Mar 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have been approached by a number of clubs and members wondering whether they can run bridge tournaments online while real-life bridge may be curtailed by health concerns. The good news is that it is, provided that the organiser has some facility in using the main...
