It with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Mossie Collins, last evening. Mossie was a legend of Irish Squash and someone who made a huge contribution to the game and to so many players over the years, who he coached, 
mentored and encouraged.
The board of Irish Squash and all Mossie’s friends in Irish Squash would like to extend its sympathy to his wife Kate and children Rosie, Maurice, Chris and the extended family on his passing.
Please see the funeral notice from RIP.ie below.
(Peacefully) at home. Beloved husband of Kate and the late Ann, loving father of Rosie, Maurice, Chris and the late Elaine and step father to Mark, Liam and Frank. Sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Maurice, daughters-in-law Fiona and Monica, his adored grandchildren Rory, Kate, Stevie, Eddie and Sam, sisters Mary and Margie, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
REST IN PEACE
Reposing at home on Sunday, November 17th, from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 18th, at 11.30am in the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
“The number of hours, days, months and even years that Mossie has unselfishly given to coaching juniors can only be regarded as an historical contribution to the game and to Old Belvedere” (Harry Walsh 1987 – the Commemorative Booklet 1962-1987 for Old Belvedere Squash Rackets Club.) and so it continued for many decades – that is Mossie’s contribution to Irish squash and squash players in general, continued as player, coach, advisor and mentor.
Mossie returned from England in December 1971, joined Old Belvedere and immediately began to take up squash seriously and it was from that time on that the club became a serious competitor in the leagues. How many players who have watched or played against Mossie were not awe struck by his amazing precision – that lob serve that died in the far corner, that drop shot that always got the nick. This precision enabled him to continue his flourishing squash career to well in his 70s and to have held the record of the most capped Irish Veteran International player.
By 1987 Old Belvedere had produced 22 Junior Interprovincial players and 6 junior internationals, these included his four children – Rosie, Elaine, Maurice and Chris The men’s and women’s teams under his watchful eye and guidance won the Leinster league many times and all Ireland championships on several occasions. But it was not only the members and teams in Old Belvedere that benefitted from Mossie’s tutelage he coached and mentored so many Leinster juniors and future senior internationals. He was a regular presence at interprovincial tournaments and competitions, sometimes in an official capacity more often just out of interest in the game and the players.
Mossie could talk for hours on every aspect of squash and every aspect of each individual’s technique and style of play. This attention to detail and personal touch was part and parcel of his daily professional life as a medical doctor to which he added his pioneering research.
Mossie could also talk for hours on many other subjects too, he loved all sport, he was a scientist, a researcher, a lover of music, convivial company and a gentleman. Behind all of this was his raison d’etre, his backbone – his family.
Our sympathies go to them – Kate, Rosie, Maurice and Chris and to his grand children.
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
Ann Sheppard
| Leinster Masters Open 2019 Winners | ||||||
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| Category | Winners | Category | Winners | |||
| 0/35 | Nigel Peyton | o/35 | Ali Magee | |||
| 0/40 | Kevin Knox | 0/45 | Orla O Doherty | |||
| 0/45 | David Ayerst | 0/50 | Sarah Berkeley | |||
| 0/45B | Michael Kavanagh | 0/55 | Debbie Brown | |||
| o/50 | Eoin Ryan | |||||
| 0/55 | Shaun MC Kee | |||||
| o/55B | Jim Flynn | |||||
| o/60 | Dave Lalor | |||||
| 0/60B | Peter Stevens | |||||
| o/65 | Kyran Hurley | |||||
| o/70 | Robert Peel | |||||
The death has occurred of Dorothy Boyd aged 90 a former Irish international player and a founding member of the Ulster Women’s Squash Racquets Association. The board of Irish Squash would like to extend sympathy to Susan, William & Andrew and their families on their loss. Dorothy was a huge contributor to squash in Ireland and one of it’s pioneers.
Dorothy Boyd was the mainstay of the Ulster Women’s Squash Rackets Association from the 1960’s , through the 70’s and in to the 80’s.
She was a talented rackets player who played tennis for Ulster . She then played the relatively new sport of squash winning the Irish Open championships in 1964 and 1968 and playing for Ireland 26 times.
She went on to dedicate an immense amount of time to the administration of squash, running the Leagues and producing the calender of events for the season. At the height of women’s squash in Ulster there were about 50 teams and 8 leagues. She was a selector and also was involved with administration of Irish Squash. Dorothy presented the trophy for the Irish Open women’s title in the mid 1960’s. It is still being used today, and some of the best women’s squash players in the world have their name on it.
