Club Updates – August 2025

Louth Open

Huge congratulations and thanks to all those who competed in and organised this year’s record-breaking Louth Open. It was a fantastic week for the Club and an ideal opportunity to show our visiting tennis players how much the Club has improved over the past year, with our newly refurbished courts and bar area.

Special thanks to our valued sponsors Perform Physiotherapy and Medics Direct NI. Huge appreciation to the volunteers who looked after the refreshments area, and to the tennis committee for managing the rota.

A massive word of thanks to Tournament Referee Jill Steeples, ably assisted by Garrett Smyth and Romina Rivadeneira.

Full list of of results here

New Academic Year, New Tennis Adventures!

Following an amazing response, all Coach Andrew’s Junior Coaching programmes are now fully booked. A standby list is available in the event of cancellations.

Add your name here: Standby List Form

Fun Tennis & Coffee Morning

Join us tomorrow, Friday from 10am for a Fun Tennis & Coffee Morning. Enjoy some friendly tennis followed by tea/coffee and tasty treats.

Office Closures

Due to holiday leave, the Club Office will be closed:

• Saturday 16th (morning)
• Wednesday 20th (morning)

Lost & Found

Our lost & found box is overflowing. Please check for any missing items before September 1st. Any unclaimed goods will be sorted and donated where appropriate.

Roadworks

Roadworks will take place 28th July – 25th August near the roadway and green area close to the bottle banks. Expect temporary disruptions, road/footpath closures from 8:30am–6pm.

‘Soulful Seascapes’ Painting Workshop

Following another sold-out session, Claire Reilly of Claire Reilly Fine Art & Design will host two more ‘Soulful Seascapes’ painting workshops for adults:

• Saturday 16th August
• Saturday 23rd August
• Time: 2–4:30pm (Upstairs in the Tennis Club)
• Cost: €65 (includes all materials, Prosecco, and nibbles)

Booking: Contact Claire via Facebook (Claire Reilly Fine Art & Design) or email clairereillyart@gmail.com.

Badminton Coaching

Yong Hu, a BWF Level 1 Certified Badminton Coach, is now taking bookings for one-to-one and small group coaching sessions.

Training includes:

• Swing power generation & court footwork
• Singles & doubles tactics
• Machine-aided rally pattern training

Price: €30 per session
Contact: WhatsApp 087 702 7038 or email huyong05@gmail.com

Monday Night Social Tennis

Social Tennis Night returns this Monday (weather permitting). Everyone is welcome – including non-members – to try out the club’s facilities and meet members.

Badminton Club Nights

Badminton Club Nights run on Monday & Wednesday from 6:15pm. Non-members are welcome to attend.

Badminton Ireland Affiliations

From this season, badminton members should pay affiliations to Badminton Ireland directly. Contact the office for assistance if needed.

Orange Return Bins

We now have designated orange bins for the Return scheme. Donating empty bottles and cans will help the Club raise funds via the deposit refund scheme.

Kitchen Etiquette

Please wash, dry, and put away plates, cups, and cutlery after use. If we’re running low on washing-up liquid or other supplies, notify the office so we can replace them.