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President: Susan Mc Nulty

Vice President: Frances Newcomen

Committee

Chairperson;Geraldine O'Hagan

Hon.Secretary: Marie Kenny

Hon. Treasurer: Sean Newcomen

Joe Bissett

Mary Browne

Phyllis Carew

Seamus Costello

Malcolm Goldsworthy

Bridie Kirwan

Rita McGoey

Marie O'Shea

Brendan Sheridan

Kate Tammamagi

Deirdre Tuckey

 

Next Meeting . Friday Feb. 7 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Competitions in 2024/ 2025

CLUB COMPETITIONS 

January 2025

Wednesday 8th Lions Cup - 2 week competition 

Monday 13th Windmill Cup - 2 week competition 

Wednesday 15th Lions Cup 2nd week 

Monday 20th Windmill Cup 2nd week 

Monday 27th Balbriggan Skerries Qualifier

Wednesday 29th Balbriggan Skerries Qualifier

 

February

Monday 10th Presidents Prize arrange 1

Tuesday 11th Presidents Prize Draw

Wednesday 12th Presidents Prize Draw

Thursday 13th Presidents Prize Draw

Monday 17th Presidents Prize arrange 2

Tuesday 18th Presidents Prize arrange 1

Wednesday 19th Presidents Prize arrange 1

Thursday 20th Presidents Prize arrange 1

Monday 24th  Presidents Prize arrange 3

Tuesday 25th Presidents Prize arrange 2

Wednesday 26th Presidents Prize arrange 2

Thursday 27th Presidents Prize arrange 2

 

March

Monday 10th Presidents Charity

Tuesday 11th Presidents Charity

Wednesday 12th Presidents Charity

Thursday 13th Presidents Charity

Thursday 20th Stan Fitzpatrick 2 week competition

Thursday 27th Stan Fitzpatrick week 2

April

Thursday 10th Balbriggan Swords Novice Bs Qualifier *

Wednesday 23rd Balbriggan Swords Final - venue Swords

 

May

Wednesday 7th AGM

 

 

 

* Balbriggan Swords Qualifier is open to Novices and Bs, playing as pairs, the pair must be both Novice or both B, top 4 pairs at each grade qualifies for final

Welcome to Balbriggan Bridge Club
Balbriggan Bridge Club
Balbriggan Bridge Club

  (Founded 1976)

           71 Drogheda Street,

Balbriggan

Co. Dublin. K32 N27

Balbriggan Bridge Club welcomes NEW Members to Join.

**Table money  €5.00 per person.**

Membership is €25.00 pa payable at the start of the season, ie September 1st 2024
 
For further information Contact :
Hon .Sec.Marie Kenny at  mkenny199@gmail.com
or
Clicking on the top LHS of the Home page under:
Club Information/Contact Us.
 
"Beginners  Bridge Classes "

Beginners Course starts back on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 7.30pm

Contact Seamus(Teacher) : 0872890814
 
Club Events Time Table
Day  Start Time Venue
Monday 7.30pm Club House
Tuesday 10.00 am Club House
Wednesday 7.30pm Club House
Thursday 7.30pm Club House
Friday  10.00 am Club House
Please arrive well before Start Times

Join the Clubs Whats App to"Find a Partner"

or

You may also use the 'find a partner tab' on the homepage to look for a partner. 

 
 
 
2024 Tom Sheridan Trophy Winners
2024 Tom Sheridan Trophy Winners

Congratulations go to Maureen Walsh & Margaret Winters on Winning this years Tom Sheridan Trophy held at Balbriggan Bridge Club . Presentation made by Carol Sheridan and Susan Mc Nulty ( Club President)

2024 Drogheda Congress: Club Successes

The 2024 Drogheda Congress was held at the ABCD Club in Drogheda over the last few days; Success in the following events were achieved as follows, congratulations to all those who participated :

 Congress Novice Championships: 2nd  Andy Ryan and Anthony Dunne. 3rd  Cora McDonnell& Greg Coburn.

