Squash Ireland is delighted to announce GillenMarkets and Cannon Kirk as the title sponsors for the upcoming Irish Open, scheduled to take place from May 20th to 24th at Fitzwilliam LTC in Dublin. This year, the tournament has been elevated to a Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper status event, featuring a $75,000 prize fund, split equally between the men’s and women’s draws.
The upgraded status is set to attract top-tier international talent, providing an exceptional platform for both seasoned professionals and rising stars. World No. 22 Tesni Murphy leads the women’s draw as the top seed, while World No. 19 Greg Lobban enters the men’s draw as the favourite, with Jonah Byrant World No. 35 returning to defend his title.
Among the Irish contenders are Hannah Craig, Sam Buckley, Conor Moran, Breanne Flynn, and Hannah McGugan, all of whom will have the opportunity to compete against some of the world’s best on home soil.
Notably, Irish No.1 Hannah Craig recently secured her maiden PSA Tour title at the Paraguay Open and has climbed as high as World No. 63, underscoring her readiness to make a significant impact at the Irish Open.
On the men’s side, Sam Buckley and Conor Moran have been making great strides in their game and continue to climb the world rankings in what is a pivotal year ahead of the announcement of the LA 2028 Olympic qualification process.
Meanwhile, Breanne Flynn hopes to make a strong return following an ankle injury that sidelined her for several weeks, while Hannah McGugan aims to gain valuable competitive experience against some of the world’s top-ranked players.
Tournament Director Dara O’Flynn expressed enthusiasm about the event’s growth: “The support from GillenMarkets and Cannon Kirk has been instrumental in elevating the Irish Open to a PSA Copper event. This enhancement not only boosts the tournament’s prestige but also provides our Irish players with a valuable opportunity to compete at a higher level on home soil. We anticipate thrilling matches and
encourage fans to come and support our players.“
“Alongside our title sponsors, we are very grateful to Fitzwilliam LTC and their members, who have been wonderful hosts for what is a marquee tournament in the Irish sporting calendar.”
Squash enthusiasts and sports fans are encouraged to attend the Irish Open to witness world-class squash action and support Ireland’s top talent.
For more information on the tournament draw, participating players, and schedule, visit www.psasquashtour.com
