History of Irish Bridge

Dear Bridge Players,

I got a great email today from a great practitioner and servant of Irish bridge.

Seamus Dowling has commenced writing a History of Irish Bridge which is due out in Autumn 2009. Here is what Seamus has to say …

“Right now I am trying to trace personalities in other sports who also were (are) well-known in bridge, with a view to having a photo gallery and, possibly, brief pen pictures – obvious names who reached the top of their sports spring to mind: Pat McCann (golf), Jimmy Smyth(hurling), Bethel Solomon (rugby), Róisin Troy (cycling), Hugh Peacocke (boxing). There are many more, some, perhaps, of which I am not aware. Also I would like information on personalities from the business, academic and other fields who play or played bridge. Also I am looking for anecdotes (must be verifiable and non-libellous). All available national records CBAI and IBU have been examined – I have very little from NIBU sources – but there is a dearth of knowledge from some provincial areas – I am still hopeful. Soon a line will be drawn beyond which I will seek no further.”

I think we are obliged to assist Seamus in any way we can, as everyone will benefit.

Seamus was generous in his praise of this column and I would like to wish him the very best with his book and I look forward to the publication.

Seamus can be reached @ seamusdowling@hotmail.com

Have a good game,
Rueful Rabbit