The IRELAND team for the European Under 15 and 17 team championships has been announced. The tournament takes place from the 14-17th of may in Lisbon, Portugal.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE PLAYERS
The IRELAND team for the European Under 15 and 17 team championships has been announced. The tournament takes place from the 14-17th of may in Lisbon, Portugal.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE PLAYERS
The 2015 Under 19 Championships starts on March 28th with the individual championships. Ireland has 5 players participating with Stephanie Ryan in the girls event and Michael Craig, Oisin Dunne, Stephen Hearst and David Ryan in the boys event.
The team event starts on Thursday 2nd April with the Irish team as follows:
Michael Craig, David Ryan, Oisin Dunne, Hannah Craig, Stephanie Ryan. There is 19 teams in the event.
For photos see here
See here for draw and results of individual event.
See on Squash Site for information and pictures
For LIVE STREAMING – Court 1 – see here
See here for draw and results of team event.
Euro U19 facebook page
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP – Thurs 2nd – Sunday 5th April
Day 8 – Sunday 5th April
| Time: | Sun 05/04/2015 13:30 |
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| Draw: | U19 Teams – U19 Team – Position 1-8 |
| Score: | 1-2 |
| Order | Event | Switzerland |
– |  Ireland |
Score | Points | Duration | ||||||
| 1 | MS2 |
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6-11 12-14 0-11 | 0-1 | 0:33 | ||||||
| 2 | WS |
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– |
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11-6 11-4 12-10 | 1-0 | 0:19 | ||||||
| 3 | MS1 |
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– |
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4-11 11-6 3-11 8-11 | 0-1 | 0:32 |
Day 7 – Saturday 4th April
Ireland 2 Scotland 1
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Scotland: 2-1| Time: | Sat 04/04/2015 17:00 |
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| Draw: | U19 Teams – U19 Team – Position 1-8 |
| Score: | 2-1 |
| Order | Event | Ireland |
– | Scotland |
Score | Points | Duration | ||||||
| 1 | MS1 |
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– |
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11-6 11-5 11-6 | 1-0 | 0:25 | ||||||
| 2 | MS2 |
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– |
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11-7 11-5 11-7 | 1-0 | 0:25 | ||||||
| 3 | WS |
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– |
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11-6 3-11 5-11 11-9 4-11 | 0-1 | 0:38 |
Ireland 1 Finland 2
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Finland: 1-2| Time: | Sat 04/04/2015 12:00 |
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| Draw: | U19 Teams – U19 Team – Position 1-8 |
| Score: | 1-2 |
| Order | Event | Ireland |
– | Finland |
Score | Points | Duration | ||||||
| 1 | MS1 |
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– |
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11-3 11-3 11-2 | 1-0 | 0:24 | ||||||
| 2 | MS2 |
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– |
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11-7 9-11 11-9 10-12 8-11 | 0-1 | 1:22 | ||||||
| 3 | WS |
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– |
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6-11 7-11 6-11 | 0-1 | 0:21 |
Ireland 2 Scotland 1
Ireland beat Scotland 2-1 in the 5-8th place play off. A fairly convincing win with the first 2 games going 3-0. Stephanie an had a cracking match just losing out 3-2 to Elspeth Young
– Scotland: 2-1| Time: | Sat 04/04/2015 17:00 |
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| Draw: | U19 Teams – U19 Team – Position 1-8 |
| Score: | 2-1 |
| Order | Event | Ireland |
– | Scotland |
Score | Points | Duration | ||||||
| 1 | MS1 |
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– |
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11-6 11-5 11-6 | 1-0 | 0:25 | ||||||
| 2 | MS2 |
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– |
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11-7 11-5 11-7 | 1-0 | 0:25 | ||||||
| 3 | WS |
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– |
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11-6 3-11 5-11 11-9 4-11 | 0-1 | 0:38 |
Day 6 – Friday 3rd April
This was meant to be our biggest test so far- a top of the group clash with Switzerland.
We negotiated the task in a more convincing manner than the Hungarian assignment. David Ryan had no trouble in his match, although his opponent had plenty of heart, this was again no more than a light training session for David.
Michael played to a similar level as in his previous match, this time however he was in complete control – a testament to his Hungarian opponent – bar a passage in the 2nd, which went very close, Michael reasserted himself and won out 3-0. The tie was won and Ireland finished unbeaten and top of the group!
With the job done Stephanie Ryan played the Swiss no. 1. This was a hard ask for Stephanie. Despite losing 3-0 Stephanie showed some nice work and composure finishing on top in a decent number of hotly contested rallies.
Ireland are in the quarters their future opponents to be decided by lottery drawn from a hat!!
Switzerland were not too upset !
