♠️ ❤️ Tralee International Bridge Congress 2026 ♦️ ♣️

📍 The Rose Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry

DATE:  Friday 24th – Sunday 26th April 2026

We are delighted to welcome players once again to Tralee for a fantastic weekend of competitive bridge, social play and great hospitality. 🌹

Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, the Tralee Congress promises a warm welcome and an excellent programme of events.

📌 ENTRIES & CONTACT

• Email: tralee@bridgeireland.com

• Phone: Nicky Fitzgibbon – 087 2126040

Please include your full name and CBAI number when registering.

👉 Club & Group Offers available – phone Nicky on 087 2126040 for details.

📅 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

FRIDAY – 24th APRIL 2026 🎉

• 7:15pm – Official Opening

• 7:30pm – Gala Pairs (€15 per person)

• 7:30pm – Intermediate B & Novice Pairs (€10 per person)

SATURDAY – 25th APRIL 2026 🌟

• 11:00am – Hand discussion with Grand Master Donal Garvey on the previous night’s hands 🧠🃏

• 1:30pm – Open Pairs (€12.50 per person)

• 1:45pm – Congress Pairs – Marie Fleming Cup (2 Sessions) (€25 per person)

• 1:45pm – Intermediate Pairs (2 Sessions) (€25 per person)

• 7:15pm – Novice Pairs (€10 per person)

• 7:30pm – Open Pairs (€12.50 per person)

SUNDAY – 26th APRIL 2026 🏆

• 11:00am – Congress Teams (Extended Session) (€25 per person)

• 11:00am – Intermediate Teams (Extended Session) (€25 per person)

• 1:00pm – Open Pairs (€12.50 per person)

• 1:00pm – Intermediate B & Novice Pairs (€10 per person)

• 7:45pm – Open Pairs Charity Event – Meals on Wheels Kerry (€15 per person) 💛

🏨 HOTEL ACCOMMODATION – THE ROSE HOTEL

Bridge Package Rates:

• Saturday 25th April – B&B with Dinner

€130 per person sharing / €190 single

• Two Nights (Friday 24th & Saturday 25th) – B&B with Dinner on Saturday

€195 per person sharing / €260 single

• Optional Sunday Night (26th April) – B&B

€70 per person sharing / €125 single

📅 Book by 24th March 2026 to secure these rates

(after this date: best available rates apply, subject to availability)

📞 Bookings: Call 066 7199100 and ask for the “BRIDGE PACKAGE”

🚆 ✈️ 🚌 GETTING TO TRALEE

• Train services via Mallow from Dublin Heuston and Cork

• Kerry Airport approx. 20–25 minutes from Tralee by taxi or bus

• Bus Éireann services from Cork, Limerick, Galway, Killarney and beyond

👔 PRESIDENTS

• CBAI National President: John Phelan

• North Munster President: Kay Cussen

• Tralee Congress President: Pat Fitzgibbon

ℹ️ All competitions subject to sufficient entries.

The Congress Committee reserves the right to amend the programme if necessary.

🌹 We look forward to welcoming you to Tralee in April 2026! ♠️♥️♦️♣️