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Railway Union Bridge Club Newsletter Spring 2024           

Our Bridge year is in full swing with more exciting events planned over the next few months as listed on the Club Calendar.

 

Spring Bridge 

We continue to play regular Club Pairs Bridge on Mondays at 7:30pm during the Spring. Please be seated by 7:15.

We will continue with 2 sections provided there are sufficient numbers. Experienced members are encouraged to play in the Relaxed Section occasionally so that we can help new members integrate. 

 

Bar Opening

The Railway Union Bar will be open after major competitions. Dates to be confirmed.

 

Thursday Bridge

Thursday Morning Bridge is played in the main hall. This is a more relaxed bridge session with tea and coffee provided, bring your own cup. Check in by 9.45 and pay by credit card. Guests are welcome.

 

Need to find a partner?

Use the 'RUBC Social' WhatsApp group or ask any committee member for suggestions.

 

The calendar section has details of competitions until June 2024.

Any questions: Email railwayunionbridge@gmail.com or ask any committee member on Mondays or Thursdays

 

 

Results
Thursday morning 14th March
Charity Night
Thursday Sims
CBAI Sims
Calendar
14th Mar 2024
Thursday Morning Pairs
Register by 9.45 and pay by credit card
18th Mar 2024
Public Holiday - No Bridge
Register by 19:15 and pay by credit card.
21st Mar 2024
Thursday Morning Pairs
Register by 9.45 and pay by credit card
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2024 Charity Night in aid of Dublin Simon Community

A big thank you to each and every one of our members for your generous donations and support for our Charity night which took place on Monday 11 March. There was a great atmosphere in the Club, with everyone in good spirits and prizes galore! Together we have raised €5,000 for the Dublin Simon Community.

Recent Successes

Congratulations to Anthony and Charles Alken, winners of the Novice Pairs Competition in the Regent on Friday 8 March.

 

Railway Union members fared very well at the Malahide Congress which took place 1st-3rd March. 

Margaret and Paddy Moran took 1st place in the Inter B section on Saturday afternoon.

Mary Kane, Anne Kelly, Juliet Kelly and Eamonn Kelly won the Inter Teams Competition at Malahide Congress.

Other recent successes for club members include:

Walter McNicholas and Su Li won the Joe Moran Cup in December 2023

.... with Mary Kane coming 2nd in the Joe Moran Cup

Carmel Dowdall, Teresa Murphy and partners won the Ruth Giddings Cup in December 2023.

Anthony and Charles Alken took joint 2nd place in the Duffy Cup in December 2023

Walter McNicholas and Su Li took 2nd place in the BJ O'Brien Cup Inter A Teams Competition in December 2023.

Congratulations to you all!

 

 

 

 

Club Teams Competition - 12 & 19 February 2024

The Teams Competition 2024 concluded on 19 February.

A great turnout with 15 teams competing, and prizes were presented in the Clubhouse - there was a great buzz and lots of positive feedback on the event. Well done to all who participated.

 

First place went to Maeve Flanagan, Mary Seaver, Colette Stokes and Sue Power

In second place were Cassandra Byrne, Ruth Maher, Fiona O'Gorman and Paula Clancy

In third place: Arlene Hogan, Anne Kelly, Anna Murphy and Mary Kane.

Prizes were also awarded for best novice team, Inter A teams (1st & 2nd) and Inter B teams (1st & 2nd).

 

Christmas Party 2023

A fun evening was had by all at the 2023 Christmas Party. 

After a few games of bridge we repaired to the bar and ate, drank and were merry.

Lots of people turned up, and we had one very special guest who ably assisted the President, Mary Kane, with awarding the spot prizes and generating festive fun and merriment.

Happy Christmas to all our members!

 

 

Turkey Competition 2023

Turkey Competition Results

There was a great turnout for the Turkey Competition on Monday 27th November.

Bringing home the bacon (so to speak) in first place was Ciaran Scolard and taking first place in Section B was Brigid McManus.

Mary Kane presented prizes in the bar after play.

Congratulations to all our winners, many of whom are pictured below, and thanks to all our members for a fun evening.

 

Winners list:

1st Ciaran Scolard

2nd Bob Neilson

3rd Paddy Moran

4th Su Li

5th Graham Williams

6th Marion Moran

7th Anne Kelly

7th Ruth Maher

9th Carmel Dowdall

10th Cassandra Byrne

10th Catriona O’Leary

 

Section B

1st Brigid McManus

2nd Drew Fleming

2nd Maeve Brew

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
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Martin Cowley Cup 2023

Martin Cowley Cup Success

Congratulations to everyone who played in the Martin Cowley Cup, it was a closely fought competition with the lead fluctuating on several occasions during the last round. President Mary Kane presented prizes to the winners in the bar after play. Martin donated a special prize this year, for the pair with the best score who had not won a major competition in the last year.

 

Congratulations to Sue Power and Fiona O'Gorman who were the overall winners. Both of these loyal club members have achieved Regional Master grade and have played significant roles in the development of the club.

 

Here's the full list of prize winners, with some photos:

 

Overall 1. Sue Power & Fiona O'Gorman

Overall 2. Maeve Flanagan & Mary Seaver

Overall 3. Eimer O'Rourke & Eileen O'Regan

 

Best B   Norma O'Dowd & Bernie Price

Best Novice  Grainne Scolard & Vera Keating

 

Session 1 Su Li & Walter McNicholas

Session 2 Deirde Morris & Carol Horan

 

Martin Cowley Special Prize  Orla Staunton & Íde Gavin

 

 

 

Welcome to Railway Union Bridge Club

Welcome to Railway Union Bridge Club, located in Sandymount, Dublin 4.

We are a very friendly and social club playing on Monday nights and Thursday mornings in Railway Union Sports Club at Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4.

We are affiliated to the Contract Bridge Association Ireland (CBAI) and belong to the Dublin South Region, with many  of our members playing in leagues and competitions organised by the region.

Membership:  Application forms may be downloaded from the Membership section of this website. They are also available from the club secretary at railwayunionbridge@gmail.com .

On Monday night, guests can play max 3 x per year (except Major competitions).

Currently guests are not restricted on Thursday morning (subject to review).

 

 

Workshop - Five Card Major and Strong No Trump

Advance Notice:

Workshop on Five Card Major and Strong No Trump will be facilitated by Dermot O'Brien in Railway Union Bridge Club on Tuesday 16 April at 7.30 p.m.

Cost €10

Committee 2023-2024

Committee and Other Officers

President: Mary Kane 087 249 1406

Vice President: Eimer O'Rourke

Hon Secretary: Ide Gavin 087 681 2515

Hon Treasurer: Anne Cooke 087 283 2910

Past President: Mary Burke

Ordinary Members: Sheila McDonald, Bernie O'Donnell, Eileen O'Regan, Bernie Price

Trustees: Roisin Quigley, Pauline Tighe

Hon Auditor: Peter Daly