ULSTER JUNIOR OPEN 17/18th October Belfast Boat Club, – Results here 

Go to twitter.com/IrishSquash for some pictures.

Sports Capital Grant

Thurles Squash Club were delighted to learn this week that we have received a €35,000 sports capital grant. This grant will greatly assist us in putting in two new World Squash Federation approved standard floors, the introduction of a new LED Lighting System and

Some of our new members pictured here with one of our club coaches Gerry Connaughton at a Beginners Coaching session. There is great potential in this group. A new Squash Beginners Course is starting in November, check out the club Facebook page for more information. From left to right, Gerry Connaughton, Tammy Raven, Tracy Rooney, Lorraine Kelly, Michelle Kelly, Amy O’Brien & John Kennedy. Missing from the photo Orla Darmody.

many other proposed improvements which will cater for our rapidly expanding membership. Thank you to Deputy Micheal Lowry, Minister Alan Kelly, Deputy Noel Coonan and ALL the other public representatives who worked in the background to help secure this wonderful grant award.

Online Booking
Our new online booking system has commenced. Paid members can now book their games from a remote site by logging onto Thurlessquash.com.
Our paper bookings is now obsolete . If you have not yet registered for the new online booking system or paid your membership simply visit Ashling in the Golf Club Office. Office Mon-Fri 10am-5pm or contact a committee member for assistance. Rory (Chairperson) 0866001010, Belinda (Secretary) 0873922797, Gerry (Treasurer) 0872634313

Club Teams
Thurles Squash Club are delighted to be fielding three teams in the upcoming Munster Leagues. Last year we had two teams last year so a third team is a reflection of our thriving club. Last year our Division 4 team won Munster Honours which was the highlight. Thanks to Liam Maher for coordinating this years teams.

We wish the following the best of luck in their upcoming competitions.
Where they are from will give you a sense that the club has members dispersed throughout the county and even Kilkenny.

Division 2
Ciaran Maher (Holycross), Karl McLoughney (Thurles), Kevin Moloney (Golden) (captain), Dara Butler (Loughmore), David Broderick (Thurles)and Tony Maher (Holycross)

Division 3
John O’Donnell (Cashel), Micheal Hassett (Thurles) (captain), Martin Gleeson (Gortnahoe), Pat O’Donnell (Cashel), Darragh O’Donnell (Cashel)

Division 4
Liam Maher (Boherlahan), Luke Tough (Tipperary Town), Gerry Connaughton (Cashel)(captain), Adrian Cleere (Ballingarry) Kieran Slattery (Dundrum) John Cahill (Urlingford) David Corcoran (Thurles) Rory McLoughney (Thurles)

With a record entry of 32 Irish entries in the Nordic Junior Open which took place in Malmo there was some notable success gained. There was 4 semi finalists and 3 finalists. Hannah Craig came 3rd in the Under 17’s beating Emma Fitzsimmons from Scotland 3-0.

Conor Moran had a super battle in the Under 15’s vs Europe No. 1 Victor Byrtus from Czech. Conor had 3 match balls but couldn’t convert them to lose 3-2. Just the bounce of a ball in it.

Ulster Senior Open is now open for entry HERE

Tournament days

Friday, October 23, 2015 to Sunday, October 25, 2015

Leinster Masters Squash Open 2015

You can enter with the Entry Form or on-line Entry HERE

An unprecedented number of Irish juniors will travel to the Nordic Open this weekend.

In total 32 Irish players have entered the event.
Irish Squash are sending national coach, Paul Bell,  to work and support the players. Paul will also be assisted by a mentored Irish coach. Eoin Ryan is also traveling to work with the large number of players from Sutton and seasoned player Dara O’Flynn will also be on hand to assist with the players.

A great weekend of squash and hopefully medals is be in prospect.

Good luck to all.

For the list of players :
http://esf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/players.aspx?id=88ACEAD7-64C1-4C03-AF5D-28C78ACDB428&c=IRL

This year World Squash Day is on the 10th of October and we want to see as many clubs in Ireland introducing new players to Squash as possible and helping to celebrate and develop the fantastic game of squash!

20 Clubs signup for Squash Cycle on 10th October!

The cycling squash players hope to raise €10,000 by cycling from Mount Pleasant in Ranelagh and playing squash in up to 20 clubs in one day.

Derek Ryan will be wearing the yellow jersey and playing in every club! Mount Pleasant Squash and Tennis club have kindly agreed to act as the HUB for the cycle event and they will host a fantastic evening of food and entertainment for everyone who wants to come along – there will be food, drink, an live entertainment from a super 1980s tribute band. SquashLink will also hold a raffle and an auction to entertain everyone.

There is even the chance to dance for those who have any energy remaining!

 

Squash Cycle Posters and Sign-up Sheets

Please print these and display them in your local club or hand them out to anyone you think might like to take part.

• Squash Cycle Routes
• Squash Cycle Poster
• Squash Cycle Sign-up sheet
• Squash Cycle Sponsorship Form

We hope to see you all on the 10th October – ANY TIME in Mount Pleasant and join us in the evening for Food, Fun and a live band!

See the results for the Connacht Junior Open 2015 here – http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=4572A832-092D-41EE-9C66-4A7BE29DF625 …

Tecnifibre Mount Pleasant JMO 2015

September 19/20th

This is a mixed open which means that players will be grouped based on ability NOT age or gender. It has proved to be a great success. Here is the comment of one parent

‘My son had four excellent games in which he won two and lost two. He was never trashed nor did he trash anyone. In fact throughout the tournament and over the full weekend most games I saw were competitive.  Indeed I was sorry I did not bring my 9 year old daughter because I feel she would have been well able for the D section which was played among boys and girls of a young age and starting off in squash. As a parent I would like to convey how supportive I am of this type of tournament. ‘

Anthony McGrath, President Mount Pleasant LTC, Scott Gillanders and Rhonda Moran, Junior Secretary Irish Squash

So a great weekend of competitive but enjoyable sport. FUN is what it should be about for children (as well as the adults)

Scott Gillanders won the A section beating Conor Moran in a very close match. See him pictured receiving his trophy.

Full Results: