Dublin South Region
Bulletin

For latest news, bulletins and recent updates, please see the News page.


 

To communicate with Dublin South Region Bridge, Contact:

Teresa Gavin, DSR Honorary Secretary

Text: +353872576572

email: dsrsecretary@gmail.com


Fanagan League 2024/25

Final Results Updated May 12th 2025 

Fanagan League Grand Finale took place on Sunday 11th May 2025 and a great night was had by all thanks to our sponsors http://www.fanagans.ie

 

Fanagan League 2025/2026 is underway featuring 68 teams drawn from 16 different Bridge Clubs across the Dublin South Region.  

Check out the results of the Fanagan League, found in Fanagan League in the Blue Menu top left of your page.

Results are updated at the end of each month from November to May

All queries email dsrleagueorganiser@gmail.com


♠   ♣  Newsflash ♣   ♠ 

To read the start of year annual report by Teresa Gavin,  our DSR Secretary,  click on the 'News' button at the top left hand corner.


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Release 2.19r
Classes
Bridge Classes

Bridge Classes in Dublin South Region 2025-2026

Attention all Bridge Teachers!


Brideen Downes is starting Beginners Bridge Classes on Wednesday nights from 17th Sept 2025 in St Colmcilles Community Centre in Knocklyon.
If interested please contact www.knocklyonadulted.ie or telephone 014953882


Niamh Gormally's  bridge classes begin in September 2025 on Thursdays from 19:15 - 21:15 in the Marian Bridge Centre at Ballyroan Community & Youth Centre .  

To register or enquire email: Marianbridgeclub@gmail.com or telephone Frank Brady on 0872449702


Michael O’Loughlin is a bridge author and teacher specializing in classes for beginners and intermediates in the Dublin South Region

Novices' Bridge Clubs on Monday and Tuesday evenings with assistance given with bidding and card play in St. Tiernan's Community School, Balally, Dublin 16 beginning in September: https//www.adultedtiernans.ie/
Also online assisted bidding and play offered for improvers every Tuesday morning and Thursday evening on RealBridge. Please email: michaelolough@yahoo.com


Railway Union Bridge Club, Sandymount are happy to announce that Beginner Bridge Classes will commence at 7.30pm, Thursday 18th September 2025. In total, there will be 10 classes, two hours in duration, led by tutor Anne Keating.

A follow up set of classes will take place after Christmas, details to be announced.

If you are interested, or know of others who may be interested, then please send an email to railwayunionbridge@gmail.com

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Peter Pigot Classes for September 2025 (bridgewebs.com/PeterPigotBridge)     To confirm your attendance to any of the classes below please send email/text to 086-8146230.       Full details for payment methods on Bridgewebs.com/PeterPigotBridge

CLASSES for SEPTEMBER  Check (Instagram(Peter Pigot Bridge School) or Bridgewebs.com/PeterPigotBridge for all the news, detail, grading, suitability, payment details and class topics.
1. BEGINNERS. Wednesday 18.30-20.00. . In Person, commence Monday 24th September. €150 for series of 11. Venue St Paul's Church Hall, Glenageary
2. FUNDAMENTALS (a continuation)   Monday EVENINGS. In Person. Commence Monday 22nd September  @ 7.30 pm,  St. PHILIPS CHURCH HALL, DARTY, Dublin 6. 12 Sessions. €200.
3. NEXT STEPS (Post beginners). WEDNESDAY EVENINGS commence 24th September 2025.. IN PERSON, St Pauls Church Hall, Glenageary, Co. Dublin @ 8.15-9.45.  12 sessions. €165 
4. Tuesday EVENINGS...PETER PIGOT BRIDGE CLUB (GAME). IN PERSON. St Paul's Church Hall, Glenageary.. 7-10 pm. Commence 16th September €10... ALL WELCOME
5. IMPROVERS ++.(a continuation of the current  Class)  WEDNESDAY am commence 24th September 2025. 11.00am - 1.00pm. IN PERSONSt. PHILIPS HALL, Temple Road, DARTY, Dublin 6, 11 sessions. €190
6. IMPROVERS. (a continuation of the current class)  THURSDAY am, commence  25th September, St. PAULS, Glenageary.  IN PERSON 11.00am - 01.00 pm. 11 sessions. €190
7. IMPROVERS ++ THURSDAY Evenings.. 25th September. IN PERSON.  7.00- 9.00pm St Pauls Church Hall, Glenageary. 12 Sessions. €200  (FOR CLUB PLAYERS) Topics posted to bridgewebs.com/peterpigotbridge.  
8. ADVANCED.. Friday am .... 26th September ONLINE...9.15am - 11.15amONLINE... Pay as you go (€20 per session) or €180 for the series. Topics posted to bridgewebs.com/peterpigotbridge.  

Paul Delaney provides bridge classes and seminars throughout the year, and also provides bridge coaching services for partnerships. Full details here


Declan Byrne Bridge ONLINE - Beginner, Improver & Refresher Classes. September - January - April. Bid & Play with Guidance available too.
All courses take place on Zoom & Realbridge platform - Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm and 2pm-4pm. 10 Weeks €150.
Declan will assist bridge learners that may not be used to online bridge.
Full details and enrolment form available at http://www.declanbyrne.ie / email: learnbridgeonline@gmail.com or call Declan: 085-2606102


Grand Master Bridge provides a series of courses on the bridge of game for all skill levels that range in difficulty from beginner to expert.

For further information telephone 086 819 2765 or contact rory@grandmasterbridge.com


Templeogue Castle Community Bridge Centre is running 4 beginner classes this year : 2024 - 2025

Monday night: 7.30 pm.   Wednesday night: 7.30 pm.   Monday morning: 10.00 am.   Tuesday morning: 10.00 am.

12 classes September to December at a cost of 120 euro.  12 classes January to April at a cost of 120 euro.

All enquiries to be directed to Mary at:  sec.tccbc@gmail.com or phone 0861618988

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Gráinne Dunne's bridge classes for beginners will be held in the Wishing Well Lounge, Blackrock on Thursday afternoons. Start date:  26th September 2024. 

Duration: 10 weeks with mid term break on 31st Oct. Last date 5th Dec.
Cost:  €180 to include tea/coffee.    There will be a continuation course in January.      For more details,  text or call Gráinne Dunne 086 2429117

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Liz Taaffe will be starting Beginners, Continuation Beginners and Supervised Game in Ballsbridge F.E.C. from Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th September 2024.

Additionally there will be a class for beginners commencing Wednesday 18th September 2024  in Blackrock F.E.I. 

For further information, contact   lizzie@iol.ie,   or liztaaffe0@gmail.com.  Tel no: 087 2208518

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