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Chairpersons of the One Mile Inn Squash Club Contents Page 2 A Tribute to Michael Howard by Tom Howard & Acknowledgements Page 3 A summary of each year 1974 to 1991 Page 44 The Chairpersons of the One Mile Inn Squash Club Page 45 A short profile of over 100 members Page 66 Features on Gerry Bredin, Seamus Hayes, Gert and Margaret Lacheiner, Tony Lillis, Tom Malone, Denis Maurer, Jim and Ann O'Dowd Page 73 The Committees 1974 – 1991 Page 74 A list of Harp Handicap and Guinness Handicap Champions, Club and Clare Champions 1 A Tribute to Michael Howard by Tom Howard Michael Howard opened the One Mile Inn in June 1970 as a music and dancing venue. It was the first of its kind in the west of Ireland and was a great success! At that time people went to the pub, had a few drinks and then went on to a dance which were dry venues, ie no bar license. In 1974 he opened the squash court which was, I think, the first in Munster outside of Cork City. It was an immediate success. This was of course a commercial decision because during the winter months it would create a lot of activity around the place. Cars in the car park during week nights looked good and brought in others! Of course there was a certain group of members who would spend 30 minutes playing squash and then spend 2 hours in the bar rehydrating themselves. Can one imagine today’s cyclists or joggers doing the same! Tournament nights were always looked forward to, as the club had many competitive, talented players and the balcony would be full to capacity. Michael loved being around to watch and enjoy the tension and excitement. The squash club brought a great buzz to the place and he very much enjoyed the company of many members. There was always great banter and debate on all subjects from squash to politics! Unfortunately squash was going out of vogue during the 1980s and by then there were up to 13 other clubs in Clare, many of which had better facilities. Sadly the club finally closed in 1991 after struggling for a few years. It was sad for him to see it closed as he had many fond memories of the club and its members going back over time! Sadly he became ill in early 2008 and succumbed to his illness on 17 February 2009. As an entrepreneur he had many successes and a few failures. The One Mile Inn and its squash club, full of great people, was one of his proudest and most favourite achievements. *********************************** ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank Peter Beirne and Brian Doyle for all their help and advice at the The Local Studies Centre. Tom Howard for his tribute to his father Michael. Phil Molony for her excellent help and Jim O’Dowd for ensuring this book was published. The Clare Roots Society for all their advice. D2 Print for their help in designing the cover and printing the book. Seamus Hayes for his introduction, and of course for all the articles he wrote on the club over its seventeen year existence. It was like reading a weekly newsletter on the club. All these articles (810 pages) are available on the Clare Library and the Ennis Tennis websites. There are also newspaper articles (over 27 years) on 15 other squash clubs. These include the Auburn Lodge, Ballina, Boys National, C.B.S. (157 pages), Clarecastle, Cooraclare, Ennis Golf Club, Ennistymon, Kildysart, Kilkee, Lissycasey, Newmarket On Fergus, Shannon Diamond and St Flannan's. There is also a feature on the Clare Squash Racquet's Association which was formed in 1982. Finally there is a tribute to Michael Howard on the Clare Racquet History Blog. *********************************** 2 1973/74 The squash court was built in 1974 The first newspaper advertisement appeared in March 1974, as follows: The first Tournament was the Harp Handicap Competition which was won by Pat Kirby (of Handball fame). He defeated Dr Maccon Macnamara. 1974/75 The First Committee Chairman Pat Kelly, Treasurer Tony Lillis, Secretary Brian Fitzgerald, Club Captain Colm McLaughlin, Tom Spillane, Denis Maurer, Madeline Brennan, Aidan Deegan. Major Events Sean Foudy was presented with a plaque by the members for taking the bookings and taking care of the courts. A trip to Ballina in April 1975 was organised. Petrol was in short supply. The new One Mile Inn Pitch & Putt course opened in June 1975. This was a 9-hole Pitch & Putt course that became an 18-hole course by the end of the year. A Pitch & Putt Committee was elected. Chairman Patrick Murphy, Secretary Noel Carmody, Treasurer Eamonn Murphy, PRO Seamie Murphy, Captain Tommy Doherty. 