🎾 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:
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Men’s Singles (Class 2/3): Tom McGrath defeated Shane Jenkins in straight sets.
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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.
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Men’s Class 4: Ciaran O’Shea overcame Tony Dolan in 2 sets.
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Ladies’ Class 4/5: Siobhan Sinnott outlasted Sarah Egan in a 3-set marathon lasting nearly 3 hours!
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Men’s Class 5: Anthony Kehoe defeated David Whitley in a strong performance.
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Men’s Class 6/7: First-time finalist Brian O’Loan triumphed over James Ferguson.
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Ladies’ Class 6/7: Newcomer Rebecca Crean took the title against Catherine Logue.
💪 Doubles action:
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Men’s (Class 2/3): Tom McGrath & Peter Murphy defeated Niall Bridges & Shane Jenkins.
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Ladies’ (Class 2/3): Nuala Byrne & Ruth Kennedy took the win over Lisa Kelly & Sinead Goggin.
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Mixed Doubles: Ruth Kennedy & Mate Lozancic sealed another win against Lisa Kelly & Peter Murphy — a great finish to an amazing day of tennis! 🎉
A huge thank you to our sponsors DNG Property & Howden Insurance, and to everyone who competed, supported, and volunteered. Nearly 120 players took part this year — a fantastic reflection of the energy and passion for tennis at the club! 💙🎾
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