Mary Dinan – An Appreciation
Where do you start writing about a person who had so much influence for good on a diverse range of people be it as a player, coach, manager, administrator and mentor. As a player Mary was a “powerhouse” with what Roy Keane would describe as having a “great engine”. Her stamina, agility and fleet of foot coupled with a steely determination to win were second to none. Ciro Ciniglio, England [...]
Leinster Masters Open 2024
Entry is now open for the 2024 Leinster Masters Open to be held in Baldoyle Badminton Centre on the weekend of 23rd & 24th November. Get your entries in - here
Leinster Yonex Secondary Schools Finals 2025
Click here for details of the dates for the Leinster Yonex Secondary Schools Finals 2025 as well as the closing dates for entries.
Leinster Team for the ICC Premier Championship
The team to represent Leinster at the ICC Premier Championship on November 9th and 10th 2024 has been announced by the Leinster Seniors Selection Committee. The team will play the first leg of the competition at Tyneside BC, Newcastle. The Team is Sara Boyle Adam McAllister Neasa Flynn Sean P Laureta Laura Heery Vincent Pontanosa Jennie Magee [...]
Updated Leinster Badminton 2024/25 Calendar
The latest version of the Leinster Badminton 2024/25 Calendar is available here
Leinster Yonex Autumn Open 2024
Leinster Yonex open will take place on the 7th & 8th of September 2024. To enter click here.
DANUM Summerfest 2024 @ Baldoyle Badminton Centre
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Teicnic Camp 2024 – Kinnegad NS
Badminton Ireland are delighted to announce an upcoming Teicnic Camp. The camp is open to males and females aged between 7 and 17 years of age and is being led by BWF Level 1 coach- John Amond. Location: Kinnegad NS Dates: Tuesday 2nd July to Friday 5th July Time: 10am - 2pm See here for more details. You can register for this camp by clicking here. [...]
Summer Camps at Terenure Badminton Centre
Terenure Badminton Centre will be hosting several Summer Camps in July and August. See below for more details.
Summer Club Activity at Terenure Badminton Centre
Details of summer club activity at Terenure Badminton Centre.
Leinster Win 2024 U18 Intercounty Tournament Title
Congratulations to Leinster as they defended their Under-18 Inter-County Trophy, beating out 28 other teams in Nottingham. Click here for a report of all the action. Well done to all our players, coaches and support team.
U14 Celtic Challenge 2024
Click here for the report from the 2024 U14 Celtic Challenge recently held in Terenure Badminton Centre.
Leinster Badminton AGM 2024
Advisory Notice of Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting Sunday 21st April 2024 February 20th, 2024 Please accept this as an advisory note that the intended date of the Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting is Sunday 21st April 2024. The meeting will take place in the Baldoyle Badminton Centre, Grange Industrial Estate, Grange Avenue, Baldoyle D13 E8Y2. In advance of the Meeting, you will receive information [...]
Christmas Opening Hours – Terenure & Baldoyle Badminton Centres
Happy Christmas to all from us here at Leinster Badminton. Over the Christmas period our centres will be open at the following times: Terenure and Baldoyle.
Leinster Yonex Masters Open 2023
Well done to the organisers of the recently held Leinster Yonex Masters Open 2023. There was a great vibe in the hall with many of the participants catching up since last years tournament. It was great to have catering back on site and the food was amazing. See the roll of honour listing all participants here. Well done all.
Leinster Yonex Primary Schools Finals 2024
Please click here for details of the Leinster Yonex Primary Schools Finals 2024. Competition information along with fee details and links for expressions of interest and Badminton Ireland affiliation can be found here.
Nhat Nguyen AIG FZ Forza Irish Open Men’s Singles Champion – Irish Open Results
Nhat Nguyen has won the AIG FZ Forza Irish Open 2023 in spectacular fashion beating one of the top talents in European badminton Alex Lanier 21-13, 21-19. Nhat put on a show to the strong home crowd fighting from 19-12 down in the second set to win 9 points in a row and claim his first Irish Open title. This years International Challenge event treated those spectators in attendance throughout [...]
