Bridge: a card game for all
Played by millions of people world-wide, Bridge is on of the world's most popular card games, particularly among adults. It is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck, but unlike Whist, thirty and other trick-taking games, the aim is not simply to get as many tricks as possible, but for a partnership to successfully predict how many tricks they can take. There is considerable skill involved, or at least lots of room for continued improvement, but the game can be enjoyed by beginners too, especially once they've learned the basics. Bridge is a great way to develop and retain memory, tactical, probability and communication skills, and is a great social activity for retired individuals.
Bridge is often played in tournaments, and can become very competitive, but the game is learned in a very relaxed and fun, non-competitive environment at our various Adult Education centres. Most schools have classes specifically designed for beginners, where, over the course of 8 to 12 weeks, you'll learn the basic phases of the game, the terminology involved, the scoring system used and other skills to get you playing bridge at the most basic level. Because you will be in a class with other complete beginners, there will be no rush to learn the skills, but by the term you will be well on your way to being a bridge player. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll be able to move on to one of the improvers or improved beginners courses offered at NACED schools around the country.
Bridge is often played in tournaments, and can become very competitive, but the game is learned in a very relaxed and fun, non-competitive environment at our various Adult Education centres. Most schools have classes specifically designed for beginners, where, over the course of 8 to 12 weeks, you'll learn the basic phases of the game, the terminology involved, the scoring system used and other skills to get you playing bridge at the most basic level. Because you will be in a class with other complete beginners, there will be no rush to learn the skills, but by the term you will be well on your way to being a bridge player. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll be able to move on to one of the improvers or improved beginners courses offered at NACED schools around the country.
Bridge class participants at Donahies Community school learning the basics, making new friends, and stimulating the mind!
Where to find Bridge courses for beginners and improvers
Bridge is more popular than ever, and not just among older individuals or the retired. If you want to learn the basics, or improve your skills, then check out the courses running at the following schools:
Ashbourne Community School, Co Meath • Bishopstown Community School, Cork • Boyne Community School, Trim, Co Meath • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18 • Coolmine Community School, Dublin 15 • Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle, Limerick • Donahies Community School, Dublin 13 • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 • Kinsale Community School, Co Cork • Malahide Community School, Dublin • Moate Business College, Westmeath • Newpark Comprehensive School, Blackrock, Co Dublin • Palmerstown Community School, Dublin 20 • Portmarnock Community School, Dublin • Scoil Mhuire Community School, Clane, Co Kildare • St Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 • St Tiernan’s Community School, Ballally, Dublin 16
All these schools run classes suitable for complete beginners. Many also run courses for improvers. Courses are added at other schools in our network from time to time. Check out links to your local schools on our homepage for the most up-to-date course lists.
Ashbourne Community School, Co Meath • Bishopstown Community School, Cork • Boyne Community School, Trim, Co Meath • Cabinteely Community School, Dublin 18 • Coolmine Community School, Dublin 15 • Crescent College Comprehensive, Dooradoyle, Limerick • Donahies Community School, Dublin 13 • Hartstown Community School, Dublin 15 • Kinsale Community School, Co Cork • Malahide Community School, Dublin • Moate Business College, Westmeath • Newpark Comprehensive School, Blackrock, Co Dublin • Palmerstown Community School, Dublin 20 • Portmarnock Community School, Dublin • Scoil Mhuire Community School, Clane, Co Kildare • St Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 • St Tiernan’s Community School, Ballally, Dublin 16
All these schools run classes suitable for complete beginners. Many also run courses for improvers. Courses are added at other schools in our network from time to time. Check out links to your local schools on our homepage for the most up-to-date course lists.