Bridge takes place every Monday night (except Bank Holidays) at 7.15pm in St. Paul's College, Raheny

Please be seated by 7.00pm to facilitate the setting up of the competitions.

Covid is still around so it is important to continue to observe hygiene measures such as hand sanitising. 

We trust our members sense of responsibility and expect them to stay away if they have Covid/Flu-like symptom

DNR Regional 4Fun Teams - This event takes place on St. Patrick's Day

 It is a qualifier for the National Fun Teams, which takes place on May 23 in Westmanstown. The winning team on St. Patrick's Day will have their entry fee for the National Event paid for by DNR. Other teams may also compete in the National Event but are responsible for paying their own entry fees. All entries for the National Event are made via the Regional Secretary.

This is primarily a fun event. Each team consists of a Master, an Intermediate A, an Intermediate B and a Novice player. The Master & Novice play together, as do the Inter A & B. This year, on a trial basis, ANY grade of master can play. Players may opt to wear fancy dress and, while this is not required, it will be rewarded. Players on a given team do not all have to be members of the same club. However, they must all be members of a DNR affiliated club.

Date: Tuesday March 17, 2026.
Time: 14:00 for one session.
Venue: Malahide Regional Bridge Club.
Table Money: €50.00 per team.
System: The system approved for this competition is identical to that prescribed by the CBAI for the National Fun Teams. 
Pre-Entry: is essential and can be done by contacting Mary Deane on 087 668 3052 or marybethdeane@hotmail.com

BIDDING SYSTEM FOR 4FUN TEAMS

• Strong, Variable, or Weak No-Trump.
• 4-card or 5-card majors.
• Stayman, Transfers, or Weak Take Out opposite NT.
• 2 Spades opposite 1NT showing 8 or 11 HCP.
• Strong or Weak 2 openings, and Strong or Weak jump overcalls.
• Normal Pre-emptive bids.
• 1NT overcall 15-17 HCP.
• Protective 1NT 10-14 HCP.
• Overcalls 8-15 HCP (apart from weak jump overcalls).
• Overcalls over No-Trump - natural.
• Take-out doubles and negative (responder) doubles on first round of bidding only.
• Gerber and/or Blackwood (any style)
• Players have the right to enquire about discards and the system used should be explained fully – especially if described as “natural”.

IF ANY CONVENTIONAL OR NON-STANDARD BID IS NOT LISTED HERE, YOU CANNOT USE IT, NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU MIGHT WANT T0!