Leinster YONEX Open Championship 2023 Report
Click here to read the report from the recently held Leinster YONEX Open Championship 2023.
Leinster Senior Team Report
Click here to read details of the Leinster Senior Team's recent trip across the water to play Buckinghamshire, Yorkshire and Avon.
Leinster Yonex Masters Open 2023 – Entry Open
Entry for the Leinster Yonex Masters Open 2023 is now open. You can enter online here. Entry closes Sunday, November 12th.
Leinster Secondary Schools Badminton Finals 2024 Dates
The dates for the Leinster Secondary Schools Badminton Finals-including last date for entry are listed here:
Leinster Inter-County Events 2023/24
The dates (including closing dates for entry) for the Leinster Inter-County events for the upcoming season are listed here
Leinster Yonex Autumn Open 2023 Report
See the report from an exciting Leinster Yonex Autumn Open 2023 here
Paddy Kelly – An Appreciation
Paddy had been in bad health for the last few years, none the less, it is a shock to hear of his passing. All through the years he has been a great supporter of both Leinster Badminton and Whitehall Road. Paddy started his badminton career in the 80s playing with Churchtown Badminton Club. His love of the sport grew and in later years he became a coach. He was involved [...]
Badminton Expo 23 – National Badminton Centre Lisburn, Saturday, August 26th
Badminton Expo will feature a number of incredible demonstration matches from the top players in Ireland and indeed the world. An unparalleled showcase and experience of one of the greatest sports in the world. Not to mention an incredible day out for the whole family. Apply early as tickets are limited. There will be a subsidised bus to the event leaving from Baldoyle Badminton Centre (details will be provided later). [...]
Leinster Badminton 2023-24 Calendar
The full Leinster Badminton 20223-24 Season calendar is now available. You will find it by clicking here and clicking on the “Download PDF Calendar” button.
Annual General Meeting Leinster Branch 2023- Date Changed to Sunday May 14th 2023
Please note that the Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting, which was scheduled to take place in Terenure Badminton Centre on April 23rd 2023 has been deferred. The Meeting will now take place on Sunday May 14th, at 2.30pm in Terenure Badminton Centre. This also means that the closing date for Nominations has been extended to end of day on Monday 8th May, 2023 Any inconvenience this may cause you is [...]
Leinster win U18 ICT Championship
Leinster Badminton President, David Murphy and the Executive Committee would like to congratulate the Leinster U18 team and the Youth Activities Committee, under the leadership of Chairperson, Jean Kelly on their historic win at the U18 Intercounty Tournament. Read more here
Leinster Senior Team top the table in the English County Championship
The Leinster Branch President, David Murphy, and the Executive would like to congratulate the Leinster Senior team for winning the English Senior County Championship and gaining promotion to the Premiership next season. The trip report can be read here.
BPL Match Night Cancellation Friday 31st March
We are postponing this Friday's BPL Match Night Four in respect of the passing of our close friend David Gannon.
An Appreciation of David Gannon
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news of the passing of David Gannon. David was a true family man and will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Kim, daughters Leah and Abbie, Mother Mary, brother Niall, sister Celine and their families. From a young age those around Whitehall Road knew David as a near permanent fixture in the center. He spent time watching his [...]
Derek Stewart – An Appreciation
Derek’s sudden and sad passing has lost one of Leinster Badminton great supporters on so many levels both as a Player, Administrator and Coach stretching back over fifty years. As this is the “Oscar” time of year, we hear a lot of Americanism’s like “Journey”, “Legacy” and “Body of Work”. Well these can also be applied to Derek. His badminton “Journey” started off in a one court hall called Clontarf [...]
