LCC Tennis Club
Observatory Lane, Rathmines,
Dublin Dublin 6
Ireland
12th Nov, 2024 - Following discussion at the AGM last Thursday, the Tennis Committee has decided to allow challenges on the Mixed Ladder in some very limited circumstances, as follows: Any challenge on the Mixed Ladder should not affect positions on the gendered (Mens/Ladies) Ladders. This means that a woman can challenge a man, and vice versa, so long as by doing so they will not overtake another woman/man on the Mens/Ladies Ladder. If a player does not wish to…
31st Oct, 2024 - Everyone welcome and encouraged to attend. AGM will be held in the LCC bowls hall, followed by a drink in the var
3rd Oct, 2024 - Ahead of the AGM, we would like to collect your feedback on 2024 in LCC. Whether you joined earlier this year or many years ago, we would like to hear from you! Please take the time to fill in the attached survey, and please note, the responses are anonymous and none of the questions are compulsory. The survey will close on Thursday 24 October. Survey can be accessed here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnuZAjp2cyFxzJQMjK9rIkY-lECUAGwaS3Mm-NYACcGvE4UA/viewform Save the date: 2024 LCC Tennis AGM will be held on Thursday, 7 November…
15th Aug, 2024 - Entry for the LCC Club Championships opens today at 9am. Matches start Monday 26 Aug and finals will take place on Sat 7 Sept. We encourage everyone to consider taking part - it’s a great way to meet other players in the club and get some competitive match play. Apart from the championship events, there are several points handicapped events which allow more even match ups. Hope to see lots of you…
17th Jul, 2024 - Hi All, Finbar is representing us again, this time in the European Transplant Games! He has to cover all his own expenses so it would be nice to help him out. If anyone would like to contribute either by Revolut to Sean Kavanagh or by leaving cash in an envelope at the bar before he heads off to Lisbon this Sunday, it will be greatly appreciated! You can read about the games and Finbar’s story…
21st Jun, 2024 - Mount PleasantEntry opens Friday 10th May - 6pmOpen runs from June 7-15thClasses 2,4,5,6 Terenure OpenEntry opens Saturday 11th May - 9amOpen runs from June 14-22ndClasses 2,3,4,5,6,7 and O35 Donnybrook OpenEntry opens Sunday 5th May - 9amOpen runs from June 22-29ndClasses 1,3,5 Glasnevin OpenEntry opens Sunday 5th May - 9amOpen runs from June 28th - July 6thClasses 1,2,4,6,7 Carrickmines OpenEntry opens Sunday 9th JuneOpen runs from July 6th - July 13thClasses 1,4,5,6
8th Apr, 2024 - The Spring Championships finals had to postponed due to weather on Saturday - join us on Friday, 12 April instead to watch the tennis, some food, drinks and the raffle. Enter the raffle on the Dashboard. See you then!
4th Apr, 2024 - Entries open 5 April! https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/C530D327-5B8A-4EF2-825E-FBD2CB8C0A2D We hope to see many LCC players competing! Any questions, get in touch with [email protected]
2nd Apr, 2024 - - Wed, 3 April - Spring Championships kick-off - good luck everyone! - Fri, 5 April - LCC Open Week registrations open - Sat, 6 April - Spring Championships finals, prizes and party from 4pm - Tues, 16 April - Summer League session - tips and information. Open to legaue and non-league players - Fri, 26 April - LCC Open Week begins - Fri 3 May - LCC Open Week Finals night - Fri,…
18th Mar, 2024 - Sign-up is open for the LCC Spring Championships - open to all members! Sign up on SportyHQ and you will be assigned to a category (singles - A, B, C) and (doubles - A, B). Players can enter only one of each event Singles / Doubles or both. €10 for one event, €15 for two.Doubles pairings may be any combination ie Men's / Ladies / Mixed - all combined into each event. If you don't have a…
12th Feb, 2024 - Save the dates! 3 - 6 April 2024 This year there will be a mini LCC club championships in April. Matches will take place on the evenings of Wed 3 April to Fri 5 April and all day Sat 6 April - followed by a party on the Saturday evening. More details on the events and how to enter to come!
4th Dec, 2023 - Remember the final night of Christmas Team tennis is this Thursday, 7 Dec followed by prizegiving and drinks in the bar! See you then
4th Dec, 2023 - Save the date for a short tournament followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the bar! Everyone welcome to join for the party! Sign up details for the tournament to follow!
