Squash in Ireland the semi-finals. Squash in Ireland Irish Squash includes notable players such as Jonah Barrington, Derek Ryan, Madeline Perry, Liam Kenny Aisling Blake and John Rooney. Jonah Barrington was honoured with a lifetime achievement award in 2006 at the World Squash Awards. Irish Squash is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity following a dip in its profile during the 1990s. Belfast hosted the Women's International Squash Players Association World Championship in November 2006 with the final being played at the Ulster Hall. Irish Squash, the national governing body for squash in Ireland, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010. There are many
John Rooney (squash player) Club in Buffalo, NY and is now the Head Squash Professional at the University Club of Chicago in Chicago, IL. He is now coaching top ranked juniors at the University Club of Chicago, such as Zaid Khan, Gayrav Shekhawat, and Peter Grissom who is climbing up the junior rankings. John Rooney (squash player) John Rooney, (born October 20, 1979 in Galway, Ireland) is a professional squash player, and a former Irish number 1. He is currently unranked by the World Squash Federation but his highest world ranking was 52. He occasionally takes part in showcase matches and squash schools. Rooney