– Switzerland: 2-1| Time: | Fri 03/04/2015 17:00 |
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| Draw: | U19 Teams – Group C |
| Score: | 2-1 |
| Order | Event | Ireland |
– | Switzerland |
Score | Points | Duration | ||||||
| 1 | MS2 |
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– |
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11-4 11-2 11-4 | 1-0 | 0:30 | ||||||
| 2 | MS1 |
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– |
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11-2 11-7 11-9 | 1-0 | 0:50 | ||||||
| 3 | WS |
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– |
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8-11 2-11 6-11 | 0-1 |
Ireland V Hungary This tie could not have been closer but the fight, determination and controlled aggression displayed by Hannah Craig in the deciding match was enough to awaken the fighting Irish spirit in those who were witness.
Enter Hannah….eventual winner in an absorbing 5 game match, but you sensed there was only going to be one winner.
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Hungary: 2-1| Time: | Fri 03/04/2015 10:00 |
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| Draw: | U19 Teams – Group C |
| Score: | 2-1 |
| Order | Event | Ireland |
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The Ballyearl Open took place on March 27th/28th. See details and results below.
Tournament daysFriday, March 27, 2015 to Saturday, March 28, 2015 Irish Squash Federation LtdThe online entry closes on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 11:59 PM (GMT +01:00).
Tournament daysFriday, April 17, 2015 to Sunday, April 19, 2015 Entries for the 2015 West of Ireland Open Click HERE
The Irish Masters Open on the weekend from Friday 20th to the 22nd in Fitzwilliam LTC, Dublin. There were nearly 70 players in 9 events. See the final results HERE
NOTE 19th March – Men’s O55 Section is re-drawn as an 8 man section due to withdrawal of the No 3 Seed. One extra player in Men’s O50 Section ranked No 12. N Murphy and C Roche have swopped places in Men’s O70 Section.
JUNIOR INTERPROVINCIALSThe 2015 Junior Interorovincials took place on the weekend of 21st/22nd March in Cork. Over 110 Juniors from all four provinces competed in events from U13 to U19s at Highfield and Silversprings in what was a great junior end of season event. Fair Play Award Winner – Philip McSweeney (Munster) – pictured on the righ with Cyril O’Mahony, Munster Squash
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| Junior Interpros 2015 – Cork | ||
| Results | Winner | Runner -Up |
| GU13 | Leinster | Munster |
| GU15 | Ulster | Munster |
| GU17 | Ulster | Leinster |
| BU13 | Leinster | Ulster |
| BU15 | Leinster | Ulster |
| BU17 | Munster | Ulster |
| MIxed U19 | Munster | Ulster |
Entries are now open for the Ballyearl Open
Enter HERE
The online entry closes on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 11:59 PM (GMT).
| Venue: | Ballyearl Squash Club | ||
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| Address: |
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| Name: | Neal Pollock |
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| Phone: | 07738 973930 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Mens A, Womens A, Mens B, Womens B, Mens C, Mens D |
| Entry open: | Friday, March 13, 2015 12:00 AM (GMT) |
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| Entry deadline: | Sunday, March 22, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT) |
| Withdrawal deadline: | Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT) |
Friday, March 27, 2015 to Saturday, March 28, 2015
Ireland’s Under 13 and 15 team played in the 5 Nations tournament in Edinburgh from 13th – 15th of March. They played France, Wales England and Scotland and were managed by Helen Reapy from Claremorris, Co. Mayo and David Rosenberg from Belfast and coached by Paul Bell and Hadrian Stiff.
The U15’s had a super tournament and finished in 2nd place behind England with the U13’s coming 3rd behind England and France.
Final league tables HERE
See full results HERE
The U15 team had their last match today vs. Scotland to claim a second place finish in the tournament.
Sophie O’Rourke settled the nerves by winning 3-0 in the first match. The Scottish no. 3 leveled by beating Gavin L’Estrange, Scott Gillanders made it 4 wins for him by winning 3-0 with Ellie mcVeigh securing the match by winning 3-0 in the No. 2’s rubber.
So final result for the U15 in 2nd place with the U13’s getting 3rd place. Two super results. Well done to all!
Day 2
Couple of close matches to start Day 2 at the U13/15 Five Nations: England bt Ireland 3-2 in the U15’s. At No. 1 & 2 Ireland had 2 great wins with Scott Gillanders beating Jared Carter 3-2 and Conor Moran winning 3-0. Sophie O’Rourke had a close 1st and 3rd game but finally lost. Unluckily Ellie McVeigh and Sam Buckley also lose 3-1. So the final result Ireland 8pts England 11pts. Wales bt Scotland 3-2 at U13.
