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At the launch of Tralee International Bridge Congress in Manor West Hotel were, from left: Tom Hardiman, Collete Nolan, Maureen O’Brien,
Cathy Courtney and Trish Stack. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
TRALEE will get a tourism shot in the arm over Christmas and the New Year as hundreds of card players from all over the country descend for the Tralee International Bridge Congress 2015.
The congress takes place from Wednesday, December 30 to Sunday, January 3 and will be held at the Manor West Hotel.
Minister Jimmy Deenihan that Tralee International Bridge Congress and similar events around the county have brought over 1,500 bridge players from all over Ireland and abroad to Kerry during the shoulder periods in tourism and for over 50 years have boosted the local economy.
Recovery Haven will benefit from the competition that has been going for over 40 years, which this year is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.
For more information you can contact president, Trish Stack on 087-6254284. Or check out www.bridgeireland.com
Tralee International Bridge Congress 2015 Programme
Wednesday December 30
Open Pairs 7:30pm
Thursday December 31`
Official Opening 1:15pm
Gala Pairs 1:30pm
Friday January 1
Open Pairs 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Mixed Pairs 7:30pm
Saturday January 2
Open Pairs 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Congress Pairs 1:30pm and TBA
Intermediate Pairs 1:30pm and TBA
Novice Pairs 7:30pm
Sunday January 3
Congress Pairs 11am
Intermediate Pairs 11am
Open Pairs 12pm
Charity Event 7:30pm
