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JUNIOR TENNIS TEAMS































D iv isio n 2 T e a m :- Standing: B. O’Riordan, C. McPartlin, C. Joyce, R. Scott, C. Deasy,
D. Conlon (capt), J.Howlett, D. O’Leary, S. Mathews
D iv isio n 1 T e a m :- Seated: Mr David Keenahan, A. Doran, P. O'Kelly, R. Kennedy,
B.Smith (capt), B. Conlon, A. Cunningham, S. Pinkster, Mr Robert Byrne




whole way through the match until pulling and went on to win Division II this year.
level at one set all. Then at 3 down in the The Senior 1st beat St Michael’s 4-3,
final set, they played with great lost to Blackrock I, 7-0, beat Blackrock II,
determination to win 7-5. 4-3 in an excellent match and finished
The final was an excellent contest, third in Leinster, losing 6-1 to Belvedere.
played in a commendable spirit by both Niall Dowling (Senior 5C) and Max
teams. Carpio (Senior 4A) faired best, winning
The two other teams came close to three out of their four matches. Paul
reaching finals. The Minor 2nd won their (Senior 6) and Barry Smith (Senior 4C)
section and lost an extremely tight semi­ won the deciding doubles against St
final by 3 games to 2 to Terenure College, Michael’s and Paul Ryan (Senior 6) and
who went on to win the Final of Minor Robert Conan (Senior 6A) won the all-
Division II. The Senior 2nd also won important doubles against Blackrock II.
their section with two fine wins against The Junior 1st lost to Blackrock 5-0,
Belvedere (3-2) and Templeogue (3-2). beat St Michael’s 5-0, got a walkover
Unfortunately, Gonzaga lost the quarter­ against Pres Bray and finished third in
final to Terenure College by an extremely Leinster when losing to Belvedere 5-0.
narrow margin. Gonzaga contested this The Junior 2nd lost to Wesley 5-0 and to
match with great determination against a Belvedere II, 4-1.
side who had been in Division I last year The Past v Present Match took place on
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