U13 give France a scare. After going 2 matches down with Dylan and Hannah losing3-0,there was a point in this tie when itall could have been set up for a final match decider. Brenda Li pulled off a magnificent victory playing her best squash ever and winning 3-2. At the same time Denis was going into his match vs. the French No. 1. Alas Denis couldn’t get the better of his much bigger opponent. However for a period the atmosphere was electric with the possibility of an upset. However it went 4-1 to France 14-7 in points.
In the U15 tie vs. France – it should have been a comfortable win for Ireland after Sophie and Sam set the tone with two 3-0 wins. Alessia made her debut and while she got better as the matcg went on she lost 3-0. Experience is so important at this level. Scott won well at a trot 3-0. Conor Moran, last on forgot to set his alarm and only woke up when he was 2-0 down. He won the next 2 games comfortably, however in the 5th the French player raced to a 9-4 lead. To his credit Conor came back and had match ball after a see saw affair. It wenton to and fro until Manual won 16-14! Super stuff!.
Ireland win 3-2 and 11-6 in points.
U13’s vs. England – this was their last match and toughest. It ended 5-0 unfortunately. The Irish team has an average age of 11.5yrs with both the French and English a year older. 10yr old Denis Gilevskiy was up against Sam Todd who is much bigger and stronger. Denis gave it everything but despite playing well lost 3-0. Roisin playing her best match of the event showed promising signs. Dylan had the crowd going with his out of this world 2nd game where he dug so deep to confound his opponent he came off the court with clay under his finger nails. To claim a game off the English is a good effirt especially for one so young. Boyh Dylan and Denis have 2 more years at this age.
So 2 wins and 2 losses for the U13’s so 3rd place overall.
Ireland had a super start with both the Under 13’s and 15’s winning their opening matches. The under 13’s started the afternoon with a great 4-1 win over Scotland. The under 15’s then were up against Wales. Ireland came through 4-1 a super result.
In the evening the under 13’s were up again v Wales. It went down to the last match which Alex Smith won superbly 3-o. Earlier the 2 girls had tough matches. Brenda Li from Mount Pleasant, Dublin battled hard but just went down 3-1.
So 3 wins out of three so a great first day for Ireland.
SEE PHOTOS HERE
Day 1 – All results
U15: Eng bt Fra 5-0, Ire bt Wal 4-1, Sco bt Fra 3-2. U13: Ire bt Sco 4-1, Eng bt Fra 5-0, Ire bt Wal 3-2.
TEAMS
Under 13
Denis Gilevskiy Capt. Leinster
Roisin Kirwan Munster
Hannah McGugan Ulster
Brenda Li Leinster
Alex Smith Leinster
Dylan Moran Leinster
Matthew Li Leinster
Under 15
Sophie O’Rourke Capt. Munster
Ellie McVeigh Ulster
Alessia Osbourne Leinster
Scott Gillanders Leinster
Conor Moran Leinster
Sam Buckley Leinster
Gavin L’Estrange Leinster
U13/15 FIVE NATIONS: SCHEDULE
13-15 March 2015 – Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Friday 2.00pm Court
U15 France v England 1+2
U13 Scotland v Ireland 5+6
4.00pm
U15 Ireland v Wales 1+2
U13 England v France 5+6
6.00pm
U15 Scotland v France 1+2
U13 Wales v Ireland 5+6
Saturday 9.30am
U15 Ireland v England 1+2
U13 Scotland v Wales 5+6
11.30am
U15 Scotland v Wales 1+2
U13 France v Ireland 5+6
1.30pm
U15 Ireland v France 1+2
U13 Scotland v England 5+6
3.30pm
U15 Scotland v England 1+2
U13 Wales v France 5+6
5.30pm
U15 France v Wales 1+2
U13 England v Ireland 5+6
Sunday 9.30am
U15 Wales v England 1+2
U13 Scotland v France 5+6
11.30am
U15 Scotland v Ireland 1+2
U13 England v Wales 5+6
Ireland’s Under 13 and 15 team played in the 5 Nations tournament in Edinburgh from 13th – 15th of March. They played France, Wales England and Scotland and were managed by Helen Reapy from Claremorris, Co. Mayo and David Rosenberg from Belfast and coached by Paul Bell and Hadrian Stiff.
The U15’s had a super tournament and finished in 2nd place behind England with the U13’s coming 3rd behind England and France.
Final league tables HERE
See full results HERE
The U15 team had their last match today vs. Scotland to claim a second place finish in the tournament.
Sophie O’Rourke settled the nerves by winning 3-0 in the first match. The Scottish no. 3 leveled by beating Gavin L’Estrange, Scott Gillanders made it 4 wins for him by winning 3-0 with Ellie mcVeigh securing the match by winning 3-0 in the No. 2’s rubber.
