The courts will be cleaned on week commencing 06th February 2012. Cleaning will take appoximately one week. The courts will be open throughout the week but not all courts will be available.

All members are invited to attend the Abbeyleix Tennis Club AGM on Thursday, 16th February 2012 at 9 pm in the Oak Room of the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix.  Please forward any motion(s) for the AGM to the Club Secretary, Tracy Burke either in written form or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please note that for any motion to be valid it must be received by Monday 13th February.   All members of the Abbeyleix Tennis Club are entitled to attend and vote at the AGM and we strongly encourage you to do so.  We look forward to seeing you on the 16th February.

Abbeyleix Tennis Club held its annual awards night in The Manor Hotel
Abbeyleix on 17th December last. Club Chairperson Gemma Ogilvie hosted
the night which saw the presenting of silverware to many adult members of
the club for their success and contribution to the club during the year. Prize
winners honoured on the night were; Club Supporter Tracy Burke; Most
Improved Gloria Lewis; Club Player Ciaran Walsh; Club Person Simon White.
The committee made a presentation to Gemma Ogilvie to mark her year as
Chairperson of the club.

The draw for the Christmas Hampers was also carried out on the night. The
lucky winners were; 1st Amy Moynan; 2nd Ortus; 3rd Ortus; 4th Brendan Kelly.

Club Chairperson Gemma Ogilvie thanked the committee and all who helped
out throughout the year. The AGM for the club will take place in early 2012.

Abbeyleix won top prize in the annual Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Awards announced at the gala ceremony in Gorey, County Wexford on Saturday last (5 November).

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan T.D., along with Co-operation Ireland Chairman Christopher Moran and Pride of Place Committee Chairman Tom Dowling presented the group with their award.

Winning in Category Five, for populations greater than 2,000, the judges said;
"This is a marvellous community. It caters for all that a community would be proud to cater for. The presentations were excellent and the tour confirmed the heightened expectations of the judges. The town with its stunning architectural heritage looked wonderful and there was compelling evidence of great synergy between the organisations on the day. With all its facilities and positive approach by the community this is an example to all bypass towns".

During the evening, the Minister paid tribute to all the participating groups who work tirelessly to create and promote pride in their cities, towns and villages.

Great thanks are due to the Tennis club for their excellent work on the day both with their activity and presentation. Further details on www.abbeyleix.ie

Rachel Cass partnered by Siobhan Fennelly got the better of Jennifer Cass and Philip Walton in the Annual de Vesci Competition. A staggering 64 players started out and 46 matches and 3 hours later a final had been reached with Conal Egan/Breda Keating and Alison Harvey/Jack Sinnott succumbing at semi final stage. The decision by the organising committee to postpone the competition the previous Friday night due to heavy rain proved a correct one as the evening's weather was perfect for tennis and very suitable for the BBQ that followed.

The de Vesci salver was presented to the club in 2002 by Lord Tom de Vesci as a perpetual trophy for an adult junior competition to be held each year. It is very much centred on the family and from there it has grown to be one of the major Club competitions in the clubs calendar. This year the club were delighted to have Tom de Vesci in attendance throughout the evening and when Club Chairperson Gemma Ogilvie called on him to present the de Vesci heirloom, he received a warm welcome from the large crowd. Tom congratulated the winners, complimented the players and organizers on staging such wonderful evenings tennis. Gemma thanked all those involved in the organising, particularly Emily, Michelle , Garry & Liam as well as the court referee, Niamh Bergin, Claire Thompson, Malcolm McDonald & David Brophy. Daragh Hosey received the most improved player. On the evidence of the nights play, the future of Abbeyleix Tennis club is in good hands and we can look forward to friendly clashes of Rachel & Jennifer.

[Photos of the night can be found in the Photo Gallery]

There will be a Tennis Telethon on Saturday 29th October from 8 am to 10 pm for Juvenilles, Juniors and Adults. Please enter your name on the timesheet in the clubhouse. Entry to play is €5, junior members are also collecting sponorship. A permit has been granted for the event.

Well done to all who took part in the annual de Vesci Salver competiton on Friday 07th October 2011.

The draw for the Open Week is now online. Best of luck to all participating.

The annual de Vesci Salver competition takes place on Friday 30th September and as usual will be followed by a BBQ and the presentation of the de Vesci Salver to the winners. This is the 10th Annual competition and has grown in popularity each year. This year we are hoping Lord de Vesci will be on hand to present the salver. Entry forms and further details in clubhouse.

The junior tennis players had a busy August with between 30 & 40 teenagers participating in the August League on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Up to 30 club members visited Carlow & Athy recently and took part in competitions there. The Local Club Championship draw for Singles doubles & Mixed Doubles has taken place and posted in clubhouse and on website. Please arrange to play your matches as we cannot facilitate them on Friday nights. Early evenings, Saturday & Sunday are the best times to arrange games. Friday nights continue till end of November starting at 7.15 and ending at 9.30pm. Please note changed ending time of 9.30pm.