by CBAI | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The first congress of the season was held over the weekend, in the ABCD Bridge Centre in Drogheda, with strong attendances across the board. The winners of the various competitions were: Congress Teams: Peter Stewart, Michael McAuliffe, Claudio Del Conte, Alice...
by CBAI | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Irish Bridge Union is sending three teams to the World Bridge Games in Buenos Aires, from 22 October to 3 November. As this is the second major international event this year, funds are stretched and the IBU has not been able to offer as much financial support as...
by CBAI | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
So shortly after the sorrowful news about Mamie MacCormac, we are very sad to report the death of another of the great female stalwarts of Irish bridge, Una Walsh of Galway. Una was a former President of both the CBAI and the IBU, former Honorary Secretary and Trustee...
by CBAI | Sep 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to Team Kenny (Joan Kenny, Jeannie Fitzgerald, Teresa Rigney, Siobhan Part) who emerged victorious from the Lady Milne trials in Galway and will represent Ireland in the Lady Milne Trophy in England in April 2025. This squad has come second in the Lady...
by CBAI | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are very sad to report the death of Dublin bridge stalwart Mamie MacCormac, who passed away today after illness, surrounded by her loving family. An international and a national champion, Mamie was a redoubtable opponent at the bridge table, but was also great fun,...
