THE Irish Bridge Union's inter national open trials, played over 396 boards at the Elm Park GC, and the Regent, Dublin, resulted in the following gaining the top placings - 1, D. Garvey, M. O Briain, 409 victory points; 2, R. Brennan, P. Scannell, 360; 3, R. Timlin, Dr G.M. Keaveney, 357; 4, P. Pigot, D. Mac Aonghusa, 332; 5, T. Hanlon, Dr H. McGann, 331; 6, J. Comyn, B.J. O'Brien, 327.
The above is the panel from which the IBU team of three pairs will be selected to compete in the open championships of the World Olympiad in Rhodes, Greece, from October 19th to November 2nd.
Garvey/O Briain, and Brennan/Scannell will represent the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland at the end of this month in a home international against England in Bradford and the IBU at the European Union championships in Ostend, Belgium, in April.
The third level colleges' championships will be played at Trinity College, Dublin, from March 1st to 3rd. The competitions will include the Inter varsity Pairs, and the Friendship Teams. Contact: Liam Fitzpatrick (01 6081348).
The Price Waterhouse senior, intermediate, and junior open pairs championships will be run over two sessions (1.30 p.m.) in the Dunadry Inn, Co Antrim, on February 18th. Entries: E. Johnston (01232 612679).
The 50th Kilkenny open pairs championship (Lady Bellew Cup) will be held in the Bridge Centre (1:30 p.m.) on February 18th. Entries: K. Molloy (056 21639).
Wexford congress - Major pairs: 1, L. O'Donnell, J. Spratt; 2, D. Dillon, M. Lavelle; 3, R. O'Keeffe, E. Murphy. Local prize: Dr and Mrs D. McGrath. Sessional winners: T. Tierney, F. O'Farrell; H. Carroll, J. Kulchycky. Major teams: 1, M. Murphy, Dr D. McGrath, N. McManamy, D. Noonan; 2, I. Hoy, M. Keating, G. Dunne, M. Slattery. Intermediate: M. Mulligan, J. Moynihan, B. Carey, L. Tobin. Best second session: Tierney/O'Farrell, K. Lennon, S. Scallan.
Mixed pairs: 1, I. Mulcahy, T. Tierney; 2, Lennon/Scallan; 3, E. O'Hara, G. Watson. Local: L. Duggan, M. Murphy. Intermediate pairs: 1, M. Kirwan, K. Tuohy; 2, B. and T. Lacy; 3, M. and A. Ardiff. B prizes: 1, A. and J. O'Rourke; 2, C. Delaney, K. Walsh. Local: R. Mahon, A. Reville. Sessionals: J. Fahy, J. Cullen; B. Hill, L. Tobin.
The Three Trouts Club will have an open morning (10 a.m.) on February 14th in the Greystones Centre, Co Wicklow. All grades are welcome, and there will be a special novice section.
Details: P. Pennefather (01 2875479).
The Bankers' congress will run from March 9th to 17th at 92 St Stephen's Green, Dublin. Brochures: H. Moran (01-4976809).