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Committee: 2023-2024

 

President: Bridie Kirwan

Vice President: Susan Mc Nulty

Committee

Chairperson;Geraldine O'Hagan

Hon.Secretary: Malcolm Goldsworthy

Hon. Treasurer: Sean Newcomen

Joe Bissett

Mary Browne

Phyllis Carew

Seamus Costello

Marie Kenny

Rita McGoey

Susan Mc Nulty

Marie O'Shea

Brendan Sheridan  

Kate Tammemagi

Deirdre Tuckey

Next Meeting : Friday June 9 @7.30

Last Meeting : AGM :Wednesday May 3 2023  @ 7.30

 

Upcoming Competitions in 2022

CLUB COMPETITIONS 

December 2022

Turkey Competitions 

Monday 5th December

Tuesday 6th December 

Wednesday 7th December 

Thursday 8th December 


 

Regional and CBAI Fixtures  

(see CBAI website www.cbai.ie for up to date information ) 

 

 

 

 

December 2022

 

 

Regional Pairs Sunday 4th December ABDC 1.30pm

 

Master Pairs Saturday 10th 1.30pm  and Sunday 11th 11am, CBAI Templeogue 

 

Heron Trophy Balbriggan Bridge Club 5pm 

 

 

Welcome to Balbriggan Bridge Club
2023 Presidents Prize Winners

Congratulations to the following winners on the Presidents Prize Week.

Monday: Ray Ryan,Tuesday Bridie Kirwan,Wednesday Helena Browner ,Thursday Ann Kirwan,

Presentation by Joe Bissett (Club President)


 

2023 Presidents Charity: "Remember Us" Donation
2023 Presidents Charity:

A presentation was made today Tuesday 11 April by Joe Bissett (Club President) in the Club House to Fran Crowell (Chairperson) of Remember Us for €2000.00. 

Fran thanked Joe and the members of Balbriggan Bridge Club for their work in raising this amount for the local Charity.

Balbriggan Bridge Club
Balbriggan Bridge Club

  (Founded 1976)

           71 Drogheda Street,

Balbriggan

Co. Dublin. K32 N27

Balbriggan Bridge Club welcomes NEW Members to Join.

 

**Table money  €5.00 per person.**
Membership is €25.00 pa payable at the start of the season ,ie September 2022
 
For further information Contact :
Hon .Sec. Malcolm Goldsworthy (087-2618926)/ balbrigganbridgeclub1@gmail.com
or
Clicking on the top LHS of the Home page under:
Club Information/Contact Us.
 
"Beginners  Bridge Classes "
Classes resume on Tuesday 24th January at 7.30pm
Contact Seamus(Teacher) : 0872890814
 
 
 
 
Live & On -Line Bridge
Club Events Time Table
Day  Start Time Venue
Monday 7.30pm Club House
Tuesday 10,00 am Club House
On-Line Temporarily Posponed On -Line
Wednesday 7.30pm Club House
Thursday 7.30pm Club House
Friday  10.00 am **** Club House
Please arrive well before Start Times

. Natural ventilation wiill continue and an Air Purifier will remain in use.

Screens have now been removed but people can if they wish still wear  Face masks and use sanitisers 

Spare Partner

From Monday 20th June a spare partner will be available on Monday,Most Tuesdays, Wednedsay ,Thursday nights and on Friday morning.

You may therefore come along without a parnter and you will be guaranteed a game.  If there is a double booking or late cancellation by a partner everyone will still get a game. 

You may also use the 'find a partner tab' on the homepage to look for a parnter. 

 

 

 

 

2023 SABC John Lane winners
2023 SABC John Lane winners

.Congratulations to Helen  and Brendan Sheridan in Winning the recent SABC John Lane event in Skerries this weekend. Presentation  was made by Aileen Lane and Simon Healy (Club President).

Well done also to :

Tim Carroll & Kay Goldsworthy : Winners of Best Club Pair 

Mary Mulholland & Vincent Bissett : Winners of Intermediate Pairs.

 

NE Regional Teams Success

The NE REgional Teams event was held at the ABCD Club on Sunday29  January 2023. Club Success and congratulations to all were as follows:

Winners Masters. Joan Kieran Memorial Trophy : Deirdre Tuckey, Seamus Costello ,Pat Duff and Frank Davey.

Winners Area Masters  Rose Bowl trophy: Mary Healy ,Vivienne Donnelly ,Kay Goldsworthy, Tim Carroll

Intermediate  Winners : Vincent Bissett, Camilla McLoughlin ,Joe Bissett, Phyllis Carew

Presentations were made by Peter Byrne( Regional President)

2022 Balbriggan Heron Trophy Winners
2022 Balbriggan Heron Trophy Winners

Congratulatins to Peter Howard and Brian Carroll  in winning the Heron Trophy at Balbriggan B,C on Sunday 18n December . Other prize winners were;

2nd : Brenden and Helen Sheridan

3rd : Camilla McLoughlin and Lesley O'Shea

Intermediate Winners: Mary Shevlin and Rita McGoey.

