The 47th European Senior Championships take place in Birmingham from May 1st – 4th. The National teams have been picked. In the Men’s team 3 players are picked for the first time, Sam Buckley, Oisin Logan & Conor Moran.
Squash TV will be broadcasting the championships which gives the event great coverage.
Women
Breanne Flynn
Orla O’Doherty
Sophie O’Rourke
Laura Neill
Men
Sam Buckley
Brian Byrne
Sean Conroy
Oisin Logan
Conor Moran
Steve Richardson
Ireland’s more experienced players will play international in Wales, England, Scotland & Ireland over the next few weeks. Good luck to them all.
April 26th-27th | Masters Home Internationals MO40 MO60 WO35/40 | Cardiff, Wales |
May 3rd-4th | Masters Home Internationals MO35 MO55 MO75 WO55 | Galway LTC |
May 10th-11th | Masters’ Home Internationals MO45 MO65 WO45 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
May 17th-18th | Masters’ Home Internationals MO50 MO70 WO50 | Nottingham, England |
Home Internationals 2019
Women’s Over 35/40
Patricia Ryan
Saoirse O’Sullivan (C)
Ciara Cullen
Siobhán Parker
Suzanne O’Shaughnessy
Allie Magee
Women’s Over 45
Lynda Dunlop
Orla O’Doherty
Women’s Over 50
Rosie Barry
Maureen Duke
Beverley Scott
Joan Gorham
Anne Costello
Lynda Dunlop (C)
Women’s Over 55
Norrie O’Grady
Maureen Duke
Anne Costello (C)
Mary Duffy
Dympna Riordan
Men’s Over 35
John Rooney
Niall Rooney
Rory Gilligan (C)
Nigel Peyton
Ronan Peyton
Patrick Morissey
Men Over 40
Kevin Knox
John Hurley (C)
Neal Murphy
Dara O’Flynn
Steve Richardson
Keith Moran
David Ayerst
Men’s Over 45
Nick Staunton
John Hurley
Dara O’Flynn (C)
John Dullaghan
David Ayerst
Clive Morgan
Men’s Over 50
Brian Lalor
Michael Mc Kee (C)
Jonathan Simpson
Michael Cowhie
Andre Maur
Eoin Ryan
Tom Crowe
Men’s Over 55
John Dineen (C)
Seán Mc Kee
Karam Singh
Dave Borton
Timmy Mc Carthy
Vincent Bradley
Willie Hosey
Men’s Over 60
Martin McDonnell
Eamon O’Keefe ( C)
Michael Conlon
Michael Roden
Dave Lalor
Maurice Furgrove
Men’s Over 65
Herbert Cotter
Kieran Hurley
Martin Maher
Pat Hanley (C)
Robert Peel
Seamus Daly
Men’s Over 70
Johnny Donovan
Frank Fahy
Ciarán Roche (C)
Harry Cullen
David Gotto
Men’s Over 75
Frank Fahey (C)
Alec Richardson
Dyrek Patterson
Myron Evans
The Five Nations were played in Sutton this year. The best Under 13 & Under 15 players from IRELAND, SCOTLAND, FRANCE, ENGLAND & WALES played a round robin series over Friday 5th April, Saturday 6th April and Sunday 7th April.
In the U15’s event, Ireland’s last tie was vs France to decide the silver medal, which went to the very last match. France won it 11-8 In the 5th to win 3-2 overall. Another super match on the last day. So Ireland win the bronze. England had won the event on Saturday.