3 The majority of the One Mile Inn Pitch and Putt team (7 out of 8) were on the Ennis Tennis and Pitch & Putt team that won the North Munster League the previous year. Competitions Mens Harp Final: Liam Cahir defeated Colm McLaughlin (a major shock) Ladies Guinness Final: Mgt Lacheiner defeated Mary Hennessy The first Autumn League team competitions were held. The Mens Autumn League competition was won by Tony Lillis, Brian Fitzgerald, Denis Maurer, P J Garry and Christy Guerin. Rs-Up team: Pat Kelly, Jimmy Cullinane, Conor Murphy, Martin Concannon and Jack Keane. The Ladies Autumn League competition was won by Margaret Lacheiner, Mimi O’Keefe, Rosaleen Spooner and Annette Ryan. Rs-Up team: Mary Hennessy, Marie McInerney, Josette Maurer, and Angela Cahir. A One Mile Inn team travelled to Shannon to play Shannon Diamond Squash Club. The first major Pitch & Putt competition was held in July 1975. The first Spring League tournament was held. The winning team: James Cooney, Mary Hennessy, Paddy Flannery, Pat Kirby, Tommie Mee and Gert Lacheiner. The Rs-Up team: Brian Mulqueen, Phil Molony, Colm McLoughlin, Liam Cahir, Tom Spillane and Ted Finlay. 1st Spring League Winning Team Runners-Up Team 4 1975/76 Committee - Chairman Pat Kelly, Treasurer Tony Lillis, Secretary Jim Hennessy, Club Captain Colm McLaughlin, Mary Noonan, Denis Maurer, Rory O’Keefe, Paddy Flannery and Margaret Lacheiner. Major Events The dressing Rooms were completed in October 1975. Membership - 93 ( 60 Men & 33 Ladies). The Ennis Golf Club opened a squash court in Jan 1976. Competitions Mens Harp Winner: Colm McLaughlin Ladies Guinness Final: Margaret Lacheiner defeated Mary Hennessy Very popular Blitzes were held at the club. Each game lasted 10 minutes. The winners of the Autumn League were Div A: Colm McLoughlin; Div B: F Brennan, Div C: Jack Keane; Div D: Ned Ryan; Div E: Rosaleen Spooner; Div F: Carmel Warner. 1976/77 Committee - Chairman Denis Maurer, Treasurer Ann O’Dowd, Secretary Mary Hennessy, Club Captain Tony Lillis, Margaret Lacheiner, Carmel Warner, Ted Finlay, Michael Neylon and Jimmy Cronin. Major Events The first squash Clare Championship was held at and initiated by the OMI. Paul Costello joined OMI. The Pitch & Putt Course was open all year round from June 1977, unlike the course at the Tennis Club. Total Membership was 87 (57 Men & 30 Ladies). Competitions Mens Harp Final: Dickie Pyne defeated Rory O’Keefe Ladies Guinness Final: Mary Hennessy defeated Ann O’Dowd 5 1st Mens Clare Champion: Paul Costello (OMI) def C McLoughlin (OMI) 1st Ladies Clare Champion: Margaret Lacheiner (OMI) def Mary Hennessy (OMI) Junior A Squash Team won Limerick SRA League. They were Rs-Up in Munster when they lost to Minnies of Dungarvan. The team: Tony Lillis, Denis Maurer, Colm McLoughlin, R Pyne, Rory O Keefe, Paddy Kelly and Paul Costello. Junior ‘A’ team winners Lim SRA League Junior ‘B’ team Ts-Up Lim SRA League Junior B Squash Team Rs-Up in Limerick SRA League. The team: Ted Finlay, Jimmy Cronin, Jim Hennessy, Michael Neylon and Derry Molony. Autumn League Winners: Mary Noonan, Jim Power, Pat Stafford, Colm McLaughlin Rs-Up Team: Jo Dilger, Jim O’Dowd, Tom Malone, Pat Kelly Spring League winners: Gert Lacheiner’s team defeated Frankie Brennan’s team 3 Blitzes were held 6 1977/78 Committee - Chairman & Club Captain Denis Maurer, Treasurer Ann O’Dowd, Secretary Mary Hennessy, John Costin, Michael Neylon, Margaret Lacheiner, Jimmy Cronin, Frank McInerney. Major Events Clare Championshipswere again held at the One Mile Inn Membership was 79 (25 Ladies & 54 Men) Competitions 1st Mens Club Champion: Tony Lillis defeated Denis Maurer 1st Ladies Club Champion: Ann Renshaw defeated Margaret Lacheiner 5 teams were entered in the Limerick Leagues. Mens Harp Final: Jim Neville defeated Brian Fitzgerald Ladies Guinness Final: Margaret Lacheiner defeated Ann Boyd Mens Clare Champion: Denis Maurer(OMI) def Ken Glennon (OMI) 7 Ladies Clare Champion: Margaret Lacheiner (OMI) def Mary O’Connor (De Beers) . Denis Maurer qualified for the Limerick Senior Squash Championships Final . Tony Lillis qualified for the Limerick Intermediate Squash Championships Final . Margaret Lacheiner received a Clare Sportstar of the Year Award . Regular Blitzes were held 1978/79 Committee - Chairman John Costin, Treasurer Ann O’Dowd, Secretary M Hennessy, Club Captain Cha Gill, PRO Seamus Hayes, Margaret Lacheiner, Jan Davis, Niall Duffy, Tony Lillis, Pat Kirby. Major Events Total Membership 123 (45 Ladies and 78 Men) 14 travelled on a St Patrick’s weekend trip to the Glenagle Hotel in Killarney Paddy Kelly & Colm McLaughlin back after longterm injures Clare Championship Finals were held at the OMI The Club held its first Buffet Social at the West County Hotel Margaret Lacheiner received a second Clare Sports Star of the Year Award Ennis CBS Squash Club opens and enters the Limerick Leagues for the first time 5 Teams in the Limerick Leagues Competitions Mens Club Champion: Denis Maurer defeated Tony Lillis Ladies Club Champion: Margaret Lacheiner defeated Ann Renshaw Men’s Plate Winner: Derry Molony Ladies Plate Winner: Ann O’Dowd 8 Mens Harp Final: Denis Maurer defeated Tony Lillis Ladies Harp Final: Margaret Lacheiner defeated Mary Hennessy Mens Clare Champion: Tony Lillis (OMI) defeated Denis Maurer (OMI) Ladies Clare Champion: Mgt Lacheiner (OMI) defeated Mary O’Connor (De Beers) OMI were Rs-Up in Limerick Junior ‘C’ Mens League.
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