Collins Bridge Club
Release 2.19r
Irish Bridge Journal

Autumn 2026

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Welcome to Collins Bridge Club

Collins Bridge Club was established in 1947 at Collins Barracks in Cork. It is Ireland's premier Military Bridge Club.

Simultaneous Pairs

To see how the SIMS are progressing, click 
https://www.simpairs.com/clubs.asp?session=005349
 . Then Collins A or
Collins B. For player rank: Rankings.

Commentary on the Hands

If you are wondering why your local ranking can differ from your national ranking, click
https://www.ecatsbridge.com/sims/FAQ/why.asp

Congratulations to Latest Winners

Wednesday 4 November
Room A
N-S Alan Auchincloss, David Sheehan
E-W Brian Madden, Declan O'Brien
Room B
N-S Séamus O'Sullivan, Katy Keohane
E-W Con and Rosaleen O'Brien

Tuesday 3 November
Online
Norma Humphreys, Joan Lawlor

Collins Bridge Club Season

Season is from 1 September to 31 May.

Major events and awards will still be concluded by the end of April.

The reckonable period for determining Player of the Year (and for the Slams Ladder) will therefore be the YEAR ENDED 30 April.

Only play with a fellow member of Collins Bridge Club will count in each of the above competitions.

Queries and Appeals

A contestant may query a ruling made at his or her table by the Director.

Any such query shall be made straight to the Director.

Should the contestant remain unsatisfied following query to the Director, an appeal may be made to the Tournament and Play Committee (see "Information", then "Committee"). An appeal shall not be heard unless both members of the partnership concur in making the appeal (Law 92D).

Any appeal shall be made through the Director (Law 92C).

Lt Alison Gibbons presents the Military Cup to 2026 Champions Kevin Fraher and Finola O'Connell.

Olive Rose Memorial Plate
Area Masters and Intermediate A
Sunday 8 November
Cork Bridge Club
11:00 am - Two Sessions
Entries to Pearl O'Connell
giving NBID and your exact Grade
086-0588593
smbridgecompetitions@gmail.com

Results
Room A
Room B
Online
Room A
Room B
Online
Calendar
Tue 10th Nov 2026
Online
Director: Peter Jarvis
Wed 11th Nov 2026
Club Pairs Session 1A
Director: Brian O'Sullivan
Wed 11th Nov 2026
Club Pairs Session 1B
Director: Tim Donovan
Tue 17th Nov 2026
Online
Director: Seán Houston
Wed 18th Nov 2026
Club Pairs Session 2A
Director: Brian O'Sullivan
Wed 18th Nov 2026
Club Pairs Session 2B
Director: Tim Donovan