Team:

Grace McKenna, Jessie Miller, Juliette Grennan, Siofra Maher, Kate Byrnes & Caoimhe Dalton

Having passed the halfway mark most teams are still in with a reasonable chance of a playoff spot. Week 3 (Friday May 24th and Saturday 25th) saw three wins and three defeats across Donnybrook's six teams. 

Donnybrook 1 – Won 5-0 vs Sandycove 1 (away, class 2)

Donnybrook 1 remain top of their pool after only dropping one set on the way to a 5-0 win away to Sandycove. After the win, Andrew Kirwan claimed to have hit the shot of the year in his doubles match but this is yet to be confirmed as we can't find anyone else to back up his claim...watch this space.  

Donnybrook 2 – Lost 1-4 vs Newtown Park 1 (away, class 2)

A tough away fixture to Newtown Park's #1 team. Well done to David Pall who made his league debut for the club and secured an important point at singles 2. 

Donnybrook 3 – Won 3-2 vs Rathoath 1 (home, class 4)

A very close tie where all but one match went to a third set. With Andrew Cloonan absent due to his attendance at the Spice Girls concert, Martin Henihan stepped in and gave his very accomplished opponent a good run. Claremount are running away with this pool so Donnybrook's week 4 match versus Mount Pleasant 2 will go a long way to deciding who makes the playoffs.   

Donnybrook 4 – Lost 2-3 vs Wicklow Town 2 (home, class 5)

Another tight fixture which this team have come out the wrong side of. However, securing two points again this week has helped our chances of making the playoffs - we currently sit joint second in this pool with two round to go. 

Donnybrook 5 – Won 5-0 vs Charleville 4 (home, class 6)

An emphatic straight sets win. Team 6 are heavy favourites to proceed to the playoffs as they sit top of their pool with only one match dropped in three fixtures. 

Donnybrook 6 – Lost 2-3 vs Shankill 6 (away, class 7)

Despite two narrow losses Team 6 are still in with a shout of the playoffs thanks to their doubles partnerships securing  two points this week. 

For those playing or wishing to spectate, below is an overview of Donnybrook Men’s Summer League Fixture list.  

After a strong start to the campaign in week 1, progress is steady this week with three wins and two defeats. Team 6 had no match this week so we had five men's teams taking to the court on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th. 

Donnybrook 1 – Won 4-1 vs Celbridge 1 (home, class 2)

Another 4-1 win for our top team. Donnybrook 1 are now sitting top of their pool after two weeks with 8 points.  

Donnybrook 2 – Won 3-2 vs David Lloyd Riverview 2 (home, class 2)

Another mirror of last week's result. Donnybrook 2 are sitting second in their pool with 6 points now. 

Donnybrook 3 – Lost 0-5 vs Claremont 2 (home, class 4)

A tough week for Team 3. A very impressive Claremont 2 team took this tie comprehensively against a team weakened by a couple of last-minute injuries. This group still very open however - Donnybrook are only two points off 2nd place in the table. 

Donnybrook 4 – Lost 2-3 vs Co Wicklow (away, class 5)

Co Wiclow held their nerve to come out on top in a fixture that went right down to the wire. Donnybrook's singles two and singles three both lost in third set tie breakers. Mark Cloonan's strong finish ensured Donnybrook 4 left with two points and stay second in their pool. 

Donnybrook 5 – Won 4-1 vs Swords 2 (away, class 6)

The difference-maker in this tie was Claudio Viotti. With four matches finished and players already tucking into the post-match sandwiches, 'The Italian Stallion' lived up to his nickname by taking his opponent in the third set after a gruelling 2 hour 30 minute match. This leaves Team 5 sitting top of their pool with 9 points. 

For those playing or wishing to spectate, below is an overview of Donnybrook Men’s Summer League Fixture list.  

 The men’s summer league will run throughout May and June with group matches played on Friday nights and all day Saturday. This year Donnybrook had a very strong panel of gentlemen getting involved – the club fielded six teams spanning Class 2 to Class 7.

A strong start to the competition saw the club finish the first weekend with 5 wins from 6 fixtures, taking 22 points from a possible 30.  

