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Gerry O'Keefe The Donegal Bridge Congress President
The Donegal International Bridge Congress takes place this weekend in the Abbey Hotel and Central Hotel.
The congress begins on Friday at 7:30 pm and will continue until Sunday, packed with events throughout the weekend.
Gerry O’Keefe, President of Donegal Bridge Congress 2023 says he is looking forward to meeting and renewing friendships with all those who have attended Donegal Bridge Congress over the years and will be delighted to welcome many new players who will be attending our Donegal Congress for the first time.
The Donegal Bridge Congress involves a relaxing social programme. Golfers can enjoy reduced rates at Donegal Golf Club Murvagh. On Saturday morning there will be a fashion show in the Abbey Hotel. Those patrons who like music, dancing and singing will enjoy the Saturday night social in the Central Hotel. Before the presentation of prizes on Sunday morning, the Congress Committee hosts a wine and finger food reception in the Central Hotel.
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The Agenda for the Donegal Bridge Congress Weekend:
Friday, November 3:
7:45 pm Official Opening in the Abbey Hotel
8:00 pm Congress Pairs (1st Session) in the Abbey Hotel
8:00 pm Intermediate A1 & A2 Championship (1st Session) in the Abbey Hotel
8:00 pm Intermediate B, Junior & Novice Pairs (1st Session) in the Abbey Hotel
8:00 pm Open Pairs in the Abbey Hotel
Saturday, November 4:
10:45 am Fashion Show by Peters Man Shop and Elite Boutique in Abbey Hotel
11.30 am Workshop Dr Gay Keaveney in the Central Hotel
1:00 pm Congress Pairs (2nd Session) in the Abbey Hotel
1:00 pm Intermediate A Pairs (2nd Session) in the Abbey Hotel
1:00 pm Intermediate B, Junior and Novice Pairs (2nd Session) in the Abbey Hotel
1:00 pm Open Pairs in the Abbey Hotel
6:45 pm Congress Teams of Four in the Abbey Hotel
6:45 pm Intermediate Teams of Four in the Abbey Hotel
7:00 pm Gala Pairs (Paddy Carr Trophy) in the Abbey Hotel
10:45 pm 43rd Anniversary Gala Night in the Central Hotel
Sunday, November 5:
11:15 am Reception and presentation of prizes in the Central Hotel
12:45 pm Open Pairs in the Abbey Hotel
12:45 pm Congress Team of Four (2nd Session) in the Abbey Hotel
12:45 pm Intermediate Team of Four (2nd Session) in the Abbey Hotel
5:00 pm Presentation of Prizes in the Abbey Hotel
6:30 pm Open Pairs
6:30 pm Mixed Pairs
10:30 pm Congress closes
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