THREE Parkinson Cowan national championships were run at the Galway Bridge Centre. There was to have been a fourth, the women's pairs, but, owing to a technical hitch, the event was abandoned and will be played on a date yet to be announced.
The men's pairs championship (Revington Cup) was won by J. Carroll and T. Garvey. Runners up were D. O'Gorman and T. Walsh. Third prize went to T. MacCormac and M. McAuliffe. Other leading placings: 4, E. Galligan, K. de Raeymaeker (best masters); 5, K. McGarry, P. Williams; 6, P. Porteous, F. Barry (best first session). Second session winners: P.F. Walsh P. Quinn.
Women's teams (McMenamin Bowl): 1, H. Carroll, J. Kulchycky, H. Dowling Long, R. O'Keeffe; 2 (on split tie), A. Montwill, V. Hand, E. Gannon, P. Maguire; 3, E. Stewart, R. O'Donnell, L. McRory, M. Kehoe; 4, C. Pippet. E. Joyce. H. Lillis, G. Finegan; 5, K. Bonner, M. Daly, M. O'Riordan. P. O'Connell. Best third session: R. Giddings, K. Downes, P. and M. Shanahan.
Men's teams (Geraldine Cup): O'Gorman/Walsh Comdt E.J. Fitzgerald. M. MacDonagh. 2, T. Roche, P. O Briain, Carroll/Garvey. 3, P.F. Walsh. M. Hession, S. and the Rev E. Glynn; 4. R.J. Fitzgerald, P. Porteous, A. Montwill, M. McGloughlin (best third session); 5, D. Scannell, M. Fitzgibbon, E. Martin, J. McCormack.
Both the Donegal and the Kenmare congresses will take place next weekend (November, 8th-10th). Donegal entries: N. Murphy (074-31167). Kenmare entries: T. Healy (064-41045).
The national mixed team championship (Coen Trophy) will he decided over three sessions in the Greystones Bridge Centre, Co Wicklow, on November 16th-17th, with play beginning at 1.30 p.m. on the Saturday. Each team must consist of two women and two men. The event is open to the master and intermediate A grades upwards. Entries: Mr P. Porteous, 41 Gledswood Avenue, Clonskeagb, Dublin 14.
The Kilkenny congress will take place in the Hotel Kilkenny from November 22nd to 24th.
Brochures: Mr P. Troy, College Road, Kilkenny.
A Christmas bridge holiday at the Manor House Hotel, Killadeas, Co Eermanagh, is being organised by B. Hogsett (01-287853), who will be happy to supply details.
Bantry congress Pairs championship. 1, M. Atkinson, P. McCarthy; 2, D. O'Sullivan, M. Prendergast. Novice pairs: A. Mulcahy. T. Murphy. Teams: R.D. McGrath, J. Higgins, K. Hayes. D. Dillon.