Donnybrook 1 – Won 4-1 vs Fitzwilliam 3 (away, class 2)

Captained by Andrew Kirwan, Team 1 came away with a 4-1 win in Fitzwilliam. Owen Casey’s invaluable experience and some great young talent mean this team is shaping up to have good campaign.

Donnybrook 2 – Won 3-2 vs Laytown / Bettystown 1 (home, class 2)

The undoubted star of the show here was 14 year old Frank Fagan. With the tie locked at 2-2 Fagan clinched it for Donnybrook by taking the third set of his match in style as his teammates looked on. Playing against a very experienced opponent, his ability to hit winners and dominate points was particularly impressive given this was his Senior League debut. 

Donnybrook 3 – Won 3-2 vs Malahide 6 (home, class 4)

Singles got us over the line here. Large clubs like Malahide often have resilient, experienced doubles partnerships and this was evident as Donnybook came out second best in both doubles but won all three singles matches.

Donnybrook 4 – Won 5-0 vs Templeogue 7 (away, class 5)

Captain Andrew Synnott lead the way here by only dropping two games in a straight-sets win with double partner Peter Morgan. The team followed his lead by recording a 5-0 win and getting home in plenty of time for the Heineken Cup Final – an obvious incentive to play aggressive tennis this week!

Donnybrook 5 – Won 5-0 vs De Vesci 3 (home, class 6)

The League Training Programme which ran throughout March and April for class 4-7 players has been a big factor in players hitting the ground running. Another 5-0 win here with all players recording straight-sets wins. Well done and thanks to Peter Morgan and Darragh Connaghton for organising the coaching with Owen Casey and Jimmy McDonogh.  

Donnybrook 6 – Lost 2-3 vs Castleknock 10 (away, class 7)

With a raft of last-minute injuries and challenging availability this week, Team 6 lost their tie but did secure two points which could come in valuable later in the campaign. Special thanks to Conor McAuliffe and Peter Clarke for stepping in late in the day as subs.

For those playing or wishing to spectate, below is an overview of Donnybrook Men’s Summer League Fixture list.  

U12 FAMILY DAY (Members only)

Sunday 12th May at 1.30pm

Click here to enter the Donnybrook Ltc U12 FAMILY DAY SUNDAY 12 MAY

The Association of Centenary Tennis Clubs (CTC) is an umbrella group of clubs more than 100 years old, including some of the most prestigious clubs in the sport. Initially founded by eight clubs as a pan-European association, the group now have an extensive and truly global membership and are recognised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). All member clubs have a history dating back at least one hundred years, with a significant sporting tradition and social role.

Congratulations to the panel of players who won the Class 5 Ladies Winter League Final on 31 March 2019.

Captain Anita O'Neill, Sarah Escalente, Deirdre Johnston, Sarah O'Rourke, Aoife McCarthy, Catherine McCarthy and Sheelagh Lyons. Players that added to the teams progress over the 9 weeks were Kate Butler, Niamh McKenna, Caroline Downey, Emily Jane Homan.

Donnybrook hosted the Finals and our esteemed President, Chanelle, attended the event, supported the team and contributed to the speeches.

•  Primary or secondary school teacher, PE Teacher, 3rd level undergraduates.
• Proven experience in working with children at camps or equivalent
•  Tennis experience is necessary
• Knowledge and experience of multi-sport activities
• Experience of planning, organising and scheduling different age appropriate activities, both indoor and outdoor
• Experience in integrating, motivating and encouraging children of mixed abilities, levels and ages
• Demonstrable ‘can do’ attitude and leadership skills
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Knowledgeable and caring
• The individual will have to be garda vetted for DLTC and produce a Child Safeguarding Level 1 Cert and qualified in Basic First Aid.
• Hours are 12.30-5pm covering lunch and afternoon activities. Salary will be competitive. Applications to Deirdre Johnston, Club Administrator, Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club.

WISHING THE U14 STARS 'n STRIPES TEAM the very best of luck in their FINAL,
Saturday 9th March, 5pm in Rathgar.   All supporters welcome.