Mayo tennis club officially opens third court

A Mayo TD has officially opened the third tennis court at Westport Tennis Club.

Performing the ceremony, Deputy Michael Ring stated: "This wonderful new court is a very welcome asset to Westport Tennis Club and it increases the capacity at Westport Tennis Club.

"This will give more people than ever the opportunity to play tennis.

“Westport Tennis Club have a tremendous offering with their excellent courts and new clubhouse.

"This development is testament to the dedication, time and hard work put in by Westport Tennis Club committee and club members.

“I have been a strong supporter of Westport Tennis Club. During my tenure as Minister, I allocated funding to this wonderful Tennis Club.

“Westport Tennis Club was established in 1954 and has continued to grow.

"The hard work of many volunteers on the committee and members throughout the club is very obvious.

"The enhanced facilities now here in Westport will enable the club to further develop and attract new members.

"It will lead to increased participation especially among the youth of Westport.

“I publicly thank the committee and the members of the club for their tireless work on developing Westport Tennis Club and bringing it to the standard that it is today.

"I wish Westport Tennis Club continued success in to the future”.