Thanks to CBAI National President Gordon Lessells for suggesting, and then very kindly hosting, a special brainstorming session on congresses in University of Limerick last weekend. Gordon wanted to give something back to the congress organisers for the hospitality he...

The weekend saw Sligo Congress held online, in aid of charity, raising €2,000 for good causes. Thanks to all who took part, and well done to the organisers, Fearghal O'Boyle, Mairead Basquille, Diarmuid Reddan, and Huey Daly. The winners of the various competitions...

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...

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 European...

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 for...

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 represented, and many...

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...

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...