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Captain's Update November 2023

Senior Tennis Social Tennis for Members | Fridays @7.15 pm – 9.15pm Social tennis continues to attract strong numbers. It continues this Friday November 17th from 7.15pm – 9.15pm. There is a €5 entry fee to play, followed by pizza. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new and existing members. All grades are welcome to attend. Sign Up Here Social Tennis. American Tournament – Friday December 1st @7.15pm The first of our American Tournaments ran on Friday November 3rd and was a great success. Only thirty-two players can be accommodated…

New Group Coaching for Tennis & Squash

The club is delighted to announce that it is introducing new group coaching sessions in both Tennis and Squash. Tennis: We are starting our adult beginners coaching starting on Saturday 12th November from 1.45pm to 2.45pm. There will be 5 sessions up to Christmas. This is for players who are beginners or slightly stronger and would like to learn the basics of the game in order to join in on some of the social activities in the Club. The cost of these sessions is €50. If you would like to…

Senior Close 2022

I would like to express my sincerest thanks to our title Sponsor, Induchem, and in particular, Dave Carroll, for sponsoring the Senior Close. Without Induchem’s contribution, the tournament would not be the success it was. Finals Results: Mens Singles Premier (Grades 1 & 2): Matt Seifert bt Shane McCarthy (6-2 6-4) Ladies Singles (Grades 1 & 2): Susie Fitzgerald bt Deirdre McSherry (6-3 6-4) Mens Doubles (Grades 1-3): Silvio DiBlasi & David Zarzuela bt Owen Harte Barry & Christopher O’Donoghue (7-6 6-0) Ladies Doubles (Grades 1-3): Tara Higgins & Grace Reidy bt…

Junior Close 2022

The Junior Close took place between 23-25th September for the for the first time since “Pre Covid” times in 2019. We had a week of great weather, great tennis and great fun. The tournament saw members as young as 6 picking up their rackets. A first taste of “match play” for many. On behalf of the club, we would like to thank Ger, Marie, Elaine, Susan, Laia and the Junior Tennis Committee who worked tirelessly behind the scenes managing and scheduling the matches, referees and office volunteers. The Junior Committee…

Summer Cup Finalists 2022

Congratulations to Alex’s Grade 5 team who have now reached the Summer Cup Finals. Also, Alymer’s G1 team, Laia’s G2 team and Kevin’s G4 team all made it to the semis and had some very tight matches but unfortunately Sunday just wasnt their day. Best of luck to Alex’s team who will now play in the finals on Saturday 3rd September in Douglas at 9am. All support is welcome and encouraged!

Captain's Update August 2022

Here is a brief update on what has been happening over the last few weeks in the club….. Summer Cup Best of luck to our Grade 2 Ladies, Mixed Grade 2, Mixed Grade 3, Grade 4 Men, Grade 5 Men and Grade 5 Ladies who are all playing this weekend, the 14th August. The results and draws are available at this link. Social Tennis – 26th August 7-9pm Social tennis will resume on Friday, 26th August 2022 from 7pm to 9pm. All grades are welcome to participate in this social event. …

Captain's Update July 2022

Here is a brief update on what has been a very exciting few weeks in the club….. Munster Senior Open The Munster Senior Open was held in the club in June with nearly 500 participants competing in 29 events. Well done to all our players who took part and congratulations to our finalists and winners! I would like to express my sincerest thanks to Claire Fennell, our Tournament Director, Ger Flynn, Niall O’Keeffe and Elaine Merry and to the over 50 club members who contributed their time to help ensure…

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…

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…

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.