Dublin will host the second Trans-Atlantic Masters Squash Series (TAMS) between England, Ireland, USA and Canada at the iconic Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin on the weekend of 14-16 March.
Ireland agreed to host an expanded series after the success of the inaugural event in March last year in New York City. See full schedule of the weekend here .
Irish event organisers Dara O’Flynn and Jennifer Dillon shared their excitement in welcoming an elite international masters squash group to Dublin. O’Flynn, Squash Chairman at the famous Fitzwilliam Club said, “we’re proud to promote the growing international masters squash game and we have a great event planned”. With the event fast approaching, Dillon stated, “it just happens to be held on St Patrick’s weekend so what better time to showcase the best of Irish hospitality!”
Paul Boyle (England), one of the founding organisers of the New York event, said the TAMS organising committee listened to feedback following New York which resulted in an expanded event over 3 days in men’s and women’s over 50s and 60s age categories. Boyle said, “we’ve had huge interest in the event internationally and I remain grateful to England Squash Masters for continuing to back us”.
Richard Chin (USA), also one of the founding TAMS organisers, hoped that the event would become entrenched in the squash calendar. “After the successful New York event and the World Squash Masters in Amsterdam in 2024, we’ve had no problem finding players who are keen to travel and represent the USA”, said Chin.
Fiona Curthoys of the Squash Canada Masters Committee agreed with Chin. “Canadian players have embraced the opportunity to play international squash, also being enticed by the prospect of the ‘Full Irish Experience’ in Dublin”, said Curthoys.
The 2024 event in New York City was won by the England men’s over 50s and 60s teams with Canada winning the over 50s women’s trophy. England were also declared overall winners, but this year they face a sterner test from strong Ireland teams across all age groups and an equally strong North American travelling contingent. The timing of the event was not lost on O’Flynn when asked to predict a winner, funny things can happen over St Patrick’s weekend”, he said.
For further information on this event, please contact:
Ireland: Dara O’Flynn, tel +353 (87) 905 8679, [email protected]
England: Paul Boyle, tel: +44 (0)770 953 2326, [email protected]
