MLTC Club Notices 21/08/2026
MLTC NEWSLETTER 21st August 2026
Best Wishes to all the boys and girls who will be playing in the Junior Championships Finals on Saturday.
And well done to everyone who participated and played some great tennis throughout the week.
Enjoy the Finals Day!
SENIOR NEWS
Senior Championship 2026
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ο»ΏDay 8 of the Club Championships and a huge thank you to our players and supporters! It's just brilliant to see so many people in the club over the past week, including all our newer members- you are most welcome and we hope you are enjoying your first Senior Championships!
Cocktails and Slider Night - tonight Friday 21st August - Come along and enjoy a fun evening of tennis with a range of cocktails available to purchase inc. French Martinis, Whiskey Sours and Limoncello Spritzes! Our events team will be on hand to serve up complimentary sliders to accompany these delicious drinks. Hope to see you all there.
First Round Plate matches have begun and will continue to be played over the weekend! Please note the format for the Plate and Bowl matches will be 2 short sets (first to 6 games) and a championship tie break for the 3rd set.
As the Junior championship will be on Saturday, Sunday is going to be a very busy day for Senior Championships matches. We are also hoping to play some matches on Saturday evening from 5pm onwards so please keep checking the schedule.
Don't forget Parking is available at CBC school across the road. π
At Home- Join us for the At Home, The Loft, Purty Kitchen, Dunlaoghaire. Details below and on posters throughout the club. This is for All members not just those who played in the Championships - Always a fantastic event. Sign up on Payzone. Bookings are closing at 12 noon on Monday 24th August so please get your tickets before they sell out.
At Home, The Loft, Purty Kitchen, Dunlaoghaire, Saturday August 29th, at 7pm
Prosecco Reception π₯ Prizegiving π₯π₯π 3 course meal π½οΈ
Live Music by Robbie Doyle πΆ
β¬56 per person
Book through Payzone
Limited places - Booking Closing Monday 24th August 12 noon.
Ladies Senior League (O35s and O60s)
Eight Teams have been picked for the O35s and two for the O60s Senior Leagues and have been posted on the Notice Boards.
Best of luck to all teams starting on Sunday 30th August and Wednesday 2nd September respectively.
Mens Senior League (O35s)
We will be entering three teams in this DLTC Mens Senior League. (Bill will be looking for expressions of interest in the coming weeks)
JUNIOR NEWS
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 18th TO 23rd AUGUST
The Junior Championships draws to a close with finals day tomorrow β Very well done to all the boys and girls who participated β it was lovely to see that the matches were played with great spirit and fairness.
The Finals Day matches will commence at 10am β please check schedule
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Delighted to announce that the barbecue on juniors final day (approx. 3.30pm) has now been closed off on Payzone as full capacity has been reached!
As per the usual tradition can people please bring a plate of savoury/sweet which will be available earlier in the day. Many thanks!
JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS
Last Summer Camp:
24th β 26th August
Check for times and details on https://www.monkstownltc.ie, Payzone
Remember - members can bring a friend to these camps, register your friend when booking on Payzone
JUNIOR COACHING β SEPTEMBER TERM
A reminder that booking for the new term will available to book on payzone from Monday at 11am.
Schedule attached
All classes will commence the week of 7th September (12 week term)
Please note: there will be no coaching during mid-term - Saturday 24th October (Bank Holiday weekend) β Friday 30th October 2026
Any general coaching queries please contact Karen MacKenna
Any squad coaching queries please contact Stephen OβShea
MENβS EVENTS
MENβS MORNING β Sunday Mornings
Menβs morning takes place at the usual time of 10am-12 this Sunday, courts 4 & 5, followed by a cuppa, of course - All standards welcome!
CLUB NIGHT
Club Night - There will be no club night next week ( 27th ) due to the Senior Championships taking place. Do come along instead to watch some great matches and enjoy the refreshments of the club cafΓ©.
SAVE THE DATES:
Golf Outing: Fri 4th Sept - MLTC golf outing to Dun Laoghaire Golf Club followed by BBQ
& DJ music in the bar
Sat 5th September: Official Opening of the New Advantage Clay Courts Courts
UPDATE FROM HEAD COACH STEPHEN
A big shout out to Rosie, Robyn & Richie Kennedy - Luke O'Callaghan - Michael & Daniel Carney and Emma Niland who all qualified to play in the the Junior Lawn Tennis Championships of Ireland - U/16 - U/12 & U/10 age groups in Fitz this week.
Rosie has reached the semi final of the U/16 singles - Richie has reached the semi final of both the U/12 singles and doubles event.
They play their semis later today -
Luke had a v tough 1st round match...battled away but just lost.
Michael & Daniel were just pipped in their 1/4 Final U/12 doubles match in the final set tie break.
Emma has one more match today in her U/10 Group.
Very proud to see you all performing so well on the big occasion.
Very best of luck to Rosie & Richie today!
Some super tennis has been on view this week at the Junior Championships.
What has also been obvious is the sportsmanship being showed on the court.
Junior Finals Day is tomorrow - a big day for our Juniors so pop down and support them on what should be a great day's tennis.
The Senior Championships are moving along well - and it's good to see so many of our 16 + year olds entered and pushing the seasoned players!
What a dramatic day at the Hockey World Cup yesterday. The Men having lost in the afternoon it was up to Sarah and the Ladies to try & make it through......and boy did they nearly make it . So unlucky to be pipped having held the lead for so long. Sarah you had a brilliant campaign.. achieving 'Player of the Match' in the match against Spain was recognition of your great talent.
Here's to all our Leaving Cert students who get their results today.... don't worry - you're a bright lot and will do very well!
All the best Stephen
ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββMLTC GOLF OUTING
Sign up now on payzone now for our MLTC golf outing:
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club on Friday 4th Sept, from 1pm
Open to all MLTC members and former members (over 18 & must have a GUI or Society handicap)
β¬50 Golf and BBQ/DJ Music
β¬30 Golf only
β¬25 BBQ only
Any queries, please contact Margaret by email on president@monkstownltc.ie
Entries will close Monday 24th August
OFFICIAL COURT OPENING of ADVANTAGE CLAY COURTS
All members invited to this official opening.
We are delighted to announce that Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Barry Ward TD will be in attendance on the day.
Saturday 5th Sept
4pm Reception
4.30pm Official Opening
5pm Exhibition Tennis
Harry Crossanβs selection to the 76th Annual Fixture DLTC v Belfast & District Leagues
We are pleased to report on the 76th Annual Match between the DLTC and the Belfast and District Leagues, which took place on Saturday, August 15th, at the Malahide Lawn & Croquet Club.
The DLTC team competed with commendable enthusiasm throughout the event. Ultimately, the Belfast team retained the silverware, securing a 5-5 result (it then went down to games and Belfast won out).
The fixture will be held in Belfast next year!
DOGS
Please note that dogs are not permitted in MLTC Grounds or Clubhouse.
Executive Committee
SECURITY ISSUES
In our club effort to keep the clubhouse and grounds safe and secure from intruders, can all members please help out.
When leaving the club, please pull closed the back patio doors and make sure the front door is closed.
Please consider keeping you bikes locked on the premises.
Also, please note the following:
*Children must always be supervised by their parents/guardians.
*All members must show due respect for the clubhouse, changing rooms and grounds.
*Off-court noise must not be disruptive or distracting.
*Litter must be disposed of responsibly.