04-06-2018
Summer Camps
We have two summer camps this year, the first starting Monday 16th and continuing to Friday 20th July. The second begins Monday 30th July and ends Friday 4th August. Both summer camps caters for members and non-members of our club. These camps are suitable for children age five to twelve. Further details and to register are available from Clem 0864022490.
Summer Leagues
In the last week there were league wins for Jeremy Clarke, Harry O'Rourke, Pawel Michalski, Kieron McCarthy and Marek Rose and in the Ladies section, Mary Jo O'Farrell claimed two victories while Laura O'Cluaid and Rose Costello had a ding-dong contest in the morning sun.
All matches must be completed by 14th June 2018. As usual the pyramids will be revised after the league on a two up, two down basis. All matches are best of three sets, the third set may be a 'match tie-break'. All results must be entered on the sheets posted in the clubhouse. No walkovers allowed.
Men:
Group A: Sean Raftery, Harry O'Rourke, Des Windsor-McGlynn, Pawel Michalski, Martin O'Rourke, Jeremy Clarke.
Group B: David Manser, Rob Kearney, George Bodor, Richard Frank, Kieron McCarthy, Peter Agbanobi.
Group C: John Galvin, Marek Rose, John Cooney, Pat Conway, David Walsh.
Group D: Dave Costello, Michael Flynn, Jimmy Raleigh, Cathal Kenny, Oisin Stronge.
Ladies:
Group A: Lisa Brennan, Paula Dowling, Orla Kinehan, Michelle Culligan, Laura Hunt, Anna Walsh, Ann O'Sullivan.
Group B: Rose Costello, Jacinta Digby, Mary Jo O'Farrell, Laura O'Cluaid, Joan Conway, Aileen Cunnie, Brigid Flynn.
Group C: Rosemary Thorpe, Claire McCarthy, Lisa Kelly, Madhu Bhhyrrazu, Carmel Hughes, Cathy Smith
Men’s May/June Doubles League
The doubles league continues with a draw for partners each week and individual scores totted up over the period of the league. Last week, Kieron McCarthy and Jimmy Raleigh saw off all comers with the power and net play of Kieron combined with Jimmy's beast of a backhand proving a winning combination. Pat Conway and Peter Agbonobi claimed second place by one point from Dave Costello and Martin O'Rourke in third.
Mixed Night
Last Thursday brought tennis players old and new out in force with Deirdre, Deborah, Sharon, P.J., Pat, Peter and Marek all putting their serve and volley skills on display.
Club Nights
Club Nights welcome new members every week to Men's Night on Monday, Ladies on Tuesday and Mixed Doubles every Thursday - all 7:30 to 9:30.
Coaching
Clem will continue coaching for junior members each Saturday morning. Children ages 4-7 have lessons from 10 to 11 o clock, children 8-12 at 11 o clock and teenagers up to 18 years from 12 to 1 o clock. Further details from Clem 0864022490. Just turn up and join in!
Lisa continues coaching every Saturday. Coaching is for adult members and for adults who wish to come along and participate in the tennis lessons. Interested persons may contact Lisa at 0862215843 for further details.
Galway Open
Pawel Michalski, Jimmy Raleigh and Laura Hunt in singles and Paula Dowling in doubles represented the club with great verve and enthusiasm over the bank holiday weekend in Galway. Results available next week.