MLTC Club Notices 29/01/2026

MLTC NEWSLETTER 29th  January 2026

BIKE, RUN, WALK!

As parking is now limited due to roadworks, we would encourage members to walk or cycle to the club where practicable.  When you do use your car please park responsibly.

UPDATE RE COURTS PROJECT

The provisional start date for the new courts project is March 9th 2026.  More details to follow on logistics and court openings as we have it.

JUNIOR COACHING

Please note: no coaching this Saturday as bank holiday however general and squad coaching is on this Monday for our rained off day. 

SAVE THE DATES

AGM:  Wed 25th Feb,  8pm in the clubhouse

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.

2026 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

A reminder that the Membership Subscriptions are due. 

Payments can be made in full with a deadline of 13th February 2026 by either Payzone or Bank Transfer IBAN: IE78AIBK93340619412487  /  BIC: AIBKIE2D

Category

Fees

Family Membership

€822

Senior Membership

€431

Young Adult Membership

€337

Student Membership

€262

Junior Membership

€262

Overseas/Country Membership

€139

Pavilion

€109

We would appreciate it if payments can be made promptly.  Many thanks.

BLUE & GOLD 2026

FUN MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT  - 16 PLAYERS NEEDED

Friday Evenings at 7.30pm 

FORMAT:  FUN Mixed Doubles Tournament, against local clubs, held on Friday evenings at 7.30pm.

DATES:      MATCHES  over 5 weeks:  20th  Feb, 27th Feb, 6th  March, 13th March,  20st March,

                    Finals in Sandycove on  Fri 27th March.  

TEAMS:     MLTC will enter TWO teams each comprising 4 mixed doubles pairings 

                    First pairing:    Class 3/4.    Second pairing: Class 5/6.  

                    Third pairing :  Class 7/8.    Fourth pairing : Non league.

ENTRY: Players must be over 18.  If we are oversubscribed, preference for places will be given to players who are not on a winter league team or charity league team.

SIGN UP:  Please register your interest by  Sunday 8th  February either on the MLTC Noticeboard or contact  incoming Captains – Noreen 086 8582539,  or Bill  087 9669472

Thanks to those who have already signed up – we now need some players  particularly for the class 3/4 and class 5/6 

                                                                                    LADIES EVENTS

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE

The Winter League had their first games last Sunday with strong performances from all teams. Many games went to third sets, well done to all team players for your determination and strong will, & as we know sets and games count. There continues to be a lot of positive feedback on the various coaching, many thanks for this. Any coaching that has been cancelled due to weather will be added at the end.  There are no matches this Sunday with the bank holiday weekend!

WEEKLY DROP-IN COACHING

Will continue on Wednesday at 7pm @ €7 per session.  Please let Colette know if you would like to be added to the WhatsApp group.

WEDNESDAY LADIES MORNING

Looking forward to seeing you at tennis next Wednesday Feb 4th from 10am to 12.

Join us for tennis coffee and cake ☕🍰 which is being hosted by Marie Nelson.

                                                                             MEN’S EVENTS

MEN’s WINTER LEAGUE

A great start to the men’s winter league with all four teams winning their matches at home last Sunday. The 1st and 4th teams won 3-0 with the 2nd and 3rd teams winning 2-1.  Well done guys and thanks to those who came out to support !

No matches this weekend. Next round of fixtures on Sunday 8th of February.

EASTER CUP

Men’s over 35 doubles competition starts this Saturday 31st January with an away game against Blackrock. Good luck to everyone playing.

MEN’S MORNING – Sunday Mornings

Mens morning takes place this Sunday 10am to 12.  Do come along for some tennis followed by a cuppa.  All standards welcome!

                                                                                    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!

                                                                   UPDATE FROM STEPHEN                                                                       

Conor Gannon returns home this weekend after a fruitful few weeks of training and competitive action.

 He reached the Doubles Final of an ITF Tour event in Tunisia two weeks ago and is coming back to Ireland to play in next weekend's Davis Cup match against Syria in Limerick.

 In recent weeks he has also joined a training camp in Bath University, which will help sharpen his game and prepare him for longer stints on the professional circuit.

 Keep your eyes peeled for Conor around the club before he heads to Limerick for next week's Davis Cup action!

 It was with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of the unique and legendary Gerry Clarke.

 Gerry was a much loved and iconic figure of Irish tennis, - whose tennis career spanned eight decades and included many highlights - his victory at the World O/80's Championship being one!

 I had the honour and privilege of partnering Gerry at the "joint 120 year" (the combined ages of the players had to be 120 or beyond!) event at the Carrickmines Open when he was 84 years old.

We won the tournament and became good friends thereafter.

 Gerry made many impromptu visits to Monkstown tennis club, where he regaled various Juniors with many tales relating to his tennis exploits. He was also a font of knowledge and shared much of his wisdom with a group of youngsters who were always very receptive and entertained.

 Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

 Stephen