There are few annual sporting events that command the respect that Wimbledon does. It is the quintessential tennis tournament, synonymous with the sport around the world. In spite of this, it is an event that has often been overlooked in these parts, perhaps for obvious reasons. In more recent times, both young and old have flocked to SW19 from Ireland during the first two weeks in July. In addition to the world-class tennis on show, there are now various other reasons attracting students year on year. Alongside the British Open Golf held in July, Wimbledon is our closest event of such renown and calibre. Getting … Continue reading Wimbledon 2017: This Summer’s Sports Event on a Budget