Congress B pairs: 2nd  Bridie Kirwan and Mary Smith

Congress Open Pairs : 1st :Deirdre Tuckey & Partner

Congress Gala Pairs : Winners Vivienne Donnelly &Catherine Clarke

Congress Masters Pairs 3rd Seamus Costello & Deirdre Tuckey

Congress Pairs: Area Masters : 2nd : Kay Goldsworthy& Tim Carroll 

Congress Teams : 2nd Intermediates: Veronica Buttimer ,Mary Mulholland ,Marina Ward & Marie Kenny

Congress Best local Teams: Sean and Frances Newcomen ,Margaret Winters & Maureen Walsh

Any Errors or ommissions please let me know MG

Bridge Promotion 2024
Bridge Promotion 2024

Susan McNulty (President) and Bridie Kirwan

Thanks to all our volunteers who carried out a very successful promotion this year in Millfield Shopping Centre.

Balbriggan Interclub Friendly Teams

What a brilliant night was had by all who played in our inaugural Friendly Teams. We had 16 teams made up from players from Novices through to Masters and they were divided into 2 separate 8 team competitions, one downstairs and one upstairs. A big thanks to all our members who helped make it such a success, the players, all who baked cakes etc. and made sandwiches and Deirdre and her assistants who ran the event. Apologies to a few players who turned up on the night and didn't get to play. Club team events do need to have prior entry.

Winners Downstairs: 1st Kay, Tim, Malcolm and Oliver, 2nd Marie, Phyllis, Paddy and Ann, 3rd Bernie, Vivienne, Olive and Dolores.

Winners Upstairs: 1st Deirdre, Seamus, Rose and Ann, 2nd Carol, Jarek, Margie and Helen, 3rd Mary, Frances, Nuala and Helen.

2024 N.E, Regional Mens Pairs
2024 N.E, Regional Mens Pairs

Congratulations to Brian Carroll and Partner Pat Duff in wining the recent N.E. Regional Mens Pairs event at the ABCD Venue Drogheda. Presntation of the Des Scully cup was made by Regional President Kay Goldsworthy

2024 Willie Berrill Cup Winners
2024 Willie Berrill Cup Winners

Congratulations to Seamus Costello & Deirdre Tuckey in winning the Willie Berrill Trophy at the ABCD Bridge Club at the weekend .Presentation  by Marie Milne.

2024 Lar Sheeran : Winners

Congratulations to Kay Goldsworthy& Tim Carroll winning Best Area Masters and Veronica Buttimer & Vincent Bissett in winning Best Intermediate A.

2024 Presidents Prize: Winners

The Winners of the 2024 Presidents Prize 3 week events  last week were: 

Monday : Margaret Winters  Tuesday : Alisson Graham  Wednesday : Marie O,Shea,  Thursday : Margie Hughes. Presentation by  Bridie Kirwan (Club President)

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2024 SABC John Lane winners
2024 SABC John Lane winners

.Congratulations to  Noleen Pender &Partner Frank Davey in Winning the recent SABC John Lane event in Skerries this weekend. Presentation  was made by Aileen Lane and Maureen Walsh (Club President).

Well done also to :

Bernie Bissett &Pat Mulholland( 2nd Overall)

Brian & Maeve Carroll  : Winners of Best Club Pair 

Bina  McMorrow and Anne McKeown: Winners of Intermediate "A" Pairs.

Paddy & Marie O'Shea : Best Intermediate "B"

 

N.E, Regional Teams Success

The N.E. Regional Teams event took place at the weekend in the ABCD Club in Drogehda at the weekend .This event qualifies winners to represent the Region in the National  Team Championships to be held in Loughrea in March.

1. Masters

2nd ; Maureen Walsh, Ray Ryan ,Margaret Winters and Mary O;Gorman

3rd Seamus Costello +Team

Area Masters 1st : Tim Carroll,Kay Goldsworthy,Bernie Bissett  & Vvienne Donnelly .