Presentation was made by Joe Bissett (Club President)

Drogheda Congress 2022: Club Success

The Drogheda Congress took place in the ABCD Venue over the recent weekend(Thursday 6 Oct-Sunday 9th Oct).Great success was achieved by Club members over this weekend. A summary can be seen below including Photos of the winners .Frances Newcomen was the Congress President . The CBAI President Pat O' Mahoney was also in attendance.

1. Open Pairs :Deirdre Tuckey and Seamus Costello: Winners

2, Congress Pairs: Deirdre Tuckey and Seamus Costello : Winners

3. Congress Pairs (Confined_ Area Masters ): Kay Goldsworthy & Tim Carroll - Winners 

4. Open Pairs : Peter Howard & Brian Carroll 2nd & Bernie Bissett and Carol Sheridan 3rd

5 Mixed Pairs : FRances and Sean Newcomen : 3rd

6 .Intermediate Pairs : Lesley O'shea + Partner  2nd , Veronica Buttimer & Helena Browner 3rd

7. Best Reginal Pairs : Mary Mulholland & Vincent Bissett

8 Congress Teams : Deirdre tuckey + Seamus Costello + partners - 2nd

9. Best Regional Team: Margaret Winters ,Maureen Walsh,Sean and Frances Newcomen

2022 Pat Taffee Trophy

On Sunday 12 September the Pat Taffee trophy event was held at the ABCD venue in Drogheda.

Congratulations to : Tim Carroll and Kay Goldsworthy who were the Overall Winners.

Congratulations to Veronica Buttimer and Vincent Bissett in sharing the Intermediate  Prize.

Brian Carroll and Peter Howard were 3rd and Margaret Winters and Maureeen Walsh were 4th.

Presentation made by Peter Byrne North Eastern Regional President

2022 Bray Congress Winners AM Group
2022 Bray Congress Winners AM Group

Congratulations to Phyllis Carew ,Vincent Bissett ,Joe Bissett and Camilla Mcloughlin who at the Bray Congress this weekend(4/9/2022) won the Congress  Teams (Inter A Section).

Well done to all who took part.

2022 N,E Regional Teams -Success

On Sunday March 6 the N.E Regional Teams event took place in the ABCD Club for selection to the National Competition later in the year 

Congratulations to the following in their success ;

Masters : 1st : Seamus Costello ,Deirdre Tuckey,Pat Duff & Frank Davy.(Joan Kiernan Memorial Shield)

Area Masters : 2nd : Tim Carroll ,Kay Goldsworthy,Bernie bissett ,Viviennne Donnelly ( Rose Bowl Trophy)

Inter "A": Ist : Helena Browner ,Veronica Buttimer ,Martina Ward ,Marie Kenny

2022 Regional Mens Pairs
2022 Regional Mens Pairs

Congratulations to Peter Howard  abd Brian Carroll on winning the recent Regional Mens Pairs event at the ABCD club. Presentation was made by Peter Byrne Regional President

2022 Regional Ladies Pairs -Winners
2022 Regional Ladies Pairs -Winners

Congratulations to Bernie Bissett and Caroline Howard in winning the Regional Ladies Pairs event this weekend at the ABCD club.  Presentation by Perter Byrne Regional President.

2022 Star & Crescent Winners
2022 Star & Crescent Winners

Congratulations to Tim Carroll & Kay Goldsworthy Winners of the Star & Crescent Cup hels at the ABCD venue on Sunday 27 March .Presentation was made by Deirdre Reid Club President

 

Unethical and Dishonest Behaviour in Bridge

Hi folks, today the CBAI issued a document regarding the following: because of the prevalence of unethical and dishonest behaviour by a small minority of online bridge players, the CBAI has asked all clubs to remind their members about the requirements for ethical behaviour at all times. There are daily reports of people perceived to be deliberately CHEATING when playing online. All members should be in no doubt that the CBAI is taking this issue extremely seriously and there will be consequences for anyone found to be cheating.

Club TDs or Online Managers should endeavour to ensure that all players are aware of what actions as acceptable and which are definitely not – e.g. providing explanations in the chat area for partner to see as well as opponents is NOT acceptable, the Alert area only should be used for this purpose. 

Whether we play online or at the table it is of the utmost importance that we play to the highest ethical standards so that all players will have an equal opportunity of success.

Please click anywhere on this article for the CBAI Document.

Kind regards, Seamus

 

Online Laws of Bridge - Fearghal O'Boyle

Hi folks, please see the attached document Online Laws of Bridge which explains all you will ever want to know about playing online. Just click anywhere on the article. Seamus.

2023-24 CBAI N.E. President
2023-24 CBAI N.E. President

Congratulations to Kay Goldsworthy who at the recent CBAi N.E. AGM will be the President  for the North Eastern Region of the CBAI for 2023-2024.

Mary Nugent R.I.P
Mary Nugent R.I.P

It is regret that we announce the death of Mary Nugent this week.Mary was a current playing member and part of the 90 + family .We offer our condolances to her husband and family. 

Funeral rrangments can be found on R.I.P 

Mary Lunny RIP

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Mary Lunny, Skerries. 

