The Blog

08 May

Posted at 12:00h in Croquet

We had a dry if somewhat chilly couple of days for the 2019 Gymnastic Cup. Play was hotly contested with a combination of singles and doubles play. There was a sporting spirit with many impromptu coaching opportunities taken by the...

01 May

Posted at 14:00h in Senior Tennis

Sponsored by Hunters Estate Agent 6th – 13th July 2019   See dates above for the Tennis and Social event of the year in Carrickmines. Singles and doubles events at all levels from Championship to Handicap events. We would particularly like to see new...

01 May

Posted at 13:30h in Senior Tennis

The box leagues are beginning to get organised and thank you to each group leader for getting them started. The Tennis Committee have agreed to extend the finishing date to May 26th to allow more matches finish. Please note there...

01 May

Posted at 13:00h in Croquet

We had a very successful “Give Croquet a Go day last Sunday with many members having a good time trying out the game of Croquet out for the first time. For those interested in learning more and receiving some free beginners...

01 May

Posted at 12:30h in Croquet

5th / 6th May   The annual Handicap Association Croquet Open Tournament takes place this Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday for those with official handicaps. Entries please to croquet captain Alan Looney @ avlooney@ncc.ie by Thursday 5pm....

01 May

Posted at 12:00h in Bridge

22 May: May Bridge Party 29 May: End of winter bridge with John Noonan 5 June: Start of summer bridge 4 September: Re-start of winter bridge with John Noonan 30 September: Re-start of Monday afternoon bridge with Fedelma Martin...

24 Apr

Posted at 15:00h in Senior Tennis

Summer league 2019 is fast approaching with matches starting in a little over 2 weeks. If you are keen to play and particularly if you have not previously played for CCLTC please contacttournament@carrickmines.com as soon as possible with you name contact...

24 Apr

Posted at 14:00h in Senior Tennis

League coaching continues this weekend. Positioning for attack defence and counter attack is the theme for this week. This is the last but one before league so hope to see full house. If you have not joined in then last...

24 Apr

Posted at 13:30h in Senior Tennis

Twenty six players turned up in the sunshine to play to play in the American tournament organised by the Social & Tennis Committees. Two hours nonstop tennis was followed by a BBQ and much deserved liquid refreshments. The final was contested...

24 Apr

Posted at 12:30h in Senior Tennis

Congratulations to our 70+ mens team who top their group with one round of matches to play. They are equal on points with Fitzwilliam but lead the group by virtue of a win in their round robin. Well done to...

16 Apr

Posted at 12:30h in Senior Tennis

Cardio Tennis workouts with Adrienne Cusack are recommencing on Thursday evenings for 6 weeks. The sessions are from 7-8pm or 8-9pm commencing May 2nd  to June 13th  (no session May 30th). Cardio Tennis is a heart pumping tennis fun workout...

09 Apr

Posted at 13:30h in Senior Tennis

Congratulations to all who played in the 2019 CC&LTC Sherry FitzGerald club tennis championships. Despite the weather, during the week, all matches were completed and wonderful sunshine added to finals day. Attached are some photos including our most junior and senior...

09 Apr

Posted at 13:00h in Senior Tennis

The men's box leagues have posted on the notice board outside the changing rooms. Rules are at the top of the page. There will be a prize for the winner of each section BUT only if more than 75% of...

09 Apr

Posted at 12:30h in Senior Tennis

League Coaching continues this week-end with this week’s theme being: Attacking using the ball controls power angles and spin....

02 Apr

Posted at 12:30h in Senior Tennis, Social

There’s a new line of Carrickmines clothing now available – white soft shell jackets with the Carrickmines logo. They were developed with croquet players particularly in mind but anyone can purchase one! The photo shows them being modelled by 3...

26 Mar

Posted at 14:30h in Senior Tennis

The first meeting of the new tennis committee took place last evening. The committee members are listed on this link. We feel the committee reflects well, all the different aspects of our club tennis activities, from Junior through to Super seniors. Please...

26 Mar

Posted at 14:00h in Senior Tennis

Sponsored by Sherry FitzGerald 30th March – April 6th (Finals)   The club championships start this coming weekend. If you have not entered DO IT NOW ! and Pat will probably allow you into the draws unto the end of today. There are...

26 Mar

Posted at 13:30h in Senior Tennis

Week 3 of SL coaching continues this week. The topic for this week is: Defending using ball controls eg depth spin and height in rallies. Please see this link for further information. For those who have not paid please give your fee...

26 Mar

Posted at 13:00h in Senior Tennis

A great fun tournament as always. Over the two weeks we had gales rain and sunshine!!! The semi-finals were particularly tight with Gina Cassidy’s and Austin Garvey’s teams finishing even (24 games All). Gina went through by virtue of winning...

26 Mar

Posted at 12:30h in Senior Tennis

A tough weekend with all 3 of our teams losing semi-finals. Matches were tight and hard fought but unfortunately our campaign ends without a team playing on finals' weekend. Thank you to all players who represented us so well and...

26 Mar

Posted at 12:00h in Social

With the lengthening days and sunshine we  look forward to seeing all the tennis whites that are currently hidden under winter tracksuits. Our member survey overwhelmingly endorsed wearing white tennis gear - 64% supporting whites only and a further 16%...

19 Mar

Posted at 14:30h in Senior Tennis

Please find attached the latest issue of the Centenary Tennis Clubs Association's biannual newsletter. In this issue, we meet some of the new clubs that have recently joined the CTC and examine the history behind the ATP Barcelona Open trophy. You...