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Killarney plays its cards right as it gets set to host major bridge congress
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THE annual Torc Annual Bridge Congress is expected to attract players from all over Ireland to Killarney when it will take place at The Brehon Hotel from Friday, March 10, to Sunday, March 12.
The congress has been hosted by members of The Crusaders Bridge Club, Killarney, for over 35 years. Attractive accommodation packages are available from The Brehon Hotel for those travelling long distances.
This congress is regarded as one of the most enjoyable outings of the year for all Bridge enthusiasts. The officers of Crusaders Bridge Club are busy preparing for the event and getting everything ready to make it another outstanding event.
The event kicks off with the official opening on the Friday night at 7.30pm followed by an open pairs competition. On Saturday, bridge players will take in the congress pairs and open pairs competitions.
There will be a special prize for the best Intermediate pair and an open pairs with a separate novice section is also planned subject to sufficient entries. Congress teams of four matches will also run on Sunday followed by the presentation of prizes and close of congress.
At the launch of the Torc Annual Bridge Congress that will be hosted by The Crusaders Bridge Club in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney, from March 10–12, were seated in front, Marjorie Barton, Mary O'Connor (president) and Marjorie Fleming (team leader). Seated in second row are Joan Moore, Eileen Murphy and Danielle Delaney (The Brehon Hotel); back, Eileen Twomey, Mary Rose Felle, Anne Healy, Neilus O'Regan, Joan Culloty, Evelyn O'Leary and Bridie Brosnan. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH
Wallace Arnold coach drivers return to Killarney
A group of 26 former coach drivers, wives, and friends from the Wallace Arnold tour company returned to Killarney over a recent weekend.
The group travelled from Holyhead to Dublin in a restored Wallace Arnold coach, staying at the Killarney Towers Hotel for three nights.
During the visit, the group drove the vintage coach to local landmarks, including Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Muckross House, before returning to town ahead of the Kerry versus Donegal match. The itinerary also included a trip around the Ring of Kerry.
The trip allowed the former drivers to reconnect and reminisce about their years touring Ireland. Organiser Bob Adams said that the vintage coach drew attention from local residents along the route.
The group noted the absence of several former colleagues who could not travel due to health reasons, including veteran driver Hilton Caldwell who is well known in Killarney.
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