The eagerly anticipated Home International 2025 team announcements have been revealed, and excitement is reaching fever pitch. With squads set to compete across various age categories, this prestigious competition promises a feast of thrilling encounters for fans and participants alike. Matches will unfold at multiple locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland, ensuring intense rivalries and memorable moments are on the horizon.
It’s been a phenomenal year for the masters teams, a season brimming with success and silverware. Medals and podium finishes have flowed freely, both on the domestic front and the international stage. From seasoned stalwarts to newly caps, every corner of the squads has contributed to this remarkable achievement.
Among those selected, several fresh faces will proudly pull on the green jersey for the first time, earning their maiden international caps. For these debutants, it’s a dream realised, the culmination of tireless dedication and hard-fought performances. Meanwhile, experienced campaigners are back in action, ready to once again don the Irish colours and rekindle rivalries with familiar foes. Their experience, resilience, and hunger will be invaluable as they aim to build on past glories.
With pride and passion running deep, these teams are poised to deliver performances that will captivate audiences and ignite the competitive spirit. The stage is set, the squads are named, and now all eyes turn to the countdown for what promises to be a gripping showdown of skill, determination, and national pride.
The tour kicks-off in spectacular style with Galway LTC hosting our Irish stars and the best our neighbours have to offer across the WO55, MO35, MO55 and MO75 age groups.
Women O55 Team
Men O35 Team
Men O55 Team
Men O75 Team
The second leg sees our WO50, MO50 and MO70 travel to Nottingham to as they attempt to hopefully add more medals to Ireland’s haul.
Women O50 Team
Men O50 Team
Men O70 Team
The penultimate leg has our WO45, WO65, MO45 and MO65 make the trip to Edinburgh as they take on their neighbouring counterparts on Scottish Soil.
Women O45 Team
Women O65 Team
Men O45 Team
Men O65 Team
The event wraps up on Welsh land with Cardiff playing host to the WO35/40, WO60, MO40 and MO60.
Women O35/40 Team
Women O60 Team
Men O40 Team
Men O60 Team
With a stellar lineup of talented players and experienced captains, the Home International 2025 promises to be a gripping series of matches. Best of luck to all teams as they prepare to compete on the international stage.
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]
Four new members will be joining the masters committee.
Orla Diamantino will be taking over the Irish Masters Facebook page with support from Amanda Burgio in the office, keeping going the great work started by Siobhan Parker.
Tanya Scullion, Suzie Connors and Gerry Connaughton will joining as committee members and we look forward to their voices going forward.
Geoff Wales has stepped down from the committee, but will continue to do the rankings until the end of the season. Thank you Geoff for your contribution over the last few years.
Gerry has chaired the Masters Committee since 2019, helping to increase the number of Masters players in our squash community. Under Gerry’s leadership, the Irish Masters Open has become one of the marquee tournaments on both the domestic and European Masters circuits. Siobhan developed the Masters Facebook page, which now has almost 600 followers and serves as a significant part of our Masters social media presence.
The Board has appointed John Dineen as interim Chair of the Masters Committee until the end of the season. Current Masters Committee members include John Dineen (Interim Chair), Brendan Murphy, Neal Pollock, Geoff Wales, Maureen Duke, and Kevin Knox.
The next Masters event is the Leinster Masters Open, taking place on December 6th and 7th at two venues: Fitzwilliam LTC and Leinster CC. We look forward to another exciting tournament, building on the success of last weekend’s Ulster Open in Belfast, led by Neal Pollock and his team.
The stage is set for what is expected to be an epic tournament!
The Irish Masters Open 2024 is kicking off tomorrow in Fitzwilliam LTC and Mount Pleasant LTC, in Dublin. 126 players from 12 countries will compete for the title in 12 categories ranging from O35/40+ to O75/80+.
Irish athletes are determined to claim the title at the Irish Masters Open 2024, following strong performances at the WSF World Masters earlier this year.
Full calendar and results can be found here.
Squash enthusiasts are welcome to the event venues to enjoy the action live. Matches will also be streamed live on our Youtube channel Squash Ireland TV.
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5 players stole the show making the semi-final in their categories:
It wasn’t to be for Neil after a narrow last 4 defeat, but our other semi-finalist powered into their respective finals.
Our sole female finalist, Mary Sceney gave us a dream start as she took down Wales’s Jill Campion 3-1 to claim gold in the W65+ category. Sceney came from 1 game behind to defeat her opponent in impressive fashion. This was a really special title for Mary, who claims her 3rd World Masters title, 23 years after the first in 2001.
Nicholas Staunton was up second as he faced Mexican Marcos Mendez. Nick never got going and ultimately succumbed to the skills of the Mexican who had dropped just 13 points across his quarter and semifinals. Mendez recorded straight games win over the Irishman. Nonetheless it was a brilliant week Nicholas can be proud of.
Arthur Gaskin was next, taking on former world top 30, Egyptian – Omar Abdel Meguid. Gaskin pushed his opponent all the way in the first, losing a heartbreaker 17-15. It was a similar story in the second with another narrow 11-9 loss. Arthur showed true resilience to flip the script and claim the fourth 11-9 before the Egyptian closed out victory with an 11-6 final game. Not to be for Arthur but a magnificent run to the final.
Our last finalist Wille Hosey was unable to overcome Peter hill of Singapore, going down in 4 despite a spirited effort. Hosey was the #1 seed and displayed all the credentials of the top seed throughout the tournament. It was a wonderful showing from Wille despite defeat and he now carries immense form into our new season.
Massive Congratulations to our finalists and in particular to Mary Sceney on her fantastic World Masters title, replicating her 2001 and 2015 successes.
Well-done also to all who competed during the week and best to luck to all players in our new season.
The eagerly awaited Irish Masters Closed 2024 took place across Fitzwilliam LTC, LCC SC and Mount Pleasant LTC last weekend with 13 categories up for grabs across the Men’s and Women’s age groups.
This year’s event mirrored the phenomenal displays at home and abroad all season long, with exceptional and exciting squash being played across Friday and Saturday with many matches going to the wire.
There was a record number of entries for this years event, with plyers competing in 35+ categories to 70/75+ categories, proving once again that squash is a sport for life.
The podium places across all the categories can be seen below while full results are available here – https://www.sportyhq.com/tournament/view/Irish-Squash-Masters-Closed-2024
Action was livestreamed on Irish Squash TV and you can rewatch all of the matches here – https://www.irishsquash.com/live/
