MLTC Club Notices 01/05/2026

MLTC NEWSLETTER 1st May 2026

Wishing all our members a very Happy Bank Holiday Weekend!

COMMITTEES - 2026

Thank you to all of those who have volunteered in 2026 for the various sub committees.

As part of the Executive Committees commitment to share with you the members, the transparency of how we run the club on your behalf please find attached a document which outlines the various committees, coordinators and members.   

You will note that we have over 70 volunteers to run the club almost 10 per cent of the senior members.  This is something you should all be so proud of and without your contributions we would not have the great club that we have.

I would also like to thank especially those who have undertaken to coordinate the various committees as this does take that extra bit of time and to Helen Bunbury our Vice President for compiling the information.  These will be posted on the website and terms and references for each committee will also be posted over the next few weeks.

I cannot thank the volunteers enough for the time and effort they take out of their busy schedules from lock up duties to Health and Safety to name but a few.

Looking forward to a great year ahead especially on our new courts without the great work of the Courts Committee we would not be where we are today.

Regards

Margaret Quinn

Club President

MALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are still looking for as many male members as possible to volunteer to assist with our club lock-up rota. This involves helping to ensure the clubhouse and grounds are properly secured at the end of the day (Monday to Thursday only) on a rotating basis.

The commitment is minimal, and the more volunteers we have, the lighter the load for everyone. It’s a great way to support the smooth running of the club and contribute to our community.

If you are willing to take part or would like more information about what’s involved, please reply to this email or ring the office.

We welcome your assistance with this!

4 NATIONS TOURNAMENT

 Best of Luck to Pat Cowley who will represent Ireland in the 4 Nations Tournament!  This will be held in Newport Wales next week. The format is Ladies Doubles, Mens Doubles and Mixed Doubles and Pat will play in the Mixed Doubles.

SAVE THE DATES:

Captains Day: 24th May.  We would love if you would plan to join Bill, Noreen and our fantastic events team for a fun themed day to celebrate our Captains’ Day on May 24th May starting at 2.30pm.  There will be a mixed doubles tennis event, followed by a drinks reception, prize giving, dinner and music.  More details to follow..

Annual Parent & Child Tournament; June bank holiday 1st June; 12 - 3pm

Ladies Handbags & Gladrags Event - Sunday, 7th June (further details to follow)

Handicaps:  Senior Handicaps   6th – 18th July.   BBQ – Sat 18th July

                     Junior Handicaps   6th – 10th  July.

Championships:  Senior Championships 14th – 29th August.  At Home – Sat 29th August

                             Junior Championships – 17th – 22nd August  (not 21st as previously stated)

Golf Outing:  Friday 4th September, 1.30pm Dun Laoghaire Golf Club  

CAPTAINS DAY 🍋🍋

Captains Bill and Noreen would like to invite you to their ‘Greek Taverna’ Captains Day on Sunday 24th May at 2.30pm

Come and enjoy fun mixed doubles tennis followed by cocktails, prize-giving, a Greek dining extravaganza, and entertainment by Kevin O’Sullivan!

Tennis and Dinner €50, Dinner only €40

Selection of wines available at the Taverna or BYOB

Tickets now on Payzone  🍋🍋

LADIES EVENTS

LADIES CHARITY LEAGUE

Delighted to say that the Monday Non League group have now reached the finals!

This will be played on Monday 11th May, 10am MLTC.

LADIES SUMMER LEAGUE

Eight Ladies Summer League Teams  have been selected and will be submitted to the DLTC over the weekend. We had a huge interest in this League and unfortunately we were not able to offer everyone a place on a team. Those not named will be registered as subs.  We thank everyone for their cooperation and understanding during the selection process.

 Any queries contact Noreen

LEAGUE COACHING

Coaching will go ahead this Bank Holiday Weekend 

Ladies Singles 12pm Saturday

Ladies Doubles 12pm Sunday  

Booking still available on payzone. All players and subs welcome to attend.

WEEKLY DROP-IN COACHING

Coaching continues on Wednesdays at 7pm @ €7 per session. All Welcome!

Please contact Colette if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp group.

WEDNESDAY LADIES MORNING   

Looking forward to seeing you at tennis next Wednesday from 10am to 12.

Join us for tennis coffee and cake ☕🍰 which is being hosted by  Margaret Hegney.

                                                                    MEN’S EVENTS

MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings

Men’s morning takes place at the usual time of 10am to 12  this Sunday, courts 4 & 5, followed by a cuppa, of course -  All standards welcome!

🌙 CLUB NIGHT ON THURSDAYS

Join us every Thursday for Club Night!
🕗 Anytime between 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Stephen will kick things off at 8:00pm with fun drills and games.

JUNIOR NEWS

Please note:  No Junior Coaching this Bank Holiday Monday

TEEN & PARENT / GUARDIAN EVENT

Looking forward to welcoming all the Teens and Parents/Guardians who have signed up for this fun event this Monday 4th 3-5pm 

All donations will go to Pieta House  

News

Congratulations to the U14 Stars and Stripes team who won the Final against Glenageary at the weekend. The Cup has returned to Monkstown after a 14 years departure! Fantastic result for the team and to the U14 Reps Elaine O Toole and Jillian O Rourke for getting the team together:

There will be a medal presentation in the club on Monday 4th May @ 5pm after the Teen event. All team and supporters welcome

Congratulations to the entire team including: 

Caoimhe O Kane, Moya O Kane, Hannah Duffy, Lauren Geraghty,

Sarah O Callaghan, Róisín Hassell, Annalie McCambridge, Grace Moroney

Aoibhín Egan, Holly Hanrahan, Lea Mulsow

Zach O Rourke, Sam Carney, Harry Craig, George McNally, Max Graham

Ethan Cassidy, Michael McCallum, Michael Mehigan, Emmet O Malley

James Maguire, Matthew Smyth, Oliver Leyden, Rian Houlihan

LEAGUE UPDATE

A few matches still underway with some of the teams through to play offs this weekend:

Congratulations to the 2 teams who are through to plays offs. 

U15 Boys HOME V Naas Sunday at 4pm 

U15 Mixed Team 1 AWAY to Terenure Sunday at 4pm

U15 Mixed Team 2 AWAY to Sutton Sunday at 4pm 

All support welcome, home or away!

Save the date - Child and Parent/Guardian Tournament  June bank holiday 1st June; 12 - 3pm

UPDATE FROM HEAD COACH STEPHEN

Great to see a number of our Juniors out and about on the circuit.

At the recent Templeogue Tour 1000 event there were some excellent results.

Richie Kennedy  won the U/12 singles

Mary O'Callaghan was R/up in the U/18 singles

Rosie Kennedy semi finalist in the U/16 singles

Daniel & Michael Carney semi final U/12 doubles

Congrats all round!

This weekend we have the continuation of the Castleknock Tour 1000 event where Mary O'Callaghan - Robyn & Richie Kennedy - Sam, Daniel & Michael Carney - Harry Craig and Zach O'Rourke are involved 

Very best of luck to you all.  Keep the Monkstown flag flying!

Finally a big shout out to the Ladies non League team who have reached the Final of the Charity League... a brilliant performance Ladies!  Very best of luck in the Final - Monday 11th May  - in Monkstown.

Enjoy the long weekend.

All the best           Stephen

Last nights club night organised by captains Noreen & Bill was a super event – we had 8 coaches/top players giving tips and doing drills with a great turnout of members.  Followed by wine, nibbles and chats – even the light rain didn’t dampen our enthusiasm.  We hope to have similar nights going forward!