The Irish Bridge Union's coaching seminar for women will be held in Dublin from March 30th to April 1st. Brian Senior, the English international and coach of the British women's team, will conduct.
Players wishing to take part must hold a minimum of 30 national points or have won 15 during the past three years. A derogation may be granted to players with a short bridge career. Applications to participate must be submitted before March 2nd to: for the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland: Kay Downes; or for the Northern Ireland Bridge Union: Alan Hill.
The CBAI will be represented by Dr G.M. Keaveney, R. Timlin, R. Boland, N. Toibin, P. O Briain, T. Roche, and M. Moran (non-playing captain) in the home international championship (Camrose Trophy) away to Wales next weekend in Aberporth.
The Ferbane club will run two two-session open pairs championships in the Grand Hotel, Moate, on February 25th (1.30 p.m.). One is for inter A upwards, and the other for B, and novice players. Entries: Ultan McCabe (0902-54331).
Ballina silver jubilee congress, Downhill House Hotel - pairs - Major: 1, T. Summerfield, L. Scandrett; 2, K. Coleman, N. McDermott; 3, C. Brady, D. Ellis; 4, M. and N. Murtagh. "Out of State" prize: M. Bradley, M. McClure. Mayo: J. Kenny, E. Feerick. Sess: J. McGinley, E. McMenamin; A. Murphy, E. Dodd.
Inter: 1, A. McKiernan, M. Ui Ruanai; 2, P. Waldron, F. Clarke; 3, C. and M. Grimes. Regional: B. Keaney, M. Flynn. Mayo: I. Langan, C. Costello. B prize: G. Bourke, T. Riggs-Miller. Sess: N. Hunt, G. Brennan; A. McBride, B. Doherty.
Mixed: 1, D. Sloan, E. Galligan; 2, Michael, and Marlene O'Connor; 3, C. Flavin, L. Scandrett; 4, N. and M. Murtagh. 'Out of State': C. and M. Grimes. Regional: B. Kenny, G. Scanlon. Mayo: Marion O'Connor, P .Waldron. Inter: M. Mooney, D. Doherty.
Teams: 1, C. Coyne, H. Curran, M. Burke, E. Gallagher; 2, M. and M. O'Connor, E. Feerick, J. Kenny; 3, J. and F. Sproule, M. Hickey, M. Basquille. Regional: T. McNicholas, P. Townley, P. Waldron, C. McTigue. Inter: C. Kennedy, P. McDonald, T Riggs-Miller, G Bourke.
Kilkenny open pairs championship (Lady Bellew Cup): 1, J. Doyle, D. Crosbie; 2, A. Kavanagh, A. Nolan; 3, J. and A. O'Reilly. Local: E. Dowling, M. Knowles. Sess: E. Shine, P. McQuillan; M. Somers,. D Nee.
Coming congresses - Torc, Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, March 2nd - 4th, brochures: Breda O'Sullivan (064-31084). Fermanagh, Manor House Country Hotel, Killadeas, Enniskillen, March 9th-11th, brochures: Eric Lesage, 11a Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen, BT74 6DU.
Bridge holidays - Spain, May 20th27th; French Riviera, September 14th-24th. Details: Bernie Lynch (01-2882435).