Huge congratulations to our Coaching Coordinator Ger Flynn who today was named Munster Coach of the Year. Ger is a level 3 coach and a Tennis Ireland Tutor with over 30 years coaching experience. As a player, she represented Munster at all levels and was also part of an Irish Veterans team. She has been coach and non-playing captain to numerous Munster and Irish Junior teams, travelling around Europe with the National Junior squads over a 10-year period. She currently manages the Junior Tennis Development Programme. To get this award is a…
Month: September 2018
Insight Senior Close Week
The Insight Senior Close Week took place between September 23rd – 29th and was again well attended with over 100 entries. The Close Week Barbecue was well supported with over 80 people in attendence. A massive thank you to our sponsors Insight Investment and also to Emma Crowley, our tournament director. The lists of winners is available at this link and there are also a number of photos available from Facebook.
Gin and Beer Tasting Evening
Well done to all on the Social Committee who recently organised a Gin and Craft Beer Tasting Evening. The evening was a big success with over 70 people attending. A huge thank you must also go to Ballyvolane House Spirits and Rising Sons Brewery for sponsoring the occasion. Rising Sons Brewery Coal Quay Cork fully sponsored craft beer on draught of 3 x selection of award-winning local craft beers. Ballyvolane House Spirits Co Ltd part sponsored Berthas Revenge (small batch) Irish Milk Gin. The money raised amounted to €69.26. The…
New Super Seniors American Tournament Gets Underway
The first round 1 of the new Super Seniors American Tournament took place on September 11th. The event is a new event which was organised by Vice Captain Donal Johnson and a subcommittee. The event is due to take place every second Tuesday of the month at 10:15-12:00. It consists of short competitive tennis games followed by morning coffee. The event is open to all over 55 and players should sign up for each round individually. The sign up for a round is usually made available on this website about…
Our Summer Cup Finalists
Well done to Donal Johnson, Stuart Ahern, Niall O’Sullivan and Chris McCusker who reached the Summer Cup Finals in Nenagh on September 8th. Unfortunately, they were beaten 3-1 by a very strong Larkspur team in the finals but there is no doubt they did amazingly well to get to the finals and have done the club very proud.