Belfast Boat Club

Congratulations to club member and professional tennis player, Dylan Leeman who has won the playoff for a wildcard in the ATP Challenger tournament in Dublin. This is very exciting for him and tennis as a whole in Ireland.

Tennis glamour in the shape of Grigor Dimitrov, Kokkinakis, as well as players from just outside the top 100 in the world will arrive in Dublin this week for the men’s ATP Challenger 75 tournament at Elm Park Golf & Sports Club in Donnybrook.

Professional tennis at a level just below ATP Tour events returns to Ireland for the first tournament of its kind on Irish soil in almost 20 years.

Qualification for the competition begins on Sunday with the main draw matches running through next week and the final taking place on Saturday, June 20th.

We are all delighted for Dylan to get his opportunity to compete against this level of player. We also note that our other professional player, Cian McDonnell, was very close to qualification too, losing out to Dylan in the semi-final.

🏆 Belfast Boat Club Padel League Finals Day 🏆

What a fantastic day of padel action last Saturday at Belfast Boat Club as players battled it out in the league finals! The standard of play was exceptional, with plenty of competitive matches, great rallies, and a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, Fetherstons, for their generous support in making the event possible.

Congratulations to all of our finalists and winners, and thank you to everyone who took part, supported from the sidelines, and helped make the day such a success.

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🎾 The Marlborough Clinic Ulster Open Returns to Belfast Boat Club! 🎾

Belfast Boat Club is delighted to once again host the Marlborough Clinic Ulster Open, taking place from 14–20 June 2026. The tournament promises another outstanding week of tennis, featuring some of the finest players from across Ulster and beyond competing for one of the region’s most prestigious titles.

Matches will take place Sunday the 14th-20th June. Sunday to Tuesday will see the over 55's compete, with the over 30's competing Tuesday-Thursday with the Singles Finals taking place on Saturday 20 June at 11:00am and 2:00pm.

Spectators are warmly invited to come along and enjoy top-class tennis in the beautiful surroundings of Belfast Boat Club on the banks of the River Lagan. With food and refreshments available throughout the week, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening while supporting some exceptional local and visiting talent.

Entries close on Monday 8th of June!

We look forward to welcoming players, members, and tennis fans for another fantastic Ulster Open!

🏆 PADEL LEAGUE FINALS DAY 2026, SPONSORED BY FETHERSTONS 🏆

🏆 Padel League Finals Day
📅 6 June 2026
⏰ 12pm–5pm
📍 Belfast Boat Club
🍕 Pizza from 5:30pm

Come and watch the league's best players compete for the title and enjoy a fantastic day of Padel and Pizza.

Who will be crowned champions? 👀

🏆 Belfast Boat Club Juniors had an unforgettable day at Fitzwilliam.

Our juniors travelled to Dublin for a fantastic training session at Fitzwilliam LTC before heading to the PSA Irish Open Squash Championships 2026 to watch some of the world’s best players in action. 👏

It was a brilliant opportunity for the players to develop their skills, experience top-level squash up close, and enjoy a great day together as a team. A huge thank you to Fitzwilliam for hosting us and helping make the trip so special.

The future is bright for Belfast Boat Club squash! 💪🏽🏅

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Congratulations to all our members who took part in the interprovincial championships last weekend in Castlebar,

Our O75 ladies Letty Lucas, Liz Thompson, Maggie McKenna and Helen Po***ck who won their age group without dropping a set in any of their six matches. A super effort🎾🏆

Our Boat Club Ladies O65 team who won the interprovincial championship Sharon Hall, Susan Templeton, Audrey Holmes, Kathy Fleming and non-playing captain Donna McSorley.

Our men’s over 75’s came out overall joint winners and included kevin Flanagan, Robert Kirk, Terry Templeton and Willie Caldwell

Well done to everyone involved 🍾🎾🎉

⛳️ Join us for the Belfast Boat Club Charity Golf Day!

We’re delighted to be hosting a fantastic day of golf, fun, and fundraising at Belvoir Park Golf Club in aid of NIPANC and NICHS.

📅 Thursday 3rd September 2026
📍 Belvoir Park Golf Club
🏌️ Four Ball Team – £600

Your day includes:
✔️ Soup & sandwich
✔️ On-course competitions
✔️ £25,000 hole-in-one prize
✔️ Evening meal with entertainment
✔️ Raffle
✔️ Team & individual prizes

Gather your team and help support two incredible charities while enjoying a brilliant day on the course.

📧 Book via Smartclub or contact Reception:
[email protected]

What a brilliant night last Saturday — an evening that will live long in the memories of everyone who attended.

We were especially honoured to hear from member, Claire Curran, who spoke so eloquently about what our club means to her. Her words truly captured the spirit and community that make our club so special.

A huge thank you to the members who worked so hard to organise such a fantastic evening: Tierna Watson, Louise Cotton, Fionnuala McLernon, Johnny Laughlin and Paul Wickens.

Congratulations and thank you to them — and to all our members — for making it such a truly wonderful occasion.

Join the Team at Belfast Boat Club!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable staff to join our team at Belfast Boat Club! Whether you’re passionate about hospitality, love sport, or want to be part of a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ What we’re looking for:
• Positive attitude and great teamwork
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Previous experience is a bonus (but not essential!)

✨ What you’ll get:
• A fun, supportive working environment
• Stunning waterfront views every shift
• Opportunities to grow and develop
• Free Gym Membership
• Competitive Pay

If you’re ready to be part of our team, apply now or send us a message for more details!

📩 Get in touch today and start your next adventure with us.

Last weekend saw a padel team from Belfast Boat Club compete in the inaugural fixture with Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin. The event was an amazing success with great matches both across Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed events, 4 of the 6 matches decided on a tie-break. However, Boat Club eventually ran out winners 4-2, so congratulations to the team of Mark Nicholas, John Dullaghan, Ger Connery, Declan Magee, Damian Bannon, Katherine Bready, Joanne Corrigan, and Kristina Sinclair. The hosts provided excellent hospitality and We look forward to the return fixture later this year, which will no doubt be another fantastic event.