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Comhairle Contae Chiarraν
Kerry County Council
Proudly supported by Kerry County Council through the Community Support Fund 2026
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Tralee International
Bridge Congress 2026

A wonderful weekend of bridge, friendship & Kerry hospitality

📍 The Rose Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry
📌 Friday 24 – Sunday 26 April 2026
🌹 A very warm welcome awaits you in Tralee.
We are delighted to welcome players once again 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 warmth, excellent competition and an unforgettable Kerry welcome.
📌 Entries & Contact
📞 Phone — Nicky Fitzgibbon
👉 Please include your full name and CBAI number when registering.
Club & Group Offers available — phone Nicky on 087 212 6040 for details.

📅 Programme of Events
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Friday

24th April 2026
7:15 pm Official Opening
7:30 pm Gala Pairs €15 pp
7:30 pm Intermediate B & Novice Pairs €10 pp
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Hand Discussion — Grand Master Donal Garvey

Saturday 11:00 am — Join Grand Master Donal Garvey for an insightful discussion on the previous night's hands. A wonderful learning and social experience for all levels.

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Saturday

25th April 2026
11:00 am Hand DiscussionGrand Master Donal Garvey 🧠
1:30 pm Open Pairs €12.50 pp
1:45 pm Congress Pairs — Marie Fleming Cup2 Sessions €25 pp
1:45 pm Intermediate Pairs2 Sessions €25 pp
7:15 pm Novice Pairs €10 pp
7:30 pm Open Pairs €12.50 pp
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Sunday

26th April 2026
11:00 am Congress TeamsExtended Session €25 pp
11:00 am Intermediate TeamsExtended Session €25 pp
1:00 pm Open Pairs €12.50 pp
1:00 pm Intermediate B & Novice Pairs €10 pp
7:45 pm Open Pairs — Charity Event 💛Meals on Wheels Kerry €15 pp

🏨 Accommodation

Looking for a place to stay? Let Tom help!

Our specially discounted congress rooms at The Rose Hotel were snapped up in record time! While the hotel still has some standard rate rooms available, the Congress Committee has been busy securing fantastic alternative local accommodation options for our players.

Don't leave it to chance — ring Tom directly today. He has the inside track on the best available spots nearby and is ready to personally act as your accommodation concierge.

👤 Contact
Tom Hardiman
📞 Call

🚆 Getting to Tralee
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By Train

Services via Mallow from Dublin Heuston and Cork

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By Air

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

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By Bus

Bus Ιireann services from Cork, Limerick, Galway, Killarney and beyond


👔 Presidents
CBAI National President
John Phelan
North Munster President
Kay Cussen
Tralee Congress President
Pat Fitzgibbon

Results
Congress Teams Overall
Director: HDTD
Scorer: Huey
Tralee Congress Pairs Overall
Director: HDTD
Scorer: Huey
Tralee Inter Pairs Overall
Director: HDTD
Scorer: Huey