The Irish Bridge Union's all-Ireland pairs championship (Moylan Cup) will be decided over three sessions at the Malahide Centre, Co Dublin, next weekend. The agreed representation is 28 pairs from the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland, and 12 from the Northern Ireland Bridge Union.
At the European open championship in Sorrento, J. Carroll and T. Garvey put up a splendid performance by finishing 36th in a field of 313 pairs.
Three CBAI pairs championship finals were played in the Dolmen Hotel, Carlow. Prizewinners - Major (Davidson Cup): 1, A. Onishuk, K. de Raeymaeker; 2, Dr G.M. Keaveney, the Rev E. Glynn; 3, B.J. O'Brien, M. MacDonagh; 4, B. and M. Madden. Sessionals: J. Nugent, P. McDaid; P. Kelly, D. Terry; E. Martin, G. Murtagh.
Intermediate A (Laird Cup): 1, S. Treanor, R. Latham; 2, J. Hynes, B. Winston; 3, D. Nee, M. Somers; 4, E. Scott, D. O'Connor. Sess: S. and C. Doherty; C. Kelly, M. Healy; S. Donovan, P. Hogan.
Inter B (Civil Service Cup): 1, J. McLaughlin, S. McNutt; 2, M. Whelan, K. O'Shea; 3, J. Guinan, D. Rosney; 4, E. Muldoon, B. Brady, on split tie from P. and B. Byrne. Sess: N. Grant, A. Quigley; A. Kealy, A. Fitzgerald; M. Lee, R. Grogan.
The Jeyes/IWP two-session open pairs championship, with a first prize of £150, will be run in the Templeogue Centre, Dublin, next Saturday (2 p.m.). The event is for intermediates, and players with up to 30 B points. Entries: 01-4943255.
The national novice pairs championship (J.J. Murphy Cup) will be staged in the Greystones Centre next Saturday. Details: Paul Porteous (01-4929666).
All-Ireland simultaneous pairs - leading placings: 1, R. Foley, M. StanleyHigel; 2, M. Buckley, M. Horan; 3, (tie), M. Lynch, A. Delaney, J.C. Boyle, C. O'Donnell; 5 (tie), B. Harmon, M. Keogh, L. Murphy, M. Ryan, D. Mullins, J. Sharkey, the Rev E. Glynn, P. Scannell.
Regional prizes: A. Killen, D. Hannon; M. Belton, A. O'Sullivan; H. Molloy, A. Maguire; A. Hanlon, M. Hogan; P. McLoone, D. McBrearty; P. Quinlan, P. Thompson; M. Farrell, I. Kenny; C. McInerney, the Rev R. Butler; K. English, E. Dempsey; C. Murphy, O. Rose; C. O'Dwyer, H. Kehoe; C. Carthy, L. Fleming; V. Burke Moran, K. Vaughan.
Club prizes: V. Holland, B. Murphy; C. Philpott, R. Morrissey; P. Cotter, D. Roche; G. Byrne, A. Carroll; M. Keeshan, S. Cahill; N. Vaughan, I. Wilson.
Open championships, St Jude's GAA Club, Dublin - Beginners' Cup: M. O'Leary, D. Whelan. Gala Shield: K. and P. Lahart. Novice Shield: E. Lyons, A. Mullen. Master section: J. McCormack, J. Cullen.
Charity drive, St Brigid's Community Centre, Blanchardstown, Co Dublin, next Sunday (7.15 p.m.). Graded competitions. Entries on the spot.