Happy Christmas and all the best for 2012 to all our Club Members.
The Christmas Turkey Event
The Christmas Turkey Event, sponsored by Millar Meats went ahead on Tuesday night at Irvinestown Tennis Club in spite of the wintry conditions.
The wind, sleet and cold did not deter the twenty four hardy (or foolhardy) players as they took to the courts in this final event of the clubs Twentieth Anniversary year. John Maguire, Club President and Wendy Eaton Club Captain had scheduled play so that no pair were on court long enough for frostbite to set in and its fair to say that the craic on the night was better than the standard of play.
The strong winds blowing across the courts, combined with sleety rain made for unpredictable shots with neither server nor receiver being able to read where the ball might go. Players waiting their turn to go on court took the opportunity to peruse the photographic display of the clubs twenty year history which John had put together for the Anniversary Ball, enjoying finding their younger selves and members who have moved away from the town. George Beacom and Bawnacre staff had provided a wonderful array of hot food and drinks which were most welcome to help thaw out those coming off court and insulate those going on.
The plate event was won by Kathleen Maguire and Ronan McGuinness, runners up Brendan King and Breege McCusker and in the main event Maggie Britton and Anthony McCaughey defeated Brendan McGuinness and Kate Heaver.
The sponsor Steven Millar of Millar Meats, was unable to attend due to a prior engagement so Wendy Eaton and John Maguire made the presentations on his behalf, expressing appreciation to all who had played and those who came along for the night. John expressed sincere thanks to the sponsor and to George Beacom, Bawnacre staff and FDC for the tremendous support given all year and the refreshments on the night.
In response, George was generous in his comments about the long and harmonious relationship between the Club and FDC and expressed his personal satisfaction about the friendships created over the years with club members He paid particular tribute to John's commitment to establishing and developing a tennis club in Irvinestown which we can all be proud of.
Adult Section Latest News
20th Anniversary Ball
2011 is an extremely exciting year for our Club as we celebrate Irvinestown being "on court" for 20 Years.
After a busy year of Tennis our Club highlight was the 20th Anniversary Tennis Ball which took place in the Manor House Country Hotel on Friday 2nd December 2011....
20th Anniversary Ball
2011 is an extremely exciting year for our Club as we celebrate Irvinestown being "on court" for 20 Years.
After a busy year of Tennis our Club highlight was the 20th Anniversary Tennis Ball which took place in the Manor House Country Hotel on Friday 2nd December 2011....
Autumn League
Smyth Leslie - Autumn League
The Smyth Leslie Autumn Leaguecame to a close this week at Irvinestown Lawn Tennis Club with the playoff for 3rd & 4th place on Monday night between Maria's Maestros and Wozni's Wonders with a number of players subbing for both teams. The first round saw closely fought matches on three of the courts with the Maestros just edging 7-6 wins for the Maestros from Martin Garrity /Kathleen Maguire; Wendy Eaton /Adam Gannon; Chrissy Pendry / Eileen Whitely. ....
Junior Section
Kyran Qualifies for Irish National Finals
Conan Whitley and Kyran Maguire took part in Ulster U 12 provincial finals at the weekend in Belfast.
This performance and has now qualified him for the Irish Nationals finals next weekend and so a weeks hard practise with coach Matthew McGann will be ongoin ...
ILTC was founded in 1991, in 1996 the club developed a site at the Bawnacre Centre and now boast one of the top tennis facilities in Ireland.
