The Zanussi national bridge team championship (Holmes Wilson Cup) will take place in the Stand House Hotel, The Curragh, on February 19th (1.30 p.m.) and 20th.
Along with the usual prizes, there will be awards for the best women's, men's, mixed, master, inter A and senior (over 55) foursomes. Players from the intermediate A grade upwards may compete. Only the first 80 teams entered will be accepted. Entries: (01) 492-9666.
The 21st Torc congress will be held in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, from February 25th to 27th. Brochures can be obtained from Mrs B. O'Sullivan at (064) 31084.
The Ferbane Club will run two two-session pairs championships at the Grand Hotel, Moate, on February 27th (1.30 p.m.). One is open to masters and the intermediate A grade; the other to B-grade and novice players. Entries: Ultan McCabe at (0902) 54331.
The Harrison, Leitch and Logan two-session open pairs tournaments, carrying £1,250 in cash prizes, will be played in the Dunadry Inn, Co Antrim, on February 27th (1.30 p.m.), with three separate sections: senior, intermediate, and junior. Entries: J. Lavery at (028) 90774505.
Wexford congress, Talbot Hotel - pairs - Major: 1, W. Mevius, N. Van Woerkom; 2, E. MacNeill, J. Ryan; 3, K. Lennon, S. Scallan.
Local prize: T. Tierney, B. Wright. Sessional winners: M.Mulligan, J. Moynihan; J. Comyn, M. Roche.
Mixed: 1, Lennon/Scallan; 2, H. Dowling-Long, E. Murphy; 3, M. Lindopp, N. Minogue. Local: J. and C. Doyle.
Intermediate: 1, M. Daniels, M. Jackman; 2, E. Swan, F. McManamy; 3, M. Treacy, W. O'Brien. B prizes: 1, M. Whelan, K.O'Shea; 2, D. Murphy, D. Walsh.