Happy new year to all

A Happy New Year to all our members and fingers crossed that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that Covid is beginning to burn itself. It has been a very difficult two years for everyone but also remarkable in the resilience that has been shown by individuals and organisations.

We are very proud of the way in which the Bridge Club has managed to sustain itself and use all resources available to keep going. In view of the rise in cases we have reverted to online bridge once again and you can play on Sunday (in conjunction with Mitchelstown), Monday and Thursday at 7.30pm.

DECEMBER RESULTS

Thursday, December 2nd: 1st Eileen Kelleher and Mary Clancy, 2nd Ollie Reilly and Ted Long, 3rd Mary P. O’Connor and Aquin Casey, 4th Kieran Connolly and Mary Hayes.

Monday, December 6th: 1st Jim O’Reilly and Phil Murphy, 2nd Joe Moran and Liam Magnier, 3rd Aquin Casey and Eileen Kelleher, 4th Catherine Henchion and Imelda Cullinan.

Thursday, December 9th: 1st Mary N. O’Connor and Phil Murphy, 2nd Matt O’Callaghan and Mary Clancy, 3rd Mary P. O’Connor and Aquin Casey, 4th Kieran Connolly and Kathleen O’Connor.

Monday, December 13th: 1st Nora O’Driscoll and Phil Murphy, 2nd Jim O’Reilly and Sonny O’Connell, 3rd Kathleen O’Keeffe and Nuala O’Neill, 4th Marie Caplice and Rachel Robinson.

Thursday, December 16th: 1st Mary P. O’Connor and Eileen Kelleher, 2nd Kieran Connolly and Mary N. O’Connor, 3rd Matt O’Callaghan and Paddy Byrne, 4th Ted Long and Ollie Reilly.

Monday, December 20th: 1st Eileen Kelleher and Phil Murphy, 2nd Mary P. O’Connor and Imelda Cullinan, 3rd Mary Hayes and Mary N. O’Connor, 4th Mary Slattery and Nuala O’Neill.

It was with great sadness that we heard of the recent passing of Ann Barry. Ann was a highly esteemed member of the Club, her uncle Dr. T. P. Magnier was a founding member of the Club and was President from 1934 until 1940 and in his honour a trophy is played for every year in the Club. Her sister Ita continues to play in the Club as does her nephew Liam. A very proud Bridge dynasty. Our sincere condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.