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…
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…
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…
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!
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:-…
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…