Congratulations to all the juniors who played in the 2025 Junior Club Championships from Monday 11th August to Sunday 17th August. Over 40 children took part in the championships. The sun was shining, the tennis was fantastic, and every match was played in a wonderfully sporting spirit.
Over the course of the week, the courts of Portmarnock Tennis Club came alive with energy, determination, and plenty of spectacular rallies. Every single player contributed to a fantastic festival of tennis.
Here are this year’s champions and runners-up:
Singles Champions
Under 10 Girls Singles
Winner: Laura O’Donnell
Runner-up: Aisling O’Brien
Under 10 Boys Singles
Winner: Sam Gayler
Runner-up: Louis Wright
Under 12 Girls Singles
Winner: Róisín Lowry
Runner-up: Julia Doyle
Under 12 Boys Singles
Winner: Max Gayler
Runner-up: Henry Wright
Under 14 Girls Singles
Winner: Emily O’Donnell
Runner-up: Róisín Lowry
Doubles Champions
Under 10 Girls Doubles
Winners: Laura O’Donnell & Ruth Dunne
Runners-up: Aisling O’Brien & Catherine Madden
Under 10 Boys Doubles
Winners: Sam Gayler & Harry O’Dowd
Runners-up: Louis Wright & Ryan O’Connor
Under 12 Girls Doubles
Winners: Sorcha Dunne & Sophie Jordan
Runners-up: Emma Latchford & Ella Fraser
Under 12 Boys Doubles
Winners: Henry Wright & Louis Wright
Runners-up: Max Gayler & Stephen Dearman
Under 14 Girls Doubles
Winners: Emily O’Donnell & Lena Burke
This year’s Junior Championships were a wonderful showcase of talent, sportsmanship, and fun. The Juniors Committee would like to offer a huge thank you to all the players, parents, and supporters who made the week so special — and to give extra-special congratulations to our champions and runners-up for their fantastic performances.
Here’s to an even bigger and brighter tournament next year!
aces & all stars
The tennis never stops. St. Anne’s played host to this month’s Aces & All Stars event where eight of Portmarnock’s Orange and Green ball juniors represented our club. Another wonderful day of tennis.
