2024 Tennis Ireland Masters 50-60 Interprovincial Championships Event Brochure

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

Munster Womens & Mens 50s

Deirdre McSherry

Toni O Keeffe (Captain)

Yuan Yuan Lu Flanagan

Jenny O’Byrne

Paul McDonogh

Stan Devorsky

Diarmuid Mullholland

Robert Cummins (Captain)

Munster Womens & Mens 55s

Un Ryle

Jennifer Haugh (Captain)

Mary Power

Katherine Morrissey

Willie Reynolds

Brendan Halligan (Captain)

Chris Collins

Justin O’Connor

Munster Womens & Mens 60s

Grace Reidy (Captain)

Pamela Cox

Marie Duffy

Ann Naughton

Eddie Ronayne

Joe Smyth

Mike Waldron

Owen Braun (Captain)

Leinster

WOMENS 50s

Grainne O’Donoghue

Heidi Anne Higgins

Ellen Stuart

Jo-Anne Williamson

MENS 50s

David King

Tommy Rochford

Dave Faulkner

Ian Smilie

WOMENS 55s

Carmel O’Hare

Margaret Hughes

Catherine Kerr

Ruth Pettersen

MENS 55s

Paddy Mc Cooey

John Conroy

John Boylan

Liam Cassidy

WOMENS 60s

Una McEntee

Gemma O’Rourke

Gillian Chandler

Jean Baker

MENS 60s

Joe Egan

Fergus Murphy

Pieter Louw

Ray McGinley

NON-PLAYING

CAPTAIN

Gillian Chandler

Ulster

WOMENS 50s

Deirdre Johnston

Kerry McCarroll

Carrie Blower

Martina Boyd

MENS 50s

Matthew McGann

Liam Kane

Andy Moore

Arie Van Limpt

WOMENS 55s

Sophie Dobbs

Ruth Greenlees

Kathy Cunningham

Jenny Lyall

MENS 55s

Hans Enoksen

Godfrey Gaston

Jim Watt

Ciaran Gillen

WOMENS 60s

Susan Templeton

Trish Fraser

Pam Peard

Susan McFall

MENS 60s

Mark Milligan

John Maguire

Karel Meuwissen

Seamus Bonner

NON-PLAYING

CAPTAIN

John Maguire

Connacht

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