There was a big entry in this tournament particularly in the boy’s event, but that is no surprise as the hall was awash with selectors, managers and coaches who were working hard and taking notes to help them make their team selection for the forthcoming Irish U/15 Quad, U/15 Celtic Challenge (Leinster) and Nothingham (Leinster) trips away.

Twelve school badminton teams battled their way across the city centre in the dreadful weather to the Terenure Badminton Centre to play in the Dublin U/19 Schools Finals. The finals were divided into 3 divisions of boys and girls sections.

Ireland's Tony Stephenson wins singles and doubles individual event...

Photo Left to Right...

Back: Sandra (Coach), Ciara, Caroline, Donie (Coach), Laura, Sinead, Crona, Cheryl (Manager)

Front: Tony, Chris, Owen, Ruariadh, Luke

It was another English Inter-counties weekend and this time the Leinster team travelled to take on take on a Durham team that was looking for its first win in the group.

All roads lead to the Baldoyle Badminton Centre this Friday (11^th Jan) for the U/17 International Badminton Quadrangular.

Almost 300 people were in attendance at the recent Xmas Xhibition in Badminton Centre, Terenure, and all were treated to an excellent evenings entertainment...

A Poetic Xclusive by Santa...

On finals day, David Hogan, Chairman of the YAC’s Committee thanked the competitors, parents and organisers for making the Leinster Juvenile Close run so smoothly. A special “thanks” went to Amanda Mullery who ran the tournament sharply over the three days. David also made an apology for our President Breda Connolly, who could not attend the finals, as she was sick. Speedy recovery Breda.

Due to the unfortunate rescheduling of the Leinster Senior Close tournament, entries were down. Along with a great festive spirit great badminton prevailed...