Funeral Arrangements (As published on Funeral Times)
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The 2019 IRISH JUNIOR OPEN will take place from the 22nd – 24th of November. Once again the Open will be held at the super facilities of Sutton LTC & Aer Lingus Squash Club (ALSAA). There are 5 modern squash courts in Sutton and 4 in ALSAA and there will be so much great squash on offer for the spectators. Last 
year the Open had over 130 players. This year we expect even more.
ENTRY FORM (Irish Players only)
ENTRY FORM (Non Irish Players)
COACHES FOR JUNIOR TEAMS
2019/2020 Season
Irish Squash are inviting applications from suitably qualified coaches to be part of a panel of Coaches to work with our junior players and teams, for season 2019/2020.
We are seeking coaches for the following groups. U11’s, U13’s, U15’s, U17’s & U19’s
All applicants should apply by email to the [email protected]
Closing Date is Sept 23th. Please supply a reference from your provincial association.
Club & Dunhill Squash Club.
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| Website: | www.squashmasters.at |
| Name: | Austrian Squash |
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| Phone: | +43 664 1039268 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Men 35+, Women 35+, Men 40+, Women 40+, Men 45+, Women 45+, Men 50+, Women 50+, Men 55+, Women 55+, Men 60+, Women 60+, Men 65+, Men 70+, Women 70+, Men 75+ |
PICTURES: https://www.facebook.com/IrishSquash/
3 Irish medal winners in the #EuropeanMasters – Orla O’Doherty gold in the O45s, bronze for Rob Staunton in the O45 & Neil McCarron,
bronze in the O40s. Well done to all 3.
Gold for Deirdre Faul – Her 7th!! Plus 4 medals in Swimming!!
Liver transplant woman squashes competition at World Transplant Games winning her seventh in a row World Champion title
Liver transplant recipient Deirdre Faul from Dalkey Dublin squashed competition at the World Transplant Games. She has achieved an amazing ‘Seven in a Row’ World Transplant Squash Champion title and a Gold medal for winning her squash event the World Transplant Games in Newcastle today.
The mother of two sons has reigned supreme at the biennial games since first winning Gold for Squash at the World Transplant Games in 2007. Today saw her sail through qualifiers to reach the final against a French competitor with a final score of 3 games to nil in a best of five competition. A competitor representing Great Britain/Northern Ireland shared third place with an Argentinian lady. Deirdre said, “I’m delighted. The French competitor was coming back in the third match so I had to stay relaxed and focused. It is amazing to get seven in a row. A big thanks to my coach Frank Donnelly for all his help and to Irish Squash for their support coming up to the Games and of course a very special thanks to my donor and donor family”.
Deirdre (51), a liver transplant recipient, also won another four medals at the Games. She broke two World Transplant time records in Swimming at the 100m Breaststroke and the 400m freestyle events and she also was awarded with a Silver in the 50m Breastroke and 200m Freestyle, an extraordinary accomplishment as just days previously the 51 year old defended and won her World Transplant title in Squash, her seventh in a Row since her first win at the 2007 games.
Deirdre is among 38 members of Transplant Team Ireland who are participating at the World Transplant Games in Newcastle Gateshead this week. Athletes are competing in their respective age categories in the following events: badminton, cycling, darts, golf, petanque, squash, swimming, table tennis, ten pin bowling, tennis, mini-marathon, and track and field.
The team’s final medals tally was 17 Gold, 18 Silver and 15 Bronze which earned them a very respectable 11th place position on the leader board amongst 56 countries some with larger teams. A really magnificent performance!
This year the team has gratefully received support from Swim Ireland, Athletics Ireland and Irish Squash. The on-going coaching support from Swim Ireland has been particularly welcomed. Astellas Pharma Ltd. has again provided some sponsorship towards the costs of running the team.
For more information on World Transplant Games and the Irish athletes visit the Irish team blog www.transplantteamireland.ie
Visit the Games website www.worldtransplantgames.org
The Irish Kidney Association will host the European Transplant & Dialysis Sports Championships in Dublin next summer (August 2nd-9th 2020) and its primary goal is to promote the importance and success of organ donation for transplantation.
Transplant Team Ireland will return home to Dublin Airport Terminal One on a Ryanair flight on August 24th circa 12.30pm.
