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O'Connors Munster Junior Open 2022

The finals of the O’Connor’s Pharmacy Munster Junior Open Championships were concluded in superb conditions at the weekend. For the previous 7 days over 200 boys and girls in age groups from as young as under 8 right through to under 18 competed in this Category 1 Irish Junior Tennis tournament and many of the country’s top juniors from all four provinces battled in blistering sunshine for the main titles. Activities during the week included a Bingo night and of course the traditional afternoon tea, which this year included a…

Munster Senior Open 2022

The Munster Senior Open was held in the club between 9th – 18th June. The club welcomed close to 500 players over the 10 days, and it was fantastic to see the Open return again after 2 years. The standard of tennis was higher than ever and the volunteers and supporter were out in force. The event was yet again a massive success and great big thank you must go to Captain Debbie Dunlea, Vice Captain Adrienne O’Donovan, the Tennis Committee and all the very many volunteers who helped make…

Captain's Update June 2022

As we enter a busy summer season for our club, please find below a summary of recent and forthcoming events: Winter League Phase II Sunday’s Well hosted a very exciting and enjoyable finale for Phase II of the Winter League on Sunday May 15th. We can be particularly proud to have three of our own teams participate in the finals – Marc’s Grade 5 team lost out in a very close super doubles; Emily’s Grade 3 team won in super doubles and Tara’s Grade 2 team came from 2-0 down…

Winter League Winners 2022

Sunday’s Well hosted a very exciting and enjoyable finale for Phase II of the Winter League on Sunday, May 15th. We can be particularly proud to have three of our own teams participate in the finals. Unfortunately, Marc’s Grade 5 team lost out in a very close super double but the good news is both Emily’s Grade 3 team won their super doubles and Tara’s Grade 2 team came from 2-0 down to also win in super doubles. Well done to all the teams and Ger for the tremendous effort…

Captain's Update May 2022

Here is a brief update on what has been happening at our club…. Ladder Cup & Fionnuala Quigley Internal Winter League The Ladder Cup and Fionnuala Quigley Internal Winter League finals took place on Saturday, the 23rd April, followed by a presentation of prizes to the winners and runners up and a dinner catered by Brook Catering. Well done to all of the winners and runners up! Ladder Cup:- Ed Donovan – Mardyke Cup Deirdre Swinburne – Normandy Cup Richael O’ Driscoll – Lee Cup Fionnuala Quigley Internal Winter League:-…

Rebel Blinds

3 Teams Reach Winter League Finals 2022

Last weekend saw a great display of tennis in the club as 6 club teams did battle in the Winter League Semi-Finals. Unfortunately, due to the fact that Grade 3 and Grade 4 teams were playing each other, we were never going to have more than 4 teams in the finals. Three of these teams made it through and the tennis and atmosphere were fantastic. Unfortunately, the Grade 6 Ladies team lost in Super doubles to Crosshaven, the level of tennis was superb and Tara, Shauna, Anna and Marguerite all…

Squash Refurbishment Completed

This week saw the completion of renovations to the squash courts. This work was possible with the assistance of a €4,000 grant from the Cork City Council last year. The works included plastering of Court 2, sanding and relining of both floors and a machine wash of both court walls. Both courts are now in pristine condition and of an exceptional standard. In order to keep them this way we need to ensure they are treated accordingly. Please remember, it is the responsibility of all club members using the squash courts…

Captain's Update April 2022

Here’s a brief update on what has been a few very busy weeks at our club…. Munster Vets A big thanks to Stephen McCarthy who delivered yet another successful Vets event. We had 198 participants in 44 events, and there were several Sundays Well winners. Well done to everyone involved! Civil Service Cup Well done to Tom Reidy, Ed Donovan, Emily O’Donoghue and Anna Clancy who represented Sundays Well in the Civil Service Cup in Douglas which was held on the 3rd April. They were narrowly defeated by Kinsale…

Six Teams Reach Winter League Semis

After a very busy weekend of matches, 6 club teams have made it through to the semi finals of the Winter League, as Grade 2s and Grade 3s will now play each other in the semis, which means that the club already has two guaranteed finalists. In further good news, the club has been chosen as the venue for the finals which will be held on Sunday 15th May. Also, a massive thank you to the supporters who came in their droves to cheer for Sunday’s Well this weekend. There…

Captain's Update March 2022

We had a lot going on in the club in recent weeks and the following is a brief update on the happenings…. Munster Veterans Open: 25th – 27th March The Munster Veterans’ Open will be held in Sunday’s Well Boating & Tennis Club from Friday, 25th March until Sunday, 27th March. Entry is now open for all over the age of 30. You can sign up here. Winter League (External) – Phase II Phase II of the Winter League commenced on the 6th of February 2022. Sunday’s Well is off…

Winter League Winners

Well done to our Grade 4 team of Sean O’Malley, Debbie Dunlea, Norma Kerrisk and Niall O’Keeffe who won their Winter League final in Nenagh last week. They were 2-1 down after the first round, so it was fantastic that they pulled it back. It was very well deserved. Thanks also must go to those who travelled to support, lovely to see such club spirit at play.