Newbridge Tennis Club Championship

Club tennis championships occupy a special place in the Irish sporting calendar - competitive enough to draw genuine talent, social enough to welcome anyone who enjoys watching the game played well. The Newbridge Tennis Club Championship is the club’s annual showcase, staged across the courts in late August when the summer season reaches its peak. Whether you play yourself or simply appreciate good tennis, this is the kind of local event that repays a Sunday afternoon. Entry is open to club members competing across multiple divisions, so the standard ranges from seasoned club players to enthusiastic improvers; spectators can watch throughout without needing a ticket.

What to expect

The championship runs as a structured tournament with singles and doubles categories, divided by ability so the matchplay stays close and competitive at every level. Expect a full card of matches from the 2pm start, with courts in use simultaneously and a pleasant rhythm of watching one game wrap up as another begins on the next court. Prize presentations follow the final matches - a traditional end to the day that gives the event a proper sense of occasion. Summer evenings in Kildare can still carry warmth in late August, so a seat courtside is a genuinely pleasant way to spend a few hours.

Getting there

Newbridge is well served by public transport. Irish Rail runs regular commuter services from Dublin Heuston and from Portlaoise along the Kildare line, with Newbridge station a short walk or quick taxi from most parts of town. Bus Eireann and Go-Ahead Ireland also connect the town to Dublin and surrounding Kildare towns throughout the day. By car, Newbridge sits just off the M7 motorway at junction 11, making it straightforward from Dublin, Naas, or Portlaoise. Parking at club facilities in Ireland is generally available on site or in nearby residential streets; it is worth arriving a little early on tournament day.

While you’re in Newbridge

Newbridge is a lively Kildare market town with a good mix of shopping, cafes, and places to eat - the Silver Pear on Main Street and the nearby Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre are both worth a look. The Curragh Plains, one of the oldest open grasslands in Europe and home to the famous racecourse, are just minutes away. There is more to see in Newbridge and across Co. Kildare.

Good to know

• Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026
• Start time: 2:00pm
• Entry fee: €20 (competitors); spectators welcome
• Organised by: Newbridge Tennis Club
• Booking: Check the club website or contact them directly to enter a division
• Divisions: Multiple ability levels - singles and doubles