Kilkenny had a narrow victory over Mullingar in their friendly challenge match last Sunday.
Over 40 players of all grades participated and battled it out for three hours. But it was the hard work of players Tom Madigan, Michael Lannon, Ester Brandon and Lexie Trait that finally ground out the narrow victory for the Noresiders.
Hard Court singles
Some players have got off to a flying start to the round robin tournament. Heading the ladies points table is Cathy Crowley with a maximum of four points. A number of other ladies have two points on the board without dropping points.
These include: Lucy Glendinning, Ester Brandon, Sabrina Bass, Nickey Reid, Catherine Mannion, Maeve O’Flynn, Anne Marie Brennan, Helen Fitzgerald and Emer O’Keeffe. The men are slow starters in this tournament but players who have made impressive starts include Gus Carey, David Walsh, Sean Donnelly, and Johnny O’Brien. Players are reminded that all games must be played by Sunday, April 18.
Junior news and events
Junior match play for girls will be held on Saturday April 3 from 4pm to 6pm
and will continue until the end of May with alternate Saturdays for boys and girls.
An Easter tennis camp will take place from Monday April 5 to Friday April 9
from 2pm to 5pm at Kilkenny College. For further details contact Brian Doyle on 086-87114941.
Tom Kavanagh's retirement party
After 24 years of service in the Kilkenny tennis club Tom Kavanagh is retiring. He will be sadly missed.
His retirement party is on Saturday April 10 and will involve a great night of merriment, food and music. Tickets are available through Colette O' Hare, Brian Fennelly or Stephen Lanigan (phone numbers are available in the clubhouse ).