Points | Played | Won | Draws | Lost | Rubbers | Games | Points | ||||||||
1 | England U15 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 | – | 1 | 57 | – | 8 | 703 | – | 392 |
2 | France U15 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | – | 9 | 38 | – | 32 | 643 | – | 628 |
3 | Ireland U15 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | – | 11 | 36 | – | 35 | 573 | – | 625 |
4 | Wales U15 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | – | 12 | 25 | – | 44 | 598 | – | 687 |
5 | Scotland U15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | – | 17 | 19 | – | 56 | 578 | – | 763 |
Time | Home | – | Away | Score | Court | |
Fri 05/04/2019 14:00 | England U15 | – | Wales U15 | 5-0 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Fri 05/04/2019 16:00 | France U15 | – | Scotland U15 | 4-1 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Fri 05/04/2019 18:00 | Ireland U15 | – | Wales U15 | 3-2 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 09:30 | England U15 | – | Ireland U15 | 4-1 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 11:30 | Scotland U15 | – | Wales U15 | 0-5 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 13:30 | England U15 | – | France U15 | 5-0 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 15:30 | Ireland U15 | – | Scotland U15 | 3-2 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 17:30 | France U15 | – | Wales U15 | 4-1 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Sun 07/04/2019 09:30 | France U15 | – | Ireland U15 | 3-2 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Sun 07/04/2019 11:30 | England U15 | – | Scotland U15 | 5-0 | Main Location – 3,4 |
An absolutely classic for the Gold medal between France & England in the U13s which went down to the last match with England winning 3-2, to win the tie overall 3-2. It couldn’t have been closer. For Ireland they played Wales in the last match for the bronze medal. but Wales were too strong who won the tie 5-0 so Ireland finished 4th overall. Well done to all the players for their sportsmanship in a super contest.
Points | Played | Won | Draws | Lost | Rubbers | Games | Points | ||||||||
1 | England U13 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | – | 4 | 53 | – | 16 | 710 | – | 464 |
2 | France U13 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | – | 7 | 44 | – | 25 | 662 | – | 528 |
3 | Wales U13 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | – | 9 | 37 | – | 31 | 601 | – | 594 |
4 | Ireland U13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | – | 16 | 15 | – | 51 | 420 | – | 673 |
5 | Scotland U13 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | – | 14 | 20 | – | 46 | 487 | – | 621 |
Time | Home | – | Away | Score | Court | |
Fri 05/04/2019 14:00 | France U13 | – | Ireland U13 | 5-0 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Fri 05/04/2019 16:00 | England U13 | – | Scotland U13 | 5-0 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Fri 05/04/2019 18:00 | France U13 | – | Wales U13 | 3-2 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 09:30 | Scotland U13 | – | Wales U13 | 2-3 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 11:30 | England U13 | – | Ireland U13 | 4-1 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 13:30 | France U13 | – | Scotland U13 | 3-2 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 15:30 | England U13 | – | Wales U13 | 4-1 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Sat 06/04/2019 17:30 | Ireland U13 | – | Scotland U13 | 3-2 | Main Location – 1,2 | |
Sun 07/04/2019 09:30 | England U13 | – | France U13 | 3-2 | Main Location – 3,4 | |
Sun 07/04/2019 11:30 | Ireland U13 | – | Wales U13 | 0-5 | Main Location – 1,2 |
Click on the photos below for some really great shots. Thanks to Henry Gillanders for his photography skills.
RESULTS/DRAWS – CLICK HERE
PHOTOS – CLICK HERE
Under 13
Erin Ferris, Isabelle Kelly, Leah Connolly, Danny Lynch, Yuv Pahuja, Aaron Cullen, Harry Gowdy
Under 15
Sophie Thomas, Aimee McConnell, Maria Protsepova, Denis Gilevskiy, Dylan Moran, Jack O’Flynn, Elliot Kelly. Sean Murphy was picked but is injured.
FIVE NATIONS HANDBOOK – CLICK HERE
LIVE STREAMING – CLICK HERE
The National Junior teams for the upcoming international competitions, have been selected. Unfortunately 2 players, Sean Murphy and Alex Smith are now injured and have been replaced by Elliot kelly and Jake Creaven respectively. hard Luck to Sean & Alex and congratulations to Elliot & Jake.
Congratulations to all the players and the very best of luck in the various championships. You will do Ireland proud!! And make sure to enjoy the experience!
