NIBU Members playing in CBAI events

Any NIBU member who wishes to play in a CBAI or IBU event, online or face to face should preface their NIBU number with a 9 when asked for their membership number.

For example: with an NIBU number of 2997, enter 92997 when entering a CBAI competition.

There is no need any longer to have a separate CBAI number.

Sonya Britton 2025

The Selection Committee has selected the following pairs to represent the NIBU  in the match versus CBAI for the Sonya Britton Trophy. The event which is being hosted by the NIBU will be held in La Mon Hotel on 16th/17th August.
Open 
Ian Lindsay, Robin Burns, David Greenwood, Wayne Somerville
Senior/Master 
Anne Fitzpatrick, Harold Curran, Michael O’Kane  Stan Lowe
Ladies 
Anne Hassen, Sandie Millership, Norma Irwin, Kathleen Cassidy
Officials
Diane Greenwood, Nuala Mooney, Michael Coffey, Fergal O’Shea 
Inter “A”
George Harper, John Forsythe, Mary Flynn, Christine Stewart 
Inter “B”
Gerry Starrs, Patrick McCarney, Helena McCambridge, Pat Braden

Request from Shandon Park GC

Shandon Park Golf club is creating a book to celebrate their centenary in 2026. The Bridge section is contributing and is keen to acquire a photograph of Renee McFarlane, a legendary NIBU player and teacher who was a member of Shandon Park GC.

If anyone has access to a photo of Renee please notify Margaret Kelly mikelly@btinternet.com

Sonya Britton Trophy (North v South Match)

The Sonya Britton Trophy, a competition played annually between the NIBU and the CBAI, is due to be played in La Mon Hotel and Country Club on the 16/17th August 2025.
The Selection Committee welcomes expressions of interest from Intermediate B (players with less than 2 Red Points) and Intermediate A (players with more than 2 Red Points and less than 10 Red Points).

Players in either of these two categories who are interested in playing in this event can record their interest here.

The Robb Cup

The Robb Cup took place on Monday 3rd March at Derryvolgie Bridge Cub . A big thanks to Frank Young for scoring the event. Results from this prestigious event are as follows:
Intermediate B Section

Novice Section

Prizes presented by Diane Greenwood, Chairperson of the NIBU.