Congratulations to everyone who took part last Saturday in the National Senior Tournament. Everyone who participated put up a good fight and well done particularly to the younger players who were faced with a tough challenge! In mentioning young players, Sam Hanley must be commended for his victory in Class II once again. He also made it to the quarter final of the main event in the Men’s but was beaten by finalist Peter Graham. However, John Murphy, also from ALSAA, took the title in the end, overcoming Northern Ireland player Peter Graham by 3-1.
These two players united in the Men’s Doubles and out-played two younger players from Ulster, Keith Knox and Paul McCreery, to take the title of this event. The final result was 3-1. Among the other ALSAA players taking part in the tournament, there was Daniel Keenan who made it to the second round in the Men’s, Stephen Keenan made it to the last 16 of Class II while Ian Ritchie and Sarah and Rebecca Kenny made it to the second round of Class II.
In the Ladies event, Sarah and Rebecca (beaten by eventual winner, Amanda Mogey) each made it to the last 16 with Amy Tobin reaching the quarterfinal. Finalist Fiona Dennett, who went on to claim the second position after losing against Amanda Mogey, no.1 Senior Lady in Ireland, 3-1, beat Amy.
Once again, well done to every competitor! If anyone has anything they’d wish to add or perhaps correct, don’t hesitate in the slightest to e-mail us at alsaatt@gmail.com. You can also suggest something to add to the website or make a comment on your opinion of the club. All e-mails are welcome and feedback really is the best way to for the club not only to remain one of the best in Leinster, but to keep pushing the standards ever higher for the future! It’s in your hands…
