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Railway Union Bridge Club Newsletter Spring 2025/2026           

 

Easter Arrangements

There will be no bridge on Thursday morning 2nd April or on Thursday morning 9th April. There will be no bridge on Easter Monday 6th April. Bridge will resume after Easter on Monday 13th April. 

 

John Burke Competition

The John Burke competition takes place on 13 April. This is one of the Major competitions on the club calendar and is open to club members only. There will be a draw for partners and Pre-registration is required.

 

Railway Union Club Teams Competition

Railway Union Club Teams Competition will take place over two weeks, the 23rd and 30th March. This is a major event in our calendar and pre-registration will apply.

 

Monday Evening Bridge

Monday evening pairs bridge takes place every week (other than on bank holidays). Please be seated by 7.15 p.m. sharp, payment is by card. 

 

Thursday Morning Bridge

Thursday Morning Bridge usually takes place every week from October through May. Play starts at 10.00 a.m. sharp. Please be seated by 9.45 a.m. Payment is by card.

 

Need to find a partner?

Use the 'RUBC Social' WhatsApp group or ask any committee member for suggestions.

 

Any questions: Email railwayunionbridge@gmail.com or ask any committee member on Mondays or Thursdays

 

Results
Club Teams - Week 2
Club Teams - Final Result
Thursday Morning Bridge
Club Teams - Week 1
Calendar
2nd Apr 2026
No Bridge - Easter Break
6th Apr 2026
No Bridge - Bank Holiday
9th Apr 2026
No Bridge - Easter Break
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Club Teams 2026

We had the club teams championship over two nights in March culminating in the final night on March 30th 

First place went to Ruth Maher, Fiona O'Gorman, Mary Masterson and Mary Mc Erlean

2ND Place overall went to Mary Gavin, Mary Mac Aoddha, Triona Glacken and Bernie O'Donnell. 

 

3rd Place overall went to Caroline Crowley, Cassandra Byrne, Maeve Flanagan and Mary Seaver 

Best Inter A Team was : Eileen O' Regan, Eimer O'Rourke, Norma O'Dowd and Bernie Price 

Best Inter B Team - Rosario Kealy, Norma Linehan, Drew Fleming, Marian Flynn and Tara Crowley 

(it fell to Drew to accept the prizelaugh

 

 

2026 Charity Night

 

 

Our charity night took place on Monday, February 23rd. The chosen charity this year was the Sandymount Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society who are helping the families and individuals in our local community who are experiencing severe burdens, with many living below the poverty line.
 

With a full hall, spot prizes during play, and Prize Giving and Grand Raffle in the bar afterwards a fun evening was had by everyone. All funds collected go to this very worthy cause.

 

The winner of the Grand Raffle was Maeve Flanagan, who won an original painting by local artist and club member, Bernie Price. 

 

Second prize in the draw was taken by Bob Neilson and the third raffle prize went to Norma O'Dowd, with many more raffle prizes distributed to members.

The bridge competition was won by Carmel Dowdall and Bernie O'Sullivan (North/South) and Ciaran Scolard and Bob Neilson (East/West).

 

In second place were Mary Lynn and Pat Hickey (North/South) and Caitriona and Owen Hensey (East/West).

Ann Vaughan and Imelda Ryan (North/South) and Max and Marjorie McMeill (East/West) took third place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Railway Union Bridge Club

Welcome to Railway Union Bridge Club, located in Sandymount, Dublin 4.

We are a very friendly and social club playing on Monday nights and Thursday mornings in Railway Union Sports Club at Park Ave, Sandymount, Dublin 4.

We are affiliated to the Contract Bridge Association Ireland (CBAI) and belong to the Dublin South Region, with many  of our members playing in leagues and competitions organised by the region.

Membership:  Application forms may be downloaded from the Membership section of this website. They are also available from the club secretary at railwayunionbridge@gmail.com .

On Monday night, guests can play max 3 x per year (except Major competitions).

Currently guests are not restricted on Thursday morning (subject to review).

 

 

Committee 2024-2025

Committee and Other Officers

President: Owen Hensey

Vice President: Ciaran Scolard

Hon Secretary: Ide Gavin 087 681 2515

Hon Treasurer: Anne Cooke 087 283 2910

Past President: Eimer O'Rourke 087 668 6099

Ordinary Members: Bill Harte, Anne Maher, Bernie Price, Orla Staunton.

Trustees: Mary Burke, Pauline Tighe

Hon Auditor: Peter Daly