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310, 2024

Leinster Team for the ICC Premier Championship

By |October 3rd, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

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    [...]

1306, 2024

Teicnic Camp 2024 – Kinnegad NS

By |June 13th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

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. [...]

2202, 2024

Leinster Badminton AGM 2024

By |February 22nd, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

712, 2023

Leinster Yonex Masters Open 2023

By |December 7th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

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.

2411, 2023

Nhat Nguyen AIG FZ Forza Irish Open Men’s Singles Champion – Irish Open Results

By |November 24th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

1008, 2023

Paddy Kelly – An Appreciation

By |August 10th, 2023|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

2807, 2023

Badminton Expo 23 – National Badminton Centre Lisburn, Saturday, August 26th

By |July 28th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

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). [...]

1904, 2023

Annual General Meeting Leinster Branch 2023- Date Changed to Sunday May 14th 2023

By |April 19th, 2023|Categories: news, Notices|

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 [...]

3003, 2023

An Appreciation of David Gannon

By |March 30th, 2023|Categories: Notices, Uncategorized|

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 [...]

1303, 2023

Derek Stewart – An Appreciation

By |March 13th, 2023|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

2702, 2023

Leinster Badminton AGM 2023

By |February 27th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

912, 2022

Terenure & Baldoyle Christmas Opening Hours

By |December 9th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|

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

2004, 2022

Leinster Branch AGM 2022 – Agenda and Documents

By |April 20th, 2022|Categories: news, Notices, Uncategorized|

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  

3103, 2022

Leinster Badminton AGM 2022

By |March 31st, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

1702, 2022

Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting 2022

By |February 17th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

1709, 2021

Return to Doubles Play from 20th September in Baldoyle and Terenure Badminton Centres

By |September 17th, 2021|Categories: news|

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 [...]

2506, 2021

Reminder: Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting – Sunday June 27th at 2.30pm

By |June 25th, 2021|Categories: Notices|

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   [...]

2206, 2021

AGM Documents for June 27th 2021

By |June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

2106, 2021

Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting Sunday 28th April 2022

By |June 21st, 2021|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

1506, 2021

LBBUI – Midland Branch Badminton Club – AGM Notice

By |June 15th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

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. • [...]

806, 2021

Leinster Branch Badminton Annual General Meeting 2021

By |June 8th, 2021|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

1005, 2021

Passing of Eileen McCormack

By |May 10th, 2021|Categories: Notices|

  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 [...]

1005, 2021

Annual General Meeting of the Baldoyle Bar Committee 2019/2020

By |May 10th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

2904, 2021

Notice of Leinster Branch Annual General Meeting – Sunday 20th June 2021

By |April 29th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

  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 [...]

1704, 2021

Sports Surgery Clinic – Managing Shoulder Injuries & Back Pain

By |April 17th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

1803, 2021

Leinster Branch Badminton announce, with sadness, the passing of Joe Buckley RIP

By |March 18th, 2021|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

303, 2021

International Women’s Day 2021-Leinster Badminton Women in Sport

By |March 3rd, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

303, 2021

Badminton Ireland Annual General Meeting 2021

By |March 3rd, 2021|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

1501, 2021

Introduction to Court Officials Webinar

By |January 15th, 2021|Categories: Notices|

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

1401, 2021

Creating Winners Webinar, Hosted by Badminton Ireland and Nenagh Badminton Academy

By |January 14th, 2021|Categories: news|

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 [...]

912, 2020

Dick O’Rafferty – An Appreciation

By |December 9th, 2020|Categories: Notices|

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, [...]

812, 2020

Funeral arrangements for our former General Secretary Dick O’Rafferty

By |December 8th, 2020|Categories: Notices|

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 [...]

712, 2020

Leinster Badminton Reopening – December 5th

By |December 7th, 2020|Categories: news|

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. [...]

712, 2020

Passing of Dick O’Rafferty

By |December 7th, 2020|Categories: Notices|

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

210, 2020

AGM Documents for October 4th 2020

By |October 2nd, 2020|Categories: news|

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 [...]

2809, 2020

2020 AGM – Online Registration & Guidelines

By |September 28th, 2020|Categories: news|

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 [...]

2309, 2020

2020 AGM Postponed

By |September 23rd, 2020|Categories: news|

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 [...]

1409, 2020

Leinster Badminton Team Announcements – Sept 2020

By |September 14th, 2020|Categories: news|

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 [...]

306, 2020

Leinster Badminton Competition Reports

By |June 3rd, 2020|Categories: news|

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 [...]

306, 2020

Leinster Badminton Team Announcements

By |June 3rd, 2020|Categories: news|

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 [...]

1503, 2016

Leinster Badminton Newsletters

By |March 15th, 2016|Categories: news|

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 [...]

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