22nd Oct, 2023 - Everyone welcome! Meet at 7.30pm in the Bowling Pavillion
22nd Oct, 2023 - Deadline: 1 Nov - don't forget to give your feedback by Thursday! https://forms.gle/nnW4J9xgv7dCVccf8 Thanks to everyone who has already completed the survey!
21st Feb, 2024 - What's coming up in LCC? Friday, 23 February - Table quiz Hosted by the Squash section, open to all members and friends Sunday, 25 February - Winter League Final matches in the Winter League group stages - supporters welcome. See details below. Saturday, 2 March at 2.30pm - American Tournament and party in the bar! This is a fun tennis tournament, open to all tennis members. Sign up on the SportyHQ dashboard - registration opens tomorrow! Join us in…
12th Feb, 2024 - Squash section - open to all Friday, 23 February - Table quiz in the bar - details here Tennis Friday, 8 March - finals of the singles box league. Join us in the bar to watch the matches and stay for the prizegiving and a drink Wednesday, 3 April - Saturday, 6 April - LCC Spring Club Championships - matches Wed - Sat followed by a party on Sat eve. Details to follow Friday, 26…
22nd May, 2023 - Huge congratulations to Finbar for representing Ireland in the 2023 World Transplant Games! Finbar O'Regan told us he had an 'out of this world experience' in Perth last month, competing in tennis, table tennis and petanque. Not only did he compete, he also won over the fans' hearts with his shamrock Paddy's Day suit and won an honorary award of Sports Personality of the World Transplant Games as voted by other countries. Be sure to ask him when you…
28th Aug, 2023 - When? Saturday 9 September - after the Club Championships Finals and Prizegiving (dinner from around 7pm) Where? LCC Who? Open to all tennis members, whether you are playing the Championships or not! Plus ones welcome. Cost? €10 includes a 2-course meal and a drink from the bar. The meal is subsidised by the Tennis Committee. Pay on the night. Sign-up? Please fill in the following form to reserve your spot and to give your food preference for the chef's planning! Please sign-up by…
22nd Aug, 2023 - Sign up by Wednesday 23rd Aug for the Club Championships which run 28 Aug - 9 Sept. Sign up on Tournament Software Any questions? Contact [email protected]
31st Mar, 2023 - Open Week registration is now open on Tournament Software - https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/32CBBF40-BAF9-47EE-B1E7-4A430C60C254 We hope to have good representation from LCC competeing in our Open Week, 21-28 April 2023.
27th Mar, 2023 - Highlights Finbar is representing Ireland in the 2023 World Transplant Games! LCC's Finbar O'Regan is heading off to Australia in April to play tennis for Ireland in the 2023 World Transplant Games. After receiving a liver transplant in 2019, this will be Finbar's first time representing Ireland in the games. Read more about Finbar and the Irish team here. …
13th Feb, 2023 - American Tournament - Saturday 18 February - sign-up now! Take part in the American Tournament next Saturday! Fun, prizes and a chance to meet other members guaranteed. Sign up here (deadline midnight on Friday) An American Tournament is a round robin of doubles matches. You will be assigned a partner on the day. The competition will start at 2pm and go on until 5.30pm (approx.), followed by refreshments and prizes in the bar. Any questions contact Padraig 087…
12th Jan, 2023 - Singles box league sign-up It's time to sign up to the Singles box league! Deadline: Friday, 20 January. Sign up here The league will start on Monday, 23 January. All matches must be played by Friday, 10 March - the finals will be held that evening! The league has an entry fee of €10. How does a box league work and why should you enter? Players will be entered into a group with players of a…
4th Jan, 2023 - Winter league ladies coaching with Michelle Hardiman will start next Tues 10 Jan. - 2 x sessions each evening, choose either 6-7pm or 7-8pm (ignore the 5.45pm time on court 6, that’s just the booking system) - book via the court booking calendar on Sporty HQ - go to Tues 10 Jan and the sessions are on court 5 & 6 - 8 places per hour session (4 per court), with 2 waiting list spots…
20th Oct, 2022 - Latest NewsClub ChampionshipsOur annual club championships came to an end on Saturday 10th September. There was a great atmosphere in the club and we would like to thank all our members who came along to support the players competing on finals day. We would also like to congratulate everyone who took part in Club Championships, especially the winners:Men's Singles Champion - Tommie AndrewsLadies Singles Champion - Melissa KannemeyerMen's Doubles Champions - Jim Coyne & James…
23rd Aug, 2022 - Thanks to everyone who has entered the LCC Tennis Club Championships! The draws are now live and the schedule has been done for the opening weekend! Please click on the following link to access the draws for the LCC Tennis Club Championships:https://ti.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draws.aspx?id=330a1ce1-61ee-4cf8-bc8e-5335cff228ecPlease keep an eye on the schedule for your upcoming matches. Schedule is subject to change so please check it regularly.Tennis balls will only be provided for the finals so please remember to bring balls for…
8th Nov, 2022 - Box League is currently underway with box details available under Quick Links. Players must organise and complete their matches by 9th December. Matches are first to 10 games with a tiebreak played if 9-9.
