by CBAI | Jun 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to present the latest issue of the Irish Bridge Journal, which contains the usual array of articles on the events, personalities, and experiences of bridge, in Ireland and overseas, along with tips and guidance from some of our top teachers. There are...
by CBAI | Jun 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are saddened to report the death of one of the great characters of Irish bridge, John Comyn, who died yesterday following an illness. At his peak, John was a very good player – a multiple national champion and capped for Ireland at senior level in several...
by CBAI | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
A reminder that the final event of the 2023/24 season, the Yeats Country (Sligo) Online Charity Congress, will take place on BBO over the weekend of 7-9 June, with evening events for all grades on all three days. Last season’s congress raised more than €3,000...
by CBAI | May 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
The weekend saw both the CBAI’s 4Fun Teams Championship, in Westmanstown, and the IBU’s Egan Trophy (All-Ireland Teams Championship) in Belfast. There was a great turnout of 38 teams in Westmanstown, up 30% on last season, with lots of counties...
by CBAI | May 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are sad to report of the death of our former National Tournament Director, Joe Murray, after a long illness. Joe was the first of the modern Irish Tournament Directors, and had a great influence on the generations that followed him. Before computer scoring became...
by CBAI | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The CBAI each season canvasses for nominations for the President’s Merit Award, with the President selecting the winner. This award is designed to recognise the unsung heroes and heroines of Irish bridge – the people who do all the hard work behind the scenes without...
