| Thank You to Cork County Council |
On behalf of its members, the Mandeville Bridge Club, would like to acknowledge with thanks the support of Cork County Council for providing the club with funds during the 2025/26 season.
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| Fixtures for South Munster 2026 |
Oct 18th 2026: Intermediate A & B Pairs, qualifier for National finals, 11:00am, 2 sessions, Cork Bridge Club, entries: smbridgecompetitions@gmail.com
Nov 8th 2026: Olive Rose Memorial Plate: Cork Bridge Club, 11:00am 2 sessions, smbridgecompetitions@gmail.com
Dec 6 2026: Master Pairs: 11:00am 2 sessions, Cork Bridge Club, entries: smbridgecompetitions@gmail.com
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| Bridge Club Reminder – Play, Etiquette & Calling the Director |
To help ensure an enjoyable and fair game for everyone, please keep the following key points in mind:
At the Table
- North is responsible for the boards on table
- Keep boards on the table at all times and do not cover or rotate them (vulnerability must remain visible).
- Do not touch the bidding box until you are ready to make your bid.
- Leave all bidding cards on the table until the opening lead is made.
Bidding & Communication
- Always alert partner’s artificial bids.
- Use the STOP card before making a jump bid.
- Avoid giving unauthorised information (UI) in any way—this includes:
- Hesitating before passing
- Sighing or reacting to partner’s bid
- Unusual emphasis when placing bids or cards
- Any comments about the bidding or play
- If you receive unauthorised information from partner, you must not act on it if there is a logical alternative.
Play of the Cards
- If declarer touches or names a card from dummy, it is considered played.
Most Important – Call the Tournament Director
- If anything unusual or incorrect happens, please call the Tournament Director immediately.
- Do not try to resolve the situation yourself - the Tournament Director is there to handle it.
- Please don’t feel reluctant to call the Tournament Director; it is a normal part of the game and helps ensure fairness for everyone.
Final Thought
Bridge is most enjoyable when everyone follows the same standards. Thank you for helping maintain a friendly, respectful, and fair playing environment for all players.
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