18th Aug, 2022 - Thanks to everyone who signed up for the Summer Singles Box League and well done to everyone for getting their matches completed! Some groups were very exciting and came down to last minute deciders with one group still to be decided this evening!Tomorrow is finals night with prize-giving afterwards in the bar at approx 9pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the craic and show your support!Matches will be the same format -…
15th Aug, 2022 - Entry is now open for the 2022 LCC Tennis Club Championships. You can click on the link below to enter and and pay online on SportyHQ: Please note the following regarding entering on SportyHQ: You can enter more than 3 events, even though it appears you cannot. You will select the first 3 events that you wish to enter on the events screen and then select the additional events you wish to enter when prompted on…
16th Jul, 2022 - Hi Everyone, The Summer Singles Box League is now live. Players must arrange their own matches and the winner enters the score afterwards on SportyHQ. 1 point will be awarded for each game won and 2 bonus points awarded to the winner. Finals night will take place on Friday 19 August so all matches must be completed by then. There are several boxes with an A and B group with players of similar levels. On finals…
2nd Mar, 2022 - Hi AllHope you are well. We want to say a huge thanks to everyone who signed up for the first box league of 2022 and hope you have enjoyed playing your matches over the last several weeks.As you know, we had made the decision to postpone the finals night until this Friday 4th March. However, due to a lack of availability of players and some groups still to be decided, we are cancelling the finals…
17th Jan, 2022 - The January box league is now live! Boxes can be viewed on SportyHQ by scrolling down to Quick Links, clicking on LCC Tennis Club and then clicking on January 2022 - Singles Box League. All matches must be played before Friday 25th February. Format will be first to 10 games with a tiebreak played if it gets to 9-9. Points are awarded for each game won with the winner of each match being awarded 2…
15th Jul, 2021 - Adult private sessions are available for members Monday to Thursday mornings booking through Dave O’Grady - 086 8505200. A great way to ease yourself back to tennis or learn the right technique if you're new to tennis. Currently the Tennis Ireland Protocols do now allow group adult coaching sessions. But hopefully they'll be allowed soon. When permitted Adult Group Coaching sessions for members with Dave will return to Saturday Mornings and will be bookable through…
18th Apr, 2021 - Hello all, We have received the new protocols from Tennis Ireland regarding the re-opening of the club on 26th April 2021 and below is a link to Tennis Ireland's website and protocols. https://www.tennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ROI-Clubs_Level5_April-26-2021.pdf The key points are: From 26 April outdoor tennis facilities can reopen To access club courts, players must be a current member of LCC Tennis and NO visitors will be permitted. All courts or the practice wall MUST be pre-booked on the Sporty…
31st Mar, 2021 - We received the following communication from Tennis Ireland on the 30/03/21 Dear Club President / Secretary, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, earlier this evening, provided an update to the nation on the situation as it pertains to COVID-19 and the Level 5 restrictions that are currently in place. There will, undoubtedly, be disappointment amongst the Tennis community that even though Tennis is a naturally socially distanced and safe activity, clubs are required to remain closed…
15th Jul, 2021 - Tennis Balls now for Sale in the Clubhouse@ 4 Euro for set of 3Balls are new and unopened but may be a a couple of years old - hence reduced priceMust be purchased online and can be collected from outside the Tennis Changing Rooms.Please only collect tins that you have pre-purchased online https://www.sportyhq.com/event/view/Tennis-Ball-Sales
6th Apr, 2021 - Hello everyone, We hope you had a lovely Easter. Our neighbouring club Stratford LTC are inviting us all to a history talk that they are hosting tomorrow evening. Local historian (and Stratford LTC member), John O'Brien, will give a talk on the origins of tennis on Grosvenor Square and in our local area. If anyone is interested in watching, please just drop a line on [email protected] and they will forward a…
17th Feb, 2021 - Hello all, I hope you are all keeping well and that the lack of tennis, both the play and the socialising that is an intrinsic part of it, is not affecting you to much! I wish to advise that our Covid - delayed AGM will take place on 18th March 2021 at 7.30pm and will be facilitated via a Zoom webinar. Those members who wish to attend should keep the date in your diary and…
30th Dec, 2020 - Dear Members, We have just received the following notice from Tennis Ireland informing us that no tennis related activity is permitted from midnight tonight until at least January 31st in a bid to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. We would like to wish you all a Happy and Safe New Year and we look forward to seeing each other on court soon. We will be in touch as soon as we have any news…
29th Dec, 2020 - Please see the below notice which we have received from Tennis Ireland on the 28th December. We will be fulling enforcing the below Protocols. Any doubles games that have been arranged with players from more than 2 households must be cancelled. Regards, LCC Tennis Committee Dear President / Secretary / General Manager,Please note that following the receipt of additional guidance from Sport Ireland, the Level 5 Protocols which came into force on 24th December…
10th Dec, 2020 - The Chief Executive of Tennis Ireland has confirmed that the guidelines relating to intercounty travel have been amended and now allow people to train / participate at the club they are registered with, even if it is across a county border. Please note that this only relates to members. Guests cannot currently play in LCC if they reside outside of Dublin.
