CLAREMONT RAILWAY LTC CELEBRATES ITS CENTENARY IN 2004

Claremont Railway LTC was originally two separate clubs existing side by side, which merged to form one club in 1982. The facilities are now excellent and are enjoyed by an active membership of nearly 300. Many members live locally in Sandymount, but many also come from all over Dublin.

The Club is proud to be one of the few still providing real grass courts for lawn tennis. The enjoyment of playing on a real lawn on a summer’s day with a gentle sea breeze has to be experienced to be truly appreciated.

Many a happy childhood was spent in this little oasis in suburban Dublin. Many a romance began at the tennis club dance that Railway Union and Claremont LTC were famous for in bygone years.

Some players went on to representative honours including Davis Cup tennis. Others players went on to be famous at other sports like Ronnie Delaney, who won an Olympic Gold Medal in Melbourne in 1958.

The facilities include six grass courts, five all-weather courts (omni-court pro), floodlighting, pavilion with bar. Members participate in a wide range of events, from the competitive to the social.

One member, Michael Crowe, has won the Club championship on seventeen occasions (a feat not likely to be rivalled by many).

The Douglas family has another distinction: Clive, now in his twenties, won the Men’s Singles Championship that his father, Paul won in 1970 and his grand-father also won in the 1940s.

The Club championships on grass take place in August each year, culminating in the competitive and social highlight of the season– the Club ‘At Home’. Thursday night American tournaments in summer and coaching programmes at intervals through the season are just a few of the many activities for members.

There is an active Junior membership, offering great recreational opportunities under supervision throughout those long summer holidays from school. Summer camps for children are organized in the club by Claire Kirwan (086-8120886).

The Club is proud to be associated with the success of the local primary schools in the Schools Tennis Leagues.

Membership is open and very affordable and offers the added attraction of a range of other sports (including Rugby, hockey, cricket, soccer, bowls) in Railway Union for a little extra.
Enquiries regarding membership may be made to Ms. Cariosa Kearns Ph: 2983364.

Top right, left to right: Robert Collins, President of Claremont Railway LTC, Clive Douglas, Club Champion in 2000 and Michael Crowe who has won the Men’s Singles Championship 17 times.

Botton left,, left to right: Tadgh Kennelly, David Fassbender, Derek Collins and Peter Witke, finalists in the Men’s Doubles Championship at Claremont Railway LTC.