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Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club are sad to hear of the passing of Peter Scott.
Peter served as RLTCC Chairman 1998-2000, also served as club Tennis Captain and Munster Branch President during his time.
We offer our deepest condolences to Sheelagh and extended family.
May he rest in peace.
I have great memories of the Rushbrooke Junior Open Week 97/98 and staying with Sheila & Peter, who were so welcoming and friendly. They showed us the sights of ‘Cobh’, the cathedral & brought us to the Titanic Museum. We had great fun in the old club house, discos, food & enjoyable tennis. We were wrecked every evening walking back up the hill! Sincere Condolences to all the Scott family.
So sad to hear this news - Peter was a huge part of the club when I played as a junior. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace
RIP Peter I have fond memories of peter while playing as a junior at Rushbrooke he was a mentor for the club condolences to all his family and friends
Very sad to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May Peter Rest In Peace.🙏
Sincere condolences to Sheelagh and family, a great ambassador for tennis both in Rushbrooke and around Munster, RIP Peter.
So sorry to hear this. Peter was such a lovely man, always had time for a chat. Condolence to Sheila and family.
Deepest Sympathies to Sheelagh and family on the loss of Peter. May he rest in Peace. From the Maher family formally Norwood Park.
RIP Peter. I worked for Peter in the tennis club. He was so fair to work for. Always treated us so fairly. May he RIP. Sympathy to all the family
Deepest condolences to Sheelagh and their family, may he rest in peace.
Sorry to hear this, Peter was a gentleman with a true lo e of tennis may he rest in peace . Condolences to his family
Very sorry to hear this. Sincere condolences to his family. RIP
May he rest in peace, condolences to Sheila and his family
RIP Peter. Condolences to Sheila and family.
Very sad news, RIP Peter, sympathy to Sheelagh and all his family
Peter and Sheila were very welcoming to me when I joined Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. In the late 90s. Always a chat and smile.. condolences to Sheila and Richard.
So sad passionate about our sport club and game structure. RIP Peter a true gentleman.
Sincere Sympathys to Sheila and family.. May Peter rest in peace
Sincere condolences to all his family
Very sad news. A great club man. RIP Scotty
Sincere condolences
RIP Peter
RIP Peter😢😢
Deepest condolences to Sheelagh and family, may he rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Sheelagh and family. RIP Peter
Condolences to Sheelagh and all the family. RIP Peter.
In the spotlight...
Next up is coach Aisling O’Riordan.
Aisling started tennis at the age of 6 here in Rushbrooke before moving to Dublin when she was 10 years old to train and live at the National Tennis Academy.
During her time in Dublin Aisling also travelled abroad to compete in international tournaments (Tennis Europe events).
Among her Junior achievements is twice being a national winner, playing on the Interprovincial team for Munster and being a finalist in a Marbella tournament.
Senior achievements include winning winter league, summer cup, senior inter pros playing for Munster (2018), Sunday’s Well open, Rushbrooke open and Douglas open.
Aisling has been coaching juniors and seniors for over 3 years and is extremely passionate about the sport.
She aims to ensure that juniors reach their full potential.
Aisling loves all aspect of the sport but her signature shot has to be the wonderful backhand as per the photo which is about to fly past her opponent!!
When asked about her most memorable moment she replied that it was hitting Colin Laffan in the head with a tennis ball on court 3 in the Rushbrooke open and knocking some sense into him!!!!
We are so lucky to have Aisling here in the club. She is a super coach, a wonderful player and a lovely person with a great personality.
Just listen to the crisp sound of contact when she hits the ball next time you see her playing. Pure magic!!
Delighted that Aisling is coaching me as I will achieve my full potential (just like all the juniors she coaches). . She has her work cut out for her😂😂
Well done Ash great Achievement best of luck with further coaching 👍
Brilliant achievement 's Aisling O Riordan. Best wishes in your future coaching.
Best wishes aisling!!! U deserve every success in ur career!
Fab coach & beautiful person. Best wishes Aisling.
Well done Aisling on all your achievements. You will be a brilliant coach to all at Rushbrooke.
Lovely girl and a fantastic player! I never like being on the receiving end of those backhands 😀
Best of luck Aisling 🎾🎾🎾🎾
Well done Aisling A natural teacher and a star tennis player 💫
True words above, her forehand ain't half bad either 🤣
In the spotlight....
This week is Colin Laffan.
Colin Laffan is our head coach here at RLTCC.
Colin started tennis when he was 7 years old (that’s about five years ago) and never stopped playing ever since.
He has a great love of sport and when he is not playing tennis he can be seen tending the croquet lawns and invariably winning the competitions.
Colin is so enthusiastic about tennis here in the club and he is looking forward to starting a new program this year that facilitates all players of all abilities.
Colin’s aim is to get our great junior players to the top of the national rankings.
He claims his longest ever break from tennis in his 22 years playing was due to the recent Covid-19 lockdowns.
Colin was on the winning Munster Branch Winters League team for the last 2 years and also won spring league and summer cup.
Colin says his most memorable win and his greatest ever achievement in tennis was winning a match with Niall Cloke as his partner.
(Not quite sure what that was about and when we asked Colin, he refused to elaborate!!) Probably was Niall had to carry him all the way!!
We, at Rushbrooke, are so lucky to have the most wonderful head coach.
Colin is so generous and giving of his time and is always such a positive inspiration to our juniors during coaching or offering some great advice.
The future of Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is in good hands as we face into an uncertain future.
Can’t say I’ve ever met him 🧐
All so true Colin, you were wonderful as a neighbour too. From the gang next door x
Well done Colin . Delighted for you and best of luck in your new role 👍
Well done Colin....taken after you Dad .
