A good day yesterday with two wins from three matches saw Ireland climb back to eighth place - the last of the playoff spots. Today sees matches against Belgium, Israel, and South Africa. The Israel match will be on BBO Vu-graph, shortly after the 13:15 start.

A tough day for the Irish team yesterday. They led at one point in each of their three matches, but emerged with two defeats and a draw, leaving them in 13th place. Today's matches are against Panama, Italy (which will be shown on BBO Vu-graph from 13:15), and Hong Kong China.

A mixed but ultimately disappointing Bermuda Bowl day yesterday. A good win over Panama, followed by defeats to Italy and Hong Kong China, to leave us in twelfth place. Today sees us take on China, Poland, and finally hosts Morocco.

CBAI annual Newsletter now available online, and will be sent to all members shortly. Our thanks to editor Aidan Hodgers, and our advertisers and contributors. cbai.ie/wp-content/upl…

Check our website for (1) results of the recent Pre-Qualifier trials, (2) an Irish win in the BGB Junior Pairs, (3) a FREE online platform to teach your children/ grandchildren bridge, and (4) details of an upcoming online conference for everyone interested in developing bridge.

A reminder that the Spiro and Coen Trophies (National Mixed Pairs and Teams Championships) take place this weekend in Templeogue. Enter online, closing Thursday evening. We have one good-standard (NM/RM) pair seeking teammates for the Coen; anyone is interested let us know.

Most regions hold their regional pairs competitions this weekend. These are qualifiers for national finals at Master, Inter A, and Inter B grades and are amongst the most important competitions in the calendar. To enter, call your regional secretary or check the regional website.

Well done to 2023 Master Pairs champions John Carroll and Mark Moran. And thanks to our new sponsors for the event, ALHomecare. cbai.ie/master-pairs-2…

CBAI President's Merit Award now open for nominations cbai.ie/cbai-president…

Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the Holmes Wilson Trophy - Mark Moran, Tom Hanlon, Adam Mesbur, and Nick FitzGibbon, all multiple previous winners. Thanks to all 109 teams who took part, and to our sponsors AL Homecare. cbai.ie/holmes-wilson-…

Congratulations to our National Pairs Champions ... and to the (mainly) Irish team which won the Lederer Trophy - cbai.ie/national-pairs…

Best of luck to the Irish team in the second round of the Camrose Trophy cbai.ie/camrose-trophy…

Latest edition of the Irish Bridge Journal now available, plus events for next weekend, including a special competition for novices and beginners cbai.ie/irish-bridge-j…

Some exotic overseas bridge destinations for your diary ... and the chance to play a special Board-A-Match teams tournament from right at home and aid junior bridge cbai.ie/upcoming-overs…

Support top Irish player Tom Hanlon in the quarter-finals of the US Vanderbilt Trophy on BBO. Tom's team (Amoils) has drawn a tough assignment, the number one seeded Nickell team. bridgebase.com/v3/app

Congratulations to our National Teams Champions for 2023/24 cbai.ie/national-teams…

A busy bridge period ahead, with lots of competitions and coaching for players of all grades. We hope that you'll find something of interest to you. cbai.ie/upcoming-event…

Good luck to all the participants in the Moylan Cup (All-Ireland Pairs Championship) at the weekend cbai.ie/moylan-cup/

Many congratulations to England on retaining the Lady Milne Trophy (Women's Home International Championship) and hard luck to Ireland on a second narrow defeat in a row. cbai.ie/lady-milne-tro…

Good luck to our Teltscher Trophy (Senior Camrose) team in action in Scotland at the weekend - last chance for home international honours this season. You can watch play on RealBridge. cbai.ie/teltscher-trop…