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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.

Standings of Under 15
    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

Show draw…

Latest matches of Under 15
  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.

Standings of Under 13
    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

Show draw…

Latest matches of Under 13
  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

Ireland Teams

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    

Irish Squash Federation Ltd

Venue: Belfast Boat Club
Address:
12 Lockview Road
BT9 5FJ Belfast
Northern Ireland		 Route atGoogle Maps
Phone: 02890665012
Tournament contact
Name: Mark McGugan
Phone: 07708017280
Email: [email protected]
 
Thanks to all players, parents, coaches, supporters and volunteers for a great weekend of squash.
Events
BS U11, GS U11, BS U13, GS U13, BS U15, GS U15, BS U17, GS U17, BS U19, GS U19

Tournament days

22 February 2019 to 24 February 2019

WINNERS

 
BS U11
1 Christian Patrick Dromgoole [1]
2 Adam Power [3]
3 Patrick Murray [2]
4 Aaron Knox [4]
BS U13
1 Daniel Padraig Lynch [1]
2 Yuv Pahuja [2]
3 Aaron P Cullen [3]
4 Sam Keogh Holmankeogh [12]
BS U15
1 Dylan James Moran [1]
2 Jack O Flynn [2]
3 Elliot Kelly [4]
4 Sean Patrick Murphy [3]
BS U17
1 Alex Smith [1]
2 Sean White [2]
3 Ansh Pahuja [3]
4 Jiayang(Matthew) Li [4]
BS U19
1 Sam Buckley [2]
2 Conor Moran [1]
3 Michael Creaven [4]
4 Scott Gillanders [3]

GS U11
1 Katie Dunphy [2]
2 Isabel Siobhan Fallon [8]
3 Zoe Ana Yeomans [3]
4 Amber Buchanan [4]
GS U13
1 Erin Ferris [1]
2 Isabelle Lauren Kelly [2]
3 Leah Connolly [3]
4 Alex Olivia Mchenry [5]
GS U15
1 Sophie Amelia Thomas [1]
2 Aimee Jean Mcconnell [3]
3 Maria Protsepova [2]
4 Rebecca Jennifer Kavanagh [5]
GS U17
1 Hannah Mcgugan [1]
2 Jiatong(Brenda) Li [2]
3 Caitlin Mc Connon [3]
4 Nikole Palmero Balueva [5]
GS U19
1 Laura Jane Neill [4]
2 Emma Mcgugan [2]
3 Emma Sarah-ann Lundy [1]
4 Kelly Byrne [3]

 

8th – 10th February 2019

at FITZWILLIAM LTC, DUBLIN

 

Winners

WOMENS A – Sophie O’Rourke

MENS A – Arthur Gaskin

WOMENS O35 – Siobhan Parker

WOMENS O40 – Suzanne O’Shaughnessy

MENS O35 – Niall Rooney

MENS O40 – John Hurley

Draws

 
Two really super finals in the Senior National Championships at Fitzwilliam. Sophie O’Rourke defending her title beat Breanne Flynn 3-2. Sophie was 2-0 up but Breanne fought back to level it 2 all. Sophie covering every inch of the court won the 5th and her 2nd National Senior title.
In the men’s match, Arthur Gaskin and Brian Byrne were meeting in the final for the 4th time. As on the previous occasions it was a high energy match full of skill, commitment and endeavour. Arthur went 2-0 up but Brian fought back to win the 3rd. Arthur dug in and pulled away in the 5th to win his 7th national senior title. A superb achievement!!
 
 
Mens A
 
3/4
Sean Conroy (2), , def. Steve Richardson (4), , 11-7 11-2 11-7 .
Final
Arthur Gaskin (1), , def. Brian Byrne (3), , 11-7 11-7 9-11 11-8 .
 
Womens A
 
3/4
Laura Neill (4), , def. Orla O’Doherty (3), , 8-11 11-9 11-7 1-11 11-7 .
Final
Sophie O’Rourke (1), , def. Breanne Flynn (2), , 11-6 11-8 9-11 9-11 11-6 .
 
Mens Over 35’s
 
3/4
Nigel Peyton (2), , def. Joe Lacey (9), , w.o..
Final
Niall Rooney (3), , def. Rory Gilligan (4), , 11-8 11-8 11-8 .
 
Mens Over 40’s
 
3/4
Dara O Flynn (2), , def. Keith Moran (4), , w.o..
Final
John Hurley (1), , def. Kevin Knox (3), , 11-9 11-6 5-11 6-11 11-6 .
 
