ATT club hosts mid-Antrim championships

ATT club members Molly Drennan and Sarah McLaughlin who competed in the under-14 girls' novice section of the Mid Antrim Junior Tennis Championships held at the Kells-based club recently. They are pictured with George Stevenson, President of Tennis Ireland.

The Championships, which are part of the Tennis Ireland tournament circuit and are open to young players from all over Ireland, were played at the Maine Road, Kells, premises over the weekend.

After three days of friendly yet competitive play, the winners and runners up were presented with their trophies by Mr George Stevenson MBE, president of Tennis Ireland.

The event attracted sponsorship from Gotto Sports and Head and the club is grateful for this support.

ATT Club will also hosting the U12, U9 and U8 Mid Antrim Junior Championships this coming weekend would like to thank everyone who has helped with the running and sponsorship of the tournament.

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Alternatively, come along to the club’s Open Day on the 23rd May. 11am until 1pm is for juniors and 1pm until 3pm is for seniors. All ability levels are welcome!

Results from last weekend’s championships were:

U14 Girls Novice Singles: Molly Drenan (ATT) beat Sarah McLaughlin (ATT) 6-1, 6-1.

U14 Boys Doubles: Josh Cree (Hawarden) & Harry McCracken (Bangor) beat Freddy Murray (David Lloyd) & Michael McLoughlin (Dundalk) 6-1, 6-0

U14 Boys Singles: Cian McDonnell (Boat Club) beat Jack Hudson (David Lloyd) 6-3, 6-3

U10 Singles: Winner - Niamh Campbell (Ballycastle).