Those responsible for the creation of the Templeogue Community Bridge Centre, Dublin can be justifiably proud of their achievement at having such a spacious, comfortable premises for the game. The leading placings in the first two national team championship finals played there were: Intermediate A (Bankers' Trophy): 1, (on split tie), R, McNamara, S.Hagan, K. Clarke, M. Flynn, 349; 2, V. Burke-Moran, K. Hughes, P. Hamill, L. Lyons, 349; 3, J. O'Byrne, B. McGrath, T. Corcoran, T. Kavanagh, 343; 4, C. and N. Pierse, P. Rochford, M. Gorman, 342. Best 3rd session: D. Nee, M. Somers, M. Fennin, M. Timoney.
Inter B (Tierney Trophy): 1, M. Moloney, R. Wyer, M. Burke, E. Gallagher, 363; 2, G. Lawlor, D. Berber, J. Butler, M. O'Brien, 361; 3, K. Campbell, E. McEnteggart, K. Walsh, T. Lawlor, 351; 4, C. Ward, B. Keeshan, F. O Gallachoir, K. Grimes, 336. Best 3rd session: N. and P. Fitzgibbon, T. Hardiman, J. Mulvihill.
The final of the national team championship for the Kelburne Cup, played at the Regent, Dublin, resulted in the following gaining the top placings: 1, T. Hanlon, J. Carroll, R. Boland, N. Toibin, 222; 2, J.P. MacHale, R. Milne, D.A. Jackson, B.J. O'Brien, P. O Briain, 196; 3, M. Burke, P. Quinn, P. Liston, G. Connolly, 193; 4, Dr G.M. Keaveney, R. Timlin, E.J. Fitzgerald, the Rev E. Glynn, 181. The position of the MacHale team is subject to an appeal.
South of Ireland congress programme, Lake Hotel, Killarney, May 8th-16th: major pairs, first Saturday/Sunday; novice pairs, Saturday; mixed teams, Monday/ Tuesday; women's, and men's teams, and novice pairs, Wednesday; mixed pairs, Thursday/ Friday; all above events at night; major teams, on final Saturday afternoon, and night, and final Sunday (1.30 p.m.); open pairs twice daily throughout; congress dinner, final Sunday (7.30 p.m.). Entries: Marie Moynihan (06432828). Golf details: Mary Trant (064-32910).
The enterprising St Jude's GAA club have a bridge section, and are running a jamboree, sponsored by Hibernian, in their clubhouse, Wellington Lane, Templeogue, Dublin, on May 15th-16th. On Saturday (7 p.m.) a charity drive will be played; and on Sunday a beginners' open championship (7 p.m.), and gala pairs (7.30 p.m.). Supper will be served and entertainment provided. Over £800 in cash prizes. Entries: Marian Mahon (01-4567628).
The Yeats Country congress will take place in the Sligo Park Hotel on May 21st-23rd. Brochures: Anita Murphy (071-68171).