Womens Over 35’s
Final
Siobhan Parker (2), , def. Ciara Cullen (1), , 11-6 11-0 7-11 7-11 11-4 .
 
 
Women’s Over 40’s
Final
Suzanne O’Shaughnessy (3), , def. Kinny Bolton (1), , 11-3 13-11 11-8  

 

 

 

Venue: Mount Pleasant LTC
Address:
Mountpleasant Square
Ranelagh
Dublin
D6 Dublin
Ireland		  
Phone: 0876868168
Email: [email protected]
Tournament contact
Name: Henry Gillanders
Phone: 0876868168

Irish Squash Tournament Rules Apply

Events
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.

 

BRITISH JUNIOR OPEN 2019

 

RESULTS/DRAWS

LIVE STREAMING

PICTURES

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!!

Boys U15
Ameeshenraj Chandaran [5/8] Malaysia
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Ireland Denis Gilevskiy [1]
8-11 11-6 11-5 11-7

9th – 16th Play Off

Boys U19
Conor Moran [33/64] Ireland
–
New Zealand Gabe Yam [9/16]
9-11 6-11 11-7 11-6 11-6    

Conor Finished 15th

Boys U19
Ivan Pérez Saavedra Spain
–
Ireland Sam Buckley [17/32]
Walkover

Sam Finished 15th

Play Offs (Various)

Boys U19
Max Forster [17/32] England
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Ireland Scott Gillanders [33/64]
11-7 11-6 11-4

DAY 4

What a match! Super determined squash from Denis Gilevskiy as he beat Raheem El Torkey, 3-2 in a very enjoyable duel. Again Denis played a controlled match with great reactions at the front & perfect pace into the corners. Denis won the first 2 games well. El Torkey rallied in the 3rd but Denis had a match ball at 10-9, The Egyptian came back and won the 3rd 12-10. In the 4th Denis started really well and went 3-0 up and kept up the pressure to win 3-1 in convincing fashion. He now plays the Final tomorrow v Chardaran of Malaysia at 12.20 on Sunday.

 

 


Boys U15

Denis Gilevskiy [1]		 Ireland
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Egypt Kareem El Torkey [5/8]

11-5 7-11 11-4 11-5		     44 min

 

9th – 16th Play Off

Boys U19
George Crowne [9/16] Canada
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Ireland Sam Buckley [17/32]
13-11 13-11 11-5
Boys U19
Josh Owen [17/32] England
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Ireland Conor Moran [33/64]
11-9 11-6 8-11 9-11 11-7

Play Offs (Various)

Girls U19
Gigi Yeung Macau
–
Ireland Laura Neill [17/32]
11-5 11-7 11-8
Boys U19
Owen Ledger England
–
Ireland Gavin L’Estrange [33/64]
11-4 12-10 11-8
Boys U19
Scott Gillanders [33/64] Ireland
–
Scotland Alasdair Prott [17/32]
Walkover
Boys U15
Sean Murphy [33/64] Ireland
–
England Christopher Chak [33/64]
11-6 11-8 11-9
Boys U17
Alex Smith Ireland
–
India Lakshit Bohra [17/32]
11-7 11-9 5-11 11-8    
Boys U15
Jack O Flynn [33/64] Ireland
–
Scotland Kyle Penman [33/64]
11-8 11-7 Retired
Boys U15
Laszlo Godde [33/64] France
–
Ireland Sean Murphy [33/64]
11-9 11-7 11-5
Boys U15
Jonah Bryant [3/4] England
–
Ireland Elliot Kelly
11-4 11-3 11-7
Boys U17
Alex Smith Ireland
–
Poland Jakub Pytlowany [33/64]
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

In the British Junior Open U15 quarter final, Denis Gilevskiy had a 3-1 victory over Malaysia’s Han Wen Chuah. Tested in the 3rd game, Denis refocused and won the 4th after some very long rallies. Calm & determined he showed his quality versus a very good opponent. Denis from the Mount Pleasant club in Dublin, who won the U13 final 2 years ago, will be hoping for his 2nd title in 3 years. The semi final is being played Saturday at 12oc on the glass court and will be live streamed on https://psaworldtour.com/tv/live/1 
 
Main Draw – Quarter Final

Boys U15
Denis Gilevskiy [1] Ireland
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Mount Pleasant will be running a Christmas squash camp with former Spanish National coach Tino Casis this December 27-29th.  Juniors (who should be competition standard) will have a 3 hour session during the day and the adults camp will run from 6.15-8.15PM. Please note numbers are limited.
 
For more information see brochure HERE and to sign up please follow the link below: