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Captain's Update December 2023

Dear Members, Please find below a summary of recent and forthcoming events. Social Tennis for Members | Friday December 15th @7.15 pm – 9.15pm The final social tennis night for 2023 will be on Friday December 15th 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). Social Tennis for 2024 will recommence on Friday January 5th. Maybe a nice habit for the New Year! Carols By Candlelight – Sunday December…

125th Celebrations Commence

On Tuesday December 5th the club will be hosting a drinks and nibbles reception to launch our 125th Anniversary year. The reception is at 7pm and details of the events planned for the year will be shared and the new calendar will be available to purchase.

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…

Winter League Progress

After a very successful weekend of winter league matches, we are delighted to say that 5 of our teams are progressing well in Winter League. Both our Mens (Aylmer’s team) and Ladies Grade 1 team (Tara’s team) have made it to the final already, while Connie’s Grade 2, Louise Grade 2 and Maeve’s Grade 5 team are now into the Semi-Finals of their events. Well done to all involved and thank you to all the supporters who came to watch. Click here to view full results.

Table Quiz Acknowledgement

On behalf of Sundays Well Boating & Tennis Club, a Charity Table Quiz event night was held last night in the club. This has become an annual event in the clubs social calendar & has always been well supported & successful. Last nights event was teamed up with the charity partner of the social committees choice of ARC House. This was in memory of a very dear, loved & respected past Club Captain Emma Crowley, who passed away recently, all too soon. With this charity partner & in memory of…

Munster Branch Reps Nominations Now Open

The Annual General Meeting of the Munster Branch of Tennis Ireland will take place on Wednesday 17th April 2024 at the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown at 7.30pm Should you wish to be nominated as Club Munster Branch representative for the year 2024/2025 please contact the club office before Wednesday 10th April 2024 More detailed information can be obtained at this link.

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…