The first major competition of the new season was held over the weekend of 14/15 September, the Duais an Uachtarain (President’s Prize) hosted by CBAI President Catherine Byrne in the lovely setting of the Portmarnock Hotel & Links.
There was an excellent entry of 82 pairs, and all seemed to enjoy themselves, with excellent feedback on the venue. A few even had time for a quick stroll on the beach between Saturday’s sessions. The prizewinners were:
- 1st Place: Anna Carr & Margaret Farren
- 2nd Place: BJ O’Brien & Diarmuid Reddan (the former narrowly missing out on a hat-trick of Duais wins)
- 3rd Place: Marcin Rudzinski & Michelle Moloney
- 4th Place: David Redmond & Liam Gaynor
- Best Regional Masters: Keith Clarke & Cathal Louth
- Best Area Masters: Nora Weafer & Mary Deane
- Best Intermediates: Veronica Buttimer & Helena Browner
- 2nd Regional Masters: Vivienne & John Murray
- 2nd Area Masters: Kay Goldsworthy & Tim Carroll
- 2nd Intermediates: Sandra Peden & Linda Walsh
- Session Prizes: Olive Kilbane & Una Flynn; John Reilly & Rosalind O’Brien; Fred Barry & Paul Porteous
Thanks to our TDs Eamon Galligan and Brian Lawlor for making sure the event went off smoothly. Full Results Masterpointed Results
Duais an Uachtarain Winners 2024
Duais an Uachtarain Runners-Up 2024
Duais an Uachtarain 3rd Place 2024