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5 Reasons
to Learn Bridge Online

1. Bridge is a great way to exercise your mind and improving logical thinking.

2. Make new friends from all over the country.

3. Learn bridge from the comfort of your own home.

4. A game for everyone of any age.

5. Bridge is inexpensive.

6. Warning - Bridge is fun, enjoyable & addictive. 🤗

7. Optional practice session are available.

8. On completion of classes, DB Bridge students are welcome to join Declan's Online Bridge Club exclusively for Novice & Intermediate bridge players.
TUTOR

Declan Byrne
CBAI Accredited
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☘️ Morning & Afternoon Bridge Classes & Tournaments ☘️

☘️ An ONLINE Bridge Club for Novice & Intermediate Players ☘️ Ireland's 1st Virtual Bridge Lounge - OPEN to all players ☘️

100% of past students that responded to a survey said they would recommend 'Declan Byrne' to anyone looking to learn the game of bridge!
 
LEARN BRIDGE ONLINE with Declan Byrne (January)


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All classes take place ONLINE
♦ Morning & Afternoon Only♦ 

Next courses start week of 27th January 2025

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Beginners Term 2
Monday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Aimed at improving beginners and those looking for a refresher course. You should have an understanding of the mechanics of the game and basic knowledge of 1NT Opening & Responses. This course is a continuation from Term 1 but can also benefit those in need of revision. Responding to opening bids, bidding with a fit, Opener rebids with a suit or no-trump, Opening at the 2-level, 3-level, 4-level, etc.

 

 

Improver / Intermediate (Level 2) Advanced
Monday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Suitable for experienced intermediate and some novice players that want to learn about leads, signals & defence. Also included are popular bidding conventions and hand evaluation (Weak 2's, Losing Trick Count and more).

 

 

Improver (Level 1) Go further with better bidding
Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Suitable for progressive novice and intermediate players that want to look beyond opening and responding bids and progress to better contracts with confidence.

A short revision of basic bidding followed by Reverse bidding, Slam bidding, Tournament Play, Card Play & more.

 

 

Improve Your Declarer Play (New Course)
Tuesday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

This course has a wide range of appeal and is suitable for progressive novice, improvers and some intermediate players. It's a bid & play styled course with short lesson followed by play with guidance and discussion.

 

Beginners Term 1
Monday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Taking names for September 2025 - Email Declan to add your name to the list

Suitable for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of bridge.

Introduction to the game of bridge; Introduction to the ACOL bidding system. Introduction to Club Bridge & Online Bridge; Mini-Bridge, Bridge Scoring; Beginners Bidding & Play; Bridge Hand Evaluation; Opening Bids; Partner's Responses, Basic Card Play and More.

 

Course = 10 weeks | 2 hour lessons | €150 per person | Course Notes provided

All classes are organised ONLINE using a combination of ZOOM & RealBridge

For further information contact:
Declan Byrne, email: learnbridgeonline@gmail.com
Mobile: 085 - 2606102 
Irish Bridge Journal (Autumn 2024)


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