Inter "A" : 3rd : Phyllis Carew ,Camilla McLoughlan ,Vincent Bissett, Joe Bissett

Inter "B": 1st : Susan Mc Nulty ,Marie O'Shea ,Oliver Lawless and Jaroslav W ojciecholski.
 

2023 Dundalk Salver Winners
2023 Dundalk Salver Winners

Congratulations to Margaret Winters and Maureen Walsh who were Winners of the Dundalk Salver this weekend. Presentation was made by Bridie Dooley (Vice President)

2925 Windmill Cup Winners
2925 Windmill Cup Winners

Congratulations to Kay Goldsworthy & Tim Carroll in winning the recent Club Windmill Cup. Presentation by Susan  Mc Nulty (Club President)

Peter Keane RIP
Peter Keane RIP

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Peter Keane. Peter was a stalwart member of Balbriggan Thursday nights over many years, playing mainly in partnership with his niece Anne. Our condolences to Peter's family at this sad time. Funeral arrangements on rip.ie.

Seamus

2025 N.E Regional Teams

The N.E. Regional Teams event took place on Sunday at the ABCD club Drogheda. Congratulations go to :

Overall Winners (Masters) : Sean Newcomen ,Frances Newcomen, Margaret Winters & Maureen Walsh (Joan Kieran Shield).

Best Area Masters: Kay Goldsworthy,Tim Carroll ,Bernie Bissett, Vivienne Donnelly(Rose Bowl) ** Not available for presentation)

Runners Up (2nd) Inter A Cup :Phyllis Carew ,Camiila McLoughlin ,Vincent Bissett and Joe Bissett

Presentation by Mary Timony Regional President

2025 Lions Cup Winners
2025 Lions Cup Winners

Congratulations to Camilla McLoughlin & Phyllis Carew in winning The Clubs Lions Cup. Presentation was made by Susan Mc Nulty (Club President)

Mary Durkan RIP
Mary Durkan RIP

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Mary Durkan. Mary had been a regular player on Wednesday evening bridge, along with her partner Rhona Ivory, in our club. Both Mary and Rhona were teachers in St. Teresa's National School, Balbriggan and each in their turn were both principal and vice-principal there. Funeral arrangement are on rip.ie.

Seamus

May Wherity RIP
May Wherity RIP

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of May Wherity. May, up to the time of her illness, had been a regular member of Monday night bridge in our club. May was a very good bridge player, had been playing bridge from the time our club began, and played competitively in Regional and National events down through the years. 

Funeral arrangements on rip.ie.

Seamus

Olivia Tuckey RIP
Olivia Tuckey RIP

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Olivia Tuckey. Olivia from the time she learned bridge back in 2016, had become a very popular member of our club. Olivia not only was a regular player on Wednesday and Thursday nights and Tuesday morning bridge sessions, she was always willing to help out in the kitchen when there were events and celebrations in the club.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Deirdre, Olivia's husband Hugh and family at this very sad time.

Funeral arrangements on rip.ie.

Seamus

2024 Heron Trophy winners
2024 Heron Trophy winners

Congratulations to Mary Timoney and Donek Szenejko on winning the Club's Heron Trophy.  Presentation by Susan McNulty ( Club President)

2024 Hugh Owen Cup
2024 Hugh Owen Cup

Congratulations to Deirdre Tuckey and Seamus Costello who won last weekends Hugh Owens Cup held in Monaghan and presented by their President.

2024 Shambo Winners
2024 Shambo Winners

Congratulations to Verrena Durrer and Linda Newe on Winning the 2 week Shambo Trophy Event .Presentation was made by Susan Mc Nulty (Club President)

2024 Spiro and Coen Events: Local Success

At the weekend in CBAI H.O. Templelogue the Spiro Mixed Pairs and the Coen Teams events took place.

Extremely well done to Vincent Bissett and Veronica Buttimer in winning the Area Masters section as well as coming 27 out of 97 from a field of mainly Masters. 