29th Nov, 2020 - Hi Everyone, As we return to Phase 3 on Tuesday the 1st December, we will be allowed to play social singles and doubles tennis again! The booking system will be back up tomorrow morning. Due to contract tracing requirements, all players must book their court, or practice wall in advance and all players must be named on the booking. Any bookings taking place from 5pm or later will require floodlights bookings, we’ve included a…
22nd Oct, 2020 - Dear Members, We have just received the following communication from Tennis Ireland stating that all tennis activities must be suspended until further notice. As such we are going to cancel all existing tennis bookings. The Tennis Committee will provide further information when we receive it. Dear Club President / Secretary / Club Manager, Following a communication this morning from Sport Ireland, Tennis Ireland, notwithstanding to its communication yesterday evening, must unfortunately now ask all…
1st Oct, 2020 - A limited number of large lockers have become available @40Euro per year. Contact the club office ([email protected]) for details
14th Sep, 2020 - Ladies Singles Champion: Jane Horan; Runner-Up: Gertrude Fitzpatrick (Final not played due to injury)Ladies Doubles Plate Winners: Michele Lochrin & Rosemary Curry; Runners-up Anne M Byrne & Niamh Lonergan If you want to see all the match results, go to 'Tournaments' on your Sporty HQ Desktop. Select 'Past Events, 'LCC Tennis Club' and 'LCC Tennis Club Championships 2020'.
31st Aug, 2020 - The Club Championships Draw and Scheduled have been published. To see all of the scheduled matches click here Some draws will start later than others.
28th Aug, 2020 - Tennis balls can be purchased from the club office - purchase via SportyHQ below https://www.sportyhq.com/event/view/Tennis-Ball-Sales
22nd Aug, 2020 - Entry is now open for the 2020 LCC Tennis Club Championships. You can click on the link below to enter and and pay online on SportyHQ. Please note the following regarding entering on SportyHQ: You will select the first 3 events that you wish to enter on one screen and then type out the other events you wish to enter on the next screen. Following the submission of your entry only the first 3 events…
19th Aug, 2020 - Members will be able to pay and use the Floodlights from next Monday 24th August. How to book your Floodlights You will pay for your floodlights via the court booking system on SportyHQ. When you book your court under 'reservation type' select Floodlight Game if your whole game will be under floodlights, i.e. right now if your game is at 7.30 or later. If you will only need floodlights for the latter half of your…
12th Aug, 2020 - The Club Championships is our biggest internal competition! It’s for all LCC Tennis Members!! It’s an annual event for all members to compete for the prestigious Men's and Ladies' Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles perpetual trophies. Additional events coincide so players of all levels can have great games with the chance of taking home a prize. It is also a super way of getting to meet other members.The tournament this year will run from the 31st August to…
7th Aug, 2020 - Here's a reminder of the Covid-19 Protocols that must be adhered to for playing tennis in LCC: You must have pre-booked your court or your session on the practice wall and all players’ names must be recorded on the booking. Remember to cancel your booking if for some reason it doesn't go ahead, or amend your booking if any of the players change. Guests are permitted but the €5 visitor’s fee would need to be paid to…
26th Jun, 2020 - We would like to thank everyone for complying with the Covid-19 protocols. As you all know Phase 3 of the Government’s Roadmap for reopening Ireland is due to commence on Monday. Tennis Ireland have published the protocols for tennis in phase 3 and we are delighted to announce that doubles can resume for non-householders, please read the below for details. Covid-19 Protocols that must be adhered to for playing tennis in LCC: You must have…
26th Apr, 2021 - Limited tennis balls can be purchased from the club office - purchase via SportyHQ below https://www.sportyhq.com/event/view/Tennis-Ball-Sales
18th Jul, 2020 - We are running a Singles Box league from July 24th to August 23rd. Players of equal standard will be put in boxes and have the month to organise and complete their 4 matches. Each match is the first to 10 games, with a tiebreak if it goes to 9 all. The winner should submit the score. A point is awarded for each game won and a bonus of two points for the winner of each…
18th Jul, 2020 - Save the date! The 2020 LCC Tennis Club Championships are scheduled to take place from the 31st of August to the 12th September. We plan to have a full list of singles, doubles and mixed doubles events and competitions for all levels of players. Watch this space, we hope all members will take part! Further details will follow shortly.
