MLTC Club Notices 24/07/2026

MLTC NEWSLETTER 24th July 2026

NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Two weeks of glorious sunshine and Tennis, what more could one ask for?

Thanks to Captains Noreen and Bill and our events co-ordinator Sarah who, along with their teams, delivered a wonderful Handicaps competition and BBQ. Special thanks also to Anne Tweedy for all of her help in the running of the tournament. Congrats to our winners and all those who participated and supported the event. We look forward to the Senior and Junior Club Championships in August with anticipation!

 Many thanks to Karen, Jana and their team of helpers who continue to run the Summer Supervision programme, it’s great to see so many happy kids loving tennis and making new friends.

 Margaret Quinn

President MLTC

 MEN’S EVENTS

MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings

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

Go Luke!

Well done to Luke Sadlier who this week received his award for being 2026 men’s Summer League player of the year. Luke played 10 games in total and didn’t drop a set in any games which was an

incredible achievement. Well done young Luke 👍

Senior League

Bill is beginning preparation with 3 teams to be submitted, Class 1,2 and Class 4. More information in the coming week.

Merci beacoup!

Thanks to all the men who volunteered to umpire and help out with the café on finals day of the Handicaps, much appreciated.

Senior Handicaps Finals and BBQ  

What a wonderful Handicaps Finals we had on Saturday! The perfect ending to two weeks of super tennis with ten finals matches being played and a great atmosphere all day. The aroma of freshly baked croissants wafted across the courts as the finalists battled it out for the prizes! Well done to  everyone who participated in the Handicaps tournament - helpers, spectators, players, runners up and winners alike. 

The evening celebrations started with Prosecco on the terrace, a welcome and prize giving from our President Margaret and Captains Bill and Noreen, a scrumptious BBQ served up by Egan Hospitality Group and live entertainment and dancing with musician Jon Ward! The club looked spectacular with the beautifully set tables, flowers centrepieces, candles and twinkling lights. Thank you to everyone  who help create such a special and memorable day and evening for all our members.  

Senior Championships 

Planning for the Club Championships is now well underway, and matches will start on :

Friday 14th August and continue up to Saturday 29th August, culminating with our 'At Home' event which this year is being held in 'The Loft' in The Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire. Championship Sign-up      details and regulations, including availability rules will issue next week so look out for an email       popping up!    

LADIES’ NEWS

Ladies Senior League (O35s)

After all the summer tennis and internal competitions, we know our members will be keen to get going with some further competition- outside of MLTC!  You’ll be delighted to hear that the Ladies Senior  League is on its way… commencing on Sunday 30th August 2026. This year we are again submitting       eight teams, Class 1 to Class 6, for the Ladies O 35s Senior League.  Each team comprises three     double pairings.        

The Round Robin Matches will be played on Sundays 30/08, 06/09, 13/09, 20/09 and 27/09. Matches  will be at 9am or 11am.   

Please note the following:

*              Players must be available for at least FOUR games to be a named member of a team

*              Doubles players will be given an option to sign up with a partner, conditions apply.

*              Squad structure will not be used.

*              Given time constraints with the Championships leading straight into the Senior League playoffs will not be used for team selection

Please click on the link below to access the sign-up form for Senior League 2026, which should be completed by 7th August. Teams will be announced w/c 14th August 2026.

Please find attached the signup form for Senior League 2026, which should be completed by 7th August. Teams will be announced w/c 14th August 2026

🎾 Ladies Senior League 2026 (O35s) 🎾

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm-JBRKhxH-3RhQjl8Mi5P0EI3oWo-EtmFr4u3JBbf-rOA3Q/viewform

Ladies Senior League (O60s)

The Ladies O60s Senior League starts on Wednesday 2nd September and continues throughout  September. Matches will be at 11am on Wednesday mornings.

Please contact Catherine Keane (086 233 7940) by July 31st if you are interested in playing in this  league.

Playing won’t preclude you from playing O35 league on Sundays if you want to play both and numbers allow.  

Any queries please contact Ladies Captain Noreen

JUNIOR NEWS

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMPS

Save the dates for Summer Camps:  This will be great fun-an opportunity to make friends and learn new tennis skills open to all levels – we particularly welcome our new junior members to these camps. Next Summer Camps: 27th – 31st July; 10th - 14th August; 24th – 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.

SUPERVISED TENNIS SUMMER SCHEDULE

Summer Supervision continues next week –

Monday to Thursday 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm (none on Fridays) (members only)

3 weeks left in the summer supervision as none on during the Junior Championships - Cost is €10 per week or part thereof.  Now open to book on Easy Payments.

Junior Ambassadors!

If any of you are going to the Irish tennis open in Carrickmines next week … 

Keep an eye out for our Monkstown kids who have gladly volunteered to be ball boys and girls. 

Great opportunity for the juniors - they are all fantastic ambassadors for the club

UPDATE  FROM STEPHEN

Conor Gannon returns to Ireland this week to take part in the DLR Irish Open which starts in  Carrickmines on Sunday next.  Conor has recently played tournaments in Nottingham (ATP  Challenger) and Rognac, France (ATF Men's World tour)

We hope to see a big Monkstown turnout in Carrickmines for Conor's matches, as it gives us a rare chance to see him perform in live professional action.   

Tournament info is available here:

https://www.tennisireland.ie/dlr-irish-open-2026

Very best of luck Conor.

Huge congrats to Richie Kennedy who headed off to Germany last Tuesday to represent Ireland in the U/12 European Summer Cup. Very best of luck Richie…..we're all really proud of you!   

 Richie had a very successful week last week in Sutton, where he won the East of Ireland Junior Tour 1250 U/12 Singles & Doubles titles.Rosie reached the U/18 final but was just pipped for the title in 3 hard fought sets.  Our U/12's are featuring well in tournaments with Ciara O'Shea reaching the U/12 final both in Newpark & the Leinster tennis Junior 100 /200 events part 3 in Becket Park. 

Harry Craig- Sam Carney & Grace & Sarah O'Callaghan are all playing in the U/14 event this  week...best of luck!

 Daniel & Sean Carney - Rosie & Robyn Kennedy & Mary & Luke O'Callaghan are in Rushbrooke,  Co.Cork this week playing in the 95th Junior Tour 1250 Close Championships of Ireland 2026.

 Very proud to see so many Monkstown players featuring in Open tournaments.

 Looking forward to welcoming all of you who have signed up for the Camp next week.

All the best 

     Stephen

CLUB NIGHT

Club Night - Thursdays at 8pm. Open to all Senior members, all standards – everyone welcome.

Stephen will get things started with some games and coaching tips!

SAVE THE DATES:

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

                                                  Junior Championships – 17th – 22nd August  

Golf Outing:                     Friday 4th September 1.00pm Dun Laoghaire Golf Club 

Sat 5th September:     Official Opening of the New Advantage Clay Courts Courts, time and details TBC