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Donegal's International players with the President Margaret Doherty
The Donegal Bridge Congress 2024 will take place over the weekend in the Abbey and Central Hotels Donegal Town.
Starting today, Friday, at 7.30pm and will continue until Sunday night. Margaret Doherty, President of Donegal Bridge Congress 2024 says she is looking forward to welcoming the President of the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland Catherine Byrne to the Donegal Bridge Congress. Also to renewing friendships made over the years at past Congresses and will be delighted to welcome many new players to the Donegal Congress.
The Donegal Bridge Congress is a great social event. Golfers can enjoy reduced rates at Donegal Golf Club Murvagh. On Saturday morning there will be a fashion show in the Abbey Hotel. Bridge Players who like music, dancing and singing will enjoy the Saturday night social in the Central Hotel. Sunday morning will commence with a wine and finger food reception in the Central Hotel which will be followed by the presentation of prizes.
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The Agenda for the Donegal Bridge Congress Weekend:
Friday
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
10:45 am Fashion Show by Peters Man Shop and Elite Boutique in Abbey Hotel 11.30am 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 Gala Night in the Central Hotel music by Jodie Gallagher
Sunday
11:15 am Buffet Reception & 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
To Book for the Congress Pairs; Intermediate A and B Championship; Congress Teams, the Intermediate teams and Mixed Pairs, visit the CBAI website.
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