20th May, 2020 - Coaching is now avialable on a one to one basis for an hourly day time rate of just €25 or 3 sessions in a week for just €60. Contact Dave O'Grady 086 850 5200 if your interested.
26th May, 2020 - Tennis is one of the first sporting activities to emerge from lock down and we are delighted to be re-opening our courts from 18 May, if only on a restricted basis. When in LCC we ask that you respect all Government Guidelines as regards good hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, social distancing and cocooning. For the moment we are looking at play in LCC the period for Phase 1 which is 18 May to 7 June. We…
5th Jun, 2020 - We would like to thank everyone for complying with the Covid-19 protocols. As you all know Phase 2 of the Government’s Roadmap for reopening Ireland is due to commence on Monday. Tennis Ireland have published the protocols for tennis in phase 2 and we can confirm that there is no change to the protocols for LCC tennis. In a change to our last communication we are now also asking that members ensure that the tennis…
10th Apr, 2020 - As you're probably aware Wimbledon has been cancelled and many other big tennis events have been cancelled or postponed. The LCC Open Tournament, which was scheduled from the 24th April to the 1st May 2020, is alas, for now postponed. We really hope to reschedule it for later in the year, but that may not be possible. The DLTC (Dublin Lawn Tennis Council) have also unfortunately announced the cancellation of Summer League which was due…
21st Mar, 2020 - We've come up with two different methods for paying for your floodlights if you play in evening, while the bar is closed and we can't purchase lights tokens: 1) You can now pay for your lights by using a particular court booking setting on SportyHQ by picking one of two options in the Reservation Type. Instead of selecting "Playing a Game With", select either "Singles Lights" or "Doubles Lights" and then you can make a payment electronically…
20th Mar, 2020 - Please see the below email from Tennis Ireland regarding playing tennis at the moment. Dear Colleagues, We all know tennis is a unique sport with many benefits – the main one being health and wellbeing. The very nature of our game ensures there is a vital role our sport can continue to play for the benefit of the community as we endure the COVID-19 pandemic. Tennis Ireland has been contacted by clubs seeking guidance on…
17th Mar, 2020 - Due to COVID-19 the LCC Tennis Committee has made the decision to cancel Thursday Social Tennis, Group Coaching Sessions and the St. Patrick's Tournament. For now members can continue to organise their own games taking care to follow the HSE guidelines as they do so but the we will have no further organised tennis in LCC until at least the 29th March. Take care of yourselves.
10th Feb, 2020 - Welcome To LCC Tennis ClubWe look forward to seeing you down at the club. If there is anything we can do to help you settle in, please feel free to send a mail to [email protected]. If you have queries regarding league teams, or are simply looking for someone of a similar standard to play, you can contact one of our captains below. Ruth Lunnon - [email protected] Bannon - [email protected] Here is a run down of…
9th Feb, 2020 - Due to the bad weather today our 5 home Winter League fixtures had to cancel. They are being played at the following times in LCC this week instead: Tuesday at 7.30 (3 courts) Wednesday at 7.30 (3 courts) Thursday at 7.30 (3 courts) Saturday at 11.00 (6 courts)
Welcome to LCC Tennis Club
LCC was founded in 1852, and is a magnificent tennis club located in the centre of Rathmines.
Ample parking available for members and visitors
