The National Training Centre at Dublin City University hosted a Tennis Tens Blitz on 1st December. Three of Enniskillen Tennis Club’s junior members travelled down to attend it. All three were playing in the Under 8 category. This age group play on a much smaller court with modified tennis balls and size appropriate racquets. TheRead more
Week two of the Jazzey’s Spring League saw another very tight series of matches on Monday night particularly in the early encounter between Innes Redmond’s ‘The Bear Necessities and John Griffin’s ‘The Aristocats’. Five of the eight matches were drawn and two other matches were won by the minimum margin. It was great to seeRead more
Jazzey’s Spring League got off to a slippery start last week with the most difficult decision of the night being taken by the captains on whether to play or not. However, with the two teams gathered and rarin’ to go, it would take more than a few snow flurries to send them home early. ARead more
Round 4 of Jazzey’s Spring League took place last week. On Monday night weather conditions were much improved compared to the snow flurries of the previous week. Jerome Nicolle proved that his talents extended far beyond the table-tennis table with outstanding performances in both of his matches. Forging a formidable partnership with Louise McGann, theyRead more
Round 5 of Jazzey’s Spring League began with a typically tight performance between the Jazz Standards and the Sweet Spots. Jerome Nicolle once again dominated proceedings with an assured display to claim 17 points for the Jazz Standards. A solid performance from Leonie Madigan (sub) and Vanessa McBrien looked like turning things around for theRead more
The Irish Veterans Indoor Championships was held this weekend at the David Lloyd tennis centre in Belfast. This prestigious national event attracts a large amount of senior players from all over the country. Matthew McGann from the Enniskillen Tennis Club finished runner up last year in the over 35 mens singles and was vying toRead more
Round 6 of Jazzey’s Spring League took place in almost perfect conditions last week. Seamus O’Connell and Maxine Leary (Bear Necessities) got away to a flying start against Kevin Burns and Jenny Kelly. Although 1-4 down, Kevin and Jenny persevered and began to get a foothold into the match, eventually clinching an unlikely win forRead more
Round seven of Jazzey’s Spring League at Enniskillen took place last week which leaves only two weeks before the semi-finals. In pole position is the Aristocats team although last week they slipped up against the second placed Jazz Standards. Jerome Nicolle and Louise McGann (Jazz Standards) once again contributed handsomely to their team’s win withRead more
Round 8 of Jazzey’s Spring League was completed at Enniskillen Tennis Club last week. Monday night saw league leaders the Aristocats strengthen their leading position with a healthy 53-43 win over the Bear Necessities. Playing a smart game, Donal Burns and Enid Redmond (Aristocats) claimed a resounding victory in their mixed doubles which was cancelledRead more
he final round of Jazzey’s Restaurant &Wine Bar Spring League prior to the semi-final stages of the competition took place last week at Enniskillen. Only five points separated the top two teams with leaders Aristocats playing the Sweet Spots. John Griffin and Leonie Madigan just held on for an opening 7-5 win for the AristocatsRead more
