Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Denis Gilevskiy (r) in action against Ameeshenraj Chandaran

Irish teen beaten in prestigious squash final

Ireland's Denis Gilevskiy lost out in the Under-15 final at the British Junior Open Championship – the competition considered to be the world championship in underage squash.

Other sport • 06 Jan 19

David Ryan (C) celebrates after beating Kush Kumar. Pic: mtbello.com

Underdog Ryan squashes rivals to claim 'dream' US title

Dubliner David Ryan has shared his delight at becoming the new US national college squash champion, despite only earning his place at the highest grade shortly before the tournament.

Other sport • 05 Mar 18

Ireland women take bronze in Denmark

The Ireland women's team have secured a bronze medal at the European Division 1 Squash Championships following a 2-1 win over hosts Denmark this morning.

Other sport • 02 May 15

Michael Craig (left) claimed the decisive victory that sent Ireland through to the Division 2 final

Irish men through to European squash final

The Irish men's team are through to the Division Two final of the European Squash Championship and have ensured their promotion to Division One for next season.

Other sport • 01 May 15

Madeline Perry lost the first match in Ireland's defeat to France

Squash: Ireland women lose out in Euro semis

Ireland’s women have been beaten by France in the semi-finals of the European Squash Championships in Denmark.

Other sport • 01 May 15

Ciara Moloney in action against Emma Beddoes

Squash: Ireland teams into Euro semi-finals

Both Ireland men's and women's teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the European Squash Championships in Denmark.

Other sport • 30 Apr 15

Past winners Madeleine Perry and Arthur Gaskin both won their semi-finals

Squash: Top seed Gaskin in men's final

Top seed Arthur Gaskin saw off veteran Steve Richardson to reach Sunday’s final at Senior Squash Championships at Fitzwilliam LTC in Dublin.

Other sport • 21 Feb 15

Madeline Perry got Ireland off to a good start against New Zealand

Squash: Ireland women into world quarter-finals

Ireland's women's team beat New Zealand 2-1 this evening to reach the quarter finals in the Squash World Championships in Canada.

Other sport • 03 Dec 14

Dick Pound says the limit on 28 sports being included in the Olympics could be lifted

Pound: Squash could become Olympic sport

Former International Olympic Committee vice president Dick Pound is confident the IOC will drop regulations limiting the number of sports on the Games programme and says squash should be brought into the Olympic fold.

Other sport • 03 Dec 14

Madeleine Perry lost her match with France's Camille Serme

Ireland to face England in Euro semi-finals

Ireland’s women will face champions England in the semi-finals of the European Squash Championships after losing their final group match against France in Riccione, Italy today.

Other sport • 01 May 14

Gaskin falls at Irish Squash Open

Ireland’s last representative at the Cannon Kirk Homes Irish Squash Open bowed out today at the semi-final stage.

Other sport • 25 Apr 14

Madeline Perry lost out to American Olivia Blatchford

Gaskin through but Perry falls at Fitzwilliam

There were mixed fortunes for the Irish at the Irish Squash Open at Fitzwilliam.

Other sport • 24 Apr 14

Madeline Perry dismissed Antonella Falcione in just 18 minutes

Richards retires as Perry dazzles at Irish Open

Number one seed Tom Richards exited squash’s Cannon Kirk Homes Irish Open in the first round this afternoon after injury forced him into an early retirement, while Madeline Perry made an impressive start to her title defence in the women's competition.

Other sport • 23 Apr 14

Perry on course for fifth Irish title

Ireland’s Madeline Perry, currently ranked third in the world, has progressed to the final of the Cannon Kirk Homes Irish Squash Open.

Other sport • 27 Apr 12

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