U14 Celtic Challenge Champions 2023
Read about the U14 Leinster's team's successful trip to Edinburgh and their return as U14 Celtic Challenge Champions. Click here for full report
Leinster Badminton AGM 2023
Advisory Notice of Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting Sunday 23rd April 2023 February 19th 2023 Please accept this as an advisory note that the intended date of the Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting is Sunday 23rd April 2023. The meeting will take place in the Terenure Badminton Centre, Whitehall Road, Terenure, Dublin D12 P659. In advance of the Meeting, you will receive information relating to upcoming vacancies on the Executive committee [...]
Leinster Team for U13 Celtic Challenge
Leinster Badminton is delighted to announce that we will be sending a team to the upcoming U13 Celtic Challenge in Edinburgh on February 25/26. See here for more information. The best of luck to you all. Leinster Badminton
Leinster Senior Team Trip To Luton Report:
The Leinster Branch President, David Murphy, and the Executive would like to congratulate the Leinster Senior team on their performance in Luton, 21-22nd January. The trip report can be read here.
Terenure & Baldoyle Christmas Opening Hours
Season's greetings to all our players. Terenure and Baldoyle Badminton Centres will be open over the Christmas period at the following times: We here at Leinster Badminton wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you over the period and in 2023. Yours in Sport Leinster Badminton
Leinster Senior Team Event – Newcastle
The Leinster Branch President, David Murphy, and the Executive would like to congratulate the Leinster Senior team on their performance in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 11th November 2022. The trip report can be read here.
Leinster Yonex Masters Open – Entry closing Soon
Entry closing soon folks. Get your entries in on or before Tuesday, November 15th. https://bi.tournamentsoftware.com/.../B76EE07D-728E-4658...
Leinster Yonex Secondary Schools Finals
The timetable for the Leinster Yonex Secondary Schools Finals 2023 is available here
Leinster Badminton Calendar 2022 / 2023
The full Leinster Badminton 2022/23 Season calendar is now available. You will find it by clicking here and clicking on the “Download PDF Calendar” button.
Baldoyle Badminton Centre Bar Committee AGM
Baldoyle Badminton Centre Bar Committee Annual General Meeting (Year end 2021) on Tuesday June 28th, 2022, at 7.30pm AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Minutes from the AGM 2020 3. Matters Arising 4. Finance Report 5. Consideration of Finance Report 6. Any Other Business
Youth Activities Newsletter – May 2022
Check out the May 2022 edition of the Leinster Youth Activities newsletter here, containing details of the Juvenile activity in Leinster since the beginning of the year.
Leinster Branch AGM 2022 – Agenda and Documents
Leinster Branch AGM 2022 April 24th, 2022 @ 2.30pm in Baldoyle Badminton Centre Click the following links to access the AGM documents: AGM FAQs Agenda - Leinster AGM 2022 Leinster Branch AGM Minutes 2021 2021 Accounts (Draft) President's Letter President's Report Interim Chairman's Report Treasurer's Report YACs report Yours faithfully, Betty Luttrell Acting General Secretary
Leinster Badminton AGM 2022
Notice is hereby given for the Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting which is scheduled for Sunday 24th April 2022 at 2.30pm. Club secretaries Final Notice of Leinster Branch AGM on April 24th 2022.docx Please find attached Nomination forms for the following vacancies on the Executive Committee. The nomination form for President is available here. The nomination form for Vice-President is available here. The nomination form for Honorary Treasurer [...]
Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting 2022
Feb 17th, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday 24th April 2022 at 2.30 pm. Within the next two weeks you will receive information relating to both the location of the meeting and upcoming vacancies on the Executive committee. The relevant Nomination forms will also be included. Please note that in line with any public [...]
2022 Leinster Open COVID Player Protocol
For the upcoming Leinster Open 2022 on 22nd and 23rd of January please note that the following player safety protocol will be in effect. 2022 Leinster Open Player Safety Protocol
Leinster Youth Badminton Newsletter December 2021
Seasons Greetings to all from Leinster Youth Badminton. The latest edition of our Newsletter is available here Leinster Youth Badminton Newsletter Dec 2021
Leinster Badminton Calendar 2022
The Leinster Badminton Calendar to end of July 2022 is published here. To download the calendar in PDF format, click here. Events are subject to COVID regulations that are in place at the time of the event, and may be subject to change.