On the Sunday saw the Coen Teams event where:the Intermediate section was won by :

Camilla McLoughlin,Vincent Bissett, Phyllis Carew and Joe Bissett'

2024Balbriggan Trophy
2024Balbriggan Trophy

Congratulations to Alisson & John Graham on winning the 2 week Wednesday Balbriggan Trophy Competition. Presentation by Susan Mc Nulty(  Club President)

2024 Duais AN Uachtarain: Prize Winners

Congratulations to the following Prize Winners in the recent Duis An Uachtarain 3 session event held at the weekend in Portmatnock.

Winners of Intermediate Section : Helena Browner and Veronica Buttimer

2nd Prize in the Area Masters section : Kay Goldsworthy & Tim Carroll

Presentation by CBAI President:Catherine Byrne

2024 IBU Pairs Winners
2024 IBU  Pairs Winners

Well done to Deirdre Tuckey & Seamus Costello in winning the IBU Pairs Masters competition in Templelogue this weekend.

2024 Balbriggan Teams of 4 -Winners
2024 Balbriggan Teams of 4 -Winners

Congratulations to the Winners of the Balbriggan Open  Teams of 4 Competion held at The Club house this Sunday . 12 May with 15 Tables taking part,

Winners: AoifeMcHale ,Antoinette ,Kathleen Vaughan and Noreen Pender,Presentation by Susan Mc Nulty the Clubs new President .

2024 Presidents Charity: Laura Lynne Chidrens Hospice
2024 Presidents Charity: Laura Lynne Chidrens Hospice

Bridie Kirwan (President)   selected the Laura Lynne Childrens Hospice as her chosen Charity . Following the Clubs events on the Monday,Tuesday ,Wednesday and Thursday .The net  proceeds from Table money and Raffles and a Club Donation were presented to Paul Hickey from the Laura Lynne foundation. The anount being €2000.00.

2024 Stan Fitzpatric Cup Winners
2024 Stan Fitzpatric Cup Winners

Congratulations to Nuala & Helen Hagan in winning the Clubs 2024 Stan Fitzpatrick  Cup .Presentatrion by Bridie Kirwan (Club President)

2024 Kells Cup Winners
2024 Kells Cup Winners

Weel done to the Winners of the 2024 Kells Cup last week : Deirdre Tuckey & Seamus Costello

2024 Balbriggan-Skerries(SABC) -Cup -Winners
2024 Balbriggan-Skerries(SABC) -Cup -Winners

Congratulations to Frances & Sean Newcoman in winning the annual Balbriggan -Skerries(SABC) event .Presentaion was made by Susan Mc Nulty (Balbriggan Vice President))

2nd : Deirdre Tuckey  & Seamus Costello ,3rd : Maureen Walsh & Margaret Winters

2024 Windmill Cup Winners
2024 Windmill Cup Winners

Congratulations to Helen & Brenden Sheridan in Winning the Clubs 2024 Windmil Cup. Presentation made by Rita Mc Goey( Club Life Member ) 

2024 Lions Cup Winners
2024 Lions Cup Winners

Congratulations to Phyllis Carew & Camilla Mc Loughlin in Winning the  Wednesday's 2 week Lions Cup. Presentation  by Vice President Susan Mc Nulty.

2024 Cuchullain Cup Winners
2024 Cuchullain Cup Winners

Congratulations to Frances & Sean Newcomen in winning the Cuchullain Cup at the weekend in Dundalk Bridge Club. Presentaion byColette King Club President

Results
Clubhouse Event
Scorer: Lillian Jones
Scorer: Lillian Jones
club comp
Scorer: Geraldine O Hagan
Thursdays Session
Scorer: Malcolm Goldsworthy
BalbrigganSkerries Wednesday Qualifier
Director: Malcolm Goldsworthy BM
Scorer: Malcolm Goldsworthy BM
Scorer: Lillian Jones
Balbriggan Skerries Qualifier
Scorer: Sean Newcomen
Thursdays Club Session
Director: Nuala Hagen
Scorer: Malcolm Goldsworthy
Wednesdays Sesion BM
Director: Malcolm Goldsworthy BM
Scorer: Malcolm Goldsworthy
Clubhouse Event
Scorer: Lillian Jones