Congratulations to the CBAI for winning the annual Sonya Britton match. The NIBU were however able to win the Officials trophy for their direct matches. The full results can be found here.
Sonya Britton Results
Upcoming events from CBAI and further afield
See here for a link for upcoming events including the first ever ACBL Nationals to be held outside North America, which is being held in Dublin.
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
Play starts at 1pm with dinner at 5:30. Play on Sunday starts at 10:30am.
Ciara Burns Gala Pairs
This event was held on 3rd August and there were separate competitions for each rank. Click here for more details.
The results have now been uploaded. We will be in touch with prizewinners with regard to presentations.
Kind regards
Diane Greenwood (Chairperson)
Gold Cup 25/26
See here for information regarding the Gold Cup. It is open to teams across the UK and is one of the most prestigious competitions in British bridge.
Senior and Intermediate Leagues 25/26 season
The NIBU Senior and Intermediate leagues will be played, as last year, on Real Bridge commencing in October. Details, including links to entry form and league formats, can be viewed on the League page
Entries for Inter-Provincial teams
Please use this link to express your interest in representing Ulster at Intermediate or Master level in the Inter-Provincial teams. It is taking place on 29th-30th November in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim in County Meath.
Success in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy
The NIBU would like to extend their congratulations to Luca Crone and Matthew O’Farrell, two Irish juniors who have just won a trophy for the top U26 pair (2nd overall) in the European Presidents Cup.
Wilson Hanna RIP
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Wilson Hanna, one of the NIBU’s oldest, longest and respected members. Wilson died peacefully at home on 7th July. He introduced many new players to bridge at Malone GC, Collegians and the Belfast Boat Club. Wilson was playing bridge at Malone GC until 3 months ago. The photograph shows him celebrating his 97th birthday earlier this year.
Funeral Times – William Wilson Hanna
Scottish Bridge Union online Swiss Pairs
The Scottish Bridge Union are hosting an online Swiss Pairs event on 6th September to raise funds for Scottish Youth Bridge. Please see this flyer for details.