VIRTUAL BRIDGE - PARTNER BBO |
If any members wish to play online but do not have a partner please email me or phone my mobile (0892066425) and I will try to find you a partner. My e-mail is mariannetoomey@hotmail.com
Happy New Year. Hon. President Marianne.
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Cheating at Online Bridge |
Click here to view CBAI document.
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Beginners and Improvers Course |
Brendan Doyle (CBAI Accredited Teacher) is currently running online courses for beginners and improvers on an ongoing basis. These courses would also serve as a refresher for any bridge player. If you, or anyone you know, is interested please contact Brendan 0858701023. All are welcome.
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CUNNINGHAM LEAGUE 2020-21 ON BBO |
If you wish to organize a team to represent Coolmine in the Cunningham League which starts on November 22nd on BBO, contact President Marianne 0892066425. Master, A1, A2, B and Novice levels will be accomodated. Click here to view MLR calendar which also includes details of the conclusion of the 2019-20 event.
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Membership Update |
Members affiliation fee to the CBAI (2020-2021) have been paid from club funds. Anybody who was a member of Coolmine last year continues to retain this status until next year... a bit of good news in these troubled times. Stay safe and enjoy whatever form of bridge that you are engaged in. Best wishes, Hon. President Marianne.
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ONLINE BBO BRIDGE |
It looks like there will be no physical bridge being played in safe conditions for some-time to come. From Tuesday 1st. Coolmine Bridge Club hasl been running it’s own Virtual Bridge for Coolmine members only. The T.D will be Brendan Doyle.
We hope to have 2 competitions – Masters, A1's and A2’s, B’s and novices, numbers permitting.
The cost will be BBO $3.
For those who have not joined BBO log onto www.bridgebase.com and register you will also need to buy BBO$,
Instructions to play:-
- Log on to BBO your partner must log on at the same time
- Click on “Virtual Clubs" and select" Ireland."
- Look for CBAI club – Coolmine – CBAI 125481
Click on your appropriate section, enter your partner’s username and send invite. When partner accepts, ye both will be registered on player list.
I look forward to seeing you all in September on-line.
Marianne Toomey
Honorary President.
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CORONA VIRUS LATEST |
Coolmine Bridge in St. Francis Xavier Senior Primary School is suspended until further notice due to the Corona Virus. The committee regret this decision but feel that it is the appropriate response for health and safety reasons. We wish all our members well during this stressful time and hope for a speedy resolution of the problem . Stay safe. Marianne.
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Autumn Pairs Winners |
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Congratulations to Breda Mulvany and Ger Maher on their great success. They are seen here with President Marianne who must be thanked for all the time and effort she invested in the successful execution of her first major competition.
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Laws of Duplicate Bridge 2017 |
Want to view the updated Laws of Duplicate Bridge? Click here.
For a brief summary of the major changes, click here.
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President's Charity Presentation |
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President Graham presents Alone representative Mireya with a cheque for €1750.
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New Members |
Membership is now closed. New applicants will be placed on a waiting list (See menu bar on left home page). Contact coolminebridgeclub@gmail.com.
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Cunningham League and MLR News |
To keep up to date with events in the MLR (Mid Leinster Region) including the Cunningham League Website please click here.
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40th Anniversary Celebrations 2018 |
This historic occasion was commemorated on Tue 24th April. A sumptuous buffet supper was accompanied by a champagne toast to all past and present menbers of CBC. Congratulations to President Brigid and her committee for the splendid organisation of this event.Thanks to former Presidents (no longer members) who came from far and near to grace us with their prescence. Click here to view a musical video memory of the celebration of this great event, courtesy of JCM productions. Stills can be viewed in Photo Gallery.
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Club Pairs Presentation 2019 |
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Bernard O'Byrne and Brendan Doyle being presented with the Champions Cup by President Graham. Brendan played without glasses to set himself more of a challenge on the night. Congratulations.
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Silver Salver Champions |
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Hardworking Treasurer Paddy Cooney and Mags Kelly being presented the Silver Salver for best B by President Graham. Well done. A team to watch for the future! Photos courtesy of JMC.
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Waiting List (Chronological order) |
Waiting List
1. Aisling Conway
2. Lillie Ferris
3. Anne O'Sainin
4. Anne Marie McDonnell
5. Anne Marie Murphy
6. Niamh Wallace
7. Corrine O'Hare
8. Eithne MacDaeid
9. Eileen O'Donnell
10. Frances Daly
11. Joan McAndrew
12. Claire Shannon
13. Ann Carr
14. Tony Smyth
15. David Melody
16. Noreen Smyth
17. Paul Dunne
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Rules and Regulations - CBAI Update |
Click to view important CBAI rules and regulations effective from 1st September 2018.
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PROVISIONAL TEAMS DRAW LINEUP |
PROVISIONAL TEAMS DRAW LINEUP CLICK HERE
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