Leinster Badminton Calendar (Oct – Dec 2021)
The Leinster Badminton Provisional Calendar to end of December 2021 is published here. Events are subject to COVID regulations that are in place at the time of the event, and may be subject to change.
Return to Doubles Play from 20th September in Baldoyle and Terenure Badminton Centres
Dear Players, The Leinster Badminton Executive Committee is delighted to inform you that Doubles will be permitted in both Baldoyle and Terenure Badminton Centres from the 20th September 2021 until further changes in restrictions, expected on the 22nd October 2021. The Executive Committee is implementing Badminton Ireland’s Club protocol and we ask you to review it here: This Is Badminton – Badminton Ireland (this-is-badminton.com) The following rules will apply in [...]
Reminder: Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting – Sunday June 27th at 2.30pm
Registration for the meeting You have already received the link to register and it is also on the Website. The online voting option will remain available until 6pm to-morrow Saturday June 26th. After 6pm, the registration option will close , no further requests to register will be accepted/processed. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nLprctziSm6xcp_JifAqoA Voting Voting will take place during the meeting as normal and guidelines/assistance will be available as required. Nominating a Representative [...]
AGM Documents for June 27th 2021
AGM Documents for June 27th 2021 The documents for the 2021 AGM being held on June 27th are available to view below. Agenda & Previous Minutes LBBUI AGM Agenda June 27th 2021 LBBUI AGM 2020. Minutes. draft 5 Other AGM Documents LBBUI Presidents Report 2021 LBBUI Chairman 2021 Report LBBUI Treasurers' Reports 2021 LeinsterYouthBadminton2020 Leinster AGM report Leinster Badminton DSB Report May 2021 Leinster Badminton Strategic Plan 2021-2024 LBBUI AGM [...]
Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting Sunday 28th April 2022
Feb 17th, 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday 28th April 2022 at 2.30 pm. Within the next two weeks you will receive information relating to both the location of the meeting and upcoming vacancies on the Executive committee. The relevant Nomination forms will also be included. Please note that in line with any public [...]
Leinster Branch Badminton Annual General Meeting 2021 – Change Of Date
Please note that the Annual General Meeting which was due to take place on June 20th has been changed and will now take place on June 27th 2021 at the same time and also by Zoom. Betty Luttrell Acting General Secretary
LBBUI – Midland Branch Badminton Club – AGM Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR THE MIDLAND BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATE: Tuesday 15th June 2021 PLACE: TERENURE BADMINTON CENTRE TIME: 7.30 PM AGENDA The following business will be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting: • Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting • Chairpersons Report. • Treasurers Report. • Nomination and Election of President. • Nomination and Election of Chairperson. • Nomination and Election of Honorary Treasure. • [...]
Leinster Branch Badminton Annual General Meeting 2021
For the purpose of enabling nominations for the role of Officers of Membership of the Executive, notice is hereby given that the AGM of Leinster Badminton will be a virtual meeting and will place by Zoom on June 20th, 2021, at 2.30pm. Please find attached Nomination forms for the following vacancies on the Executive Committee: Chairperson NOMINATIONFORM_for _CHAIRPERSON 2021 v2 Committee Members (4) NOMINATIONFORM_for _EXECUTIVE_COMMITTEE 2021 Please [...]
Passing of Eileen McCormack
We learned the very sad news today (Monday) of the passing of Eileen earlier this morning. Eileen was a very kind person, but she was also very caring. She cared very much for her husband David, a former chair of Aer Lingus Badminton Club, her two children, Aileen, and David – small David as she would refer to him even though he is now over six foot tall, and [...]
