Night to remember for Fermoy Bridge Club

Bridge continues to thrive locally, due to the sterling efforts of Fermoy Bridge Club. Inaugurated in 1934, members were determined that this significant milestone be marked and on Friday night last in The Firgrove Hotel, Fermoy Bridge Club celebrated its 90th anniversary with a President's Dinner and gala prizegiving.

Club president, Maggie Egerton, with assistance from fellow officers, oversaw proceedings. Prior to the meal, many of the club's past presidents were honoured, before some of the club's long serving members cut an elaborate 90th anniversary cake.

Following an excellent meal, a variety of prizes, including the prestigious Heskin Trophy, T.P. Magnier

Perpetual Trophy, Military Cup and Pairs Cup, were presented.

VERY ENJOYABLE OCCASION

While all major events are keenly contested, there's a strong social aspect to bridge and the card game has been responsible for forging many friendships over the years. Historically, a 'Gentleman's Club', women are now very much to the fore.

The club is fortunate to have such dedicated members and thanks to their energy and enthusiasm, Fermoy Bridge Club continues to experience significant growth.

A GAME FOR ALL AGES

Bridge is an inclusive pursuit and new members are always welcome. Lessons are offered periodically and the club has been represented nationally and internationally over the decades.

It's fortunate to own its own premises at Mill Island, Fermoy and despite facing several challenges such as Covid, the club has never been stronger. This strength and comraderie was clear for all to see last Friday night, when the club celebrated 9 decades of bridge on the banks of the Blackwater.

Fermoy Bridge Club wishes to thank everyone who attended last Friday, as well as acknowledging the efforts of hotel staff in making this a night to remember.

(Pic: John Ahern) Fermoy Bridge Club president, Maggie Egerton (centre), with long serving members, who had the honour of cutting the cake at last Friday night’s 90th anniversary celebrations in The Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, l-r: Kathleen Thornhill, Kathleen Twomey, Kathleen Barry, Mary Mason, Ita Dempsey and Margaret Barnes.

Ahern) (Pic: John Past presidents of Fermoy Bridge Club, who were honoured at last Friday night’s 90th anniversary dinner in Mitchelstown.

(Pic: John Ahern) President’s Prize winners, Anne O’Grady and Mary O’Driscoll, receiving their winnings from Maggie Egerton, at last Friday night’s dinner and 90th anniversary celebrations.

(Pic: John Ahern) BRIDGE FRIENDS: Patricia Fouhy-Barry, right, with two of Fermoy Bridge Club’s longest standing members, Kathleen Twomey and Kathleen Barry, at last Friday night’s 90th anniversary dinner.

(Pic: John Ahern) Fermoy Bridge Club members, Marion Crowley and John Morrison, who had a most enjoyable time at last Friday night’s 90th anniversary celebrations in The Firgrove Hotel.

(Pic: John Ahern) Club president, Maggie Egerton, presenting Matt O’Callaghan and Paddy Byrne with their prizes at last Friday night’s gala dinner.

(Pic: John Ahern) L-r: Michael, Maggie and Polly Egerton, pictured at last Friday night’s very successful Fermoy Bridge Club 90th anniversary dinner.