Mayo Young Sports Stars: Net gains made during a busy year on court

Lauren Dunne is gaining plenty of recognition for her achievements on the tennis court.

In her first year at Under 16 level in 2024, she competed strongly at competitions up and down the country, including the National Junior Open Tour 1000 Tournament, played in Templeogue, Dublin, where she narrowly missed out on the Under 16 singles title in championship tie-break against the number one seed but went on to secure the Under 16/Under 18 doubles title with her partner.

There were other titles and final appearances too, pointing to what looks like a promising future for this young tennis ace.

Her net gains in 2024 have earned her a Connaught Telegraph Mayo Young Sports Stars Award, which will be presented at a gala ceremony in Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, on Friday, March 7.

Tickets for the presentation dinner are available now. To book, contact Aiden Henry on (087) 6582141 or aiden.henry@con-telegraph.ie.