The County Galway LTC Tournament a late Victorian era grass court tennis tournament staged first staged in August 1879. The tournament was organised by the County Galway Lawn Tennis Club,[1] and held at Lisbeg, County Galway, Ireland.[2] The tournament was held only two times and ended in 1880.[3]
| County Galway LTC Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Abolished | 1880 |
| Location | Lisbeg, County Galway, Ireland |
| Venue | County Galway Lawn Tennis Club |
| Surface | Grass |
History edit
The County Galway LTC Tournament was a grass court tennis event first staged from 6 to 8 August 1879.[4] This tournament was held for two edition only, and appeared to have ended.[5] This event was organised by the County Galway Lawn Tennis Club,[6] and held at Lisbeg, County Galway, Ireland. The first men's singles title was won by William Henry George Eyre, and the second men's singles event was won by Ernest de Sylly Hamilton Browne.[7]
Finals edit
Men's Singles edit
Incomplete roll:[8]
| Year | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 |  William Henry George Eyre |
 W. Peebles |
6-5, 6-5, 6-2, 6-2, 6-5.[8] |
| 1880 | Ernest Browne |
John Eyre |
6-4 6-1 6-2.[8] |
Mixed Doubles edit
| Year | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | William Henry George Eyre Miss Eyre |
W. Peebles Miss Bird |
def.[8] |
References edit
- ^ Travers, Alan. "About Us". gltc.ie. Galway Lawn Tennis Club. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ "County Galway Lawn Tennis Club: The first tournament of this club took place at Lisbeg, the seat of Mr. John Gardiner, on Wednesday last and following days, Thursday and Friday". The Field. London, England: British Newspaper Archives. 9 August 1879. pp. 19, 20.
- ^ Nieuwland, Alex. "Tournament – County Galway". www.tennisarchives.com. Tennis Archives. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ The Field (9 August 1879). pp. 19-20
- ^ Tennis Archives
- ^ Travers, Galway Lawn Tennis Club
- ^ Tennis Archives
- ^ a b c d "Tournaments:County Galway". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
External links edit
Sources edit
- Nieuwland, Alex. "Tournament – County Galway". www.tennisarchives.com. Tennis Archives.
- Travers, Alan. "About Us". gltc.ie. Galway Lawn Tennis Club.
- The Field. (9 August 1879) London, England: British Newspaper Archives.