FIVE NATIONS – U13/U15 – Sutton, Dublin – April 5-7th
Five Nations U13 | Five Nations U15 | |||||||
Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |||||
1 | Danny Lynch | 1 | Erin Ferris | 1 | Denis Gilevskiy | 1 | Sophie Thomas | |
2 | Yuv Pahuja | 2 | Isabelle Kelly | 2 | Dylan Moran | 2 | Aimee McConnell | |
3 | Aaron Cullen | 3 | Leah Connolly | 3 | Jack O’Flynn | 3 | Maria Protsepova | |
4 | Harry Gowdy | 4 | Elliot Kelly |
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U15/17 – Eindhoven, May 9-12th
European Championships U15 | European Championships U17 | |||||||
Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |||||
1 | Denis Gilevskiy | 1 | Sophie Thomas | 1 | Sean White | 1 | Hannah McGugan | |
2 | Dylan Moran | 2 | Aimee McConnell | 2 | Omar Wahed | 2 | Brenda Li | |
3 | Jack O’Flynn | 3 | Jake Creaven |
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U19 – Prague, April 18-21st
European Championships U19 | |||
Boys | Girls | ||
1 | Conor Moran | 1 | Sophie O’Rourke |
2 | Sam Buckley | 2 | Emma McGugan |
3 | Michael Creaven |
The All Ireland Schools’ finals takes place on Friday the 29th of April, in Lisburn Rackets Club, organised by Ulster Squash. There are schools from all 4 provinces, across 10 age groups with girls and boys, which will total 96 matches.
Wishing all players the best of luck. Thank you also to all the teachers and coaches who make this event possible. Finally thanks to Ulster Squash, Julie Thomas, Josh McVeigh and their committee for organising the event.
IRISH SCHOOLS SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS | ||||||
ULSTER | LEINSTER | CONNACHT | MUNSTER | Number of matches | ||
Boys | U11 | Stranmillis PS | St. Fintans NS | Jess Primary – Galway | St Stephen’s De La Salle Primary School | 18 |
U13 | Methodist College Belfast | St. Fintans NS | U13 Boys Scoil Fhursa – Galway | St Stephen’s De La Salle Primary School | 18 | |
U15 | Wallace High School | St. Fintans High School | St Patricks College Lacken Cross | 9 | ||
U17 | Methodist College Belfast | St. Fintans High School | St Patricks College Lacken Cross | 9 | ||
U19 | Methodist College Belfast | St. Fintans High School | 3 | |||
Girls | U11 | Stranmillis PS | St. Fintans NS | Mhuire gan Smal Claremorris | 9 | |
U13 | Pond Park Primary School | Scoil Mhuire Howth | Scoil Padraig Westport | 9 | ||
U15 | Methodist College Belfast | Holy Faith Secondary School | St Patricks College Lacken Cross | 9 | ||
U17 | Strathearn School | Sacred Heart Westport | 9 | |||
U19 | Strathearn School | Santa Sabina Dominican College | 3 | |||
Total Matches | 96 | |||||
Court 1 | GU11, BU11, | 27 Matches (Best of 3) | ||||
Court 2 | BU13, GU13, | 27 Matches | ||||
Court 3 | BU15, GU15 | 18 Matches | ||||
Court 4 | BU19, GU19, GU17, BU17 | 21 Matches |
Venue: | Belfast Boat Club | ||
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BS U11, GS U11, BS U13, GS U13, BS U15, GS U15, BS U17, GS U17, BS U19, GS U19 |
22 February 2019 to 24 February 2019
Venue: | Mount Pleasant LTC | ||
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Email: | [email protected] |
Name: | Henry Gillanders |
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Irish Squash Tournament Rules Apply
AB Play Off, Men’s A, Men’s B, Men’s C, Women’s A, Juniors (Boys & Girls) |
PHOTOS – CLICK HERE
Congratulations to Breanne Flynn, Sam Buckley & Chris Engel, the winners of the 3 sections.
DAY 5
After a slow start in the 1st game, Denis Gilevskiy settled nicely after playing some patient squash and won the 1st 11-6.In the 2nd, Denis started well playing some lovely tight balls down the wall, with great weigh for a perfect length. However the Malaysian came back well and went 7-3 up. Chandaran was playing with more confidence and went on to win the 2nd 11-6, to level it 1 all in games.
