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🎾 2025 DNG/Howden Club Championships

🎾 2025 DNG/Howden Club Championships – Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club 🎾 Usually, it’s the river views that steal the show at WHBTC — but last weekend, all eyes turned northwest over the tennis courts for the 2025 DNG/Howden Club Championships Finals! With 17 finals across all levels, it was a jam-packed weekend for the tennis committee and our incredible referees Niall Bridges and Muireann Nagle, who managed the 5-week tournament AND played in finals themselves! 👏 🏆 Highlights: Men’s Singles (Class 2/3): Tom McGrath defeated Shane Jenkins in straight sets. Ladies’ Singles (Class 2/3): Ruth Kennedy claimed the Eileen Kennedy Cup (named in honour of her mother) for the third time, beating Lisa Kelly in a thrilling match. Men’s Class 4: Ciaran O’Shea overcame Tony Dolan in 2 sets. Ladies’ Class 4/5: Siobhan Sinnott outlasted Sarah Egan in a 3-set marathon lasting nearly 3 hours! Men’s Class 5: Anthony Kehoe defeated David Whitley in a strong performance. Men’s Class 6/7: First-time finalist Brian O’Loan triumphed over James Ferguson. Ladies’ Class 6/7: Newcomer Rebecca Crean took the title against Catherine Logue. 💪 Doubles action: Men’s (Class 2/3): Tom McGrath & Peter Murphy defeated Niall Bridges & Shane Jenkins. Ladies’…

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Fun mid-term sailing camp

Fun mid-term sailing camp Fun mid-term sailing camp. For anyone who has successfully completed Level 1. If you require boat hire, please pay for this separately. Members Enter here Visitors Enter here

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Fun Sailing Courses

Intensive 3 – 5 Courses available to book on smartclub NOW!!! For those looking to get on the water (age 10+) for all skill levels. Book your days consecutively . Please outline days of attendance in dietary/allergy notes. Book NOW!!!!

News, Tennis Events

Battle of the Clubs 2025

More Than a Victory: WHBTC Wins the Browne Cup at Battle of the Clubs 2025 The sun shone on a brilliant day of tennis as WHBTC welcomed players from Hillbrook LTC for the much anticipated Battle of the Clubs, 48 players battled it out in beautiful conditions where ultimately WHBTC claimed the win over Hillbrook, proudly claiming the Browne Cup. But while the scoreline may suggest a clear-cut victory, it doesn’t tell the full story of a day filled with close matches, fantastic sportsmanship, and new friendships forged between two great clubs. From the first serve to the final point, every match was hotly contested, with long rallies, many deuce games and countless games that could have gone either way. Speaking after the event, Hillbrook Captain Donal O’Brien said, “The result doesn’t reflect just how close so many of the matches were. It was a brilliant day of tennis and great spirit from everyone involved.” WHBTC Captain Amanda Whitmore added: “While we won the Cup this time, the real win was the competitive games and fun we had with with our neighbouring club. Days like today are what tennis is all about.” After the battles on court, players and supporters…

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Talbot Hotel Winter Doubles League Finals

After five weeks of intense matches, last night’s finalists battled it out under the lights in near-perfect winter tennis conditions—just in time before today’s storm! ⛈️ 👏 Congratulations to all our winners and finalists! 🎾 Men’s Class 2/3: Shane Jenkins & Niall Bridges claimed victory over Trevor Harkness & Damien Fahey (6-2, 6-1). 🎾 Ladies’ Class 2/3: In the closest match of the night, Nuala Byrne & Lisa Kelly edged out Ruth Kennedy & Trudy Fauré in a nail-biting championship tie-break (3-6, 6-3, 10-8) 🎾 Men’s Class 4/5: Ian Barrett & Tony Dolan defeated Declan Turner & PJ Lawless (6-0, 6-3). 🎾 Ladies’ Class 4/5: Sheila O’Neill & Eleanor Ryan secured the win over Bernie Morrissey & Teresa O’Reilly (6-2, 6-2). 🎾 Men’s Class 6/7: Roman Prikhoda & William Whitty took the title against Dave Corcoran & George Wycherley (6-3, 7-5). 🎾 Ladies’ Class 6/7: Claire Callan & Hazel Doyle triumphed over Phyllis Barry & Lauren Wiggins (6-2, 7-5). A huge thank you to Talbot Hotel Wexford for their generous sponsorship – our champions will enjoy Gym & Swimming Pool membership, a fantastic prize for any tennis player! 🏋️‍♂️🏊‍♀️ And of course, a…

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Tennis – Dates for your diary

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The Committee met last week and planned out all of the tournaments and events for the year – these will be published on our website in the coming weeks so you can mark the dates in your diaries. March 8th – International Women’s Day Charity Event March 10th – 18th April – Talbot Hotel Singles League April 26th – Battle of the Clubs June 9th – 21st: Fahy Plumbing Supplies Team Tennis July 5th : Byrne Life Pharmacy Wimbledon Day July 14th – 26th : KB Hair Summer Mixed League September 8th – 11th October: DNG / HOWDEN Senior Club Championships October 24th – 27th: Wexford Senior Open December: Festive Tournaments *Please be advised there is a small possibility an event date may change slightly. Our next event will be the Talbot Hotel Singles League, running from 10th March – 18th April, this will be a new format replacing the Austin Channing Singles League. Stay tuned, details will be published on our website shortly. New Event – We will have the first Battle of the Clubs Event on April 26th against Hillbrook LTC! This is the first of what we hope will become a regular /…

News, Sailing Events

Sailing Courses 2025

Sailing Courses for 2025 are now available on Smartclub to book Members Book Here Visitors Book Here

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Membership Renewals

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHBTC Membership Renewal On March 1, 2025, all WHBTC memberships will be automatically renewed, and you will receive an invoice for your membership renewal. MEMBERSHIP UPDATES & CHANGES Members turning 18 will be automatically charged the adult rate. If you are a full-time student, please email the office, with your student card, to qualify for the student rate. Members aged 65 and over, who have been part of the club for at least five years, now qualify for the senior membership rate. If your circumstances have changed (e.g., family or individual membership adjustments), please update your details using below link If no changes are required, no action is needed on your part. CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP SMARTCLUB CREDIT & TOP-UPS Any SmartClub credit applied during the March 2024 renewal will expire on February 28, 2025. To avoid losing this credit, please ensure it is used before this date. Top-ups that you have added to your SmartClub card at the bar or online will not be affected and will remain available.