MLTC Club Notices 25/09/25

Floodlights Payment System

Today the current system for paying for court floodlight time is dispensed with. From tonight floodlight time can be purchased using the new Debit/Credit card reader (which is in the same location as the card boxes were). This reader will also accept payments by phone/watch. The new system will provide you with instructions as you use it.

Unused floodlight cards can be returned to the office for refund.

Lots of leagues being played at the moment……

LADIES SENIOR LEAGUE

The Senior League is into its last week, and while it has been challenging there is great tennis being played. The very best of luck to all the teams with their final game on Sunday.

There are 4 homes games this week if you fancy dropping down to support.

Sunday Sept 28th

·       MLTC3 vs Leopardstown at 9.30am (Captained by Carmel McAllister)

·       MLTC7 vs Trackside at 9.30am (Captained by Emer O’Sullivan)

·       MLTC1 vs Malahide at 11am (Captained by Jana Langford)

·       MLTC2 vs Brookfield at 11am (Captained by Rachel Mullet)

If you’re free on Sunday morning, drop down to the club, your support will be greatly appreciated for their last week of the league

LADIES OVER 60s LEAGUE

Our 2 x Over 60s teams are having great success in their league challenge with fantastic tennis played this Wednesday. Their final games are next Wednesday with one game being played home

·       MLTC2 vs Deerpark at 11am (Captained by Karen Ivory)

LADIES FLOODLIGHT LEAGUE

Floodlight league is starting next week on Tuesday evenings, we have 3 teams playing this league with 1 game being played at home

·       MLTC2 vs Meadowvale at 7pm (Captained by Karen MacKenna)

The very best of luck to the 3 teams, enjoy your league.

WINTER BOX CHALLENGE

Following the continuous success and your positive feedback, we are launching the Winter Box Challenge, the format will be the same as the spring challenge:

· Enter with a partner (or put in the system partner needed – we will try to facilitate) with an entry fee of €10

· If you sign up, please commit to playing all your matches within the deadline – December 14th

· In order to be eligible to win within your box, ALL MATCHES need to be played, if not your points will be void.

· It is not possible to replace your partner after your first match has been played

Entries are now open from today, please specify who your partner is or if partner is needed, closing date for entries October 10th. The box teams will be posted by October 16th. All matches NEED TO BE PLAYED BY December 14th.

MEN’S SENIOR LEAGUE – DLTC

Congrats to each of our three men’s teams who won all their matches 3-0 last weekend !!

Our first and third teams have 10 and 12 points respectively and are leading their groups with one week to go. Our second team had a superb 3-0 win against Glenageary.

 Matches this week, Sunday 28th:

 ·       1st team (class 1): away to David Lloyd @ 13.30

·       2nd team (class 2): home to Sandycove @ 13.30

·       3rd team (class 5): home to Templeogue @ 13.30

 Good luck to everyone playing this weekend and come along and support if you can.

 MEN’S FLOODLIGHT LEAGUE – DLTC

 Floodlight matches start Monday 29th September. Teams are on the notice board and circulated in the league WhatsApp group. Good luck to everyone playing next week.

MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings

Unfortunately, all courts are needed for Senior League this week so no Men’s morning again this week. 

CLUB NIGHT

Come and join us for Club Night tonight - any time between 8pm and 10pm.  Stephen will kick things off with some fun drills/games at 8pm.  

LADIES AUTUMN CHARITY LEAGUE

The charity league games are due to start on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th September and the finals will be held on the 1st and 2nd December.

We have entered a Monday Non-League team, Monday League team and 2 Tuesday Advanced League teams.

The named teams and subs list are on the noticeboard in the club hallway. 

LADIES MORNING

Please note that next Wednesday 1st October we will be back to the usual time of 10am – 12.

The tennis morning will be hosted by Geraldine Adam.  Come along for an enjoyable morning ☕️🎾🥓

SAVE THE DATE -  Wednesday 22nd of October - ladies morning Halloween Tournament 10am-12pm 🎃 🎃🎃

SAVE THE DATE -  Friday 28th of November - Ladies Christmas Party, details to follow 🎄 🎅🎄🎅

 JUNIORS

 Best of luck to our U12 boys and girls who are through to the semi final of the Stars and Stripes Cup. We would like to wish them all the best as they take on Bray at 6pm on Saturday at home in Monkstown. 

UPDATE  FROM  STEPHEN

 Wasn't last Saturday's "The Conor Gannon Experience" a super event.

 Starting with the Coaching Clinic, to the amazing exhibition match of both singles & doubles to the most interesting Q & A....we were treated to something very special. The level of tennis the two Conor's, Scott & George put on was at a level to behold....I must mention the ball kids here, who got such a thrill of being on court with these guys!

 The Q & A was so informative and gave an insight into tennis played at the top level.  How lucky are we to have four such talented & hugely popular guys and such loyal members...thanks so much Conor - Conor -  Scott - and George.

 Conor, carry the pride of Monkstown LTC with you as you embark on your exciting, yet demanding, career as a tennis Pro.

 On the domestic front the Senior League has just one match left in the lead up to the Play Offs.  The Men’s 1st team are joint top of their section - with the Ladies 2nd & 8th teams 2nd in their sections.  As always it's all to play for in the last match, which often can prove crucial as regards a play off spot or dare I say it relegation!. 

  The O/60's Ladies 2nd team is 2nd in their section with two matches to go.      Best of luck to all teams.

 The Juniors are also involved in League with our U/12's Boys & Girls qualifying for the very popular "Stars & Stripes" league Semi Final against Bray on Saturday next in Monkstown @ 6pm...do pop down and support them - they're a super little group.

 In the Junior League the Girl's U/14 team are top of their section - with the U/18's 3rd...very good!

The Boy's U/18 are 2nd in their section with the U/14's struggling a bit - but with 3 more matches to go it's all to play for!

 The Floodlight League and the Ladies Autumn Charity League both start next week - good luck to all teams!

 All the best                   Stephen

 A message from Johnny O’Shea, who planned and organised last Saturday’s Conor Gannon event:

 Thank you to all who attended last Saturday’s coaching clinics, exhibition matches and Q&A featuring our Davis Cup heroes Conor Gannon, Scott Barron, George McGill and Conor Niland. 

We are grateful to the club and the many members who contributed to the Conor Gannon Development Fund and to those who donated prizes for the raffle. We are delighted to report that more than €15,000 was raised, all of which will go towards helping Conor on his professional tennis journey. This week he is in Barcelona preparing for a series of tournaments across Europe. 

The last part of the fundraising drive sees the announcement of the details of our silent auctions, which will be for two truly unforgettable tennis experiences. Both of these opportunities – open exclusively to Monkstown members – are explained in the attachments. 

Finally, I attach a QR code that remains open for members who wish to make a donation to Conor’s tennis fund. The generosity of the Monkstown membership for this campaign has been exceptional and inspirational. The whole club is behind Conor in his quest to climb up the professional tennis rankings. 

OFFICE HOURS

Due to Annual Leave the office is closed today Thursday 25th and tomorrow Friday 26th September.