So final result for the U15 in 2nd place with the U13’s getting 3rd place. Two super results. Well done to all!
Day 2
Couple of close matches to start Day 2 at the U13/15 Five Nations: England bt Ireland 3-2 in the U15’s. At No. 1 & 2 Ireland had 2 great wins with Scott Gillanders beating Jared Carter 3-2 and Conor Moran winning 3-0. Sophie O’Rourke had a close 1st and 3rd game but finally lost. Unluckily Ellie McVeigh and Sam Buckley also lose 3-1. So the final result Ireland 8pts England 11pts. Wales bt Scotland 3-2 at U13.
U13 give France a scare. After going 2 matches down with Dylan and Hannah losing3-0,there was a point in this tie when itall could have been set up for a final match decider. Brenda Li pulled off a magnificent victory playing her best squash ever and winning 3-2. At the same time Denis was going into his match vs. the French No. 1. Alas Denis couldn’t get the better of his much bigger opponent. However for a period the atmosphere was electric with the possibility of an upset. However it went 4-1 to France 14-7 in points.
In the U15 tie vs. France – it should have been a comfortable win for Ireland after Sophie and Sam set the tone with two 3-0 wins. Alessia made her debut and while she got better as the matcg went on she lost 3-0. Experience is so important at this level. Scott won well at a trot 3-0. Conor Moran, last on forgot to set his alarm and only woke up when he was 2-0 down. He won the next 2 games comfortably, however in the 5th the French player raced to a 9-4 lead. To his credit Conor came back and had match ball after a see saw affair. It wenton to and fro until Manual won 16-14! Super stuff!.
Ireland win 3-2 and 11-6 in points.
U13’s vs. England – this was their last match and toughest. It ended 5-0 unfortunately. The Irish team has an average age of 11.5yrs with both the French and English a year older. 10yr old Denis Gilevskiy was up against Sam Todd who is much bigger and stronger. Denis gave it everything but despite playing well lost 3-0. Roisin playing her best match of the event showed promising signs. Dylan had the crowd going with his out of this world 2nd game where he dug so deep to confound his opponent he came off the court with clay under his finger nails. To claim a game off the English is a good effirt especially for one so young. Boyh Dylan and Denis have 2 more years at this age.
So 2 wins and 2 losses for the U13’s so 3rd place overall.
Ireland had a super start with both the Under 13’s and 15’s winning their opening matches. The under 13’s started the afternoon with a great 4-1 win over Scotland. The under 15’s then were up against Wales. Ireland came through 4-1 a super result.
In the evening the under 13’s were up again v Wales. It went down to the last match which Alex Smith won superbly 3-o. Earlier the 2 girls had tough matches. Brenda Li from Mount Pleasant, Dublin battled hard but just went down 3-1.
So 3 wins out of three so a great first day for Ireland.
SEE PHOTOS HERE
Day 1 – All results
U15: Eng bt Fra 5-0, Ire bt Wal 4-1, Sco bt Fra 3-2. U13: Ire bt Sco 4-1, Eng bt Fra 5-0, Ire bt Wal 3-2.
TEAMS
Under 13
Denis Gilevskiy Capt. Leinster
Roisin Kirwan Munster
Hannah McGugan Ulster
Brenda Li Leinster
Alex Smith Leinster
Dylan Moran Leinster
Matthew Li Leinster
Under 15
Sophie O’Rourke Capt. Munster
Ellie McVeigh Ulster
Alessia Osbourne Leinster
Scott Gillanders Leinster
Conor Moran Leinster
Sam Buckley Leinster
Gavin L’Estrange Leinster
U13/15 FIVE NATIONS: SCHEDULE
13-15 March 2015 – Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Friday 2.00pm Court
U15 France v England 1+2
U13 Scotland v Ireland 5+6
4.00pm
U15 Ireland v Wales 1+2
U13 England v France 5+6
6.00pm
U15 Scotland v France 1+2
U13 Wales v Ireland 5+6
Saturday 9.30am
U15 Ireland v England 1+2
U13 Scotland v Wales 5+6
11.30am
U15 Scotland v Wales 1+2
U13 France v Ireland 5+6
1.30pm
U15 Ireland v France 1+2
U13 Scotland v England 5+6
3.30pm
U15 Scotland v England 1+2
U13 Wales v France 5+6
5.30pm
U15 France v Wales 1+2
U13 England v Ireland 5+6
Sunday 9.30am
U15 Wales v England 1+2
U13 Scotland v France 5+6
11.30am
U15 Scotland v Ireland 1+2
U13 England v Wales 5+6
