In Pictures: New Laois club celebrates big night

The Erkina Bridge Club's initial President's Prize took place on Friday, April 19 when they also presented a cheque for €1,040 to the Irish Heart Foundation which they raised on a charity Bridge Night. To see more pictures from the night taken by Saundra Thompson tap NEXT or ARROW. See below the first picture to read more about the club and get the President's prize results.

The club was founded a little over a year and a half ago by John Bowe in response to some local interest and now it boasts over 40 regular players and is going from strength to strength.

Credit is due to John and his wife Pauline's immense dedication and patience in teaching new and experienced players.

All 50 members took part in the recent President's Prize. The presentation night was held in The Brewery on April 19.

Congratulations to all prize winners as follows:-

1st - Martina O’Connor and Angela Thompson

2nd – Sadie Byrne and Willie Byrne

3rd - Jacinta Fitzpatrick & Jackie Costigan

4th - Mary Bourke and Betty Murphy

5th - Lorna Dunne and Mary O’Toole

6th - Priscilla Costigan and Colette Tobin

7th - Claire Delahunty and Benny Dunne

8th - Anne Tormey and Colin Dowling

Player of the year – John Thompson

Runner up – Anne Tormey

1st Night Winners – Joe Delaney and Pauline Bowe

2nd Night Winners – Elma Duggan and Rosario Wall.