MLTC Club Notices 26/03/2026
MLTC NEWSLETTER 26th March 2026
AREK’S FAREWELL
Reminder that you are all invited to Arek’s Farewell on this Sunday 29th March at 10 a.m. where we are making a presentation to Arek on behalf of the Executive and Members to thank him for his great contributions to the club for almost 20 years. Arek is returning to Poland to his family and while he will be badly missed by us all we wish him well, respect his decision and thank him sincerely for all his hard work.
Executive Committee
PROGRESS OF COURTS CONSTRUCTION WORKS
We are delighted to inform all members that the Courts Project is on schedule and within budget. No unforeseen issues have arisen.
Emerald Sport will not be working this weekend so courts booked by members can go ahead as planned.
The Advantage Clay carpets will begin to be laid next week.
Thanks again to all for your patience and co-operation and as we said previously short term misery for long term happiness
Hopefully you are enjoying visiting some of our generous neighbouring clubs whose cooperation we much appreciate and if you are doing other things instead of instead of tennis
e.g. I know some are taking this opportunity to experience Padel and other sports do enjoy but we look forward to getting you all back to MLTC as soon as possible
Thanks again to the Courts Committee/Executive committee who continue to work tirelessly on this projects endless meetings and unseen work – thank you all very much.
Margaret Quinn
Club President
COURT ALLOCATION/UTILIZATION
Following a review of the court utilization over the past week we are pleased to now announce some relaxing to the restrictions.
Senior Members can now play singles Monday to Friday after 6 pm if a court becomes available within 24 hours. Limited as per the rules to one game per person Monday to Friday . A second game can be booked if there is availability from 24 hours before the slot time but limited to one game per person per evening.
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holiday - Members can play an additional game of doubles and or singles if courts become available within 48 hours.
All other restrictions still apply, including naming of the four players for doubles.
Thank you all for your continued co-operation and patience.
Executive and Courts Committee
SAVE THE DATES:
Ladies Handbags & Gladrags Event - Sunday, 7th June
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 – 21st August.
💙💛 BLUE & GOLD 2026
The final round of this Blue & Gold (mixed) tournament was played last week with plenty of great matches played. Many thanks to the local clubs for hosting us in the final weeks.
Thanks also to all our Blue and Gold players for your participation.
LADIES EVENTS
LADIES SUMMER LEAGUE
Along with the longer evenings, warmer weather and our fabulous new courts, the Ladies Summer League is on its way… commencing on 11th May 2026.
As noted in our opening newsletter, we are very much looking forward to a competitive year of tennis ahead for MLTC ladies! Over the past couple of seasons we have been challenged with injuries and unavailabilities and to this end, based on feedback from our league players, we have had a review of our approach to league team selection.
Some of the key items we are going to trial for Summer League 2026 are:
1. Players must be available for at least FOUR games to be named on a team.
2. Doubles players to be given an option to sign up with a partner, conditions apply.
3. Squads structure not to be used.
Without the use of squads, the availability of subs and effective allocation and forward planning will be increasingly important. Therefore we ask, if choosing to play as a sub, that you advise where possible the dates that you will be available to play.
Please find attached the sign up form for Summer League 2026. This has also been issued to our Junior players in advance to encourage them to sign up and we reiterate the importance of their involvement in Summer League.
https://forms.gle/Aq8y4eRCeP32U2kj8
Please complete the form by 9th April 2026.
Teams will announced w/c 20th April 2026.
Any queries please contact Ladies Captain Noreen
FIVE MILE LEAGUE
The ever popular 5 Mile League will start off again on Sunday May 10th with finals on June 21st. Matches will be played on Sunday evenings at 6pm. This is a doubles competition for Class 7 or below including non league players. It is a fantastic opportunity to play competitive matches in a friendly tournament in the local area.
Please contact Semin Soher if you are interested in playing.
WEEKLY DROP-IN COACHING
This coaching will continue during the Construction works on Wednesdays at 7pm @ €7 per session. All Welcome!
Please let Colette know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp group.
WEDNESDAY LADIES MORNING
Please note that there will be no Ladies Morning Tennis on Wednesday next as courts are not available in Meadowvale due to their summer camps.
MEN’S EVENTS
MEN’S COACHING
Men's coaching will feature again on Monday next at 9pm. All are welcome. More info - contact men’s captain Bill Condon or Stephen O’Shea
MEN’S SUMMER LEAGUE
Four men’s teams have been entered into this years DLTC Summer League – classes 2, 3, 4 & 6.
Men’s Captain Bill Condon will seek expressions of interest over the next while regarding the named teams.
MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings
Mens morning takes place at the usual time of 10am to 12 this Sunday, courts 2 & 3. (Presentation to Arek before the tennis) Followed by a cuppa, of course - All standards welcome!
🌙 CLUB NIGHT
Join us tonight for Club Night!
🕗 Anytime between 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Stephen will kick things off at 8:00pm with fun drills and games.
JUNIORS
We are delighted we have a very active and enthusiastic bunch of juniors within the club
there’s lots happening with various age groups ..
any queries/suggestions please contact any of the committee members
U10s - Genevieve conway (boys and girls)
U12s - Sinead Egan (girls) and Aoife Hanrahan (boys)
U14s - Elaine o Toole (girls) and Jillian O’Rourke (boys)
U18s - Karen Geraghty’s (girls) and Siobhan Carney (boys).
Coaches: Stephen, Adrienne, Karen, Jana, Mickey Mac
UPDATE FROM HEAD COACH STEPHEN
Quiet time on the tournament circuit at the moment....but a couple of our Juniors had interesting events.
Mary O'Callaghan competed in the recent International Federation event in Waterford and had a great 1st round win in the main draw against a very strong Italian opponent. Well done Mary!
Sam Carney travelled to Spain last week for a five day training camp as part of his Leinster Squad training....exciting trip Sam!
Anna Hayes played in the All Ireland Schools Hockey Finals last week in Armagh and Grace and Sarah O'Callaghan won the All Ireland Schools Badminton Finals playing for Loreto Foxrock.
The Tennis Ireland Leinster Junior Spring Leagues are progressing well with matches being played last weekend by the U10, U12, U15 & U18s – all teams did very well – keep it up!
Unfortunately, because of the court refurbishment, there will be no Easter Camp ....We'll reorganise something when the courts are up & running again.
The courts look to be making good progress - keep fit in the meantime!
All the best Stephen