Chardaran went out strongly in the 3rd and won in 11-6. His confidence building all the time. In the 4th, he was gaining momentum, very few mistakes and most of his shots coming off. He was very accurate and playing with an intensity to go 7-1 up. He was also playing some beautiful creative squash and went 9-4 up, He then played an unbelievable rally, retrieving brilliantly to go 10-5 and match ball. Denis did his best to stay in it and got 2 points, but Chandaran closed it out 11-7 to win the title 3-1.
Denis played magnificent squash all week, today just wasn’t his day, Hard Luck. All of us in Irish Squash are so, so proud of you. Well done!!
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8-11 11-6 11-5 11-7 |
9th – 16th Play Off
Boys U19 |
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9-11 6-11 11-7 11-6 11-6 |
Conor Finished 15th
Boys U19 |
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Walkover |
Sam Finished 15th
Play Offs (Various)
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DAY 4
9th – 16th Play Off
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13-11 13-11 11-5 |
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11-9 11-6 8-11 9-11 11-7 |
Play Offs (Various)
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Boys U19 |
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11-4 12-10 11-8 |
Boys U19 |
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Boys U15 |
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11-6 11-8 11-9 |
Boys U17 |
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11-7 11-9 5-11 11-8 |
Boys U15 |
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11-8 11-7 Retired |
Boys U15 |
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11-9 11-7 11-5 |
Boys U15 |
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11-4 11-3 11-7 |
Boys U17 |
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11-7 13-11 11-6 |
British Junior Open day 4:
Semi finals day today, for the elite. A nervous tension could be felt around the glass court at the University of Birmingham, exciting atmosphere building and we were lucky enough to have an amazing player to support on his quest for a second ‘world title’..
Denis was typically relaxed before his battle, a testament to his maturity, considering the enormity of the occasion.
When play began it seemed that Denis was playing all the right shots, at the right time. Applying pressure to the key areas and generally controlling the early stages. It did get tougher as the match progressed and the fight was on as the two warriors traded games to the end. The 5th set was when Denis excelled and shut out the Egyptian completely. He found the front of the court with more ease and venom, ran away with it really.
Complete ecstasy in his camp, another final to look forward to! Tune in at 12.20pm to support!
Elsewhere, in West Warwick’s club, Gavin L’Strange has a tough loss, Gav is in his weak year though, he’ll be back for more next year!
Jack, Sean and Alex all had good wins in the early part of the day, unfortunately only Alex kept to his winning ways as Sean lost to a strong French opponent who he would fancy his chances against next time around. Jack, after his tough 1st round draw, went on to win the remainder of his matches. That’s impressive mental resolve, he’ll be all the better for pushing through those plate matches!
Elliot had a bye in the morning and his reward was to play the talented Jonah Bryant this evening. Jonah won the U13 event last year, found himself in an unusual position, exiting early this year, but had a good battle with Elliot. Elliot lost 3-0 but definitely a match to learn from!
Scott had a bye against his old foe, Scot, Alasdair Prott, and will face tough English opposition tomorrow afternoon to try finish his event on a high.
Sam had a physically demanding match against a tough Canadian tonight, unfortunately losing in 3 and having to pull out of the tournament.. the body will need a few days to recover from the work load he put in, an amazing tournament for Sam, establishing himself amongst the worlds best!
Conor had a topsy turvy performance against Josh Owen of England.. came back from 0-2 and fought all the way in the 5th.. the body suffering, he couldn’t pull it out of the bag tonight. Great effort though. He’ll play Gabe Yam tomorrow, another one of the worlds best, that’ll be a nice test for the legs in the morning. No doubt Conor will be up to the task and set a good precedent for Denis in his final!
Exciting day for our sport tomorrow, a privilege to be part of such a great event and such a great group of Irish players!
Best of luck to Denis on his quest!
David Noone
National Junior Coach
DAY 3