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IRISH MASTERS OPEN 2015

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Venue: Fitzwilliam LTC
Address:
Appian Way
Dublin 6 Dublin
Ireland
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Tournament contact
Name: Brian Mc Nally
Phone: 0868528727
Email: [email protected]
Note – Fitzwilliam LTC has a policy that players must wear all white clothing on courts.
Events
Ladies O35Ladies O50Ladies O60Mens O45Mens O50Mens O55Mens O60Mens O65Mens O70
Online entry
Entry open: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 12:00 AM (GMT)
Entry deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT)
Withdrawal deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT)

Tournament days

Friday, March 20, 2015 to Sunday, March 22, 2015

 

 

 

Elvy DaCostaIrish Squash would like to congratulate Elvy Da Costa who won the Irish Squash Coach of the Year award 2014.

Elvy was awarded the prize at the recent Irish Senior Nationals in Fitzwilliam. Elvy is a professional full time coach for over 20 years and has introduced thousands of players to the game of Squash in Trinity College where he is a full time coach.

Elvy was Irish National Coach for to the Senior Ladies team for over 15 years and oversaw many of Irish Squash’s finest victories.

During the past five years Elvy has also worked with Dublin City Quay and Trinity College students trained as squash coaches to introduce squash to children between 8-11 during 10 week squash camps.

We would like to congratulate Elvy on winning this award and wish him every success in the coming season and thank him for his ongoing contribution to Squash in Ireland.

Many thanks to all who submitted nominees for the prize.

 

CARLOW JUNIOR SQUASH OPEN 2015

14th & 15th MARCH 2015
AT
CARLOW LTC,
OAK PARK ROAD
CARLOW
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Venue: Carlow LTC
Address:
Oak Park Rd
Carlow
Ireland
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Tournament contact
Name: Dermot O’Brien
Phone: 086431386
Email: [email protected]
Events
Girls Under 17Mixed U11Boys Under 13Girls Under 13Boys Under 15Girls Under15Boys Under 17
Online entry
Entry open: Monday, February 23, 2015 12:00 AM (GMT)
Entry deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT)
Withdrawal deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT)

Tournament days

Saturday, March 14, 2015 to Sunday, March 15, 2015

SENIOR NATIONALS

Fitzwilliam LTC, Dublin

FINALS
MENS OVER 40 – R. STAUNTON BEAT D.AYERST 3-1
MENS OVER 35 – K.MOORE BEAT N.STAUNTON 3-0
WOMENS OVER 35 – S.BERKELEY BEAT S.SWAN 3-2
WOMENS A – M. PERRY BEAT A.BLAKE 3-0
MENS A – A. GASKIN BEAT B. BYRNE 3-1

Finals day for the Senior National championships, which took place at Fitzwilliam LTC, in Dublin this weekend.
With 5 events – Mens Over 35 and 40’s, Womens Over 35’s and the Womens A and Mens A championship, there was some super squash over the 3 days.
The women’s final saw 14 time Irish Champion and world number 14, Madeline Perry beat Sligo’s Aisling Blake 3-0 in a very convincing display. Madeline the 37 year old veteran belied her years and was ruthless in this display. As fit as she has ever been, she was just too good for Aisling, the 2013 Irish Champion on the day.
In the men’s final; an all Carlow affair Irish number one Arthur Gaskin had a super match versus his old club mate Brian Byrne. Brian now based in Claremorris with Arthur a full time pro based in New York this was a bit an intriguing contest. With the match at 1 all and Brian 8-5 up in the 3rd, it looked as if Brian was in control but Arthur reacted positively and took control again, to win the vital 3rd game and then duly won the 4th – 11 – 4 to close out the match and win his 3rd Irish Championship in 4 years.
In the over 40’s section, Rob Staunton the defending champion had a very tight match over David Ayerst from Civil Service, Belfast which went to 5 games with Rob just coming through 3-1. Rob’s brother Nick had a great battle with Fitzwilliam’s Kevin Moore, Kevin prevailing 3-0. A really super win for Kevin, very well done! In the Women’s over 35 Sarah Berekley from Dublin beat fellow Dubliner Suzanne Swan in a trilling game 3-2.

ALL MATCH RESULTS –  SEE HERE

Irish Squash Federation Ltd

Venue: Fitzwilliam LTC
Address:
Appian Way Dublin 6 Ireland Route at Google Maps
Phone: +353.1.6251145
Email: [email protected]
Website: irishsquash.com
Tournament contact
Name: John O’Connor
Phone: +353 1 6251145
Email: [email protected]
Events
Men’s O35’sMen’s O40’sWomen’s O35’sMen’s AWomen’s AMen’s B

Friday, February 20, 2015 to Sunday, February 22, 2015

Tournament days

Some pictures from finals day:
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SENIOR NATIONALS

Fitzwilliam LTC, Dublin

FINALS
MENS OVER 40 – R. STAUNTON BEAT D.AYERST 3-1
MENS OVER 35 – K.MOORE BEAT N.STAUNTON 3-0
WOMENS OVER 35 – S.BERKELEY BEAT S.SWAN 3-2
WOMENS A – M. PERRY BEAT A.BLAKE 3-0
MENS A – A. GASKIN BEAT B. BYRNE 3-1

Finals day for the Senior National championships, which took place at Fitzwilliam LTC, in Dublin this weekend.
With 5 events – Mens Over 35 and 40’s, Womens Over 35’s and the Womens A and Mens A championship, there was some super squash over the 3 days.
The women’s final saw 14 time Irish Champion and world number 14, Madeline Perry beat Sligo’s Aisling Blake 3-0 in a very convincing display. Madeline the 37 year old veteran belied her years and was ruthless in this display. As fit as she has ever been, she was just too good for Aisling, the 2013 Irish Champion on the day.
In the men’s final; an all Carlow affair Irish number one Arthur Gaskin had a super match versus his old club mate Brian Byrne. Brian now based in Claremorris with Arthur a full time pro based in New York this was a bit an intriguing contest. With the match at 1 all and Brian 8-5 up in the 3rd, it looked as if Brian was in control but Arthur reacted positively and took control again, to win the vital 3rd game and then duly won the 4th – 11 – 4 to close out the match and win his 3rd Irish Championship in 4 years.
In the over 40’s section, Rob Staunton the defending champion had a very tight match over David Ayerst from Civil Service, Belfast which went to 5 games with Rob just coming through 3-1. Rob’s brother Nick had a great battle with Fitzwilliam’s Kevin Moore, Kevin prevailing 3-0. A really super win for Kevin, very well done! In the Women’s over 35 Sarah Berekley from Dublin beat fellow Dubliner Suzanne Swan in a trilling game 3-2.

ALL MATCH RESULTS –  SEE HERE

Irish Squash Federation Ltd

Venue: Fitzwilliam LTC
Address:
Appian Way Dublin 6 Ireland Route at Google Maps
Phone: +353.1.6251145
Email: [email protected]
Website: irishsquash.com
Tournament contact
Name: John O’Connor
Phone: +353 1 6251145
Email: [email protected]
Events
Men’s O35’sMen’s O40’sWomen’s O35’sMen’s AWomen’s AMen’s B

Friday, February 20, 2015 to Sunday, February 22, 2015

Tournament days

Some pictures from finals day:
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Junior Nationals 2015

IrelandIrish Squash Federation Ltd, Dublin, Ireland

This weekend saw the biggest weekend for Ireland’s junior squash players. With finals in both girls and boys from U11’s to U19’s, with nearly 100 players competing at Belfast Boat Club.

In the Under 19’s finals Hannah Craig from Belfast beat the defending champion Galway’s Fiona Power 3-0 a great result for the 17 year old. In the boys Hannah’s brother Michael who recently finished 6th in the British Open beat Nikita Gilevskiy from Dublin 3-0.
The other standout matches were in the Girls U15’s where Highfield’s Sophie O’Rourke beat Ellie McVeigh from Belfast Boat Club 3-0 with 2 matches going to 13-11. Also the 10 year old Denis Gilevskiy won the Under 13’s boys title beating Alex Smith 3-0. Denis is a player to watch in the coming years! The number1 seed Conor Moran got injured at semi final stage so Gavin L’Estrange got a walkover to face Scott Gilanders who was too strong winning 3-0. The all Sutton U 17 final was super match between Oisin Dunne and Luke Logan and went to 4 games. Luke won the first to 5 but Oisin settled into the match to win 3-1in the end. The up and coming under 11,s also had agreat tournament with a full draw of 16. Mt. Pleasant’s Jack O’Flynn was seeded 1 and didn’t disappoint. He won a great final vs clubmate Sean Murphy 2-1 with all the games very tight.
In the other girls matches Stephanie Ryan had a good win over Caitlin Telford in the Under 17, with her main rival Hannah Craig playing and winning the U19’s. Waterford’s Roisin Kirwan won the under 13’s over Ballynafeigh’s Hannah McGugan in a very tight match 3-1 with games going to the wire. The under 11’s was a repeat final between Dunhill from Waterford and Ballynafeigh with Aimee McConnell winning for the Northern club over Niamh Kirwan, a sister of Roisin.
So a super weekend of squash and well done to the organising committee led by Iain Hughes and assisted by Arlene and Michael McVeigh. Also special thanks to the Corbet family for traveling and presenting the U17 trophy to Oisin Dunne. (pictured on the home page)
PHOTOS – Click HERE
Results:

Boys U11 Jack.O’Flynn beat Sean Murphy 11-8, 11-6, 10-12, 11-9
Boys U13 Denis Gilevskiy beat Alex Smith 11-3, 11-3, 11-6
Boys U15 Scott Gilanders beat Gavin L’Estrange 11-6, 11-5, 11-6
Boys U17 Oisin Dunne beat Luke Logan 5-11, 11-6, 11-9, 11-6
Boys U19 Michael Craig beat Nikita Gilevskiy 11-1, 11-5, 11-4

Girls U11 Aimee McConnell beat Niamh Kirwan 11-1, 11-1, 11-6
Girls U13 Roisin Kirwan beat Hannah McGugan 9-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-9
Girls U15 Sophie O’Rourke beat Ellie McVeigh 11-6, 13-11, 13-11
Girls U17 Stephanie Ryan beat Caitlin Telford 11-2, 11-5, 11-4
Girls U19 Hannah Craig beat Fiona Power 11-3, 11-9, 11-8

For the full results click HERE

 

Venue: Belfast Boat Club
Address:
12 Lockview Road
Belfast
BT9 5FJ Belfast
Ireland
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Phone: 02890665012
Tournament contact
Name: Iain Hughes
Phone: 02892668246
Email: [email protected]
The 2015 Junior Nationals see a special new trophy up for play. David Corbet was a fine young man and a very enthusiastic squash player. He was prematurely taken away from his family last year, at a very young age. Popular with everyone who met him, the
squash community mourned his passing greatly and the board of Irish Squash wanted to honour David in some small way. To put up a new trophy for the Boys U17 in the Nationals; a tournament David won some years ago;  felt like the right thing to do.
Pictured on the right is the new David Corbet Cup for the Under 17 championship.
Events
BS U11GS U11BS U13GS U13BS U15GS U15BS U17GS U17BS U19GS U19
Online entry
Entry open: Friday, January 9, 2015 12:00 AM (GMT)
Entry deadline: Thursday, January 29, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT)
Withdrawal deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2015 11:59 PM (GMT)

Tournament days

Saturday, February 7, 2015 to Sunday, February 8, 2015


Ulster Masters Open

13th & 14th February

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The online entry closes on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 7:30 PM (GMT).

