The final weekend of the 2025 Camrose Trophy took place in La Mon Hotel and Country Club, Castlereagh, Belfast over the weekend of 7th – 9th March 2025. Congratulations to England, winners of the Camrose Trophy 2025.
Final results
Photo Gallery
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
Patrick McCarney & Gerry Starrs
Sharyn Williams & Pat Braden
Novice Section
Graeme Niblock & Barry Hagan
Penny Kennedy & Rosie Kane
Prizes presented by Diane Greenwood, Chairperson of the NIBU.
Mid Ulster Pairs Trophy
The Mid Ulster Pairs Trophy took place at on Sunday 23 February 2025 at Kelvin Malone Bridge Club.
Congratulations to the following pairs:
Ian Lindsay & Robin Burns
Eric Lesage & Ken Hammond
Junior Camrose and Peggy Bayer 2025
The Junior Camrose and Peggy Bayer competitions took place recently in Newport, Wales.
For final results click :
https://welshbridgeunion.org/
Greer MacKenzie RIP
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Greer MacKenzie, a long standing member and former chairperson of the NIBU. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Moyna and family.
Click here to read a tribute to Greer by Hastings Campbell.
Moylan Trophy (All Ireland Pairs Championship)
Entries are invited from NIBU members who are interested in participating in the All Ireland Pairs Champions (Moylan) which will take place in the Malahide Bridge Centre on the 26th & 27th April 2005.
Express an interest in playing here.
North Down Pairs
Congratulations to Stan Lowe and Michael O’Kane, winners of the North Down Pairs which place in KMBC on Sunday 19th January.
Many thanks to Joan and the KM committee for preparing a lovely lunch. Also, thanks also to Sandie for acting as TD.
Full results here.
North Down Intermediate A B Challenge
This event which is for Intermediate A and B members took place on BBO on Friday 17th January at 7pm.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Intermediate A
Liz McArdle and Mary Flynn
Intermediate B
William Hutchinson and David Hamilton
Full results here.
A big thank you to Sandie Millership for acting as TD.