Mary was a very fine bridge player who played on Wednesday evenings in Balbriggan over a long number of years. Mary played for many years with her friend Kathleen Kelly where they featured often as winners. Her last game of bridge in the club was five years ago. Mary also was a regular player in Skerries club. 

Mary was a most friendly and pleasant lady and we offer our sincere condolences to her husband, children and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are on RIP.ie.

2023 Stan Fitzpatrick Cup Winners
2023 Stan Fitzpatrick Cup Winners

Congratulations to Monica Killeen and Anne Rafter on winning Thursday's Stan Fitzpatrick Cup .Presentation was made by Bridie Kirwan (Vice President)

2023 Willie Berrill Trophy
2023 Willie Berrill  Trophy

Congratulations to Deirdre Tuckey & Seamus Costello in winning the Willie Berrill Trophy at the recent ABCD Club. Presentation made by Marie Min & Dave Doherty 

2023 Pat Thornton Cup Regional Novice Pairs
2023 Pat Thornton Cup Regional Novice Pairs

Congratulations to Val Grimes & Partner Eve connell (15)

Winners of the Pat Thornton Cup Regional Novice Cup.

Well done to Monica Killeen & Kate Calvery.

from Balbriggans Thursdays Group 2 nd

Presentation by Pat Thornton & President Peter Byrne

2023 Noel Grimes Trophy
2023 Noel Grimes Trophy

Winners of the Noel Grimes Trophy

Deirdre Tuckey & Seamus Cosrello

Presentation by Sheils Grimes and 

Club President Eoin Manning

2023 BalbrigganSkerries Trophy
2023 BalbrigganSkerries Trophy

Congratulations to Vivienne Donnelly & Catherine Clarke as Winners of the 2023 Balbriggan/SABC Trophy.Presentation  by Joe Bissett (Balbriggan Club President)

2023 Malahide Congress : : Mixed Pairs

Congratualations ro Helen & Brendan Sheridan  on Winning the Open Mixed Pairs in the Malahide Congress this weekend .Also well done to Deirdre Tuckey and Seamus Costello in achieving 3rd position.

2023 Star & Crescent Cup Winners
2023 Star & Crescent Cup Winners

Congratulations Frances & Sean Newcomen in winning the Star & Crescent Cup  in Drogheda .Presentation was made by Michael Durnin (CluPresident)

2023 Windmill Cup Winners
2023  Windmill Cup Winners

Congratulations to Deirdre Tuckey and Seamus Costello in Winning the 2 week Windmill Cup . Presentaion made by Joe Bissett (Club President)

2023 Lions Cup Winners
2023 Lions Cup Winners

Well done to  Oliver Lawless & Jaroslav Wojcciecholski in Winning the Clubs 2 week Lions Cup. Presentation was made by Joe Bissett (Club President). 

2022 Regional Pairs "Inter "A" winners
2022 Regional Pairs

Congratulations tro Vincent Bissett & Carmel Brogan in Winning the N.E. Regional Pairs "Inter A" section  held at the ABCD Venue on Sunday December 4. Presentaion was made by Peter Byrne Regional President.

 

2022 Tom Sheridan Trophy
2022 Tom Sheridan Trophy

Congratulations to Frank Davey and Paddy Bonner who the Winners of the Tom Sheridan Trophy  held at the Balbriggan Bridge Club on Sunday Nov 6 .Presentation was made by Joe Bissett (Club President ) and Helen Sheridan. Thank to all who supported the event  14 Tables .  Congratulations also go to :

Best "A " : Susan Mc Nulty and Vincent Bissett,  Best " B" : Marie and Paddy O'Shea, . Best "Club" Maeve Carroll and Catherine Clarke.

2022 John Lane Cup: Winners
2022 John Lane Cup: Winners

Congratulations to Catherine Clarke and Seamus Costello in Winning the Clubs 2 week John Lane Cup .Presentation was made by Joe Bissett( Club President)

2022 Balbriggan Trophy Winners
2022 Balbriggan Trophy Winners

Congratulations to Allisson & John Graham on Winning the Clubs 2 week Balbriggan Trophy Event.Presentaion was made by Joe bissett (Club President)

2022 Shambo Winners
2022 Shambo Winners

Congratulations to Agnes Hagan and Jean Scanlon (on hols) in winning Thursday's 2 week Shambo Trophy. Presention was made by Joe Bissett Club President

Ukraine Disaster Appeal : Irish Red Cross -Donation

At the recent Committee Meeting a proposal was made to make a donation towards the Ukraine  Disaster Appeal through the Irish Red Cross . A cheque will be forwarded for this appeal.

Results
Clubhouse Event
Scorer: Lillian Jones
Scorer: Seamus Costello
Scorer: Deirdre Tuckey
Thursdays Club sessiom
Director: Nuala Hagan
Scorer: Malcolm Goldsworthy
Wednesdays Club Session
Director: Malcolm Goldsworthy
Scorer: Malcolm Goldsworthy
Scorer: Lillian Jones
Scorer: Deirdre Tuckey
Friday Morning Session
Scorer: Phyllis Carew
Thursday Evening Competition
Scorer: Seamus Costello
Clubhouse Event
Scorer: Lillian Jones