Venue: Belfast Boat Club
Address:
Lockview Road
BT9 5FJ Belfast
Northern Ireland
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Phone: 44 28 9066 5012
Tournament contact
Name: Michele Jackson
Phone: 44 7545695770
Email: [email protected]
Events
Mens O35Mens O40Mens O45Mens O50Mens O55Mens O60Mens 065Mens 070Womens O50,Womens O40
Online entry
Entry open: Friday, January 30, 2015 7:30 PM (GMT)
Entry deadline: Monday, February 9, 2015 7:30 PM (GMT)
Withdrawal deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2015 5:00 PM (GMT)

Tournament days

Friday, February 13, 2015 to Saturday, February 14, 2015

MOUNT PLEASANT OPEN

The weekend of 23rd – 25th of January saw the Mount Pleasant Open 2015 take place. There were 88 entries in 6 events with 4 mens sections and 2 womens. There was some super squash over the weekend with the highlight being the men’s semi’s on Saturday evening with Derek Ryan overcoming Keith Moran and Michael Craig beating Steve Richardson. Michael was 9-2 down in the 3rd but came back to reel of 9 points in a row to win the match 3-0.

In the Womens final Ciara Moloney had a good win over Griffin Gillanders winning 3-0 and in the men’s final we had a super match. Derek went 1 up winning the first game 11-8, Michael came back to win the next 2 games 11-2 & 11-7. When it looked as if Derek was gone he came storming back to win the 4th, 11-9 in a cracking game. Michael won the 5th 11-4 to close out a great final between the young pretender and the maestro.

In the other sections Michael Conroy and Conor O’Shea came through the A/B play offs. A recent resident to Dublin from Hong Kong Julie Savoie won the women’s B section. Julie has just moved to Dublin and this was her first experience of Irish Squash.

In the Men’s C section Old Belvedere’s Colm Dolan beat Peter birch from Mt. Pleasant 3-0. But in the D section we saw a super match with little and large. The 6′ 2″ Shane O’Brien played the 10 year old Denis Gilevskiy in a classic. Denis won 10-12, 11-8, 11-9, 7-11 & 12-10. The 5th game was nip and tuck where either player could have won.

All results below

Events
Men’s AA/B Play OffWomen’s AWomen’s BMen’s BMen’s CMen’s D

All the finals can be seen along with other selected matches on Sportslive here

The Czech Junior Open Super Series took place in Prague on the weekend of 16th 18th of January.There were 17 Irish players who played in the Open with a mixture of experienced players and players in development.

List of All Players

IrelandBuckley, Sam IrelandCreaven, JakeIrelandCreaven, Michael IrelandDunne, Oisin IrelandGillanders, Scott IrelandKelly, ElliotIrelandKelly, Ryan IrelandLavin, GraceIrelandL’Estrange, GavinIrelandLogan, Luke IrelandMoran, ConorIrelandMoran, Dylan IrelandO Flynn, JackIrelandOsborne, Alessia Maria IrelandRyan, Stephanie IrelandSmith, Alex David IrelandTobin, Hugh

The highest result was a super 3rd place for Stephanie Ryan in the U17’s event. She lost only 1 match on the way to 3rd. She lost
only one of five matches, losing only to the No:1 seed Nadiya Usenko from Ukraine. She won her 3 / 4 play-off in an epic five game match that finished 14/12 in the fifth against Czech’s Kristýna Fialová. Kristýna was playing to a home crowd but was drowned out by the support of the Irish Squash players who rallied around to cheer her on.

The other high place finishes were Scott Gillanders who came 4th in the boys U/15, he lost a tight semi final to the eventual winner Viktor Byrtus. Oisin Dunne came 5th in the Boys U/17, where again he lost to the eventual winner Roman Allinckx. He then won the 5-8th place play off.

Conor Moran came 7th in the U15’s which is a super result as Conor is still only 13yrs.  Other top 10  results were: Luke Logan came 10th in the U17’s, Sam Buckley 9th in the U13,s again only 13yrs. All the other players had a good tournament with much experience gained.

You can find all results HERE

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The Spanish masters would like to invite you and all masters players to enter the Spanish Masters Open.
There is a low cost Ryanair flight from Dublin to Valencia, so travel is easy and competitive.
Here you have all information about the Spanish Open Masters 2015, in Valencia, Spain.

www.openmasters2015valencia.com