Dunmore Badminton Club is set to receive one of the highest honours in Irish badminton this Saturday after being named Badminton Ireland Club of the Year for 2025/2026.

The Waterford club was presented with the national award by Badminton Ireland CEO Enda Lynch at the National Indoor Arena at the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown at 12.15 pm.

A delegation of club representatives will travel from Waterford to accept the trophy ahead of the AIG VICTOR Irish Open Finals.

Founded in 1953, Dunmore Badminton Club is based on the Dunmore Road and now has more than 100 members. The award recognises an impressive season for the club, with success both on and off the court.

Among the highlights were gold in Munster, an All-Ireland silver medal for the club’s H team at the competition in Limerick in May, along with a number of other titles throughout the season.

The club has also made a significant contribution beyond competition. Members recently organised a 12-hour non-stop Smash Cancer badminton marathon in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland, raising €3,500 for the charity.

There was further success for Waterford last week when club members represented the county at the intercounty championships in Killarney, returning home with gold medals in two divisions.

The national award marks a proud occasion for a club which has been part of the Waterford sporting community for more than 70 years, with its growing membership and achievements recognised on a national stage.

Club representatives will bring the trophy back to Waterford following Saturday’s ceremony.

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