As President of Tennis Ireland, it is my great pleasure to welcome everyone to the Masters 50, 55, and 60 Interprovincial Championships at the Catholic Institute Athletic Club.
This event is a wonderful celebration of tennis, bringing together some of the most passionate and dedicated players from across the provinces.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the club management and members of the Catholic Institution for graciously hosting this event. Your support and hospitality have made this tournament possible.
A special thank you also goes to all the personnel from the Munster Branch who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the smooth organization of the competition.
I wish all the players the very best of luck and hope you enjoy the matches and camaraderie over the coming days.
Warm regards,
Letty
Letty Lucas President - Tennis Ireland
As President of Munster Tennis, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Limerick and the Catholic Institute Atheltic Club for the 2024 Tennis Ireland Masters 50-60 Interprovincial Championships.
As ever, these Championship are only possible thanks to the generosity of our host clubs and their members who kindly provide all we may need on and off court. To all involved with Catholic Institute Athletic Club, our gracious thanks for being a part of showcasing a highlight of the Irish tennis calendar.
Hospitality services will be on offer throughout the weekend, with the ever fabulous Kevin O’Brien and his dedicated team from Russells Catering providing meals & beverages in the fabulously refurbished clubhouse.
I wish to express my thanks to my Branch colleagues, staff and volunteers for ensuring we can all enjoy a fantastic event. Additional thanks and gratitude to Maggie O’Toole who is our Tournament Director for the weekend - all in addition to her day-to-day operations of Munster Tennis in her ever demanding role as our Administrator.
To the 92+ players, reserves and non-playing captains who are proudly representing their Provinces this weekend, may I wish all you the very best for your matches. We all appreciate the dedication for you to be here.
I look forward to meeting you all over the weekend, and congratulating the Champions on Saturday evening. May I wish you all a fantastic Championships, full of moments and memories on and off court with your teammates, friends and family.
Karen Higgins President - Munster Tennis Karen
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WOMENS 50s
Deirdre Collins
Susan O’Coinne
Pauline Hardiman
Aoífen Shorten
MENS 50s
Benoit Lusson
Al Waterso.
Horacio Debernardi
Gregory Leonard
Tadhg O’Conghaile (res)
WOMENS 55s
Noreen Cassidy
Marina Swann
Patricia O’Connor
Muireann Raleigh
MENS 55s
Ken McMillan
Gordon Potter
Kevin Rafferty
Tony Golden
Seán Kennedy (res)
WOMENS 60s
Caitríona Ruane
Joan Maher
Darina Ní ChuinneagáinDonnelly
Joanna Mullan
MENS 60s
Dónal Hegarty
Jim Rafferty
Michael Quinn
Damian O’Neill
NON-PLAYING
CAPTAIN
Michelle Hardiman
TEAM MANAGER
Aoifen Shorten
Tournament Director & Munster Branch Administrator - Maggie O’Toole
Tournament Referee - Karen Higgins
Munster Non Playing Captains - Frank O’Keeffe & Valerie Noonan
Physiotherapist & Racket Stringer - Contact Via Tournament Office
