July 7, 2016
Nenagh Guardian – Tim Conway
Nenagh and other local players were very much to fore at the prestigious South of Ireland Championships at Limerick Lawn recently.
Lena O’Connor became 2016 ladies singles champion at Limerick Lawn, clinching the title in an all Nenagh final, her opponent being Anne Marie Darcy, who earlier had recorded notable wins over highly regarded Deirdre Collins in the semi-final, and before that over her (equally highly regarded) sister, Helena Darcy.
Anne Marie later joined Helena to win the doubles title. Lena O’Connor was also mixed r-up (with Barry McCarthy).
Nenagh’s Pauline Ryan had an impressive tournament, winning 2 events, Gr 5 singles and mixed (with Mick Molloy), defeating Anne Murnane/Rainonds Zarinsh in that final. An in-form Anne Murnane had earlier won the Gr 5 doubles with Amanda Hayes.
In Grade 2 Club Captain David Hackett teamed with J P Savy to win the Men’s Doubles Title.
Meanwhile at Gr 6, newcomer Eimear Gleeson won the single title while Portumna’s Keith Mulhall/Gillian Dunne were mixed winners. Puckane’s Doireann Kennedy/Eoin Gleeson were runners-up here. Stephen Devaney was Gr 6 singles r-up, as were Roscrea’s Billy Woods/Tim Mounsey in doubles.
South of Ireland – Photos
This years Senior Open is well under way and so far there has been some pretty impressive tennis on display! There has been a record entry from wide circle of clubs with entrants traveling some considerable distances including Tralee and Galway to compete. The big entry has necessitated an extension in the number of nights of play in the tournament which commenced last friday.
As always the club is grateful to Puckane Tennis Club for the use of its courts and to Willie Carey and family, Nenagh, whose court the club is also using. A big thanks also goes out to both the Competitions Committee and wider Committee who are putting in considerably long hours to keep the event running smoothly.
The clubhouse is open all week with Bar Open and BBQ served. Keep track of the schedule of play here – AIB Nenagh Senior Open Tournament Software
Saturday Finals Night promises to be one of the social highlights of the year – all our welcome to come down and enjoy the tennis and atmosphere with the LimeTree Band performing.
The hectic local tennis program continues next week with the North Tipp Junior Open Championships. Siobhan Tynan at ‘A Sportsman’s Dream’ Sports shop in Nenagh has been a generous sponsor of this event for many years and the club is delighted that Siobhan continues that sponsorship this year.
The draw will take place this Friday. Play commences on Sun 10th July with the boys and girls u.10 round robins. The other events will begin from Mon morning, with the U.9 round robins on Wednesday 13th. U.10 and U.9 robin entries will be accepted on the respective days. Finals Day is Fri 15th. Full details on the club’s website, and on the Tournament Software website will follow.
The 2016 Midland League commences week of 25th July.
Sign Up Sheets at the Club House – Deadline for sign-up Sunday 10th July.
Div 3 (Munster Grade 5) On Wednesdays
Div 4 (Munster Grade 6) on Tuesdays
Div 5 (Ladies – newcomers or players who have not won an open event, min Munster Grade 6) on Thursdays
