This is taking place at La Mon on 17th-19th April. You can follow along with the action on RealBridge. You can find the programme with timings and player bios here.
You can also follow the overall results here.
Causeway Coast Swiss Pairs
This event has now been cancelled as there are not enough entries to feasibly run the competition.
AGM Notice
Please note that the AGM this year will be held on Saturday June 27th 2026 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Shaws Bridge, Belfast from 2PM. Refreshments will be provided at the meeting.
As the main item of business this year will centre on whether to proceed with an amalgamation of the NIBU and CBAI to form a new body – ‘Bridge Ireland’, it is important that as many members attend as possible.
All members of the Union may attend and speak at the AGM but only official delegates have a vote. The number of delegates a club may send is decided on the number of club members as follows:
1 – 40 members = 2 delegates
41-70 members = 3 delegates
71 – 100 members = 4 delegates
101 – 130 members = 5 delegates
131 – 160 members = 6 delegates
180 + members = 8 delegates.
We do not need to have full details of those intending to attend just yet but it would be helpful in planning for the day if you could give a rough estimate of how many members of your club are likely to attend, whether as official delegates or otherwise.
More details, papers etc. will follow in due course.
Derryvolgie Bridge Club beginners sessions
Derryvolgie are hosting bridge sessions specifically aimed at people coming out of lessons. Click here for more information. Please note that there are limited seats and pre-entry is essential.
Teltscher trophy
The Northern Ireland team selected for the Teltscher trophy is:
Ian Hamilton & Hastings Campbell
Michael Coffey (PC) & John Lavery
Harold Curran & Anne Fitzpatrick
Lady Milne – Vugraph operators required
This year the NIBU is hosting the Lady Milne bridge tournament for women’s teams from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England with a team from the NIBU to even up the numbers.
The event will take place from the 17th to the 19th of April at the La Mon Hotel and Country Club.
We require a number of volunteers (Vugraph Operators) to help record the bidding and play at each of 6 tables over 10 sessions(2hrs) so the more help we have the lighter the load for each.
If you are interested in helping please contact Brian Mullan 07864858479.
If not interested please pass this message on to someone who might.
Lady Milne trophy
The selection committee have selected the following pairs to participate in the upcoming Lady Milne which is being hosted by the NIBU and will take place in the La Mon Hotel between April 17th to April 19th 2026.
Team Northern Ireland
Anne Fitzpatrick & Mary Kelly Rogers
Diane Greenwood & Nuala Mooney
Sandie Millership & Anne Hassan
NPC ..Heather Hill
Team NIBU
Norma Irwin & Kathleen Cassidy
Anna Carr & Margaret Farren
Christine Stewart & Toni Sproule
NPC….Alan Hill
NIBU – CBAI Amalgamation Proposal
Please click here for the latest information on the NIBU – CBAI Amalgamation Proposal.
Burke & O’Connor Trophies – Important notice
Please see below website post on capacity constraints for the Burke and O’Connor, which means that entries will have to be limited. If you know of any players from your county/region who either traditionally enter one of these events, or who have expressed an interest in doing so, you might bring this information to their attention, please.
Irish Bridge Diary 25/26
The new pocket diary is now available at a price of £5. It covers the period September 2025 – December 2026 so can be used immediately.
Anyone wishing to obtain a copy should email Michael McFaul mjmcfaul@gmail.com