Both the Yeats Country and the Youghal Bay bridge congresses will take place next weekend, with the former in the Sligo Park Hotel, and the latter in the Walter Raleigh Hotel.
Sligo programme - Friday (7.45 p.m.): mixed pairs and gala open pairs; Saturday: two-session major, and intermediate pairs (2 p.m.), social (11 p.m.); Sunday: reception (11.30 a.m.), Swiss teams (1 p.m. to 8 15 p.m.); open pairs throughout. Entries: Madge O'Kennedy (071-60406).
Youghal - Friday: wine reception (6.45 p.m.), mixed and novice pairs (7.45 p.m.); Saturday (2.15 p.m): two session major pairs with intermediate prize; Sunday (11.30 a.m.): two-session major and intermediate teams; open pairs throughout. Entries: Alice Walsh (024-92857).
The Republic's team to play Northern Ireland in the final match of the home international championship (Camrose Trophy) in St Malachy's College, Belfast, on May 26th-27th is: B. J. O'Brien, M. MacDonagh, P. O Briain, T. Roche, R. Timlin and Dr G. M. Keaveney (playing captain).
The East of Ireland congress, due to be held in the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, on June 3rd-4th, will this year be curtailed to two days.
Programme - Sunday: two-session major and intermediate pairs (2 p.m.), novice pairs (7.30 p.m.); Monday: two-session teams (noon to 9 p.m.); intermediate B pairs (5.30 p.m.); open pairs, Sunday (7.30 p.m.), Monday (5.30 p.m.). Entries: Kathleen Manning (0429321337).
The Regent Fours open team championship final will be played on May 25th (7 p.m.) at 25 Waterloo Road, Dublin. Expert commentary on View Graph will be presented. Spectators are welcome.
The Templeogue College Anniversary Cup open pairs tournaments will be held at the Templeogue Centre, Dublin, on May 27th (7.30p.m.). Entries: Maura Dowling (014933390). South of Ireland congress, Lake Hotel, Killarney - major pairs (Magnier Trophy): 1, John and I. Luck; 2, P. Casselle, K. Loveys; 3, B. N. Goldenfield, Jim Luck. Best Munster: P. and T. McCarthy. Sess: P. Meehan, R. O'Farrell; P. J. O'Dea, G. Lessells.
Mixed teams (Goldenfield Trophy): 1, B. Hirst, R. Semp, M. MacCormac, M. McAuliffe; 2, B. N. and R. Goldenfield, Jim Luck, A. O'Sullivan; 3, J. and D. Armstrong, E. and K. Williams. 2nd sess: A. and P. Hanratty, H. Holman, J. Mulhall.