Colin is a super member. Looking forward to you achieving great things!
Fair play colin keep up the great work
Well done Colin. 👏👏👏
Well done Colin xx
Well done Colin you might retire from croquet now 🤣
Ah he's only alright
Well done Colin xx
Good man yourself Colin
Top bloke and very handy player too 👍
Well done Colin
Rushbrooke is very saddened by the news today of the passing of Michael Webster.
Michael was a friend to all, had time for everyone and will be sorely missed especially on the Club Croquet Lawns and we send our condolences to the Webster family.
May he Rest In Peace.
Sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with the Webster family at this very sad time. May he Rest in Peace.
So sad to hear of the passing of Mr Webster a lovely gentleman. My deepest condolences to Madge and all the family May his gentle soul rest in peace.
A lovely gentleman, condolences to Madge and his family. may he rest in peace xx
A true gentleman Rest In Peace Michael. Thinking about Madge and your dear family ❤️💔❤️🕯🙏
RIP Mick. Loved by all at Croquet. Condolence to Madge and family xxx
RIP Mr Webster, A gentleman true and true, condolences to the family.
Very sad news, fabulous croquet player and a true gent, he will be missed dearly, rest in peace Michael x
RIP Michael a true gentleman, sorely missed on the lawns recently.
RIP Mick. I have so many fond memories , like another father to me😢
Very sorry to hear this. He was a lovely man. May he Rest in Peace...
RIP Mr Webster. Thoughts are with the Webster family today x
Rip Mr Webster such a lovely man.
Sincerest sympathy to the Webster family.. Mick was a gentleman
An absolute Gentleman, had time for everyone...RIP Mick
Sad news. Rest In Peace. Thinking of his family at this sad time.
RIP Mick, lovely man.
Sorry to hear a gentleman on and off the lawns RIP Michael
Lovely Gentleman RIP 💙
Michael will be sadly missed by all in RLTCC. A true gentleman and fantastic character so sharing of his time and love of Croquet.
Sad news. Condolences to the family.
Rest in peace to a gentleman ❤️
Rest in peace Michael
Rest in peace Michael. 😔
Very sad news ... a gentleman .. May he rest in peace 💚
RIP A TRUE GENTLEMAN
Happy New Year to all our members and friends from Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club....
We wish you all a great year in 2021....
Fab videos Happy new year all from Debbie,Conor and Louise 🎾🎾🎾🎾🍾🍾
Wow fantastic video, Happy New year everyone x
Happy New year
COVID-19 Update for ROI - An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, this evening announced the return of “full scale” Level 5 restrictions from midnight tonight until at least January 31st in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Unfortunately, this means that no indoor or outdoor tennis activities, including those involving children, should take place with an exception for designated High Performance Players.
Since the start of the pandemic in Ireland, Tennis Ireland have fully endorsed the public health advice of the Irish Government. We have engaged extensively and successfully with government to highlight the health and mental health benefits of tennis and the strong compliance with the safety protocols which has ensured that our sport has been a safe outlet for people of all ages during the pandemic.
We will endeavour to maintain this engagement in an effort to ensure our sport remains closed for as short a period as possible and to seek additional supports for our clubs during these difficult times.
#staysafestayhome #holdfirm🌈COVID-19 Update for ROI - An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, this evening announced the return of “full scale” Level 5 restrictions from midnight tonight until at least January 31st in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Unfortunately, this means that no indoor or outdoor tennis activities, including those involving children, should take place with an exception for designated High Performance Players.
Since the start of the pandemic in Ireland, Tennis Ireland have fully endorsed the public health advice of the Irish Government. We have engaged extensively and successfully with government to highlight the health and mental health benefits of tennis and the strong compliance with the safety protocols which has ensured that our sport has been a safe outlet for people of all ages during the pandemic.
We will endeavour to maintain this engagement in an effort to ensure our sport remains closed for as short a period as possible and to seek additional supports for our clubs during these difficult times.
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#staysafestayhome #holdfirm🌈
COVID 19 UPDATE,
Following the goverment announcement today the club must close from midnight tonight for all sporting activity.
The club is closed to all members until the 31st January.
Stay Safe everyone.
Dear All,
Please note that following the receipt of additional guidance from Sport Ireland, the Level 5 Protocols which came into force on 24th December have been updated for the Republic of Ireland.
www.tennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Clubs_Level5_dec2020-Singles-Only.pdf
In summary the protocols are as follows:
Singles and Doubles play is permitted outdoors only.
With immediate effect, participants in unsupervised / un-coached activity should be from a maximum of 2 households.
This means that outdoor doubles play is not permitted unless a partner is from the same household.
Indoor court play should be singles only.
All competition should be postponed with an exception for designated High Performance Players
Coaching outdoors can take place. A pod, up to a maximum of 6 players per court can be coached.
A maximum of 4 players can operate on the court at any one time while remaining in their own sections of the court with up to 2 additional players rotating in and out as required.
Coaching indoors should be on a one to one basis only.
Clubhouses should only open for Emergency / Essential Access only. Locker Rooms should be closed and toilets should operate on a one in one out basis
Social distancing should be maintained at all times
Booking a court time in advance is required, preferably via a court booking system, website, app, or phone.
This will assist should contact tracing be required subsequently.
You will be aware that the level of transmission is growing rapidly therefore it is imperative that all clubs ensure that the guidelines are communicated to members and followed in order to ensure the safety of all.
Regards
Richard Fahey
Chief Executive
Tennis Ireland