We had a full house in Templeogue over the weekend for both the Spiro Cup (National Mixed Pairs Championship) and the Coen Trophy (National Mixed Teams Championship). The prizewinners were: Spiro Cup: Winners: Siobhan Part & BJ O'Brien Runners-Up: Bríd Kemple...

Entries for the both the Spiro Cup and the Coen Trophy are now closed. It is likely that there may be some cancellations, so anyone else wishing to play should call the office on (01) 4929666, and we will put them on a waiting list. Anyone cancelling should likewise...

Well done to the Limerick Congress Committee for a fantastic congress at the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel over the weekend. The second year in this new venue saw playing numbers increase by more than 10% on the previous year. The winners of the various competitions were:...

Well done to the Drogheda Congress Committee for a fantastic congress at the ABCD Bridge Centre over the weekend. The winners of the various competitions were: Mixed Pairs: Mary Timoney & Donek Szenejko Gala Pairs: Mary Doherty & Kathleen McCay Congress Pairs:...

Congratulations to Team MORAN (Mark Moran, John Carroll, Tom Hanlon, Conor Boland, Adam Mesbur, Nick FitzGibbon, Gráinne Barton, NPC) who dominated the IBU Open Trials over the weekend, thus achieving selection to represent Ireland at next summer’s European...

We have four entries for the IBU Open trials, to be held in Templeogue Bridge Centre on 3-5 October. Kibitzers are welcome, subject to the usual conditions. You'll find the playing schedule here.  System cards for the four teams are: MORAN: Mark Moran/John Carroll,...

The EBL Women's Committee is excited to announce the first online training session of the new season, following on from the very successful series started last year. The first session will be on 14 October at 18:30 Irish time on the RealBridge platform, and it's free...

We are sad to report the death of Tom Burke of Drogheda. Tom was a long-term member of the Gate Bridge Club, serving as its President for 1974/75. He also served on the North Eastern Region committee, as President of the Region in 1988/89, and as National President of...