by CBAI | Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
We have four entries for the IBU Open trials, to be held in Templeogue Bridge Centre on 19-21 January. You’ll find the Conditions of Contest, including the playing schedule, here. The participants have opted for the Semi-Finals/Finals format. System cards for...
by CBAI | Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
We are sad to report the death of Ríona Carolan, a stalwart of Ardee Bridge Club, current club President, and the recipient of the CBAI President’s Merit Award in 2013. For many years, Ríona worked selflessly and tirelessly to promote Bridge in Ardee. She was...
by CBAI | Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
The International Committee held a feedback session for trialists and potential trialists on 1 December 2023. The minutes have been approved by the Committee, and are included below. International Committee Trialists’ Zoom Meeting...
by CBAI | Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last weekend saw the Men’s and Women’s National Pairs and Teams Championships in Clane, with very satisfactory numbers taking part. Entries were higher in all four competitions than in 2023, another sign that things are returning to something like where...
by CBAI | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
The CBAI President’s Merit Award every year recognises the unsung heroes and heroines of Irish bridge – the volunteers without whom clubs or regions could not function, but who never seek acclaim or put themselves forward for formal office. I am sure we...
by CBAI | Jan 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Well done to the organisers of the Waterford Congress, which returned live for the first time since covid, with very satisfactory numbers attending. Our thanks to TDs Diarmuid Reddan, Pat Breslin, and John Phelan, to the Congress Committee for their hard work, and to...