Annual General Meeting of the Baldoyle Bar Committee 2019/2020
This notice is to advise that the Annual General Meeting of the Baldoyle Bar Committee will be held on Tuesday 25th May 2021 at 7.30pm. The night will be broken into two parts and a meeting for each of 2019 and 2020 will take place. Agenda for both are below. The meeting will be a virtual one. If you plan to attend, you must register in advance on Zoom. On [...]
Notice of Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting – Sunday 20th June 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 20th June 2021 at 2.30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Terenure Badminton Centre, Whitehall Road, Terenure, Dublin D12P659. In advance of the Meeting, you will receive information relating to upcoming vacancies on the Executive committee together with the relevant Nomination forms. Please note that in line with Covid-19 restrictions and any public [...]
Sports Surgery Clinic – Managing Shoulder Injuries & Back Pain
Sports Surgery Clinic is hosting an Evening for Tennis / Badminton Players Managing Shoulder Injuries & Back Pain This event is open to the public and not restricted to Tennis / Badminton players. It is suitable for anyone interested in keeping strong, flexible and active as they get older and for anyone interested in shoulder injuries and back pain. ONLINE EVENT WEDNESDAY, 28th April, 7 pm to 8.15 pm [...]
Leinster Branch Badminton announce, with sadness, the passing of Joe Buckley RIP
Joe was a lifelong stalwart of Leinster Badminton and a life long supporter of Terenure Badminton Centre. Joe was a gentleman. He had a lovely way of dealing with people .He was very popular and everyone knew him or of him . He played Badminton for Garda/Avondale and Mount Pleasant. He served on the Leagues and Cups Committee as Chairman for over 25 years. He served on the Executive Committee [...]
International Women’s Day 2021-Leinster Badminton Women in Sport
International Women's Day 2021 takes place on Monday the 8th of March. We would like all of our Clubs to get involved in promoting Badminton/International Women's Day. Badminton Ireland have asked if you would highlight someone from your club and promote their work for the club on International Women's Day. Sport Ireland have announced that the 8th-12th of March is going to Women in Sport Week. The Women in Sport [...]
Badminton Ireland Annual General Meeting 2021
Badminton Ireland - Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021 (To be held virtually, on Saturday 15th May 2021) Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Badminton Union of Ireland Limited will be held virtually on Zoom on Saturday 15th May 2021 at 11 am. There are no positions up for election at the forthcoming AGM. Proposed Motions are required to be received by Badminton Ireland (info@Badmintonireland.com) no later than [...]
Introduction to Court Officials Webinar
The Badminton Ireland Court Officials Group (COG) will be hosting a webinar on the 18th January @7pm. In this webinar the COG will explain what is involved in becoming a Court Official and what’s ex of them once they complete the training. If you are interested in becoming a Referee or an Umpire or a Line Judge please register here via the following link: Webinar Registration
Creating Winners Webinar, Hosted by Badminton Ireland and Nenagh Badminton Academy
Badminton Ireland Coaching team are delighted to present a ‘Creating Winners’ Badminton Webinar in conjunction with Nenagh Badminton Academy. The webinar with feature special guest Tom Reidy. The webinar is free and open to all members Tom Reidy is originally from Adare in Co Limerick & is a former High-Performance Director for Badminton Ireland. He represented the US in the Barcelona Olympics 1992 & also has many years of experience coaching [...]
Dick O’Rafferty – An Appreciation
With the sad passing of Dick O’Rafferty, Leinster Badminton has lost one of its greatest stalwarts, as player, volunteer, manager and archivist. Born in Dublin and educated in Gorey, Co.Wexford, Dick first came to notice when playing in the early juvenile tournaments in the mid-1950s, winning several events and beating more fancied players along the way. On leaving school, he secured employment in Dublin and moved to live there, [...]
Funeral arrangements for our former General Secretary Dick O’Rafferty
Attendance restrictions apply to the funeral arrangements for our former General Secretary Dick O’Rafferty. Those who would have liked to attend but cannot may view the Funeral Mass at this link https://www.dundrumparish.com/webcam/ on Thursday, 10 December, at 10.30 am. As a mark of respect in his memory, both Terenure Badminton Centre and Baldoyle Badminton Centre will remain closed until 12 noon on Thursday. If you would like to leave your [...]
