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Squash Ireland appoint three part-time squash activation officers
20.06.2026

Squash Ireland appoint three part-time squash activation officers

Squash Ireland has recruited three squash activation officers – Josh McVeigh, Fiona Fleming and Abhishek Thapar – who will focus on local programme delivery, introducing more people to squash. The appointment of the squash activation officers reflects Squash Ireland’s commitment to developing the sport across the island of Ireland and increases the national governing body’s […]

Scott Graham interview: ‘It’s been an amazing three-year journey, but I still feel like we are only getting started’
18.06.2026

Scott Graham interview: ‘It’s been an amazing three-year journey, but I still feel like we are only getting started’

Nearly three years into his role as chief executive officer and fresh from the latest Squash Ireland annual general meeting, Scott Graham has reflected on the sport’s encouraging recent progress. It was August 2023 when he stepped into the newly created CEO role, crossing sports from Cycling Ireland, and having just held court at his […]

‘A year defined by bigger and bolder ambitions’ – Scott Graham’s CEO Report, 2025/26 Squash Ireland AGM
12.06.2026

‘A year defined by bigger and bolder ambitions’ – Scott Graham’s CEO Report, 2025/26 Squash Ireland AGM

As I reflect on 2025, it is clear that Squash Ireland has made substantial strides across all areas of the organisation, writes CEO Scott Graham. From growing participation and strengthening our club network to advancing our high-performance ambitions, this year has been defined by progress, even bigger and bolder ambitions, and a shared commitment to […]

‘A sport with strong underlying demand’ – The eight-point Squash Ireland Club Survey 2025 summary
12.06.2026

‘A sport with strong underlying demand’ – The eight-point Squash Ireland Club Survey 2025 summary

The 2025 Club Survey provided a positive picture of Irish squash, with 58 affiliated clubs responding from across the island of Ireland, writes Tiernan Harris, the Squash Ireland administrator, in the 2025/26 annual report. The findings showed a sport with strong underlying demand, growing female engagement, improving club structures and clear ambition around junior development, […]

‘Progress best achieved through collective effort’ – Rosie Barry’s President’s Report, 2025/26 Squash Ireland AGM
12.06.2026

‘Progress best achieved through collective effort’ – Rosie Barry’s President’s Report, 2025/26 Squash Ireland AGM

It is a pleasure to present my President’s Report for the 2025/2026 Squash Ireland Annual General Meeting and to reflect on another important year in the continued development of our organisation, writes Rosie Barry. Throughout the past year, our Strategic Plan, Connecting the Dots 2022-2027, has continued to provide a clear framework for decision-making and […]

Construction of first Access Courts indoor squash court in Ireland is nearly finished
12.06.2026

Construction of first Access Courts indoor squash court in Ireland is nearly finished

Old Belvedere Rugby Football Club will host the first Access Courts squash court in Ireland and Europe. Construction is underway at the Dublin 4 venue and the new court is set to open shortly. Access Courts said on LinkedIn: “We’re proud to share that an Access Courts indoor squash court is currently under construction in […]

‘Unique opportunity’ sees 25 Irish junior players experience very highest levels of pro squash at British Open
12.06.2026

‘Unique opportunity’ sees 25 Irish junior players experience very highest levels of pro squash at British Open

Twenty-five junior players from squash clubs across Ireland last week travelled to Birmingham for the Rory Gillen-sponsored field trip to the British Open. For many of the Squash Ireland junior performance academy players, it was their first opportunity to experience one of the sport’s most prestigious events in person. Across two days, they were immersed […]

Eight players chosen to represent Ireland at World Junior Championships in Canada
04.06.2026

Eight players chosen to represent Ireland at World Junior Championships in Canada

An eight-strong squad will represent Ireland at the upcoming World Junior Championships in Canada in July. Junior performance coach David Noone will see Aaron Knox of Celtic, the BU19 Nationals champion, and the Sutton trio Conal Jackson, Christian Dromgoole and Tyler Dromgoole take part in the boys Individual event at Niagara-on-the-Lake from July 20th to […]

Three Ireland players on ‘provisionally qualified’ list for next year’s European Games, the LA28 Olympic qualifier
02.06.2026

Three Ireland players on ‘provisionally qualified’ list for next year’s European Games, the LA28 Olympic qualifier

Three Ireland players – Sam Buckley, Hannah Craig and Breanne Flynn – are listed as provisionally qualified for next year’s European Games in Turkey, one of the five Continental Games which form part of the Olympic qualification system for squash at the LA28 Olympics and Paralympic Games (LA28). The European Squash Federation’s newly launched Road […]