Munster masters success from Neil O'Sullivan above
and Noel Murphy below.
Martin and Adrienne McDonnell at the presentation
of prizes in Fitzwilliam proving that romance is alive and well!
Masters' Squash 2008 - 2009
Munster's Teams take 2 out of 3 competitions:
Congratulations to the Munster O45 Men's Team and the O40 Women's team
who took the titles at this season's Masters'
Interpros that were held at Highfield and Sunday's Well. Munster's O45 Men's
Team included Kevin O'Rourke, Michael Mulhall, Neil O'Sullivan, Donal Coughlan,
Martin McDonnell (Team Captain) and Michael Conlon. The O40 Women's Team were
Clare Jones (Capt.), Margaret Calnan, Ursula O'Connor, Carol Edwards, Barbara
Murray and Ann Gray. Well done also to Eamonn O'Keeffe who ran yet another well-organised
event and to Munster's Masters Secretary, Martin McDonnell..
Munster Players well represented on Irish Masters' Teams:
Munster has done very well this season in winning Irish caps so well
done to all (in bold below) and best of luck in the competitions.
| Men's O35: | Men's O40: | Women's O40: |
| Rob Staunton Nick Staunton David Ayerst Dara O’Flynn Ciaran McCoy Steven McMurray |
Keith Bullen Adrian Leeson Jonathan Simpson Eoin Ryan Gerry Callanan Michael McKee |
Rosie Barry Michele Jackson Clare Jones Jacqueline Kearney Helen Reapy Margaret Calnan |
| O45 Men: | O50 Men: | Women's O50: |
| Peter Cassidy Brian O’Sullivan Joe Ruddy George Morris Brian Mahon Timmy McCarthy |
Neil O’Sullivan Martin McDonnell Donal Coughlan Eamon O’Keeffe Seamus Hickey Michael Conlon |
Norrie O’Grady Anne Costello Christine Lowry Christine McIlroy Myrtle Shannon Lynda Tavakoli |
| O55 Men: | O60 Men: | O65 Men: |
| Jack Allen Alf Kavanagh Martin O’Meara Geoff Irwin Kieran Hurley Bill Todd |
John Kielty Seamus Daly Seamus Campbell Brian Barry Tom Cantwell Brian Ferris |
Noel Murphy Alex Richardson Frank Fahy Bertie Blair Myron Evans Brian McNally |
Fitzwilliam Irish Masters Open 2009:
Congratulations to Neil O'Sullivan who was 3-0 winner against John Young
in the final of the O50s and also to Noel Murphy who beat Alex Richardson in
the O65s. For the first time in years, Martin McDonnell didn't win a prize but
as can be seen from the pic below, it was Valentine's weekend!
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Munster masters success from Neil O'Sullivan above
and Noel Murphy below. |
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Martin and Adrienne McDonnell at the presentation
of prizes in Fitzwilliam proving that romance is alive and well! |
Senator Windows Munster Masters' Open 2008:
The Senator Windows Munster Masters Open tournament
will be held in Cork on Friday and Saturday, January 17-18. It is a qualifying
event for those wishing to play on a Munster Masters' team in the Interprovincial
Championships in April. The entry form is now available.
Munster's New Masters' Secretary:
Martin McDonnell (Highfield and Sunday's Well) is the
Munster Masters' Secretary and we welcome him on board and wish him well for
the remainder of the season.
Connacht Masters' Open 2008:
Event |
Winner |
Runner-Up |
| Women's | Norrie O'Grady(C) | Helen Reapy (C) |
| Men's O45 | Brian O'Sullivan (M) | Joe Ruddy (C) |
| Men's O50 | Martin McDonnell (M) | Neil O'Sullivan (M) |
| Men's O55 | Alf Kavanagh (C) | Jack Allen (U) |
| Men's O60 | Séamus Daly (L) | Brendan Barry (L) |
| Men's O65 | Frank Fahey (C) | Bertie Blair (L) |
Leinster Masters' Open 2008:
Event |
Winner |
Runner-Up |
| Women's | Rosie Barry (L) | Michele Jackson (U) |
| Men's O45 | Peter Cassiddy (U) | Brian Hannigan (L) |
| Men's O50 | Martin McDonnell (M) | John Young (L) |
| Men's O55 | Geoff Irwin (L) | Martin O'Meara (L) |
| Men's O60 | Brendan Barry (L) | Séamus Daly (L) |
| Men's O65 | Myron Evans (U) | Brian Williams (L) |
Selection Criteria for Munster Masters Teams:
Players interested in representing Munster in the Interpros. in Cork in April,
2009 should check out the following:
A three-person selection committee comprising the Vets Secretary, one O45 player
and one O60 player will select the teams. They will consider the following:
Players must compete in at least one of the Provincial Open Masters' Championships
outside their own province (Irish Masters Open will qualify) and the Senator
Windows Munster Masters' Open 2009.
Teams will be selected from Irish Rankings.
Where a player enters a competition but fails to earn ranking points that entry
will meet the requirements.
All players must be individual members of Irish Squash.
A panel of 6/7 players is required for each team. In the event that numbers
selected according to the above criteria are insufficient, the selection committee
may co-opt players.