It was a week of great tennis matches that included a category that catered for the many new members the club has welcomed in recent months.

The atmosphere at the club was buzzing from Monday’s start through to the finals day on Saturday. The Beginners Ladies matches produced many competitive matches, with Esther Robinson and Laura Murphy reaching the final.

It was going to be a battle of Esther’s steady play against Laura’s big-hitting. Laura certainly didn’t hold back and took a well-deserved title.

The Beginners Mens was equally as competitive. Ian Weir manged to take the title in the final against Brendan Casey.

The Doubles sections produced some of the closest matches in the tournament. The C/D Mixed Doubles final turned out to be one of the most exciting matches of the week.

Dean McWilliams and partner Anne Mooney took on the dynamic duo of Adam Gannon and Maria Burns. There were many long rallies and fantastic court coverage.

Adam and Maria battled hard to win the first set, 7/5, but Dean and Anne weren’t done.

They took the match to a championship tie break by winning the second set, 6/1. As all eyes were on the final few points, the level reached new heights, with Dean and Anne coming through with a 10/7 final set victory.

Theresa Cleary had a tournament to remember. She played with style and energy that took her to victory in two titles. In a week that saw her play nine matches, she won the Ladies C/D singles and doubles with Maria Burns.

The club gave thanks to all those who took part and all the hard work the organisers put in to making this a memorable event.

The club has a full calendar of events and is looking forward to hosting a charity American tournament and a Singles box league is also continuing. Names are also being taken for the club’s autumn doubles league.

The success of the tournament and the enthusiasm of all the new members bodes well for all the coming activities at the club.

Beginners’ singles.

Winners: Ian Weir and Laura Murphy.

C/D Singles.

Winners: Barry Hughes and Theresa Cleary.

C/D Ladies’ doubles.

Winners: Maria Burns and Theresa Cleary.

C/D Men’s doubles.

Winners: Cyril Boyd and Aiden Corrigan.

C/D Mixed doubles.

Winners: Dean McWilliams and Anne Mooney.

A/B Singles.

Winners: Matthew McGann and Sonja Hateboer.

A/B Ladies’ doubles.

Winners: Orla Malone and Liz McGuinness.

A/B Mixed doubles.

Winners: Rory Houston and Martina Boyd.