Promoting Bridge in Northern Ireland
Following the recent trials the Selection Committee have confirmed that the following team will represent Northern Ireland in the 2026 Camrose Series. Ian Lindsay will be Playing Captain.
David Greenwood & Diane Greenwood
Ian Hamilton & Ian Lindsay (PC)
Rex Anderson & Wayne Somerville
Rooms have been reserved under the name of Anne Fitzpatrick for the upcoming Interprovincials. If players wish to stay in the hotel can they contact the hotel directly…. Knightsbrook Hotel & Country Club – 00353469482100
Trials for the Lady Milne Trophy 2026 will be held at Kelvin Malone Bridge Club over the weekend of 22/23rd November 2025. Northern Ireland are hosting the event at La Mon over the weekend of 17th-19th April 2026.
Closing date for entries: 3rd November 2025
Entry fee is £50 per person, to be paid by the closing date.
Bank Details
A/c Name: Northern Ireland Bridge Union; A/c No: 15029055; Sortcode: 980140
The entry form can be found here.
The selection committee have selected the following pairs for the inter-provincial teams.
Open:
Ulster 1
David & Diane Greenwood
Ian Hamilton & Ian Lindsey
Ulster 2
Rex Anderson & Wayne Somerville
Anna Carr & Margaret Farren
Ulster 3
Harold Curran & Anne Fitzpatrick
John Lavery & Michael O’Kane
Masters:
Ulster 1
Martin and Adrienne Purdy
Ciaran and Paul McAlisterUlster 2
Melissa Brady and Anne Shalvey
Josephine Brady and Frances DalyUlster 3
Anne Cairns and Una Carthy
Michael McIlroy and Kathleen CassidyIntermediates:
Ulster 1
Simon Ridley and Nora Scanlon
Gerry Henry and Calvin JonesUlster 2
John Forsythe and George Harper
Mary Flynn and Judy YoungUlster 3
Michael and Geraldine McNamee
Lesley Agar and Liz ThomasReserve
Myles Hannigan and Frank Houston
Due to the low numbers of teams entered for the cup competitions, the deadline for entry has been extended until 14th October. Intermediates are encouraged to enter. You can register for the competitions here.
Congratulations to John Baker Ian Hamilton BJ O’Brian and Harold Curran who tied for 2nd place overall in the East Down Pairs
Congratulations to Toni Bradley and Brian Mullan who won the Intermediate Section of the the East Down Pairs
Congratulations to Christine Stewart and Toni. Sproule who got 1st place overall and the Cohen Trophy in the East Down Pairs
Click here for information on the Gold Cup, the most prestigious trophy in Great Britain.
Entries close 27th October 2025
By popular demand, the Intermediate League has now been re-scheduled to be played on a Thursday evening. Closing date for entries has been extended to 28th September.
Details, including links to entry form and league formats, can be viewed on the League page.