Leinster Badminton Reopening – December 5th
Reopening After COVID-19 Lockdown - December 5th Over the last number of months, Badminton Ireland has worked with other sports to engage with the Sports Export Group on the nuances of our Sport and the impact the restrictions are having on participation. We have made the point that indoor sports such as tennis and badminton require a minimum of two people for any meaningful participation to take place. [...]
Passing of Dick O’Rafferty
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former General Secretary, Dick O'Rafferty on 5th.Dec. Dick has been an integral part of Leinster Badminton for over 50 years. Our sympathies go out to his wife, Mona, and his family. A comprehensive Appreciation will appear later. From the Executive Committee, Trustees and all at Leinster Branch Badminton
AGM Documents for October 4th 2020
AGM Documents for October 4th 2020 The documents for the 2020 AGM being held on October 4th are available to view below. Agenda & Previous Minutes LBBUI AGM Agenda 2020 LBBUI AGM 2019. draft Minutes Leinster SGM Minutes Feb 7th 2020 Other AGM Documents President Report 2020 Chairman Report 2019 Honorary Treasurer Report 2019 Midland Branch - Terrenure Centre-Report for 2020 AGM CAC Report 2020 Dublin & District Report [...]
2020 AGM – Online Registration & Guidelines
Leinster Badminton - 2020 AGM RegistrationAs noted previously, due to Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions, the AGM for 2020 has been postponed until October 4th at 2pm.If you are eligible and would like to attend the AGM you can register to attend online now.How To Use ZoomThe AGM will be held using the video conferencing system, Zoom.Badminton Ireland have put together a comprehensive guide on how to use Zoom for [...]
2020 AGM Postponed
Leinster Badminton AGM Postponed The Level 3 restrictions announced last week mean attending events and movement in and out of Dublin City and County are no longer possible for the duration of Level 3. Due to the Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions, the planned Annual General Meeting scheduled to take place in Baldoyle BC cannot go ahead. The Executive now advise that the meeting will take place by webinar. AGM [...]
Leinster Badminton Team Announcements – Sept 2020
Leinster Badminton Team Announcements Make sure you stay up to date with Leinster Badminton Teams with the below announcements. U13s Interprovincials U13s: Congratulations to our Leinster players who have been selected to compete at the U13 Interprovincials the weekend of Oct 10-11th 2020. Best of luck to our players, Manager – Kirsty Kelly and Coaches – Kirsty & Sam McKay. And thanks to our sponsor Yonex for team wear [...]
Leinster Badminton Competition Reports
Leinster Badminton Competition Reports Make sure you stay up to date with Leinster Badminton Teams with the below competition reports. Celtic Challenge Team: The U13 Celtic Challenge Team are introduced in this Team Profile Booklet as well as their manager, Kirsty Kelly and coaches, Kate Frost, Jack Lawlor & Sam McKay. View U13 CC Team Profile Booklet 2020. Winning Gold: Learn more about the U13 Leinster’s [...]
Leinster Badminton Team Announcements
Leinster Badminton Team Announcements Make sure you stay up to date with Leinster Badminton Teams with the below announcements. U13s: Congratulations to our Leinster players who have been selected to compete in this year’s U13 Celtic Challenge Competition in Lisburn. Best of luck to our players and our Manager & Coaches. View U13 CC Team Announcement. U15s: Congratulations to our Leinster players who have been selected to compete [...]
Leinster Badminton Newsletters
Leinster Youth Newsletters Make sure you stay up to date with Leinster Youth, download the recent newsletters below. Issue One gives an overview of the success of our Juvenile Players and Leinster Teams in the 2018/19 season highlighting Celtic Challenge Gold at U13 & U15 and Bronze at the U18 Intercounty Tournament in Nottingham. It also gives an overview of the new season ahead. Download here. Issue Two [...]