The weekend of 8-10 July saw the traditional season opener event, the Ballina Congress, unfortunately online on BBO again rather than in person this season. Our thanks to all who attended and made a contribution to the relevant charities, and to TDs Fearghal O’Boyle and Mairead Basquille. The winners of the various competitions were:
Friday 8th July – Mixed Pairs – Deirdre O’Halloran & David O’BrienFriday 8th July – Intermediate B Pairs – (tie) John & Paul Woodlock; Kate Tammemagi & Grainne Dancy
Friday 8th July – Novice Pairs – Teresa Rigney & Joan Kenny
Friday 8th July – Fast Friday Open Pairs – Anne Hassan & Tom McKeever
Saturday 9th July – Congress Pairs – Anna Onishuk & Karel De Raeymaeker
Saturday 9th July – Area Master Pairs – Tom McNicholas & Paul Waldron
Saturday 9th July – Intermediate A Pairs – Kitty & Michael Kelly
Saturday 9th July – Intermediate B Pairs – Maura King & Ian Kingston
Saturday 9th July – Open Pairs – Mary-Jo Kelly & Monica O’Loughlin
Sunday 10th July – Congress Teams – Nan Murtagh, Mary Shannon, Mary & Vincent Brennan
Sunday 10th July – Intermediate B Pairs – Bridget Hession & Sean Keane
Sunday 10th July – Gala Open Pairs – Phil Cretch & Anne Maria McSweeney