The Yeats Country bridge congress will take place in the Sligo Park Hotel from May 19th to 21st. The mixed pairs will be played on Friday (7.45 p.m.); the two-session major and intermediate pairs on Saturday (2 p.m.); and the two-session Swiss teams on Sunday (1 p.m.) - finishing at 8.30 p.m.
Gala open pairs on Friday (7.45 p.m.), and open pairs twice daily thereafter. A social at close of play on Saturday, and a reception for visitors on Sunday (11.30 a.m.). Madge O'Kennedy (071-60406) will accept entries and supply details about hotel and guesthouse accommodation.
The South of Ireland congress will be held in the Lake Hotel, Killarney, from May 13th to 21st. Entries: Maura Brosnan (06433637). Golf details: Mary Trant (06431027, office hours).
The Contract Bridge Association of Ireland's national major team championship final for the Kelburne Cup was decided at the Mullingar Centre with the following gaining the leading placings: (1) the Rev E. Glynn, Dr G.M. Keaveney, E.J. Fitzgerald, R. Timlin, M. Hession (Western Region), 213; (2) M. Burke, P. Liston, P. Quinn, M. O'Hehir (North Munster), 187; (3) P. and J. and H. Connolly, and S. Masterson (North West), tied with F. and B. and R. O'Farrell, and C. Higgins (Eastern), 186 each.
Two national team championship finals at the Galway Centre, Intermediate A (Bankers' Trophy): (1) J. Robinson, D. Dunne, N. Dolan, D. Walsh (Dublin North), 343; (2) L. and C. Mitchell, J. Whoriskey, K. Corban (Western), 338; (3) C. and S. and B. Doherty, J. McLoughlin (Northern), 337; 4, M. Ryan, L. Murphy, M. Hayes, K. O'Connor (South Munster), 334. Best 3rd session: M. Cussen, A. O'Gorman, M. Delaney, T. Lawlor (North East).
Intermediate B (Tierney Trophy): (1) T. Hardiman, N. and P. Fitzgibbon, J. Mulvihill (North Munster), 315; (2) J. Butler, G. Lawlor, M. O'Brien, D. Berber (Dublin South), 310; (3) M. Delaney, A. Quigley, M. Healy, C. Kelly (South Munster), 290. Best 3rd session: B. Redmond, A. Hannon, J. Wren, L. Brehony (Dublin North).
South Munster simultaneous pairs: (1) F. Roche, E. Forde (Mandeville); (2) T. Murray, P. McLaughlin (Letterkenny); (3) P. Coghlan, M.T. O'Sullivan (Killarney). Best A: D. Fitzgerald, G. Stack (Youghal Bay). Best B: C. Halligan. O. Eisenring (The Mills). Novice: D. and M. Roche (The Mills).