Thanks to all the clubs that participated in the IBU Simultaneous Pairs during the first week in November. This post contains a list of all the prizewinners, and the masterpoints awarded for each day. Where we have bank details for the prizewinners' club, the prize...

The CBAI’s Master Pairs competition was held over the weekend of 14/15 December, with a completely full house in Templeogue. In fact, we had a waiting list of pairs wishing to play; while most did indeed get in, a small number did not - apologies that we were unable...

A very happy Christmas from all at the CBAI, and best wishes for 2025. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for bridge. Our offices will be closed from 17:00 on Friday 20 December until 09:30 on Monday 6 January. We will also be closed the afternoon of...

We have now reached a capacity entry of 118 pairs for the Master Pairs in Templeogue. Entries have therefore been closed on the online entry system, and new entrants will only be accepted in the case of dropouts. If you wish to put your name on a waiting list, please...

We are delighted to attach a link to the eighth edition of the CBAI-produced Irish Bridge Journal (Autumn 2024): https://www.cbai.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CBAI-Bridge-Journal-Issue-8-Autumn-2024.pdf In this edition you’ll find the usual selection of articles and...

Kilkenny Congress was held over the weekend. The new venue of the local Bridge Centre was a great success, so well done to the Congress Committee. The winners of the main events were: Congress Pairs: Andrea Knox & Martin Garvey Intermediate Pairs: Anne Dunne &...

Congratulations to the winners of the IBU Interprovincial Championships held over the weekend in the Cavan Crystal Hotel. The titles were shared across three provinces, with Leinster winning the Open series, Munster the Area Masters, and Ulster the Intermediates. The...

Another congress this weekend, in Kenmare, with increased numbers especially in the Open Pairs, so well done to the organisers. The winners of the main events were: Congress Pairs: Horst Rosler & Phyllis O'Regan Mixed Pairs: Kay Clement & Justin Spratt...

For clubs participating in the CBAI's Group Public Liability Insurance Scheme, your cover is due to be renewed on 1 September 2024. The premium remains at €105 for the coming year, with the same cover of €6.5 million. This will cover your club from 1 September 2024 to...