Longford Bridge Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary in Connolly Barracks on Sunday, August 27. There were two competitions run simultaneously, a “hard and fast” for the more serious player and a “free and easy” for the more fun and relaxed players. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Over 100 people turned up and there was a lovely friendly atmosphere in both rooms, and some great hands of bridge played by all. It was lovely to see some members that we hadn’t seen since covid came to join us. The event concluded with a lovely meal and a few brinks! (sorry drinks hic !!) and a nice chance for everyone to relax in each other’s company. The winners of the “hard and fast” section were Margaret Gillen & John Kiernan who received a lovely piece of carved bog oak that had been gifted by the Glennon family (originally won by their dad Eamon in 2001). In the “free and easy” section Frankie Duignan & Dorothy Reynolds O’Connor were the winners in North/ South and Ann Chapman & Maura Keenan winners in East/West. In keeping with the fun element both were appropriately presented with a large Toblerone. Over €1,000 were given out in cash prizes on the night. Congratulations to all the winners. Longford Bridge Centre is made up of four clubs and bridge is played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights. While all clubs had been playing separately for decades, ten years ago they formed the bridge centre in Connolly Barracks, and have a fantastic set up for playing bridge. The facility is disabled friendly and parking right outside the door. It costs €5 a night to play from 7.30pm to 10.30pm so great value. It is open to anyone who would like to play bridge. Bridge lessons and classes for beginners will start in September on Thursday nights at a cost of €10 per night. If you are interested in learning bridge please email bridgelongford@gmail.com or call 086 2649604 by September 20. You don’t need a partner for the lessons. Bridge is open to everyone, and although it is perceived as an older — Longford Bridge Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary in Connolly Barracks on Sunday, August 27. There were two competitions run simultaneously, a “hard and fast” for the more serious player and a “free and easy” for the more fun and relaxed players. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Over 100 people turned up and there was a lovely friendly atmosphere in both rooms, and some great hands of bridge played by all. It was lovely to see some members that we hadn’t seen since covid came to join us. The event concluded with a lovely meal and a few brinks! (sorry drinks hic !!) and a nice chance for everyone to relax in each other’s company. The winners of the “hard and fast” section were Margaret Gillen & John Kiernan who received a lovely piece of carved bog oak that had been gifted by the Glennon family (originally won by their dad Eamon in 2001). In the “free and easy” section Frankie Duignan & Dorothy Reynolds O’Connor were the winners in North/ South and Ann Chapman & Maura Keenan winners in East/West. In keeping with the fun element both were appropriately presented with a large Toblerone. Over €1,000 were given out in cash prizes on the night. Congratulations to all the winners. Longford Bridge Centre is made up of four clubs and bridge is played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights. While all clubs had been playing separately for decades, ten years ago they formed the bridge centre in Connolly Barracks, and have a fantastic set up for playing bridge. The facility is disabled friendly and parking right outside the door. It costs €5 a night to play from 7.30pm to 10.30pm so great value. It is open to anyone who would like to play bridge. Bridge lessons and classes for beginners will start in September on Thursday nights at a cost of €10 per night. If you are interested in learning bridge please email [email protected] or call 086 2649604 by September 20. You don’t need a partner for the lessons. Bridge is open to everyone, and although it is perceived as an older

placeholder image — Longford Bridge Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary in Connolly Barracks on Sunday, August 27. There were two competitions run simultaneously, a “hard and fast” for the more serious player and a “free and easy” for the more fun and relaxed players. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Over 100 people turned up and there was a lovely friendly atmosphere in both rooms, and some great hands of bridge played by all. It was lovely to see some members that we hadn’t seen since covid came to join us. The event concluded with a lovely meal and a few brinks! (sorry drinks hic !!) and a nice chance for everyone to relax in each other’s company. The winners of the “hard and fast” section were Margaret Gillen & John Kiernan who received a lovely piece of carved bog oak that had been gifted by the Glennon family (originally won by their dad Eamon in 2001). In the “free and easy” section Frankie Duignan & Dorothy Reynolds O’Connor were the winners in North/ South and Ann Chapman & Maura Keenan winners in East/West. In keeping with the fun element both were appropriately presented with a large Toblerone. Over €1,000 were given out in cash prizes on the night. Congratulations to all the winners. Longford Bridge Centre is made up of four clubs and bridge is played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday nights. While all clubs had been playing separately for decades, ten years ago they formed the bridge centre in Connolly Barracks, and have a fantastic set up for playing bridge. The facility is disabled friendly and parking right outside the door. It costs €5 a night to play from 7.30pm to 10.30pm so great value. It is open to anyone who would like to play bridge. Bridge lessons and classes for beginners will start in September on Thursday nights at a cost of €10 per night. If you are interested in learning bridge please email [email protected] or call 086 2649604 by September 20. You don’t need a partner for the lessons. Bridge is open to everyone, and although it is perceived as an older

PICTURES | Over one hundred people enjoy Longford Bridge Centre 10th anniversary celebrations in Connolly Barracks

By Longford Live Reporter

Published 14th Sep 2023, 17:33 GMT

Caption: Kathleen Mimnagh, Pauline Egan, Phyllis Wilson and Ann Fay at Longford Bridge Centre for the 10th anniversary celebrations

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Caption: Kathleen Mimnagh, Pauline Egan, Phyllis Wilson and Ann Fay at Longford Bridge Centre for the 10th anniversary celebrations

Caption: Gerry Murtagh, Ray Masterson, Cyril Hussey and Peter Connolly at the Longford Bridge Centre 10th anniversary celebrations

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Caption: Gerry Murtagh, Ray Masterson, Cyril Hussey and Peter Connolly at the Longford Bridge Centre 10th anniversary celebrations

Caption: Joan McGarry, Pauline Lyons, Michael O'Brien and Maura Kelly enjoying their game at the Longford Bridge Centre 10th anniversary celebrations

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Caption: Joan McGarry, Pauline Lyons, Michael O'Brien and Maura Kelly enjoying their game at the Longford Bridge Centre 10th anniversary celebrations

Caption: Kathleen Kearney Kelly, Martha Duignan, Kathleen Brannigan and Maria Gibson at Longford Bridge Centre

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Caption: Kathleen Kearney Kelly, Martha Duignan, Kathleen Brannigan and Maria Gibson at Longford Bridge Centre

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