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, and held at Lisbeg, County Galway, Ireland. The tournament was held only two times and ended in 1880.
History The County Galway LTC Tournament was a grass court tennis event first staged from 6 to 8 August 1879.The Field (9 August 1879). pp. 19-20 This tournament was held for two edition only, and appeared to have ended.Tennis Archives This event was organised by the County Galway Lawn Tennis Club,Travers, Galway Lawn Tennis Club 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.Tennis Archives
Finals Men's Singles Incomplete roll: YearWinnerFinalistScore1879 William Henry George Eyre W. Peebles6-5, 6-5, 6-2, 6-2, 6-5.1880 Ernest Browne John Eyre6-4 6-1 6-2. Mixed Doubles YearWinnerFinalistScore1879 William Henry George Eyre Miss Eyre W. Peebles Miss Birddef.
References
External links Galway Lawn Tennis Club
Sources 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.