County Kildare’s Wimbledon Champion
Monasterevin was the birthplace of Ireland’s first men’s Wimbledon Champion in 1890! Willoughby James Hamilton was born there in December 1864. His father was Reverend Canon William Alfred Hamilton who was Rector of Monasterevin between 1863 and 1867. Willoughby was a multi-talented sportsman, also playing soccer and badminton for Ireland on the international stage. Several […]
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